Friday, June 24, 2016

(5/22/16) WE ARE IN THE FORMATIVE STAGE... UNCHANGING MESSAGE

(5/22/16)
WE ARE IN THE FORMATIVE STAGE...
UNCHANGING MESSAGE

As pastor of The NET HOUSE, I am excited about our future. Though we are a new ministry in the area, I have been studying, preaching, teaching, counseling and pastoring (in various places and settings) for over one half of a century. I have a storehouse of Bible truth and Biblical instruction on how to live the Christian life in these end times of moral, social, political, economic and spiritual upheaval, and I want to share it with you.

CHANGING TIMES
I am almost seventy years old, so I probably won't be around for another fifty years of ministry. Then again, I don't think my age is the real concern today. Instead it is the hearts of men turning cold, as the end of this age begins to close in on us.

But, as we are trying to find the best way to reach our community, our format for worship services and outreach are in the formative stage right now. Our schedule has changed.

SUNDAY SCHEDULE
As of next week...
Sunday Bible Classes from 9:45 until 10:40
Worship and Preaching Service from 10:45 until 11:45 (as the Holy Spirit leads). As we grow and as our needs change, we will make other adjustments.

PREACHING AND TEACHING THEME
Our theme in these early months is "NEW BEGINNINGS." All of our studies and messages have addressed the New Beginning that God wants to give us, as a ministry, as seasoned followers of Christ, as novice believers and as new converts.

Bible Class and Preaching Series'
Our Pastor's Bible Class started a new series today, focusing on the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the believer's life. You will find my lesson plan on my Timeline.

The message during Worship and Preaching Service today addressed the fact that, "A NEW BEGINNING REQUIRES AN ENDING TO THE OLD LIFE." Sadly, too many people want to, and believe that they can, bring parts of their old sinful life into the Newness of Life that Christ gives them at salvation. The Lord willing, I will continue to address this important subject on subsequent Sundays.

I hope you come and hear the Bible message, as The NET HOUSE reaches out in the love of Jesus.