Chancel Choir Agenda

Posted on February 11, 2016 by drscott

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February 10 devotional

Posted on February 10, 2016 by drscott
Dear Friends,
So much to do!  It’s Ash Wednesday, the busiest day of the year for us.  We have to have prepare for not only tonight’s service but also for Sunday’s service as well!  Head is spinning, mind is going a mile a minute….and then I stop to read today’s devotional–enough said.  I surrender.  See you all tonight!  Love and Hugs, scott
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Trust Me Enough to spend time with Me, pushing back the demands of the day.  Refuse to feel guilty about something that is so pleasing to Me, the King of the universe.  Because I am omnipotent, I am able to bend time and events in your favor.  You will find that you can accomplish more in less time, after you have given yourself to Me in rich communion.  Also, as you align yourself with My perspective, you can sort out what is important and what is not.

Don’t fall into the trap of being constantly on the go.  Many, many things people do in My Name have no value in My kingdom.  To avoid doing meaningless works, stay in continual communication with Me.  I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.

Luke 10:41-42  “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is needed.  Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Psalm 32:8 (NASB) 8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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February 9 Devotional

Posted on February 9, 2016 by drscott
Dear Friends,
Ash Wednesday and our season of Lent begins officially tomorrow.  What a perfect time to journey with Christ on the road to the cross.  Yes, many hardships will come our way, but in the end, love wins!  Be blessed in this and know that God is with us.  Peace in Christ, Scott
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Seek My Face more and more. You are really just beginning your journey of intimacy with Me. It is not an easy road, but it is a delightful and privileged way: a treasure hunt. I am the Treasure, and the glory of My Presence glistens and shimmers along the way. Hardships are part of the journey too. I mete them out ever so carefully, in just the right dosage, with a tenderness you can hardly imagine. Do not recoil from afflictions, since they are among My most favored gifts. Trust Me and don’t be afraid, for I am your Strength and Song.

Psalm 27:8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, Lord, I will seek.

2 Corinthians 4:7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.

Isaiah 12:2 Surely God is my salvation: I will trust and not be afraid. The Lord, the Lord is my strength and my song: he has become my salvation.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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February 5 devotional

Posted on February 5, 2016 by drscott
Dear Friends,
This Sunday’s sermon is going to be wonderful!  Mike is preaching on things we should not do–worry, doubt, fear.  All of these human tendencies rob us of peace, joy and communion with God.  Pray for God to guide you and your spirit to a worry-free state of mind.  You’ll be blessed!  Hugs, 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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Orchestra Agenda

Posted on February 4, 2016 by drscott

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Chancel Choir Agenda

Posted on February 4, 2016 by drscott

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February 3 Devotional

Posted on February 3, 2016 by drscott
Dear Beloved,
Today is indeed a gift to be treasured.  Anxious thoughts on the future do nothing but cloud the bright sunshine that is ours today!  So, fear not friends.  Be faithful and joyful in the Lord today!  I look forward to sharing music with you all this evening.  Peace and Love, 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 31What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us?

2 Corinthians 4:18 18So 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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February 2 Devotional

Posted on February 2, 2016 by drscott
Dear Friends,
Problems.  Worries.  Concerns.  We all have them!  We must, however, be careful not to let these dominate our thinking and our living.  Be renewed in mind, body and spirit when you seek God inwardly and outwardly.  Peace and Love, Scott
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I Am Renewing Your Mind.  When your thoughts flow freely, they tend to move toward problems.  Your focus gets snagged on a given problem, circling around and round it in attempts to gain mastery.  Your energy is drained away from other matters through this negative focus.  Worst of all, you lose sight of Me.

A renewed mind is Presence-focused.  Train your mind to seek Me in every moment, every situation.  Sometimes you can find Me in your surroundings: a lilting birdsong, a loved one’s smile, golden sunlight.  At other times, you must draw inward to find Me.  I am always present in your spirit.  Seek My Face, speak to Me, and I will light up your mind.

Romans 12:2 2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Psalm 105:4  4 Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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January 31st Devotional

Posted on February 1, 2016 by drscott
Dear Beloved,
Today’s devotional is perfect for any day, but especially today as we all contemplate where we are and where God is leading us.  May you be blessed as I was by the living truth that God is with us and will not forsake us–ever.  Peace and Love, Scott
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I Am Your Strength And Shield.  I plan out each day and have it ready for you, long before you arise from bed.  I also provide the strength you need each step of the way.  Instead of assessing your energy level and wondering about what’s on the road ahead, concentrate on staying in touch with Me.  My Power flows freely into you through our open communication.  Refuse to waste energy by worrying, and you will have strength to spare.

Whenever you start to feel afraid, remember that I am your Shield.  But unlike inanimate armor, I am always alert and active.  My Presence watches over you continually, protecting you from both known and unknown dangers.  Entrust yourself to My watchcare, which is the best security system available.  I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go.

Psalm 28:7 7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped.  My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.

Matthew 6:34 34Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

Psalm 56:3-4 3 When I am afraid, I will trust in you. 4 In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid.  What can mortal man do to me?

Genesis 28:15 15 I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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Orchestra Agenda

Posted on January 28, 2016 by drscott

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