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2/21/10

DID YOU JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL THIS MORNING?

IF NOT – PLEASE ATTEND NEXT SUNDAY  9:30-10:15 A.M.

 

YOUNG MARRIED COUPLES WILL NOT MEET TONIGHT.

WATCH FOR NEXT WEEK’S ANNOUNCEMENT.

 

HOME GROUP MEETINGS TONIGHT:

SENTER GROUP – 6:00 P.M.

SUMMER’S LANDING – 608 KIMBERLY ROAD

JUST OUTSIDE EVELYN DUDNEY’S APARTMENT

WILSON GROUP – 6:30 P.M.

WILSON HOME209 VALENCIA CIRCLE, CENTERVILLE

EVERYONE WELCOME

 

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 – 7:00 P.M.

INTERCESSORY PRAYER MEETING

THIS IS FOR EVERYONE – NURSERY BLDG – ADULT SS CLASSROOM

 

TWO PROJECTS YOU CAN BECOME INVOLVED IN:

 

“SOLES FOR SOULS” – SHOES FOR HAITI

FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN – ALL SIZES IN

GOOD CONDITION.  TODAY IS THE LAST DAY.

GIVE TO LINDA BIRCHFIELD OR PUT ON THE FRONT PEW.

 

“BUCKETS OF HOPE” FOR HAITI

AT LAST – ” WAL-MART ON WATSON BLVD HAS MANY BUCKETS

AND LIDS – LOOK IN THE PAINT DEPARTMENT,” THIS IS A QUOTE

FROM EARL COFFEY ON 2/19.  INFO SHEETS ON OUR FRONT PEW.

 

IF YOU WISH TO ATTEND THE WILDGAME DINNER

YOU ONLY HAVE FOUR DAYS UNTIL IT HAPPENS!

THURSDAY, FEB 25 – 6 P.M. – PERRY AGRI CENTER

SEE ALL THE INFO IN THE BULLETIN – CALL 987-0005.

GREAT FOOD AND DOOR PRIZES –

JEFF ALLEN – AN INSPIRED COMEDIAN AS GUEST SPEAKER.

 

BE DILIGENT TO PRAY FOR OUR MAYOR AND ALL  CITY LEADERS.

YES     DILIGENT IS FEBRUARY’S WR CHARACTER TRAIT.

“BE DILIGENT TO PRESENT YOURSELF APPROVED TO GOD

AS A WORKMAN WHO DOES NOT NEED TO BE ASHAMED

HANDLING ACCURATELY THE WORD OF TRUTH.” 2 TIMOTHY 2:15

 

CHRISTIAN SOCIAL MINISTRY

DOING FOR HIM AND THANKFUL WE CAN SHARE

WHAT WE ARE TO HIM, WITH OTHERS IN THIS LARGE AREA.

THIS IS HOW CAN YOU HELP:

WITH MONETARY  GIFTS, FOOD

AND PRAYERS FOR THOSE WHO COME

IN AND EACH WORKER AND COUNSELOR.

Be Still and Know that I Am God

     Over the years I have found myself in what seemed like desperate situations, frantically trying to figure out what to do. Sometimes I made some wrong choices. On one such occasion, I was operating in anxiety mode exhausting all human possibilities, but still dutifully doing my bible reading, and the Lord brought this verse to mind along with a companion verse, “Cease striving and know that I am God.” I knew that it was the Lord speaking to me and I released the situation to him. I received His peace and shortly thereafter the problem was resolved.
    There have been other times that I was asking the Lord what I needed to do and I clearly heard the word “Wait”. When you feel like you need to do something or you feel like something needs to be happening that is a difficult word to hear. Peter wrote that God isn’t slack concerning His promises, but God doesn’t get in a hurry. When you have all wisdom and all power and know the end from the beginning, you know when the right time is and He does.
 
     As I was reading the Psalms this morning, I once again read Psalms 46: 10 and there it was,”Be still and know I am God.” I really felt I was to write something today, but there was nothing burning in my heart. Once again this verse leaped off the page, but I sensed it was not so much for me as it was for someone else. I had this sense that someone was in panic mode, that they were darting back and forth like a squirrel startled by a car on the highway. I have seen squirrels panic and run back under a wheel when they had it made. If that’s you, the Lord is speaking to you this morning, “Be still and know that I am God.” Stop and take deep breath, collect your thoughts (really you probably need to bring them captive to the obedience of Christ) and let’s wait on the Lord and get His mind in this situation. Often the Lord allows us to exhaust all human possibility bringing us to the end of ourselves so that all we can do is turn to Him. I often jokingly say, ” All we can do now is pray, oh no! has it come to that?” That is sad, but true, in so many instances. God wants us to turn to Him first.
 
    I just saw someone in my spirit treading water and they were growing weary, barely keeping their head above water.  I am reminded of a camp that I ran at a children’s home many years ago. It was on a tidal river and when the tide was in, we would take the kids skiing. The younger kids begged and pleaded to go, so I devised a test they had to pass before they could attempt to ski. It was a fairly simple test. They had to swim the length of the pool and tread water for a full minute before swimming back. One eight year old boy was very determined that he would pass so he could ski. After about 20 seconds he began to sink. I extended a broom for him to grab, but he wouldn’t take it; he was frantically paddling as he sank.  I had to go down and pull him out. Some folks are like that little boy; so determined to get what they want that they reject the lifeline even though they are sinking. Some allow pride to keep them from getting the help they need. There are others, who through no fault of their own find themselves sinking. Don’t panic and flail at the water, just rest in the Lord, and He will buoy you up.
 
I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I believed I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord; be of good courage and He shall strengthen your heart. Wait, I say on the Lord! Psalms 27:13,14
 
I believe this is a word for someone this morning and it it’s not for you, then you may know someone who is panicking, fretful, or anxious this morning. Feel free to pass it along. May these additional verses encourage you:
 
Commit (to roll) your way to the Lord (over on Him), Trust also in Him and He will bring it to pass. Psalms 37:5 (parentheses mine)
 
Casting all your cares upon Him for He careth for you. 2 Peter 5:7
 
Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Matt. 11:28
 
Be blessed,
Herb Dean

2/12/10

WELCOME ON THIS VALENTINE’S DAY
FEBRUARY 14, 2010
OUR THEME: GOD IS LOVE – SHOWING HIS REAL LOVE
“BY THIS ALL WILL KNOW THAT YOU ARE MY DISCIPLES,
IF YOU HAVE LOVE FOR ONE ANOTHER.”  JOHN 13:15

LORD, TEACH US ALL THE SECRETS OF LOVING,
THE LOVE YOU ASK OF US EACH DAY,
HELP US TO LOVE ONE ANOTHER
IN THIS WE EARNESTLY PRAY
ANONYMOUS

BIBLE STUDY, PRAYER AND FELLOWSHIP AT
SUNDAY SCHOOL EACH SUNDAY 9:30-10:15 A.M.
PLEASE ATTEND

YOUNG MARRIED’S MEET SUNDAY NIGHT @6:00 P.M.
HOME OF RICHARD AND HEATHER SENTER
111 FRIAR TUCK, WR 31088
ALL YOUNG MARRIED COUPLES INVITED

ONE HOME GROUP MEETING TONIGHT
SENTER GROUP – 6:00 P.M.
SUMMER’S LANDING – NEAR EVELYN DUDNEY’S APT
608 S. KIMBERLY RD, WR 31088
WILSON WILL NOT MEET JUST FOR TONIGHT

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2010
“PRESIDENT’S DAY – CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
PRAY FOR OUR PRESENT PRESIDENT AND ALL LEADERS

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010 – 6:00 P.M.
LADIES’ SHELTERING TREES MINISTRY
WILL MEET AT THE HOME OF DANNA DEAN
109 HENRY STREET, WR 31088
CALL 929-0643 IF DIRECTIONS ARE NEEDED
BRING A DISH FOR OUR FELLOWSHIP MEAL TOGETHER
WE HAVE A SHORT BIBLE STUDY AND PRAYER
ALL LADIES COLLEGE AGE AND UP – PLEASE ATTEND

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 7 P.M.
SOMETHING VERY IMPORTANT:
INTERCESSORY PRAYER MEETING FOR EVERYONE
MEET IN THE ADULT SS CLASS ROOM IN THE NURSERY BUILDING

TODAY – SPECIAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR HAITI –  PLEASE NOTE THE TWO
MINISTRIES BELOW BESIDES THE BEST THING: P R A Y E R
PLEASE NOTE:  “BUCKETS OF HOPE” FOR HAITI
ARE ON HOLD FOR PRESENT – BUCKETS DID NOT COME IN YET AT
WAL-MART – EARL COFFEY WILL GIVE FURTHER INFORMATION WHEN
HE HAS IT.  ALL INFORMATION TO MAKE UP THESE BUCKETS, ARE ONE
OUR FRONT PEW:

“SOLES FOR SOULS” SHOES FOR HAITI
THIS IS THROUGH A MINISTRY IN TENNESSEE.  ALL GOOD SHOES, FOR
ALL AGES OF MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN.  PLEASE TIE THEM TOGETHER
WHEN POSSIBLE.  BY NEXT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 – BRING BY THE CHURCH
OFFICE OR GIVE TO LINDA BIRCHFIELD. ALSO IF YOU WISH TO GIVE MONEY
TO THIS MINISTRY – MAKE CHECK TO EFF AND WE WILL SEND ONE CHECK
NOTE. WEB SITE FOR “SOLES FOR SHOES”: www.barefoot4haiti.org

DILIGENCE – WR CITY CHARACTER TRAIT FOR FEBRUARY 2010
MEANING: THE ABILITY TO WORK CAREFULLY.
“AND WE DESIRE THAT EACH ONE OF YOU  SHOW THE SAME DILIGENCE SO
AS TO REALIZE THE FULL ASSURANCE OF HOPE UNTIL THE END.”  HEB 6:11

CHILDREN’S CHURCH AND NURSERY DURING MESSAGE TIME
NURSERY VOLUNTEERS TODAY: DONNA & SADARAH HARRINGTON
FEB 21: MELANIE ROBERTS AND JAIBEE SENTER

SECURITY VOLUNTEER TODAY: BILL HUTCHERSON
FEB 21: RICHARD SENTER

GIVE AS GOD LEADS – SEE EACH SUNDAY’S BULLETIN FOR OUR GIVING
GOD BLESSES A CHEERFUL GIVER

CHRISTIAN SOCIAL MINISTRY
SHOWING REAL LOVE – PRAY, VOLUNTEER AND SEE THE BULLETIN
FOR FOOD AND OTHER ITEMS YOU MAY CONTRIBUTE
ALSO MONETARY GIFTS ARE WELCOME – MARK YOUR GIVING CSM

WILDGAME DINNER COMING UP FEB 25 –
MILLER-MURPHY HOWARD BLDG AT PERRY AGRI CENTER
WONDERFUL FOOD – DOOR PRIZES – GOOD FELLOWSHIP –
AND GUEST SPEAKER; JEFF ALLEN, INSPIRED COMEDIAN.
PRAY MANY WILL BE SAVED BY HIS MESSAGE.

For the Word of God Is Living

Dear friends,
I pray things are well with you. As I woke up this morning the Lord was speaking. He brought to mind Hebrews 4:12. I want to share with you this morning what the Lord was giving to me. Prayerfully consider these things.

For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

In 1 Kings 3:16-27 we see a spiritual picture of this verse in action. Two harlots came before the king for him to make a judgement. One had lain on her baby during the night and accidentally killed him. She took the other ladies’ baby and claimed it for her own. These were ladies of the night and a nursing baby was a means of birth control. They came before Solomon wanting a decision as to which woman the baby belonged. The king asked for a sword and then gave orders for the child to be cut in half with each woman getting half. The one lady would rather give the child up than for it to be killed while the woman who had stolen the baby would rather the baby die than be exposed. The sword revealed the thoughts and intents of the heart. The baby was given to the woman who was willing to give him up rather than see him die. The truth was revealed by the sword.

And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:13

Therefore do not fear them. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, and hidden that will not be known. Matthew 10:26

This is what the Lord put on my heart: The hearts of men will be laid bare. Wickedness will be exposed. That which has been hidden will be revealed to all. The intents of the heart will be revealed. We will again see the days of Ananias and Sapphira as the fear of the Lord is restored. 1Kings 3:28 And all Israel heard of the judgement which the king had rendered; and they feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice. Godly justice brings the fear of the Lord. It is a time of purifying our hearts; it is a time of purifying our motives. Though I had a sense that the primary application was to leaders in America it certainly applies to the Christian community.

For the time has come for judgement to begin at the house of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the end of those who do not obey the gospel of God? 1Peter 4:17

It begins first with us. This is not a message of gloom and doom. The heart must first be revealed before it can be healed. God desires to bring healing. His peace is everything set right. The revelation of His glory exposes that which is not glorious. Wickedness must first be exposed before it is destroyed. When the wicked spring up like grass, and when all the workers of iniquity flourish, it is that they may be destroyed forever. Psalms 92:7 It truly is a message of hope.

I have often looked at 2 Chronicles 7:14 as a formula for national revival, but as I was studying for a teaching the other day I saw it in a different light. I remembered how a great teacher, Alan Vincent, who had once been an atheistic scientist before getting saved, shared the fact that an element such as copper will always test copper whether it is a bar, a crystal, or a molecule. He went on to say that everything that is kingdom will apply at every level whether it be an individual, a family, a church, or a nation. We can apply that verse to ourselves individually. If Herb Dean who is called by My name will humble himself and pray and seek My face, and turn from His wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive his sin and heal his land (soul). parentheses mine. Some may say that’s old covenant; that we are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus. I say, yes, and amen. I am not wicked; I’ve been given a new heart, but there are still areas of my life where I struggle with my flesh or am I the only one? There are times I’ve had selfish motives, times when I have rejoiced at the fall of my enemies, times when I envied the success of others. Yes, it is true there is wickedness in my flesh and sometimes carnality in my thinking. This must be brought into the captivity of Christ. Humility, prayer, seeking, confession, and turning are as relevant now as in the old covenant and praise God we have the Spirit inside us and His enabling grace to do it. Can we expect the heathen to change if we are unwilling or unable ourselves. I had not intended to get into all that, but just to say we are entering a season of the revealing of hearts.

As I said earlier, weigh these things prayerfully. God is moving. It is a time of transition and God is desirous to move each of us to new levels of glory. I appreciate all of you and am always thankful for your encouragement. If I can be of any assistance to you send me a note.
In His love,
Herb Dean

Announcements 1/31/10

THEME: SO THANKFUL FOR THE BIBLE
OPEN IT – AND THEN PRAY: SPEAK TO MY HEART LORD JESUS

“FOREVER, O LORD, YOUR WORD IS SETTLED IN HEAVEN”
PSALM 119:89

WE WELCOME OUR GUEST GIDEON SPEAKER TODAY; GLEN GATLIN
WE APPRECIATE YOUR SERVICE TO GOD AND TO THE GIDEON MINISTRY, GLEN! EVERYONE BE SURE TO READ THE GIDEON PART OF THE BULLETIN.
CHECKS CAN BE MADE TO THE GIDEONS INTERNATIONAL OR EFF AND
WE WILL MAKE ONE CHECK – PRAY- PRAY FOR ALL OF THIS MINISTRY.

THE BEST PLACE TO BE AT 9:30 A.M. EACH SUNDAY: SUNDAY SCHOOL!
JOIN US FOR BIBLE STUDY AND FELLOWSHIP – 45 MINUTES GOES BY
REALLY FAST…

YOUNG MARRIED COUPLES MEET TONIGHT AT THE HOME OF
RICHARD & HEATHER SENTER, 111 FRIAR TUCK, WR
ALL YOUNG MARRIED COUPLES HAVE A “SPECIAL INVITATION!”

SENTER HOME GROUP WILL NOT MEET TONIGHT
WILSON HOME GROUP WILL MEET AT 6:30 P.M.
WILSON HOME, 209 VALENCIA CIR, CENTERVILLE
THEY WELCOME EVERYONE…..

INTERCESSORY PRAYER MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY, FEB 3 – 7 P.M.
ADULT SS CLASSROOM – NURSERY BUILDING
WHY NOT MAKE AN EFFORT TO ATTEND???

SATURDAY FEB 13 – FUND RAISING SOCIAL FOR AARON MORTON’S
MISSION TRIP – OUR FELLOWSHIP HALL – TIME AND OTHER INFO NEXT
WEEK – ALSO SEE OR CALL MARY MORTON

BE SURE TO BE INTERESTED AND READ THE CHURCH FINANCIAL AND CHURCH REPORTS IN THE BULLETIN

SEE INFORMATION IN THE BULLETIN ABOUT THE NEW ALARM SYSTEM
IN THE NURSERY BUILDING!

ACCEPTANCE – JANUARY WR CHARACTER TRAIT
MEANING: TOLERATE PEOPLE OR SITUATIONS
“DO NOTHING FROM SELFISHNESS OR EMPTY CONCEIT,
BUT WITH HUMILITY LET EACH OF YOU REGARD ONE ANOTHER
AS MORE IMPORTANT THEN HIMSELF.” PHILIPPIANS 2:3

CHILDREN’S CHURCH AND NURSERY PROVIDED DURING
THE MESSAGE ONLY
NURSERY TODAY: RALPH & LINDA BIRCHFIELD
FEB 7: SAIGE PLUNK & VOLUNTEER

SECURITY TODAY: BUZZ HARRINGTON
FEB 7: DAVID PLUNK

CHRISTIAN SOCIAL MINISTRY
OUR PART: PRAYER, GIVING AND HELPING ANYWAY WE CAN!
PRAY FOR ALL WHO COME IN AND EACH VOLUNTEER
AND JEROME SINGLETARY; DIRECTOR.
SPONSORED BY REHOBOTH ASSOCIATION

SEE EVERY REQUEST ON THE PRAYER PAGE
AND ALL THE IMPORTANT THINGS TO PRAY FOR –
OUR NEIGHBORHOOD DECLARATIONS – WE SAY THEM
BUT LET’S NOT FORGET THEM UNTIL THE NEXT WEEK.
LET’S PRAY FOR EACH OF THEM.

ONLY FOUR WEEKS UNTIL THE WILD GAME DINNER
SEE ALL INFORMATION IN THE BULLETIN
OR CALL THE NUMBER GIVEN.

RICH TREASURES OF GOD’S TRUTH ARE WAITING TO BE
DISCOVERED IN OUR BIBLES – THOSE PRECIOUS PROMISES!

“THE WORD OF GOD IS LIVING AND POWERFUL,
AND SHARPER THAN ANY TWO-EDGED SWORD.” –HEBREWS 4:12

“BE DOERS OF THE WORD – AND NOT HEARERS ONLY,
DECEIVING YOURSELVES.” —JAMES 1:22

Jan 24, 2010

THEME: UNITY –
MAKE MY JOY COMPLETE BY BEING OF THE SAME MIND,
MAINTAINING THE SAME LOVE,
UNITED IN SPIRIT,
INTENT ON ONE PURPOSE.
PHILIPPIANS 2:2

UNITY:
PLEASE ATTEND THE UNITY WORSHIP SERVICE, TONIGHT, 6:00 P.M.
OUR CHURCH – BILL BAKER, WORSHIP LEADER.
NURSERY PROVIDED – SEE REGINA –  IF HELPERS ARE NEEDED.
INVITE OTHERS…….

SUNDAY SCHOOL EACH SUNDAY 9:30-10:15 A.M.
HEARING AND LEARNING THE MESSAGE OF THE BIBLE

YOUNG MARRIED COUPLES WILL MEET NEXT SUNDAY, 6:00 P.M.
HOME OF RICHARD & HEATHER SENTER.
ALL YOUNG MARRIED COUPLES INVITED!

HOME GROUP MEETINGS WILL NOT BE HELD TONIGHT
SO THAT EVERYONE CAN ATTEND OUR EVENING UNITY SERVICE.
(WRONG IN THE BULLETIN)

WEDNESDAY- JANUARY 27 – 7:00 P.M.
INTERCESSORY PRAYER MEETING
HELD IN THE ADULT SS CLASSROOM
THIS IS FOR EVERYONE

NEXT SUNDAY, JANUARY 31
MORNING SPEAKER FROM THE GIDEONS INTERNATIONAL
PRAY FOR THE SPEAKER AND COME PREPARED TO GIVE TO
THIS VERY IMPORTANT BIBLE MINISTRY.  IF YOU WISH TO
GIVE BY CHECK; MAKE OUT TO THE GIDEONS INTERNATIONAL
OR OUR CHURCH.

ACCEPTANCE – WR JANUARY CHARACTER TRAIT
(PRAISE THE LORD, OUR CITY DOES THIS!)
ACCEPTANCE MEANS TOLERATE PEOPLE OR SITUATIONS
PHILIPPIANS 2:4  – DO NOT MERELY LOOK OUT FOR YOUR OWN
INTERESTS, BUT ALSO FOR THE INTERESTS OF OTHERS!

CHILDREN’S CHURCH AND NURSERY VOLUNTEERS DURING OUR MESSAGE
NURSERY TODAY: BILL & JOYCE HUTCHERSON
JAN 31: RALPH & LINDA BIRCHFIELD

SECURITY VOLUNTEERS:
TODAY: JOSE BALLI
JAN 31: BUZZ HARRINGTON

GIVING AS GOD COMMANDS
SEE THE BULLETIN EACH WEEK FOR GIVING TOTALS

CHRISTIAN SOCIAL MINISTRY
OUR PART: PRAY, GIVE AND VOLUNTEER
CSM MINISTERS TO WR AND A LARGE SURROUNDING AREA
WITH FOOD AND CHRISTIAN COUNSELING

WISH TO HEAR OUR MESSAGES ON INTERNET?
www.evergreenfamilyfellowship.org

HAPPY – HAPPY  BIRTHDAY TO BRO JOE SENTER
THIS TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 –
WE DO LOVE AND APPRECIATE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BRO JOE!!!

P R A Y E R
PRAY FOR OUR SERVICE TONIGHT, THOSE ATTENDING, & THE WORSHIP
LEADER – MANY PRAYER REQUESTS ON THE PRAYER LIST,
ALSO OUR CHURCH & STAFF, STREETS IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD,
TO PRAY FOR  AND JUST MANY OTHER REQUESTS IN THE BULLETIN
BE SURE TO BE A PART OF ALL THAT IS LISTED.
NOTE: PRAYER REQUEST LEFT OFF: RANDY MILLS- RM 431 – HOUSTON
MED CENTER – MAY COME HOME SATURDAY, JAN 23.

FOR ALL OF US TO REMEMBER:
NO MATTER WHERE WE ARE; JESUS IS ONLY A PRAYER AWAY!

BEHOLD HOW GOOD AND HOW PLEASANT IT IS
FOR BROTHERS TO DWELL TOGETHER IN UNITY   PSALM 133:1

BEING DILIGENT TO PRESERVE THE UNITY OF
THE SPIRIT IN THE BOND OF PEACE   EPHESIANS 4:3