The Churchtown Weekly Thursday, August 29, 2024
Learn-Grow-Become-GO!
Shout it in the assembly.
Shout it to the world. (Psalm 40)
26Then they sailed to the region of the Gerasenes, across the lake from Galilee. 27When Jesus stepped ashore, He was met by a demon-possessed man from the town. For a long time this man had not worn clothing or lived in a house, but he stayed in the tombs.
28When the man saw Jesus, he cried out and fell down before Him, shouting in a loud voice, “What do You want with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I beg You not to torture me!” 29For Jesus had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. Many times it had seized him, and though he was bound with chains and shackles, he had broken the chains and been driven by the demon into solitary places.
30“What is your name?” Jesus asked.
“Legion,” he replied because many demons had gone into him. 31And the demons kept begging Jesus not to order them to go into the Abyss.
32There on the hillside a large herd of pigs was feeding. So the demons begged Jesus to let them enter the pigs, and He gave them permission.
Luke 8:26-32 (BSB)
He gave them permission.
This is going to be a major point on Sunday as we continue to examine the sovereignty of God. He is sovereign over the spiritual realm – over all created beings. Over the angels of light and demons that possess man to do horrible things.
All must obey Him. This is reassuring to His followers in these dark times. God is allowing His “passive wrath” to be poured out upon humankind as He leaves us to our own devices. For an unregenerated person who simply wants to “live a good life,” the evil that is consuming this world can seem overwhelming.
For those regenerated by the grace of God through our Lord Jesus Christ, however, we know that the Satan has been “defanged.” We know that he is a desperate, already defeated being who going down kicking, screaming, and trying to take as many of God’s image-bearers with him as possible.
We stand in the Truth of the Word by the power of God within us. We do not compromise. We do not submit to temptation. ‘
We do not fear.
Stay faithful and keep your eyes up.
May God bless you and keep you and
WE WILL SEE YOU IN CHURCH!
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Spread the word about the community NARTHEX! It is really taking shape and folks are making many donations. We must get the word out!
Church Calendar
Wednesday August 28 – Council Meeting 6:30
Thursday August 29 – NSS 6:30
Saturday August 31 – Randy Simpson outside 5pm
Piano tuning Thursday September 5th
God’s Not Dead Two Friday September 6th 7pm
Kids for Our King Sunday September 8th
Council prayer Tuesday September 10 6:30pm
NSS Thursday September 12 6:30pm
Picnic Sunday September 15 (NSS leading)
Congregational Prayer Wednesday September 18 7pm
Tacos and Bible talk Thursday September 19 6-8pm
NSS Thursday September 26 6:30pm
NSS leading song Sunday September 29 (fifth Sunday celebration)
Brian, Kelly, and the dogs on vacation October 4 through October 8th
First Friday Movie October 4. 7pm
Council Prayer Tuesday October 8. 6:30pm
Service of the ordinances Sunday, October 13
Congregational prayer Wednesday October 16. 7pm
Randy Simpson inside THURSDAY October 17. 6pm
SERVE Saturday October 26
Trunk or Treat Thursday October 31 6-8pm
SERVE Saturday November 2.
Hayride – Sunday November 3. 4pm
SERVICE OF THE ORDINANCE DATES:
October 13th
November 27th – Thanksgiving Eve.
Remember, the single biggest reason given for why someone attends church for the first time is that a friend asked them!
As always, we continue in prayer for Churchtown, for our community, for the church universal, and for the lost everywhere.
God is good. God provides. Keep your eyes up and on the cross people.
Be well and do good, my friends. And, as always, Keep Looking Up! The lord comes!
REMEMBER THAT!
Opportunities!
We are always seeking individuals to be trained in technology. We would like to develop TEAMS that could rotate weekends.
There is always the opportunity to provide music – join up with the New Song Singers and / or talk to me about a special prelude or piece.
Gather-Grow-Become-Go
Churchtown Church of God
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Welcome to Churchtown!
We are glad you are here!
Prelude, “Speak, O Lord” sung by Sandy, Jodie, and Steph.
Opening Word
Luke 4:1-13 (NLT)
“Humble Thyself in the Sight of the Lord” – a new chorus!
428, “I Need Thee Every Hour”
275, “How Firm a Foundation”
“The Battle Belongs to the Lord” – a new song!
Our Time In the Word
Luke 4:31-41; Mark 9:14-29 (NLT)
82, “O Come Let Us Adore Him” a cappella
Our Time of Corporate Prayer
“The Lord’s Prayer”
The Final Word
Luke 8:26-33 (NLT)
Your offering to the church is received with humility through the offering box located in the side room as you face the sanctuary. Thank you for supporting the Churchtown Church of God.
As a “little” church, we are always asking the question, “What CAN we do?” Well, we can start by caring for the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of each other.We CAN serve the next person God places before us.
We CAN invite that person to church!
We CAN be intentional about going to church and strengthening ourselves and the body.
We CAN serve our community and show who Christ is to those who do not know Him.
We CAN PRAY, PRAY, PRAY – and we can REMAIN FATIHFUL!
I Love Being Your Pastor and Your Friend,
Brian
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