February 6th Devotional

Posted on February 6, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
R and R.  We were designed for it.  Our Lord modeled it for us, both in the creation of the universe (who wouldn’t need some rest after that!) and as He ministered to His people.  Christ simply says “Come to me and rest.” In this product driven world, it’s important to simply “come” just as you are and take a breather.  Christ is ready to receive and to renew.  Make time for Him and for YOU!  Peace and Love, Scott
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Come To Me And Rest.  I am all about you, to bless and restore.  Breathe Me in with each breath.  The way just ahead of you is very steep.  Slow down and cling tightly to My hand.  I am teaching you a difficult lesson, learned only by hardship.

Lift up empty hands of faith to receive My precious Presence.  Light, Life, Joy, and Peace flow freely through this gift.  When your focus turns away from Me, you grasp for other things.  You drop the glowing gift of My Presence as you reach for lifeless ashes.  Return to Me; regain My Presence.

Matthew 11:28-29  28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

1 Timothy 2:8  8 I want men everywhere to lift up holy hands in prayer, without anger or disputing.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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February 5th Devotional

Posted on February 5, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
A beautiful devotional to remind us to order our thoughts on Him for true peace, joy and life.  It’s a choice we can make each and every day, hour and minute of our lives.  Peace and Love, Scott
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Seek My Face, and you will find not only My Presence but also My Peace.  To receive My Peace, you must change your grasping, controlling stance to one of openness and trust.  The only thing you can grasp without damaging your soul is My hand.  Ask My Spirit within you to order your day and control your thoughts, for the mind controlled by the Spirit is Life and Peace.

You can have as much of Me and My Peace as you want, through thousands of correct choices each day.  The most persistent choice you face is whether to trust Me or to worry.  You will never run out of things to worry about, but you can choose to trust Me no matter what.  I am an ever-present help in trouble.  Trust Me, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.

Romans 8:6 6The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace.

Psalm 46:1-2 1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.  2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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February 4th Devotional

Posted on February 4, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
It’s a cold, wet and rainy day.  But, as this beautiful devotional reminds me, I give thanks for it!  We need the rain to make things grow.  And, it makes the sun that much more brilliant and beautiful when it comes out this afternoon.  So, just like the weather, all we truly can control is our response to whatever comes our way.  Thankfulness and trust are the keys to having a great day in the Lord’s presence.  I pray you find this to be so for you and yours.  Peace and Love, Scott

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Bring Me Your Weakness, and receive My Peace.  Accept yourself and your circumstances just as they are, remembering that I am sovereign over everything.  Do not wear yourself out with analyzing and planning.  Instead, let thankfulness and trust be your guides through this day; they will keep you close to Me.  As you live in the radiance of My Presence, My Peace shines upon you.  You will cease to notice how weak or strong you feel, because you will be focusing on Me.  The best way to get through this day is step by step with Me.  Continue this intimate journey, trusting that the path you are following is headed for heaven.

Psalm 29:11 11 The Lord gives strength to his people; theLord blesses his people with peace.

Numbers 6:24-26  24 ‘May the Lord bless you and protect you. 25 May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you.26 May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.’

Psalm 13:5   5 But I Trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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February 3 Devotional

Posted on February 3, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
We all live in a world dominated by fear.  It’s easy to get caught up in the chaos and the fear-mongering perpetuated by the world wide web, television and radio.  It’s what we see and hear coming from the airwaves that drives our fears.  However, Christ says something completely different–“fix your eyes not on what is seen, but what is unseen.”  God knows you and He knows what you need.  That’s comforting isn’t it!  So, take this day and every day as a gift from God our Heavenly Father.  Be blessed.  Be at peace.  Love and Hope Abounds!  Yours, Scott
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I Am With You And For You.  You face nothing alone-nothing!  When you feel anxious, know that you are focusing on the visible world and leaving Me out of the picture.  The remedy is  simple: Fix your eyes not on what is seen but on what is unseen.  Verbalize your trust in Me, the Living One who sees you always.  I will get you safely through this day and all your days.  But you can find Me only in the present.  Each day is a precious gift from My Father.  How ridiculous to grasp for future gifts when today’s is set before you!  Receive today’s gifts gratefully, unwrapping it tenderly and delving into its depths.  As you savor this gift, you find Me.

Romans 8:31 31 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?

2 Corinthians 4:18 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

Genesis 16:13 13 She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.”

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling”  by Sarah Young

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Orchestra Agenda

Posted on January 30, 2014 by drscott

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Chancel Choir Agenda

Posted on January 30, 2014 by drscott

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January 30 Devotional

Posted on January 30, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
This morning’s devotional really hit home with me. The second sentence, especially, caused me to raise a “red flag” of caution.  “Whatever occupies your mind the most, becomes your god.”  It’s so easy to focus on other things, people and even ourselves when in the midst of trials and tribulations.  But God says to trust Him in all things and to keep your mind free of the bondage of anxiety, worry and doubt.  Rewire your mind and tune into Christ today!  Peace Friends, Scott
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Worship Me Only.  Whatever occupies your mind the most becomes your god.  Worries, if indulged, develop into idols.  Anxiety gains a life of its own, parasitically infesting your mind.  Break free from this bondage by affirming your trust in Me and refreshing yourself in My Presence.  What goes on in your mind is invisible, undetectable to other people.  But I read your thoughts continually, searching for evidence of trust in Me.  I rejoice when your mind turns toward Me.  Guard your thoughts diligently; good thought-choices will keep you close to Me.

Psalm 112:7 7 He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.

1 Corinthians 13:11 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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2 NEW upcoming anthems!

Posted on January 29, 2014 by drscott

Click on the title below to hear our new upcoming anthems!

February 16- Near the Cross

February 23-Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah

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January 29th Devotional

Posted on January 29, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
We often forget just who we are and in whose image we were created.  It’s easy to do in this world as the focal point of our attention is on surviving and not always thriving in the glory of our Maker.  Angels are powerful heavenly beings, yet even they do not have the gift of free will.  This amazing gift from God brings with it a responsibility to use it wisely.  I, too, struggle with attention issues, especially during prayer time.  As your mind wanders, God gently calls us back saying “let it go, be at peace, hear My voice, I love you…” I pray you hear these words today and every day.  Be blessed beloved.  Scott
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Keep Your Focus On Me.  I have gifted you with amazing freedom, including the ability to choose the focal point of your mind.  Only the crown of My creation has such remarkable capability; this is a sign of being made in My image.

Let the goal of this day be to bring every thought captive to Me.  When ever your mind wanders, lasso those thoughts and bring them into My Presence.  In My radiant Light, anxious thoughts shrink and shrivel away.  Judgmental thoughts are unmasked as you bask in My unconditional Love.  Confused ideas are untangled while you rest in the simplicity of My Peace.  I will guard you and keep you in perfect Peace, as you focus your mind on Me.

Psalm 8:5 5 You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.

Genesis 1:26-27 26 Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” 27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

2 Corinthians 10:5 5We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

Isaiah 26:3 3 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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January 28 Devotional

Posted on January 28, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
These are beautiful words from our Lord and Savior.  It is through the power of the Holy Spirit that Christ Himself is with us.  As you daily tune your mind to His voice, you’ll find words of assurance spoken softly in your ear, words of encouragement to strengthen you and words of unconditional love that give you peace, joy and comfort.  Accept this precious gift, give thanks and be blessed!  Love and Hugs, Scott
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I Am With You Always. These were the last words I spoke before ascending into heaven. I continue to proclaim this promise to all who will listen. People respond to My continual Presence in various ways. Most Christians accept this teaching as truth but ignore it in their daily living. Some ill-taught or wounded believers fear (and may even resent) My awareness of all they do, say, and think. A few people center their lives around this glorious promise and find themselves blessed beyond all expectations.

When My Presence is the focal point of your consciousness, all the pieces of your life fall into place. As you gaze at Me through the eyes of your heart, you can see the world around you from My perspective. The fact that I am with you makes every moment of your life meaningful.

Matthew 28:20 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

Psalm 139:1-4 1 You have searched me, Lord, and you know me. 2 You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughtsfrom afar. 3 You discern my going out and my lying down;you are familiar with all my ways. 4 Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely.


Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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