Keeping Our Foundation Strong !

Shalom Brethren,

In my studies of Messianic Judaism and the early Apostolic Church, I came across a daily devotional that I felt compelled to share ( in light of worldly conditions ). Allow me to share an expounded version of that devotional.

Today's Mission 

Dedicate this day to God and His will for you today before you do anything else. Set a good and solid foundation upon which we can build.

                                                              .............. REV. 2:4

The first act of the American Government took place in 1789. President George Washington, The House of Representatives, AND The Senate ( imagine if all three gov't components were able to work together once again! ), were together for the inauguration of the President. After he made his speech, they ALL proceeded to a church, went inside, prayed, and committed America into God's hands.

The first initial act of  the American Government was to Pray. That same day, Washington gave a warning that If America departed from God, it would lose the blessings and favor of God !

Please pray for America. It's easy for a nation to forget it's foundation when Prayer, Bibles, and Monuments to our faith are banned. When we talk about the nation and say, how America has departed from it's roots - But, what about you?, ... What about The Church of our Messiah?, Have we gone astray from our first love, Prayer, the God-Given word, our entire Faith Foundation? It's easy to do. ( That should tell us something right there, ... Easy to Do!, ... we know that being a good Christian is anything but easy, ....but more fulfilling than we c an imagine.)

We desperately need to get back to our FOUNDATION, because everything else in our lives will only be as good and strong as the foundation upon which it rests.

Like America, we need to get back to our foundation in God. That my friends is where our blessings lie. That my friends is how we can collectively ' Shine Brighter for Christ ' and draw our lost sheep into the fold of Christianity.

May the Love of Messiah reside in your hearts and guide you through Holy Discernship Today

and every day!

In His Holy Name

bill

Come One, ...Come All !

Shalom Brothers and Sisters !

What better way to close out what has proven to be a truly beautiful Summer here on the Southern Maine Seacoast than an ocean-side picnic hosted by your family in Christ, First Christian Congregational Church of Kittery Point ? 

" The Little Church, With a Big Heart "

Please join us this Sunday, August 30th at 'High Noon' !  Where?  At beautiful and historic

Fort Mc Clary, State Park in Kittery Point, Maine, Ocean-Side directly on Route 103. Established 1791 as a key military point of defense, Fort Mc Clary was built ocean-side on green rolling hills to protect Portsmouth Harbor at it's mouth..

Today the fort serves as an historical state park where tourists picnic at ' The Gazebo ', 

enjoy the Atlantic Ocean, and explore the Bunkers, Cannons, Out Buildings, Tunnels and more!

HotDogs, Hamburgers, and Beverages will be happily provided by First Christian Church, with side dishes brought by it's congregation members. If you are so inclined, you can feel free to bring what you desire if you are not a hot dog, hamburger person (lots of grill space available)

Anyone wishing to join us for FOOD, FUN, and FELLOWSHIP is welcome to join us in unity as we edify one another and fellowship in the name of Christ!

Romans 15:2  " Each of us is to please his neighbor for good, to his edification "

Games for the kids and 'kids at heart'  & LOTS n' LOTS of FOOD n' FUN !

Any questions please call First Christian Church at 207-439-4021  

or call

Step With Christ Ministries at 207-363-1775

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE !

bill  

Our Sufficiency !

Shalom, Brothers and Sisters !



I need to apologize for not posting through the past couple of weeks. Although I've desperately tried to keep the topic of my personal health affliction separate from our ministry initiative, my recent absence deserves an explanation.

A couple of months ago I did in fact quickly reflect on the blessing of my health affliction reaching a 'remission' status'.  Well, as I discovered a while ago,....the Lord sometimes gives us things and sometimes takes things away as He shapes our journeys.



Well, a recent 'glitch' in my infusion treatment protocol ( and this protocol IS a blessing as well as a living testament to the loving power of God ) resulted in a setback and required several days of hospital treatment as The Lord carried me through what became a SuperInfection.

So, a week in the hospital, week on the couch and more infusion therapy at the wonderful York Hospital Oncology Center and Holy Spirit driven prayer from many of you again ended as a blessing.

My most excellent team of specialists found and adjusted this so-called 'glitch', and ' I'm Back in the Saddle '. 

As hard as it may be for some to understand, I actually look at my health affliction, and any of the associated flares or setbacks as Blessings from God, as every time I have a health issue, I actually FEEL the awesome power of God and deepen my personal relationship with Him.



He IS indeed my Sufficiency as He Is yours also. All praise be to God our Father !

Below is one of the most heart touching you tube videos I've EVER seen. The common theme of the video is a good representation of how I am able to look at my health issues. For with Him, and through Him, and very importantly FOR HIM, ... I can achieve anything.



Feel free to comment on the video. Pass  it along, it's message is as sweet, pure, and accurate as can be.

God Bless You All, and visit us tomorrow for the Fantasy Football Fellowship announcement.