Orchestra Agenda

Posted on May 23, 2013 by drscott

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Choir Agenda

Posted on May 23, 2013 by drscott

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May 22 Devotional

Posted on May 22, 2013 by drscott

Dear Friends,

The first line of today’s devotional is challenging to me.  When things don’t go well, I tend to resist, get mad and do everything in my power to change the outcome.  It’s really about control isn’t it?  Who’s really in control?  God, of course!  So, if we have regrets, this devotional would suggest that we don’t trust God.  It’s very human to be sad and disappointed, but regretful and resentful are negative emotions that pull us away from God and erode our faith in Him.  Focus on the positive and rejoice in the fact that God is indeed in control.  That gives me comfort for sure!  Be blessed today friends as you bless others.  Love, Scott
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When Things Don’t Go as you would like, accept it immediately.  If you indulge in feelings of regret, they can easily spill over the line into resentment.  Remember that I am sovereign over your circumstances, and humble yourself under My mighty hand.  Rejoice in what I am doing in your life, even though it is beyond your understanding.

I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.  In Me you have everything you need, both for this life and for the life yet to come.  Don’t let the impact of the world shatter your thinking or draw you away from focusing on Me.  The ultimate challenge is to keep fixing your eyes on Me, no matter what is going on around you.  When I am central in your thinking, you are able to view circumstances from My perspective.

1 Peter 5:6 6Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.

 John 14:6  6Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young
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May 21 Devotional

Posted on May 21, 2013 by drscott

Dear Friends,

In the midst of the storms of life, both literally and figuratively, God brings us peace and hope.  Our prayers continue to be with those affected by the resent tornadoes, including those that have lost loved ones.  One can’t help be feel anxious, helpless and, at times, hopeless.  Trust in God, the creator of the universe and who gave us His all, Jesus Christ.  Be at peace beloved.  See you tomorrow.  Hugs and Love, Scott
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I, The Creator Of The Universe, am with you and for you.  What more could you need?  When you feel some lack, it is because you are not connecting with Me at a deep level.  I offer abundant Life; your part is to trust Me, refusing to worry about anything.
It is not so much adverse events that make you anxious as it is your thoughts about those events.  Your mind engages in trying to take control of a situation, to bring about the result you desire.  Your thoughts close in on the problem like ravenous wolves.  Determined to make things go your way, you forget that I am in charge of your life.  The only remedy is to switch your focus from the problem to My Presence.  Stop all your striving, and watch to see what I will do. I am the Lord!

Romans 8:31-32 31What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?

 Micah 7:7 7 But as for me, I watch in hope for the LORD, I wait for God my Savior; my God will hear me.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young
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May 20 Devotional

Posted on May 20, 2013 by drscott

Dear Friends,

What a glorious weekend we had!  Celebrating the birthday of the Church (Pentecost) and baptizing over 60 individuals from age 8 to 96 was a fitting way to cap our festivities.  Among those baptized where Avery Rainey (Brittany’s baby girl and granddaughter of Belinda Curtis) and our very own alto Teresa Eckersly. This will be one Pentecost I’ll never forget!  This devotional is also perfectly timed on the heels of a great sermon by pastor Mike.  In today’s “what’s best for me” world, many relationships (marriages, friendships, work, etc.)have been sacrificed on the alter of a person’s perceived happiness.  Repentance is indeed hard work and does involve a two-step process:  acknowledging our sin and then stopping doing or saying what you’re doing or saying that is wrong.  It’s easy to get stuck with part one of repentance.  Grace is freely given, but the work is just beginning!  We have to do our part as an act of gratitude and faithfulness to God for His amazing grace.  May you be blessed today and every day until we meet again.  Peace and Love, Scott
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When Your Sins Weigh Heavily upon you, come to Me.  Confess your wrongdoing, which I know all about before you say a word.  Stay in the Light of My Presence, receiving forgiveness, cleansing, and healing.  Remember that I have clothed you in My righteousness, so nothing can separate you from Me.  Whenever you stumble or fall, I am there to help you up.

Man’s tendency is to hide from his sin,  seeking refuge in the darkness.  There he indulges in self-pity, denial, self-righteousness, blaming, and hatred.  But I am the Light of the world,and My illumination decimates the darkness.  Come close to Me and let My Light envelop you, driving out darkness and permeating you with Peace.

1 John 1:7 7But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.

 Isaiah 61:10  10I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.

 John 8:12 12When Jesusspoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young
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Orchestra Agenda

Posted on May 16, 2013 by drscott

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Choir Agenda

Posted on May 16, 2013 by drscott

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Devotional

Posted on May 16, 2013 by drscott

Dear Friends,

I trust this devotional finds you all well and safe after a rather scary storm that hit our region last night.  Our thoughts and prayers go out to our brothers and sisters in Cleburne and Grandbury.  Relief teams are already on the scene and Mike is taking God is Big Enough bracelets to the areas (by their request).  For now, let us all continue to pray and align ourselves into God’s will.  He will guide our steps and show us the path to follow.  May His will, not ours, be done.  Be blessed as you bless others.  Peace and Love, Scott

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I Am Your Lord!  Seek Me as Friend and Lover of your soul, but remember that I am also King of kings-sovereign over all.  You can make some plans as you gaze into the day that stretches out before you.  But you need to hold those plans tentatively, anticipating that I may have other ideas.  The most important thing to determine is what to do right now.  Instead of scanning the horizon of your life, looking for things that need to be done, concentrate on the task before you and the One who never leaves your side.  Let everything else fade into the background.  This will unclutter your mind, allowing Me to occupy more and more of your consciousness.

Trust Me to show you what to do when you have finished what you are doing now.  I will guide you step by step, as you bend your will to Mine.  Thus you stay close to Me on the path of Peace.

Proverbs 19:21  21 Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.

Luke 1:79  79to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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Devotional

Posted on May 15, 2013 by drscott

Dear Friends,

Time with our Creator is time well spent!  Just like any relationship, the time we spend with Christ and each other builds layer upon layer the foundation of our faith.  When the foundation is solid, nothing can tear it down.  Not even the devil!  So, how’s your foundation?  It’s a question we need to ask ourselves each and every day.  For we know the slings and arrows that come our way only have one defense–our Rock, our Redeemer, our Savior Jesus Christ.  Be blessed today friends and don’t forget that this Sunday is Pentecost!  Wear red and bring LOTS of friends!  Peace and Love, Scott

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Spending Time alone with Me is essential for our well-being.  It is not a luxury or an option; it is a necessity.  Therefore, do not feel guilty about taking time to be with Me.  Remember that Satan is the accuser of believers.  He delights in heaping guilt feelings upon you, especially when you are enjoying My Presence.  When you feel Satan’s arrows of accusation, you are probably on the right track.  Use your shield of faith to protect yourself from him.  Talk with Me about what you are experiencing, and ask Me to show you the way forward.  Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.  Come near to Me, and I will come near to you.Revelation 12:10 10Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: “Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ. For the accuser of our brothers, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down.

Ephesians 6:16 16In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.

James 4:7-8  7Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 8Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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Devotional

Posted on May 13, 2013 by drscott

Dear Friends,

I must admit, it’s difficult to look for growth opportunities while in the midst of a raging storm.  Who the heck is looking for “spiritual growth” at such a time?! Survival is usually all I’m focused on.  How ’bout you?  But, as the dust settles a bit, you can step back, take a deep breath and simply pray.  It may not be that God is trying to teach you anything other than to depend upon Him in good times and tough times.  It may be that you need to “let go and let God”.  As I prayed for each of you this morning, I prayed that God indeed would bless you, give you all wisdom and discernment and that His will may be done in each of your lives.  May it be so now and in the future.  Peace and Love Friends, Scott

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Thank Me In The Midst of the crucible.  When things seem all wrong, look for growth opportunities.  Especially, look for areas where you need to let go, leaving your cares in My able hands.  Do you trust Me to orchestrate your life events as I choose, or are you still trying to make things go according to your will?  If you keep trying to carry out your intentions while I am leading you in another direction, you deify your desires.

Be on the lookout for what I am doing in your life.  Worship Me by walking close to Me, thanking Me in all circumstances.

1 Peter 5:6-7 6Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he maylift you up in due time. 7Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 18give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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