by George | Jan 20, 2022 | Community News, Newsletter
It’s cold outside. Typical winter day. We long for and dream about warmer weather…
During January, Community Church Ministry is doing a “reset” in January.
Taking time to pray, and seek direction for 2022.
Please pray with us for open doors, good weather, volunteers, resources, and attentive ears to the Good News we share in the neighborhoods.
Pray also about networking with us to reach your neighborhood and the neighborhoods where your members/partners live.
You have trained and discipled them. We would like to help them do events in their neighborhoods.
Call/ text or email me so we can talk about it.
*** By God’s grace and power, CCM was able to do 10 community events in December.
*** CCM is not doing community dinners in January due to the Covid spike, but we are still doing non-perishable groceries to some of the communities.
*** Thanks for your prayers and for your donations.
May God bless you in this new year.
by George | Dec 7, 2021 | Community News, Newsletter
December Community Church Ministry Newsletter
“For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.”
Isaiah 9:6
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” the old Christmas song says…
That is true for those of us who celebrate the incarnation of Christ, but it can be a stressful time as well.
So, I’m going to keep it simple this month.
Community Church Ministry is doing 9 neighborhood Christmas events this year.
Saturday we were at Pine Village MHP and Darlington MHP.
Here’s the rest of the schedule:
Thursday December 9 @ 6:30- Dutch Gardens MHP.
Saturday December 11:
12 noon- Willingham Village
2 pm- Main High Apts
4pm- Graham Homes
Monday December 13 @ 6:30- Callier Forest Apts
Thursday December 16 @ 6:30- Ashland Park Apts
Saturday December 18 @ 12 noon- Deerfield Apts
Monday December 20 @ 6:30- Swan Lake MHP.
Please pray for good weather, for volunteers, and lives to be touched with God’s love.
Prayerfully consider networking with us. We would love to help you do outreach in your neighborhood.
Last but not least….
Merry Christmas from Community
Church Ministry!!!
by George | Nov 17, 2021 | Devotional, Newsletter
Make Lemonade
“Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel, so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to everyone else, and that most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord because of my imprisonment, have far more courage to speak the word of God without fear.”
Philippians 1:12-14
Tammy Fay Baker used to sing: “When Life Hands You a Lemon, Start Making Lemonade….”
It would seem that the apostle Paul was handed not just one lemon, but a bushel basket of the sour fruit! Here’s his summary of his sufferings:
“Are they servants of Christ?—I speak as if insane—I more so; in far more labors, in far more imprisonments, beaten times without number, often in danger of death. Five times I received from the Jews thirty-nine lashes. Three times I was beaten with rods, once I was stoned, three times I was shipwrecked, a night and a day I have spent in the deep. I have been on frequent journeys, in dangers from rivers, dangers from robbers, dangers from my countrymen, dangers from the Gentiles, dangers in the city, dangers in the wilderness, dangers on the sea, dangers among false brethren; I have been in labor and hardship, through many sleepless nights, in hunger and thirst, often without food, in cold and exposure.”
2 Corinthians 11:23-27
What a list! By comparison, my life and labors for the Lord have been a lot easier.
Instead of feeling sorry for himself, Paul reflected on how God was working through his sufferings.
“Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel, so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ has become well known throughout the whole praetorian guard and to everyone else, and that most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord because of my imprisonment, have far more courage to speak the word of God without fear.”
Philippians 1:12-14
Jesus told us we would have trials…
“These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33
What are you facing today? Do you feel overwhelmed?
Just remember that God loves you and that He is working in you and through you in the midst of your trials.
Romans 8:28 is still true today!
“And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”
Keep moving forward, trusting in God!
