Dec. 01, 2021
Greetings Church Friends and Family,
I believe that eternal glory belongs to God alone. In the NKJV of the Bible, the Lord’s Prayer end with the words, “…For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.”
Unfortunately, these words disappear in several newer translations, as the doxology does not feature in the Greek manuscripts used for the critical text of our modern translations. Some have argued that the doxology should be included since it is found in other Greek manuscripts, such as the Textus Receptus and even the Latin Didache. Well, I’m no Scholar, BUT before I go off on a tangent about the various translations, etc., allow me to get back to the point I was trying to make.
I love those words, and it is rather unfortunate that it is not seen in most translations because it emphasizes the fact that kingship, power, and glory belong to God forever. If you, on the daily endeavor to first seek God’s kingdom (See Matthew 6:33), that he will give you all the “other” things with it. His power is inexhaustible and always at your disposal, and His glory should be reflected by you in such a way that everyone around you will see it.
God’s inner glory is part of his being. It is not something given to Him. Even if no one ever glorified, honored, or believed Him, He would still be the glorious God that He is. It is an inner glory; it is who He is. It is the glory that is part of God’s character. It is the revelation and combination of all his qualities.
To glorify someone technically means to recognize that person as “lord.” Is God already the Lord of your life? Do you give Him the honor and glory that belongs to Him?
As we kick off the Christmas Season, let us think about this, and keep it in the back of our minds, that it is this God, who sent His one and only Son, to come to this earth to bring us hope and salvation for us to partake of and live through His Glory. To Him be the glory.
“33Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!
How unsearchable his judgments,
and his paths beyond tracing out!
How unsearchable his judgments,
and his paths beyond tracing out!
…
36 For from him and through him and for him are all things.
To him be the glory forever! Amen.” Rom 11:33, 36, NIV
To him be the glory forever! Amen.” Rom 11:33, 36, NIV
Coming Soon
December
?? - #GrowingTogether Coachinar" (Group Coaching)
10 – Agape Feast Communion (Friday evening) – More info to be announced
31 – Old Years / New Year’s Prayer Time
The Thursday Night Prayer Group would like to invite all to a quiet, reflective service on New Year’s Eve from 7:00 p.m to 12:00 a.m.
This is an opportunity for the community to gather, say prayers, reflect, and praise God for the many blessings received throughout the year. It also allows us to greet the New Year rejoicing in the Power of the Holy Spirit and to develop a lifestyle of intimacy with God. Please plan to attend December 31st, 9 p.m to 12 a.m
January
11 - #GrowingTogether - Webinar #2
More info is to be announced as it becomes available.
Have something that should be included in our Calendar? Email Pastor Eugene eugene@arlingtonadventist.com and we will include it in our Google Calendar, and a working Google Doc that will continuously be updated.
Have something that should be included in our Calendar? Email Pastor Eugene eugene@arlingtonadventist.com and we will include it in our Google Calendar, and a working Google Doc that will continuously be updated.
Weekend at-a-Glance
Sermon
Sermon this week by Pr. Eugene: “To be Used by God”
Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23
In our series, Joy for the Journey, we now look at the model set for us, to be generous with our resources and focus on Kingdom advancement. As Paul concludes the letter we are drawn back to its introduction and on the focus of being a people full of grace.
We are called to be the church that God uses. For the Advancement of His Kingdom.
“13 For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”
In our series, Joy for the Journey, we now look at the model set for us, to be generous with our resources and focus on Kingdom advancement. As Paul concludes the letter we are drawn back to its introduction and on the focus of being a people full of grace.
We are called to be the church that God uses. For the Advancement of His Kingdom.
“13 For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.”
POTLUCK
We will have our regular potluck (1st and 3rd Sabbaths of the month) after the service. Please consider joining us.
Money Moment
Sterling Volunteers
Why a Background Check?
“Church should be a safe place to bring our children. Everyone involved in work with children who are minors must meet all Church and legal standards and requirements” (Church Manual, Edition 18, pp. 168-169).
Who Has to do It?
As part of this effort, those over 18 who are voted to serve within our churches or organizations, and those who are employed by the church and working with children and youth, are asked to complete a criminal background check (FB 20) and child protection training through Sterling Volunteers. This should be completed every three years.
100% Compliance Expected.
LINKS:
Texas Conference Volunteer Ministries Landing Page: https://texasadventist.org/volunteerministries/
Sterling volunteer Guidelines (Volunteers) - https://texasadventist.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/VERIFIED-VOLUNTEERS-GUIDELNES-FOR-VOLUNTEERS.pdf
Sterling volunteer Guidelines (Employees / Contractors) - https://texasadventist.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/NEW-VERIFIED-VOLUNTEERS-GUIDELNES-FOR-EMPLOYEES.pdf
First Time Registrant Information (PDF + Link) : https://texasadventist.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SV-FirstTimeRegistrant.pdf
Existing Accounts (for Renewal) Information (PDF + Link) : https://texasadventist.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SV-ExistingAccounts.pdf
Thank you to those who have jumped on getting this done, this past week. We ask that you please complete the training, and submit to the background check ASAP. Our date for compliance is currently Dec. 18.
Prayer Requests
Yes, we have several prayer groups that meet during the week, but some have expressed the need to be able to communicate prayer requests to bring before the Lord during our worship service, and they either do not attend in person at present or do not feel comfortable presenting their requests in person. This may also help us cut sometime during our service if we have the requests ready to go.
Please submit your prayer requests that you want to be prayed over during church service, to Pastor Eugene, 1. Via email (eugene@arlingtonadventist.com) or 2. Via Text Message or WhatsApp. (512.708.0600)
From our MAIN CAMPUS at the
Below, just a couple of quick updates for us locally, and some from the main campus at Arlington for your attention and consideration.
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Join Pastor Kevin live on Facebook (link will be live on our Facebook page, as well as theirs) as he continues with a deep dive into the book of Daniel. Every Wednesday at 9:30 am
Evangelism Shark Tank
ATTENTION YOUNG PEOPLE! SHARK TANK IS OPEN!
Got an idea to share the love of Jesus with others? Pitch your idea at YG Shark Tank! Click here (https://arlingtonadventist.com/new-blog/2021/11/11/yg-shark-tank) to get all the details!
Got an idea to share the love of Jesus with others? Pitch your idea at YG Shark Tank! Click here (https://arlingtonadventist.com/new-blog/2021/11/11/yg-shark-tank) to get all the details!