Seasonal Changes and News.
November 21st, 2016 I wanted to catch you up on a few items of interest to all. First, our rotating of some of our Shepherd Neighborhood Groups will be forthcoming after Dec 3rd, as some folks are changing to a variety of groups to take advantage of various courses. Also, some folks have moved, and it will be a good time to make the changes for each group. North Platte and Grand Island groups will not affected at all. In four of our adult groups during the week we are now starting to study Genesis, it should be a profound experience for us all. Reverend Vossen has an addendum study that will truly add to the scriptural lessons in the study. With our understanding biblical covenants as a main backdrop for the study as a whole. Youth will have a new direction, and should really have gain a keen understanding of the importance of the Character of Christ. A very thought provoking series for all age groups for the youth. Please enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Don't shop to much guys, and have a wonderful weekend upcoming in your respective worship locations this weekend. New music and praise is being organized in the four worship venues for the weekend from Omaha to North Platte. Have a great Holy Ghost time. In His grace, Jerry McMann, Shepherd Leader, Lincoln ( Group 2 )
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33 When they arrived at the place called The Skull, they crucified him, along with the criminals, one on his right and the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they’re doing.” They drew lots as a way of dividing up his clothing. 35 The people were standing around watching, but the leaders sneered at him, saying, “He saved others. Let him save himself if he really is the Christ sent from God, the chosen one.” 36 The soldiers also mocked him. They came up to him, offering him sour wine 37 and saying, “If you really are the king of the Jews, save yourself.” 38 Above his head was a notice of the formal charge against him. It read “This is the king of the Jews.” 39 One of the criminals hanging next to Jesus insulted him: “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!” 40 Responding, the other criminal spoke harshly to him, “Don’t you fear God, seeing that you’ve also been sentenced to die? 41 We are rightly condemned, for we are receiving the appropriate sentence for what we did. But this man has done nothing wrong.” 42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” 43 Jesus replied, “I assure you that today you will be with me in paradise.” Jesus’ death 44 It was now about noon, and darkness covered the whole earth until about three o’clock, 45 while the sun stopped shining. Then the curtain in the sanctuary tore down the middle. Common English Bible. (2011). (Lk 23:33–45). Nashville, TN: Common English Bible. This was the daily lectionary reading for the day, along with an excellent devotion on, " Please Lord, Remember Me. " It brought out the importance of honesty and humility in the presence of the Lord. Especially when pride and arrogance so often only leads to ruin in the long run. Despite its temporary seeming success. Those who are filled with pride or arrogance. Ruling the day and seemingly in good fortune. Can be the humbled and stumbling in a few moments notice, so store up for your treasures in love, grace and humility. Not trusting in those easily carnal traits of arrogance, pride and selfishness. Share a little love today. Amen. As I was going through my devotional today and its readings. I truly was struck by how God looks at our character, and those who influence us around us. Then I was led to a devotion that considered the ministry of healing, and our ministering to others in a way to pray and give counsel to heal those lost or hurting in life.
In one way God wants us to avoid and be careful about the swindler or whoever influencing our life unfavorably, but he also wants us to reach out and be a listening ear that can constructively point them to a better life. Amen. Listening is an art that must be developed.… It needs the full and real presence of people to each other. It is indeed one of the highest forms of hospitality. Why is listening to know through and through such a healing service? Because it makes strangers familiar with the terrain they are travelling through and helps them to discover the way they want to go.… Healers are hosts who patiently and carefully listen to the story of the suffering strangers. Henri Nouwen, 1932–96 Wilkinson, A., & Cocksworth, C. (Eds.). (2001). An Anglican Companion: Words from the Heart of Faith (p. 87). London: SPCK; Church House Publishing. Continuing In Ecclesiastes In Our Prayerline Devotions: Chapter 6, Advice For A Fulfilling Life.9/20/2016 The message today is entitled, ” Advice For A Fulfilling Life “. It is one of the series of lessons I have been teaching from in my study group. You can listen in by calling the CGMF Prayerline at 712-432-8399 ( you will have to enter the conference id of 584684 to listen in ). Or, click the link to the message below.
www.cgmfinc.com/uploads/6/2/1/4/6214888/ecclesiastes_6._advice_for_a_fulfilling_life..mp3 The message today is from Ecclesiasties 3:16-22. It is one of a series of lessons I have been teaching from in my study group. You can listen in by calling the CGMF Prayerline at 712-432-8399 ( you will have to enter the conference id of 584684 to listen in ). Or, the message is available at the CGMF website at
http://www.cgmfinc.com/uploads/6/2/1/4/6214888/ecclesiastes_316-22.mp3 We are the temple of God the scripture says as believers in Christ Jesus. It is within our Spirit that God houses the same embodiment of God's grace as we see reflected from those articles in the Ark of the Covenant. Veiled in flesh is how God revealed himself through us, and through us as His " little christ's " he tries to do the same.
One of the articles in that Ark was a piece of the manna God used to feed the people of God, which God allowed for them to put away in a jar in remembrance of His provision. In each believer He tries to do the same, as the Living Manna ( His Word ), is shared through us and touches those we come in contact to each day. Our lives, living temples or tabernacles of His grace. Are to be used in honor to the Lord, to share His love to all we come in contact to. We need to honor and cherish what God has given us, in a way that respects His name. Which is to live out his Word and what is represented in the Ark as living epistles to be read of all. Glorifying God in our bodies to the praise of His Name. Remember this: John 6:58 This is the bread that came down from heaven. It isn’t like the bread your ancestors ate, and then they died. Whoever eats this bread will live forever Common English Bible. (2011). (Jn 6:58). Nashville, TN: Common English Bible. In some of our adult groups we finished studying the book of Job. My class is studying Ecclesiastes and will finish with Song of Songs. Many of our Shepherd Groups will be considering the book of Acts the next quarter in our Bible Immersion Classes. I asked David Rose to write this summary of Job and share with those in the ministry. David attended Moody Bible Institute and San Diego State University. He is an excellent bible teacher and gifted musician. David currently assists us at times at CGMF with his Bible teaching expertise in addition to his other ministry endeavors. CGMF's Prayerline Ministry Has Been Started Up Again.
After being challenged by many of the Shepherd Leaders of CGMF. I have started up our daily Prayerline message service again. There will be about a ten minute message each day, and some information about the ministry as well. Now this is NOT a perfect science and I will miss some days because of scheduling, but I will work toward keeping up with it. Maybe even asking for some volunteers and friends of the ministry to assist me with it. God bless you all in a special way today. The message today is entitled, ” God Responds To Job “. It is one of the series of lessons I have been teaching from in my study group. You can listen in by calling the CGMF Prayerline at 712-432-8399 ( you will have to enter the conference id of 584684 to listen in ). |
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