Pastor Mike continues in James
Today Pastor Mike continued in the Epistle of James, continuing to warn us about trials and how easy it is for us to give up as soon as we face some adversity. When we first came to Christ, how many of us were told that we would soon be fighting some of the toughest battles we have ever fought? Especially when some of us were chained to those life-dominating sins, no one told us how hard it would be do detach from the chain. But the good news is that Jesus will take us through, be with us every moment, and give us the faith necessary to withstand the trial.
Sign ups for SPIRIT WEST COAST
Sign up sheet for Spirit West Coast volunteers was passed around. If you volunteer I believe the cost is $25, but if you work a double shift the day is free!!
Here's a link to the Monterey Schedule (just copy and paste into your browser's address bar):
http://monterey.spiritwestcoast.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=RkLOXhTazcU%3d&tabid=409&language=en-US
Next week:
Worship featuring Bruce Peck on guitar
Monday, June 28, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Monday June 14, 2010 - The Caseys Return!
Yes folks, our Pastor and wife have returned rested(?) and renewed from their Marathon/Vacation in San Diego.
Worship included a new song about Jeremiah 29:11 "I know the plans (thoughts) I have for you"
It is not just fun to play but very moving while playing.
Pastor Mike gave us another fantastic message from the Book of James. Pastor Mike reiterated not if but when we go through trials, we must have faith that Jesus will take us through them. He also reminded many of us that when we are in the midst of a trial we press in hard to God, but as the trial eases up so do we. We must not be tricked or duped into believing that we can ease up on our relationship with God simply because a trial has passed.
Thought to ponder: Satan wants us to believe that we can fix our past. But God wants us to know that our past can be forgiven.
Remember to sign up for the Great America Excursion on Saturday July 24, 2010!!
Worship included a new song about Jeremiah 29:11 "I know the plans (thoughts) I have for you"
It is not just fun to play but very moving while playing.
Pastor Mike gave us another fantastic message from the Book of James. Pastor Mike reiterated not if but when we go through trials, we must have faith that Jesus will take us through them. He also reminded many of us that when we are in the midst of a trial we press in hard to God, but as the trial eases up so do we. We must not be tricked or duped into believing that we can ease up on our relationship with God simply because a trial has passed.
Thought to ponder: Satan wants us to believe that we can fix our past. But God wants us to know that our past can be forgiven.
Remember to sign up for the Great America Excursion on Saturday July 24, 2010!!
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Monday June 7, 2010
Pastor Mike and Michele on Vacation!!
We had blessed worship .. more traditional songs this week .. but the idea is that we make a "joyful noise unto the Lord".
Harvey gave the teaching from 1 and 2 Samuel, the cave time of David, when the 3 mighty warriors arose. Three warriors whose names translated are "sitting in counsel", "Heard by God" and "Helped by God". Three warriors who were completely abandoned by their troops in the midst of battle, God giving each of them a miraculous victory. Because they had each sat in the counsel of God, they had each been heard by God and they had each been helped by God.
All of us at the Most Excellent Way can be mighty warriors. Those who came to the cave were those in debt, those sick of their current lives and looking for something else. Sound familiar? I know I came looking for something else Freedom from life dominating sin, freedom from the life I've totally screwed up. Now I have been given a second chance to repair, only through the miraculous efforts of Jesus, that life that was lost.
So, be willing to sit under His counsel, to be helped by God and be heard by God (pray) and you also may shed the scales of addiction and sit at the feet of Jesus, seeking the better way.
We will be passing around sign up sheets for Great America. Lets all fellowship!!
Harvey gave the teaching from 1 and 2 Samuel, the cave time of David, when the 3 mighty warriors arose. Three warriors whose names translated are "sitting in counsel", "Heard by God" and "Helped by God". Three warriors who were completely abandoned by their troops in the midst of battle, God giving each of them a miraculous victory. Because they had each sat in the counsel of God, they had each been heard by God and they had each been helped by God.
All of us at the Most Excellent Way can be mighty warriors. Those who came to the cave were those in debt, those sick of their current lives and looking for something else. Sound familiar? I know I came looking for something else Freedom from life dominating sin, freedom from the life I've totally screwed up. Now I have been given a second chance to repair, only through the miraculous efforts of Jesus, that life that was lost.
So, be willing to sit under His counsel, to be helped by God and be heard by God (pray) and you also may shed the scales of addiction and sit at the feet of Jesus, seeking the better way.
We will be passing around sign up sheets for Great America. Lets all fellowship!!
Sunday, June 6, 2010
What's Goin' On? Monday May 30, 2010
Pastor Mike, once again, gave an excellent teaching in James (why does it sometimes feel like I'm getting slapped and other times like I'm getting hugged when I pick up the book of James?)
Points: When we go through trials we will keep going though these trials until we reach the other side. Our vast experiences have brought us forward to see how far we've come and how far we can go.
TRIALS GROW US . . . THERE CAN'T BE A TESTIMONY WITHOUT A TEST
This weeks question: "What role will humility play in your life?"
MARATHON TIMES:
Mike 4:53 Michele 4:55 Yay and Hooray
You may now have desert!!
Worship guested Bruce Peck and Craig Underwood on guitars...they sound sweet together don't they?
June 12, 2010 if any of you care to give belated birthday blessings to David Davis, Jasmine Humada (worship Team Violinist), Cathy Davis and .... da da da da ... our very own Pastor Mike...there will be a small bonfire at the De Monte Fire Pits.
Points: When we go through trials we will keep going though these trials until we reach the other side. Our vast experiences have brought us forward to see how far we've come and how far we can go.
TRIALS GROW US . . . THERE CAN'T BE A TESTIMONY WITHOUT A TEST
This weeks question: "What role will humility play in your life?"
MARATHON TIMES:
Mike 4:53 Michele 4:55 Yay and Hooray
You may now have desert!!Worship guested Bruce Peck and Craig Underwood on guitars...they sound sweet together don't they?
June 12, 2010 if any of you care to give belated birthday blessings to David Davis, Jasmine Humada (worship Team Violinist), Cathy Davis and .... da da da da ... our very own Pastor Mike...there will be a small bonfire at the De Monte Fire Pits.
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