Dec. 29, 2021
A shorter than usual edition for this week. I hope and trust you understand.
Mid-week Minute Devotional thought
Greetings Church Friends and Family,
The portion of scripture for our consideration this evening, is Colossians 1:9-14.
“9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God,11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, 12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. 13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”
Paul here gives a vivid description of what a Christian's life should look like from day today. Through wisdom and insight that we can only get from the Holy Spirit, we have to endeavor to come to a closer understanding of God's will for us so that in the future, we will live to the glory of God by doing only those things that carry his approval.
A young American missionary Karen Watson wrote in a letter to her pastor that read it at her funeral after insurgents killed her in Iraq, she said as Missionaries, a Christian heart:
"Cares more than some think is wise
Risks more than some think is safe
Dreams more than some think is practical
Expects more than some think is possible”
Risks more than some think is safe
Dreams more than some think is practical
Expects more than some think is possible”
What a beautiful credo for the new year ahead?
So, are you prepared to live out Karen's credo in the year ahead? Pray to God for His knowledge, wisdom, and insight so that you can live to His glory and do what He expects of you, and so progress on the path of sanctification. God undertakes to make His power available to you so that you can persevere patiently in all circumstances (Col. 1:11).
Father, I pray that through the wisdom and insight that Your Spirit gives me, You will reveal Your will to me so that I will live to Your glory and obey Your will in the year ahead. Amen
Folks, may you be blessed as we prepare to usher in a Brand-New Year by God’s grace. I hope and trust I will see some of you at our New Year’s Eve Service, or at least at church on Sabbath. If not, allow me to wish you a very HAPPY NEW YEAR in 2022!!
Pr. Eugene, Michele & Lauren.
What’s New?!
December
31 – Old Year's / 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. We will start at 7 pm with our Agape Style Meal and Communion Service.
From 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., We will have our prayer meeting time, interspersed with devotional thoughts by various individuals, leading us in our time of prayer and reflection.
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, 7 p.m to 12 a.m (9-12 if you only coming for the Prayer time)
January
Jan. 01 - Remembrance Service (at Arlington Main Campus) - See below for more info.
Jan. 15-22 - 10 Days of Prayer – (Watch this space for more)
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
FYI - We plan on Church as usual.
Sermon
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Sermon this week by Pr. Kevin – He starting a new series on the Great Controversy, and this week’s focus will be “Can God be trusted?”, as he considers the character of God. The Scripture will be from Genesis 3:1
Sermon this week by Pr. Kevin – He starting a new series on the Great Controversy, and this week’s focus will be “Can God be trusted?”, as he considers the character of God. The Scripture will be from Genesis 3:1
We will be falling inline with Arlington's streamin schedule starting this weekend, for as much and as often as technology will allow.
POTLUCK
We will have our regular potluck (1st and 3rd Sabbaths of the month) after the service. Please consider joining us. If possible, please bring a dish to share.
Your Giving Moment
As 2021 begins to draw to a close, the Arlington Seventh-day Adventist Church, Lewisville Campus has been reflecting on the blessings of God to our community of faith. The hand of God is clearly evident among His people. We are truly grateful!
During this holiday season, we would like to draw your attention to the need for live-streaming equipment, amongst several needs. (Feel free to talk to Pastor Eugene, Elders Lee, or Greg for information on other areas of need).
As you look to your year-end giving, please consider contributing to this ongoing program as a special “Christmas Offering” on or before December 31, in order to help us finish strong.
Give Online at: shorturl.at/bACV6 or https://adventistgiving.org/#/org/ANWFQ8/envelope/start - You can search for “Lewisville Seventh-day Adventist Church” if it doesn’t automatically redirect.
Let’s pray for God's spirit to move within us as we prepare our offering. If you would like to make your contribution online
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REMEMBERING OUR LOSSES
The Arlington Adventist Church invites you to join us for a Remembrance Service to honor the memory and legacy of our loved ones. Whether your loss is recent or if you are grieving a loss from another period of life, it is our hope that this service is a meaningful way for you to reflect on the significance your loved one had to you.
Part of our service will include a “reading of the names."
If you would like for your loved one’s or loved ones’ name(s) to be included in the public reading, we would invite you to submit their name and a picture if you so desire.
