Devotion 12/28/2010

Let you eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you. Proverbs 4:25 NIV  God wants us to draw closer to Him at all times and He will in His way and time meet our needs.

Word Devotion 12/27/2010

¹¹ For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11 NLT

His Humble Birth

Tenderly she held her Baby, and looked at Him with love.

Her heart was filled with wonderment,

about her Christ child from above.

This truly was the Son of God was what the Angel told..

Her tiny baby full of grace, such a wonder to behold.

She thought of what His life would bring, He was born to set us free.

But she only saw her infant Son, as a mother’s love would see.

The shepherds came, the wise men too, to praise His Holy name.

She sat in awe, and held her Child, while those to worship came.

She must have wondered why God's Son was born to her this day.

She wanted so much to be worthy, as she bowed her head to pray.

Mary wrapped her robe a little closer, around her new born Son.

The chill of this old stable, must not touch the chosen one.

It was a humble birth, but a King was born that day.

He came to pay the price for us, and wash our sins away.

Written by Verna Parks

May the love of Jesus fill your heart

May God bless you and keep you

May you prosper in the New Year

May you know that you are loved

M e r r y C h r i s t m a s !

Devotion 12/23/2010 Luke 2:1-14 KJV

1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.  2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)  3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.  4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)  5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.  6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.  7And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

 8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.  9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.  10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.  11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.  12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.  13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Devotion 12/22/2010

Then the eyes of those who see will no longer be closed, and the ears of those who hear will listen. Isaiah 32:3 NIV  Trusting in and listening to God brings peace and hope which help us to feel the love of our Lord.

Devotion 12/21/2010

To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps. 1 Peter 2:21 NIV  It isn't easy living a Christian lifestyle. The "world" at times looks like a fun and easy road. But "joy" is found only in Jesus, our ever-present friend and guide.

LADIES CHRISTMAS PARTY 12/16/2010

Word Devotion 12/20/2010

And therefore the Lord earnestly waits [expecting, looking, and longing] to be gracious to you; and therefore He lifts Himself up, that He may have mercy on you and show loving kindness to you. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed [happy, fortunate, to be envied] are all those who earnestly wait for Him [ for His victory, His favor, His love, His peace, His joy, and His matchless, unbroken companionship]! Isaiah 30:18 KJV

Too Busy For A Friend?

One day a teacher asked her students to list the names of the other students in the room on two sheets of paper, leaving a space between each name. Then she told them to think of the nicest thing they could say about each of their classmates and write it down. It took the remainder of the class period to finish their assignment, and as the students left the room, each one handed in the papers.

That Saturday, the teacher wrote down the name of each student on a separate sheet of paper, and listed what everyone else had said about that individual. On Monday, she gave each student his or her list. Before long, the entire class was smiling. 'Really?' she heard whispered. 'I never knew that I meant anything to anyone!' and, 'I didn't know others liked me so much,' were most of the comments.

No one ever mentioned those papers in class again. She never knew if they discussed them after class or with their parents, but it didn't matter. The exercise had accomplished its purpose. The students were happy with themselves and one another. That group of students moved on.

Several years later, one of the students was killed in Viet Nam and his teacher attended the funeral of that special student. She had never seen a serviceman in a military coffin before. He looked so handsome, so mature… The church was packed with his friends. One by one those who loved him took a last walk by the coffin. The teacher was the last one to bless the coffin. As she stood there, one of the soldiers who acted as pallbearer came up to her. 'Were you Mark's math teacher?' he asked. She nodded: 'yes.' Then he said: 'Mark talked about you a lot.'

After the funeral, most of Mark's former classmates went together to a luncheon. Mark's mother and father were there, obviously waiting to speak with his teacher. 'We want to show you something,' his father said, taking a wallet out of his pocket 'They found this on Mark when he was killed. We thought you might recognize it.' Opening the billfold, he carefully removed two worn pieces of notebook paper that had obviously been taped, folded and refolded many times. The teacher knew without looking that the papers were the ones on which she had listed all the good things each of Mark's classmates had said about him. 'Thank you so much for doing that,' Mark's mother said. 'As you can see, Mark treasured it.'

All of Mark's former classmates started to gather around. Charlie smiled rather sheepishly and said, 'I still have my list. It's in the top drawer of my desk at home.' Chuck's wife said, 'Chuck asked me to put his in our wedding album.' 'I have mine too,' Marilyn said. 'It's in my diary.' Then, Vicki, another classmate, reached into her pocketbook, took out her wallet and showed her worn and frazzled list to the group. 'I carry this with me at all times,' Vicki said and without batting an eyelash, she continued: 'I think we all saved our lists'

That's when the teacher finally sat down and cried. She cried for Mark and for all his friends who would never see him again. The density of people in society is so thick that we forget that life will end one day. And we don't know when that one day will be. So please, tell the people you love and care for, that they are special and important. Tell them, before it is too late. And One Way To Accomplish This Is: Forward this message on. If you do not send it, you will have, once again passed up the wonderful opportunity to do something nice and beautiful.

Merry Christmas!

Word Devotion 12/15/2010

The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride.  Ecclesiastes 7:8 NIV  Trials can be difficult to work through; but, it is better to be patient and glad than proud and hasty.

Devotion 12/14/2010

God will give each according to what he has done. Romans 2:6  Daily we have opportunities to plant spiritual seeds. Are you looking for ways to sow good seeds?

Devotion 12/10/2010

Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for to you I pray. Psalm 5:2 NIV  Often we feel anxious. Yet, God gives comfort as we live with an attitude of praying without ceasing.

Word Devotion 12/09/2010

Choose you tthis day whom ye will serve;...But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.  Joshua 24:15 KJV

Christmas Banquet

Tonight is our annual Christmas Banquet. If you purchased a ticket, please remember to join us tonight at 6:00 pm for food, fellowship and laughter.

Devotion 12/08/2010

My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you -- I, whom you have redeemed.  Psalm 71:23  Being redeemed from the enemy, we can make a joyful noise to the Lord by singing His praises.

Devotion 12/01/2010

My lips will shout for joy when I sing praise to you -- I, whom you have redeemed.  Psalms 71:23 NIV
Being redeemed from the enemy, we can make a joyful noise to the Lord by singing His praises.

Devotion 11/29/2010

One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. Psalm 27:4 NIV

Word Devotion 11/26/2010

Let your face shine on your servant; Save me in your unfailing love. Psalms 31:16 NLT

Word Devotion 11/25/2010 from Janet Baker

Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim his greatness. Let the whole world know what he has done.  Psalms 105:1 NLT

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Devotion 11/25/2010

 Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:...Psalms 50:14 KJV



HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

Word Devotion 11/24/2010

Be earnest and unwearied and stedfast in your prayer life, being both alert and intent in your praying with THANKSGIVING.  Colossians 4:2 AMP

Word Devotion 11/23/2010

Enter into His gates with THANKSGIVING, and into His courts with praise: be thankful unto Him and bless His name.  Psalms 100:4 KJV

CHRISTMAS CHOIR 2010

If you would like to sing with the Christmas Choir, we will be ministering in a Trilogy Medley on December 19th in our Sunday morning service and during the the Community Christmas service. Practice CDs are available now. See Pastor Liz to sign-up!

Women's Ministries Community Service Projects

Christmas Gifts for Community Children - We are partnering with the Civitans to be sure that all of the children in our community have Christmas gifts by using our traditional Angel Tree Project. Next week you will be able to pick an Angel from the Christmas tree. Please take the Angel you pick to the Welcome Center to let Lisa Stults know which one you got. Then purchase the item specified on the Angel and bring it to our Welcome Center no later than December 15.

Christmas Cubs for Healing - You can sponsor a white stuffed Christmas Tiger Cub for $12.00 at the Welcome Center. The Women's Ministries will be distributing these to an area hospital and to hospice patients.

Word Devotion 11/22/2010

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace. Numbers 6:24-26 NIV

Devotion 11/18/2010

Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way: say to those with fearful hearts, "Be strong, do not fear." Isaiah 33:3,4 NIV  Fear does not come from the Lord. Rather, He gives strength to face difficulties as we trust in Him.

Devotion 11/17/2010

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 2 Corinthians 3:17  Daily give thanks for the opportunity to worship the Lord freely and to grow in relationship with the Father.

Devotion 11/16/2010

He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Psalms 147:3 NIV - Remember, God is willing and waiting to carry each of us through the tough times.

Angel Tree by Ladies Ministries

We will be providing community children with Christmas gifts purchased from our Angel Tree. If you know of a child or children in need, please contact a member of the Civitans as soon as possible. If you would like to purchase a gift for a child, pick an angel from the tree, register it at the Wecome Center, then buy the item specified, wrap it, and return it by December 15, 2010.

Word Devotion 11/15/2010 from Janet Baker

Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things.  1 Chronicles 29:11 NLT

Christmas Cubs

Christmas Cubs can now be purchased at the Welcome Center for $12. Each cub will be annointed, prayed over, and distributed to local hospital and hospice patients who need healing.

Women's Stradegy Meeting

Thanks to all our ladies who met last week to plan for our upcoming Angel-Tree and Christmas Cubs Projects.

We also made plans for our December Christmas party. The party will be December 16th at 6:00 p.m. Make plans now to attend. We will each bring finger foods and a $5 ladies gift.

Devotion 11/12/2010

If a ruler’s anger rises against you, do not leave your post; calmness can lay great offenses to rest. Ecclesiastes 10:4 NIV  Daily, we face many trials. Yet when we trust in the Lord in these trials, we can remain calm in their midst.

Word Devotion 11/11/2010 from Janet Baker

Then Jesus said, "Come unto me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.  Matthew 11:28 NLT

Devotion 11/11/2010

For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. Romans 8:24-25  KJV  Our comfort rests in hope rather than satisfaction from tangible things. Yet, hope takes patience.

Devotion 11/10/10

A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. Proverbs 29:11 NIV Do not let frustrations take control of your emotions.

Spread The Word

November is Adoption Awareness Month. It's a great opportunity to raise awareness about the miracle of adoption and the hundreds of thousands of children all over the world in foster care and/or orphanages waiting for forever homes. It is also a great opportunity to rais awareness that women have a better option than abortion. If you or someone you love has been blessed by adoption, praise the Lord. If you or someone you know is contemplating abortion, please consider adoption.

Word Devotion 11/09/2010

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hears and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 NIV

Planning Session This Week

Attention All Ladies:  Please join our Women's Ministries Coordinator, Janet Baker, for a special projects planning session on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 @6:00 pm in the fellowship hall of the church. We will be discussing our service projects for the upcoming holiday season.

Word Devotion 11/08/2010

That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:10-11

Devotion 11/06/2010

O Lord, when you favored me, you made my mountain stand firm. Psalm 30:7  Everyday remember that God will sustain us through trying times. He is our rock and our salvation.

Word Devotion 11/05/2010

Teach me to do your will, for you are my God. May your gracious Spirit lead me forward on a firm footing.  Psalms 143:10 NLT

Devotion 11/04/2010

He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? Micah 6:8

Word Devotion 11/03/2010

The Lord is my strength and my song; He has given me victory. Psalms 118:14 NLT

Devotion 11/02/2010

Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, "Men and brethren, what shall we do?" Then Peter said unto them, "Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call."  Acts 2:37-39 KJV

Devotion 11/01/2010

Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.  Acts 13:38-39

Welcome Tinley Blayke Ring

Congratulations to the proud parents - Cody and Tiffany Ring and to the Grandparents - Tony and Tina Raper.

FALL FESTIVAL!!!

Spread the word - Our FALL FESTIVAL is this SUNDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 31, AT 5:00 PM, on the Hackleburg Church of God of Prophecy grounds. There will be a Chilli cook-off, trunk-n-treat, games for the kids, and lots of fun. All in the community are invited.

Word Devotion 10/29/2010

All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.  2 Timothy 3:16 NLT

Devotion 10/28/2010

My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.  John 10:27-29 KJV

Word Devotion 10/27/2010

But be not thou far from me, O Lord: O my strength, haste thee to help me.  Psalms 22:19 KJV

Word Devotion 10/26/2010

Arise [from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you--rise to a new life]!  Shine (be radiant with the glory of the Lord), for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you!  Isaiah 60:1 AMP

Word Devotion 10/25/2010

Now may the Lord of peace Himself continually grant you peace in every circumstance. The Lord be with you all!  2 Thessalonians 3:16 NASB

Word Devotion 10/22/2010

But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Galations 5:22-23 KJV

Word Devotion 10/21/2010

Three things will last forever -- faith, hope, and love -- and the greatest of these is LOVE. 1 Corinthians 13:13

Women's Ministry Meeting Tonight

October 21, 2010 @6:00 pm - Monthly Women's Ministry Meeting in the fellowship hall of the church. Please join us and bring a friend.

Devotion 10/21/2010

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. James 1:19 KJV

Devotion 10/20/2010

Behold, the Lord's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear. Isaiah 59:1 KJV

Word Devotion 10/19/2010

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalms 19:14 KJV

Word Devotion 10/18/2010

For thou (O Lord) art my rock and my fortress; therefore for Thy Name's sake lead me and guide me. Psalms 31:3

Devotion 10/18/2010

But Godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows. But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, Godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.

Devotion 10/15/2010

And the Lord said, "My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest." Exodus 33:14 AMP

Devotion 10/14/2010

"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom no variableness, neither shadow of turning."  James 1:17 KJV

Devotion 10/13/2010

Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, "I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." John 8:12 KJV

Devotion 10/12/2010

"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time" 1 Timothy 2:5-6 KJV

Devotion 10/11/2010

"No, despite all these things, overwhelming victory is ours through Christ, who loved us. And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from His love. Death can't, and life can't. The angels can't, and the demons can't. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can't keep God's love away. Whether we are high above the sky or in the deepest ocean, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord!" Romans 8:37-39 NLT

Word Devotion 10/09/2010

"He (the Lord) restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake."  Psalms 23:3 NKJV

Word Devotion 10/08/2010

"Peace I leave with you, my peach I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."  John 14:27 KJV

Word Devotion 10/07/2010

"Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, for you are the God who saves me. All day I put my hope in you." Psalms 25:4-5 NLT

Word Devotion 10/06/2010

"Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need."  Hebrews 4:16 KJV

Word Devotion 10/04/2010

"I will praise thee: for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and my soul knoweth right well."  Psalms 139:14 KJV

Laminin - Louie Giglio

You must see this video clip on Youtube:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e4zgJXPpI4

Word Devotion 10/04/2010

"Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: and see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting."  Psalms 139:23-24 AMP

Word Devotion 09/30/2010

"Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness." Isaiah 41:10 KJV

Word Devotion 09/29/2010

"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalms 119:105 KJV

Word Devotion 09/28/2010

Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld His love from me.  Psalms 66:20 NIV

Word Devotion 09/27/2010

THE PRAYER OF JABEZ:

Jabez was the on who prayed to the God of Israel, "Oh that You would bless me and expand my territory! Please be with me in all that I do, and keep me from all trouble and pain!" And God granted him his request.
1 Chronicles 4:10 NLT

Word Devotion 09/23/2010

"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful."  Hebrews 10:23 NKJV

Word Devotion 09/22/2010

"When the righteous cry for help, the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their distress and troubles." Psalms 34:17 AMP

Word Devotion 09/21/2010

"Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him." Psalms 62:5 NIV

Womens Ministry Meeting

Please join us in the fellowship hall for our monthly Women's Ministry meeting - Thursday, September 23, 2010 at 6:00 pm. Look forward to seeing you all there.

Word Devotion 09/20/2010

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace.  Numbers 6:24-26 NIV

Word Devotion 09/07/2010

"So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God.  There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most." Hebrews 4:16 NLT

Word Devotion 09/06/2010

"I will instruct you and teach you in the way your should go; I will guide you with my eye."  Psalm 32:8 NKJV

Word Devotion 09/03/2010

"For He will give His angesl charge concerning you, to guard you in all your ways."  Psalms 91:11 NASB

Word Devotion 09/02/2010

"For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty Savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With His love, He will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs."  Zephaniah 3:17 NLT

Word Devotion 09/01/2010

‎"Three things will last forever-- faith, hope, and love-- and the greatest of these is LOVE" 1 Corinthians 13:13 NLT

Word Devotion 08/31/2010

Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful and endures through every circumstance. 1 Corinthians 13:7 NLT

Word Devotion 08/30/2010

Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 NLT

Praise Report - Tina Stults

My surgery on Friday went very well, PRAISE GOD! They took me back to the operating room at 6:01 am and I was home by 10:30 am. They removed my right ovary and cleaned out some scar tissue from previous surgeries. I am finally completely awake today. I'm a little sore but I'm doing great, again PRAISE GOD! Thank you all for your prayers. A special thanks to Nancy McCarley and Jean Stults for feeding us this weekend.

Prayer Request - Tina Stults

I will be having surgery to remove my right ovary on Friday, August 27th at the Shoals Outpatient Surgery Center in Florence. Please keep me in your prayers. Thank you very much.

Word Devotion 08/20/2010

"You are my God, and I will give you thanks; you are my God and I will exalt you." Psalms 118:28

Word Devotion 08/18/2010

"But as for me, I will sing about your power. Each morning I will sing with joy about your unfailing love. For you have been my refuge, a place of safety when I am in distress." Psalms 59:16 NLT

Word Devotion 08/17/2010

"Through the power of the Holy Spirit who lives within us, carefully guard the precious truth that has been entrusted to you." 2 Timothy 1:14 NLT

Word Devotion 08/16/2010

"The Lord bless you and watch, guard and keep you; the Lord make His face shine upon and enlighten you and be gracious (kind, merciful, and giving favor) to you; the Lord lift up His [approving] countenance upon you and give you peace (tranquility of heart and life continually)." Numbers 6:24-26 AMP

Word Devotions

I am so sorry that I have fallen behind on getting the daily devotions posted. I have had some health problems and other things going on. Thank you all for your understanding.

Word Devotion 08/06/2010

"For it is God's will and intention that by doing right [you good and honest lives] should silence (muzzle, gag) the ignorant charges and ill-informed criticisms of foolish persons." 1 Peter 2:15 AMP

Word Devotion 08/05/2010

"He (the Lord) heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds." Psalms 147:3 NIV

Wod Devotion 08/04/2010

"As for God, His way is perfect! The word of the Lord is tested and tried; He is a shield to all those who take refuge and put their trust in Him." Psalm 18:30 AMP

Word Devotion 08/03/2010

"The mouth of the righteous man utters wisdom, and his tongue speaks what is just." Psalms 37:30

Word Devotion 08/02/2010

Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing. Proverbs 12:18 NIV

Word Devotion 07/30/2010

May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you. Psalms 33:22 NIV

Word Devotion 07/29/2010

For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield. Psalms 5:12 NKJV

Word Devotion 07/28/2010

Do not remember the former things, no consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19 NKJV

Word Devotion 07/27/2010

"It is because of the Lord's mercy and loving-kindness that we are not consumed, because his [tender] compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great and abundant is your stability and faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23

Word Devotion 07/29/2010

The Lord bless thee and keep the: The Lord make His face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee: The Lord lift His countenance upon the, and give thee peace. Numbers 6:24-26 KJV

Ladies Prayer & Devotion Night

Word Devotion 07/23/2010

O send our Your LIGHT and Your TRUTH, let them lead me; let them bring me to Your holy hill and Your dwelling. Psalms 43:3 AMP

LIFE-LIGHT (Women's Ministry Meeting 07/22/2010)

Key Verse: 1 Peter 2:9 AMP "But you are a chosen race; a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of HIM, who has called you out of darkness into HIS Marvelous Light."

God wants us to proclaim HIS excellencies (NAS), declare HIS praises (NIV), set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of HIM (AMP), show for the praises of HIM (KJV), proclaim the praises of HIM (NKJV)

The Message: But you are the ones chosen by God, chosen for the high calling of priestly work, chose to be a holy people, God's instruments to do HIS work and speak out for HIM, to tell others of the night-and-day difference HE made for you - from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted.

John 8:12 "Then spake JESUS again unto them, saying, I am the LIGHT of the world; he that followed me shall not walk in darkness, but have the LIGHT of life."

John 1:1-5 v. 4 "In HIM was Life, and the Life was the LIGHT of men." v.5 "And the LIGHT shines on in the darkness, for the darkness has NEVER overpowered it (put it out or absorbed it or appropriated it, and is unreceptive to it)."

Psalms 112:4 "LIGHT arises in the darkness for the upright, gracious, compassionate, and just (who are in right standing with God)."

Psalms 43:3 "O send out YOUR LIGHT and Your truth, let them lead me, let them bring me to Your Holy hill and to YOUR dwelling."

Psalms 27:1 "The Lord is my LIGHT and my salvation - whom shall I fear?"

Psalms 119:105 "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a LIGHT for your path"

Have you ever been or are you now in a dark place? A place where you just simply don't know what to do about a particular situation, a difficult circumstance or just feel stuck in life? We are positioned in LIFE and we have found out JESUS is the LIFE-LIGHT! He will lead us through Victorious!!!

Closing Verse: 2 Samuel 23:29-30 NIV "Your are my lamp, O Lord; the Lord turns my darkness into light. With Your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall."

Word Devotion 07/22/2010

Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]. Ephesians 3:20 AMP

Word Devotion 07/21/2010

May He grant you of the rich treasury of His glory to be strengthened and reinforced with mighty power in the inner man by the [Holy] Spirit [Himself indwelling your innermost being and personality]. Ephesians 3:16 Amplified

REGIONAL LADIES RETREATS

TURNING POINT
2010-2011 Season
FALL 2010
SOUTHEAST October 1-3, 2010
Ridgecrest Conference Center Ridgecrest, North Carolina
Total cost per person: 3 or 4 in a room $140 2 in a room $175
Applications must be postmarked before August 20, 2010

MID-AMERICA November 5-7, 2010
Radisson Hotel Branson, Missouri
Total cost per person: 3 or 4 in a room $195 2 in a room $230
Applications must be postmarked before September 24, 2010

LAKE BARKLEY November 12-14, 2010
Lake Barkley State Park Cadiz, Kentucky
Total cost per person:3 or 4 in a room $155 2 in a room $180
Applications must be postmarked before October 1, 2010

GULF SHORES November 19-21, 2010
Ramada Plaza Beach Resort Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Total cost per person: 3 or 4 in a room $165 2 in a room $190
(Additional cost for requested beachfront rooms)
Applications must be postmarked before October 8, 2010

For more information visit http://www.cogop.org/ and go to Women's Ministries.

Word Devotion 07/20/2010

We know [absolutely] that anyone born of God does not [deliberately and knowingly] practice committing sin, but the One who was begotten of God carefully watches over and protects him [Christ's divine presence within him preserves him against the evil, and the wicked and DOES NOT lay hold (get a grip) on him or though him] 1 John 5:18 Amplified Bible

Word Devotion 07/19/2010

Yet amid all these things we are more than conquerors and gain a surpassing victory through HIM who loved us. Romans 8:37 Amplified Bible

Prayer Request for Renee Sutton

Renee has been diagnosed with breast cancer in her left breast. She is scheduled to have a port put in to start chemotherapy next week. At some point then they will do a mascetomy, then radiation, then reconstruction. For more information, you can visit the Cliff Haven COGOP's blog at http://www.cliffhaven.blogspot.com/. Or if you are a friend of Renee's on Facebook, she has been updating some information there. Let's lift her up in prayer at every opportunity we get. God is always in control and I am very thankful He is.

Prayer Request and Update for Tina Stults

I didn't get to have my surgery today. I went to the cardiologist yesterday. He said that the abnormalities on the EKG I had done Monday were significant enough to stop the surgery and warrant more tests. I am scheduled to have a stress test and an echo on July 28 and will see the cardiologist August 4 to get the results. I don't know where we will go from there. Thank you all for your prayers and I ask that you please continue.

Word Devotion 07/16/2010

Be merciful and gracious to me, O God, be merciful and gracious to me, for my soul takes refuge and finds shelter and confidence in you; yes, in the shadow of Your wings will I take refuge and be confident until calamities and destructive storms are passed. I will cry to God Most High, Who performs on my behalf and rewards me [Who brings to pass His purposes for me and surely completes them]! Psalms 57:1-2 Amplified Bible

Word Devotion 07/15/2010

Trust in Him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a Refuge for us. Psalms 62:8 NAS

Word Devotion 07/14/2010

The eternal God is your refuge and dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms; He drove the enemy before you and thrust them out, saying Destroy! Deuteronomy 33:27 Amplified Bible

Prayer Request for Tina Stults

I was due to have a simple out-patient surgery Friday, July 16th, to remove my right ovary. I went yesterday to the surgery center for a routine EKG and some blood work as part of the pre-op for the surgery. A nurse from the surgery center called this afternoon to say that some things showed up on the EKG and that the Anesthesiologist will not put me to sleep for the surgery until I get clearance from my Cardiologist. The nurse made an appointment with the Cardiologist for me for Thursday, July 15th at 11:15 am. If he clears me, I will have the surgery Friday. If not, we will have to postpone. Please pray for me the next few days. Thank you all so much.

Word Devotion 07/13/2010

The Lord hears His people when they call to Him for help. He RESCUES them from ALL their troubles. Psalms 34:17 NLT

Word Devotion - July 5, 2010

Philippians 4:19 amp
"And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus."

July Women's Ministry Meeting

Ladies make plans to meet us at the church in the Fellowship Hall on July 22 at 6:00 p.m. for Prayer and Devotion Time.

Word Devotion 05/28/2010

I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills His purpose for me. Psalm 57:2 NIV

Word Devotion 05/27/2010

Because of Christ and our faith in Him, we can now come boldly and confidently into God's Presence. Ephesians 3:12 NLT

Word Devotion 05/26/2010

Precious are your thoughts about me, O God! They are innumerable! I can't even count them; they outnumber the grains of sand! And when I wake up, you are still with me! Psalm 139:17-18 NLT

Word Devotion 05/25/2010

Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls]. Mattew 11:28 Amplified Bible

Word Devotion 05/24/2010

The Lord God is my strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army; He makes my feet like hinds' feet and will make me to walk [not to stand still in terror, BUT TO WALK] and make [spiritual] progress upon my high places [of trouble, suffering or responsibility]! Habakkuk 3:19 Amplified Bible

Update on Briana Dean & baby

At 26 weeks, on Tuesday, May 18, at 7:00 pm, Briana gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, Henley Reed Dean. He weighed 2lb 2 oz and is 13" long. Briana is doing well though she's very weak from being bedfast for so long. Baby Henley is also doing well. He is breathing 70% on his own; he has a very good color; he's moving his arms and legs well; and the doctors believe he is going to be fine. It's just going to take a while. He will probably be in the hospital for another 2 months. Please keep both mother and baby in your prayers during this time. Thank you again.

Word Devotion 05/20/2010

For ever, O Lord, thy word is settled in heaven. Psalms 119:89 KJV

Word Devotion 05/19/2010

Blessed be God, who has not rejected my prayer nor removed His mercy and loving kindness from being [as it always is] with me. Psalms 66:20

Word Devotion 05/18/2010

(Jesus Speaking) I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration: but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I HAVE DEPRIVED IT OF POWER TO HARM YOU AND HAVE CONQUERED IT FOR YOU.] John 16:33 Amplified Bible

Word Devotion 05/17/2010

The Lord is good, a Strength, and Stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows (recognizes, has knowledge of, and understands) those who take refuge and trust in Him. Nahum 1:7 Amplified Bible

Word Devotion 05/14/2010

The Lord is my strength and my song; He has given me the victory. Psalm 118:14 KJV

Word Devotion 05/13/2010

I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalm 34:1 Amplified Bible

Word Devotion 05/12/2010

YOU will guard him (me) and keep him (me) in perfect and constant peace whose mind [both its inclination and its character] is stayed on YOU, and hopes confidently in YOU. Isaiah 26:3 Amplified Bible

Word Devotion 05/11/2010

Also I heard the voice of the Lord saying, "Whom shall I send? And will go for us?" Then said I, "here am I; send me". Isaiah 6:8 Amplified Bible

Word Devotion 05/10/2010

He who dwells in the secret place of the most high shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty (whose power no foe can withstand]. Psalm 91:1 Amplified Bible

Daughters Banquet 2010

Women's Ministry Coordinator, Ms. Janet BakerWe are all daughters of the King...Come on Tabby, put on your tiara...Welcome by Pastor Liz Guest speaker, Shanna Myers

Our waitors...Josh, Matt, Ronnie, Floyd, Daryl, PC, and DustinMore tea?Time for door prizes!

Princess Katie wins one,,,

Pastor Clint hugs his mom. Praise the Lord for a delightful evening.