Long
term success is not a place we find and then rest but long term success
is a place for those who keep trying to be all that God called them to
be. Paul the Apostle did learn to become content but he never stopped
moving forward. Philippians 3:14 “I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
Coming into rest is when you have received inward confidence from the Lord. Watch this; Confidence
is not when you have studied hard and know all the answers but
confidence is revealed when you are no longer worried about any of the
questions.
It’s when you know who you are in Christ and you are no longer afraid
of what others think about who you are. I have confidence in you as I
see the Lord releasing to you many areas of blessing. Keep moving
forward, it’s your season to shine in the name of the Lord Jesus.
When
I first received Jesus I wasn’t married yet and I was very concerned
about my family. My mom and dad, brothers and sisters, aunts and
uncles, cousins none were saved and they were all deeply on my mind.
How will I reach them? Who will ever tell them? As I was praying the
voice of the Lord spoke to me and said if I focus on serving the Lord He
will see to it that I get to bring the message of Christ to them. That
promise was over 40 years ago.
Over the past 15 years many of my family have passed away with the
request that I come and do their funeral. I never thought when God gave
me the promise that this would be the way He would fulfill it. Who
would have thought that the day would come when I would be standing in
the office of a minister, sharing my faith with my family, plus many
more.
Once
again this past week when my uncle died Bobby died the family called
and asked if I would do the funeral service for them. I’m reminded of
the faithfulness of God for that which He has promised He is faithful to
bring it to pass.
Saturday evening @ 7 is Youth at the church and they are gearing up for their Youth retreat in New Glasgow next weekend.
This
Sunday I’ll be away conducting a family funeral for my uncle and Pastor
Mark will be sharing the word of the Lord with you here. Come to
church expecting your needs to be met in Jesus name.
Our Fellowship Wagon Ride
is coming up on Saturday March 24th. There are about 180 people signed
up and the cost is 20 per adult, 15 per child, 15 per student or 50 per
family. If you haven't paid yet please have your money in on Sunday.
We are going to have a busy Easter Weekend; on Good Friday we will join with My Father's House Church in Glace Bay. This is the new name for the former Bethel Family Church. On Easter Saturday it's our annual Men's Breakfast. Check with Martin for more details.
On Easter Sunday evening its our Water Baptism service.
@6pm we start off with fellowship followed by the service. Once again
we want to thank the Faith Baptist Church for loaning us their church
building. We already have many people who want to be baptized so let us
know if you want to follow the scriptures in this area of your life.
Continue to pray for all those in need, looking forward to seeing you soon, lots of love Pastor Kevin and Alice.
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