Mid-Week Encouragement: March 27th, 2024
This week, I have been reminded that we live in a fallen world filled with sickness, disease, ailments, and various "storms" that come into our lives. We know that the scriptures do not promise we won't have storms but that if we build our lives upon the rock of Jesus Christ, we can withstand the storm regardless of what may come.
It's not just me with my eye issue; over the last few weeks, many in our congregation have come face to face with their own storms. The good news is that the New Testament is filled with promises from God about healing and His love for us.
James 5:15-16
"the prayer offered in faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up, and if he has committed sins, they will be forgiven him. 16 Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much."
We are reminded that we must pray for one another because healing comes through faithful people praying! Jesus takes our burdens, His yoke is light, and peace in all situations may be found in Him!
So whether it is your body, heart, mind, or soul (even your right eye), take heart that the creator of the universe is listening to the prayers of the righteous for the healing of others!
AMEN!
SERMON FROM LAST SUNDAY
NEXT SUNDAY'S SERMON
Serving the Lord Part 8: Serving at our Job
UPCOMING EVENTS
Iosco Ministerial Association Community Event - GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE NOON on March 29th, at the Tawas Methodist Church in Tawas on M55. Join us for this community event!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
We are updating our website and some of the services. We added 'Watch Online' to the top menu to make finding archived sermons easier. We also repaired the non-working links to all the books on Amazon by Pastor Shields on TruthDigest.org. We are also working on a new 'Text-to-Donate' feature for the church so people can text in their donations.
House of Faith Church Easter Sunday Service 3/31
CURRENT NEED
READ THROUGH THE BIBLE IN A YEAR
With Hebrew Scholar Chad Bird from 1517, a nonprofit organization that exists to declare and defend the Good News that you are forgiven and free on account of Christ alone.
OTHER NOTES
Pastor Bruce's latest book on faith, Drowning in Milk: A Guide to Spiritual Growth, is available at the church, along with his other books, Heaven & Hell and The Minister's Manual, on the vestibule table just outside the sanctuary. All of his books are also available on Amazon.
Our new online giving system makes supporting our church easy. The new system allows you to give a one-time, weekly, or monthly donation of any amount. See for yourself at https://www.ps127.org/tithes-offerings. Please support our ministry by giving.
PRAYER REQUESTS
Rebekah, for a good outcome
Julie & Edward
For Pastor's right eye
Richard and Marny
Kari Sidel
For salvation (kids & grandkids)
Hunter and Daniel in the military
For family and unsaved
Our country
Jodie unspoken
THIS MONTHS BIRTHDAYS
Marny Webber 3/1
Rebekah Shields 3/3
THIS MONTHS ANNIVERSARIES
Kurt and Lori Ulman 3/5
If you need anything added, such as an announcement, birthday or anniversary, or prayer request, send it by email to Contact@PS127.org.
