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Orchestra Agenda

Posted on August 13, 2015 by drscott

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Chancel Choir Agenda

Posted on August 13, 2015 by drscott

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August 11 Devotional

Posted on August 11, 2015 by drscott

Dear Friends,

I pray you find time to be with God today and every day! You will be blessed indeed. Peace, Scott
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Come To Me. Come to Me. Come to Me. This is My continual invitation to you, proclaimed in holy whispers. When your heart and mind are quiet, you can hear Me inviting you to draw near. Coming close to Me requires no great effort on your part; it is more like ceasing to resist the magnetic pull of My Love. Open yourself to My loving Presence, so that I may fill you with My fullness. I want you to experience how wide and long and high and deep is My Love for you, so that you can know My Love that surpasses knowledge. This vast ocean of Love cannot be measured or explained, but it can be experienced.

Revelation 22:17 17The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.

John 6:37 37All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive away.

Ephesians 3:16-19 16I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, 18may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, 19and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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August 10th Devotional

Posted on August 10, 2015 by drscott

Dear Friends,

I hope you all enjoyed this last sermon series on the book of Habakkuk. Your musical offering on Sunday was truly moving and inspiring. Thank you so much for your presence and the sharing of your amazing gifts and talents. Say Amen! One of the thoughts I had during the sermon was that our external joy is a reflection of our internal faith and relationship with Jesus Christ. So, as worship leaders, we are called to let the joy of the Lord shine brightly on our faces each and every day. Time with God is where this relationship is nurtured. Be blessed! Love in Christ, Scott
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Relax In My Healing, holy Presence. Allow Me to transform you through this time alone with Me. As your thoughts center more and more on Me, trust displaces fear and worry. Your mind is somewhat like a seesaw. As your trust in Me goes up, fear and worry automatically go down. Time spent with Me not only increases your trust; it also helps you discern what is important and what is not.

Energy and time are precious, limited entities. Therefore, you need to use them wisely, focusing on what is truly important. As you walk close to Me, saturating your mind with Scripture, I will show you how to spend your time and energy. My Word is a lamp to your feet; My Presence is a Light for your path.

Ephesians 5:15-16 (NKJV) 15 See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, 16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

Psalm 119:105 105 Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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August 5th Devotional

Posted on August 5, 2015 by drscott

Dear Friends,

I have trouble sitting still. I literally have to concentrate on sitting still during prayer time. I actually use meditation to prepare my soul and mind to receive what God would have me receive. Sometimes, though, I fall asleep before I get the message! Anyway, if you’re like me, just keep on trying and don’t miss out on the blessing of being still with God. Peace and Love, Scott
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Sit Quietly In My Presence while I bless you. Make your mind like a still pool of water, ready to receive whatever thoughts I drop into it. Rest in My sufficiency, as you consider the challenges this day presents. Do not wear yourself out by worrying about whether you can cope with the pressures. Keep looking to Me and communicating with Me, as we walk through this day together.

Take time to rest by the wayside, for I am not in a hurry. A leisurely pace accomplishes more than hurried striving. When you rush, you forget who you are and whose you are. Remember that you are royalty in My kingdom.

Psalm 37:7 (NIV) 7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.

Romans 8:16-17 (NIV) 16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

1 Peter 2:9 (NIV) 9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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August 4th Devotional

Posted on August 4, 2015 by drscott

Dear Friends,

I love being outside. Even when it’s over 100 degrees! Many of you know that I’m training for a triathlon in September. Part of this training is running, biking and swimming. I try to enjoy myself (when my knees will allow me!) while training. I pray and try to observe the beauty around me. Soon, I’ll be training in a lake for open water swimming. Part of my training will be spotting an object in the distance so that I stay on course. I’ll need to look up every now and then to make sure I’m going where I’m supposed to be going. And so it is with our journey with Christ. Be blessed!
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Hold My Hand, and walk joyously with Me through this day. Together we will savor the pleasures and endure the difficulties it brings. Be on the lookout for everything I have prepared for you: stunning scenery, bracing winds of adventure, cozy nooks for resting when you are weary, and much more. I am your guide, as well as your constant Companion. I know every step of the journey ahead of you, all the way to heaven.

You don’t have to choose between staying close to Me and staying on course. Since I am the Way, staying close to Me is staying on course. As you focus your thoughts on Me, I will guide you carefully along today’s journey. Don’t worry about what is around the next bend. Just concentrate on enjoying My Presence and staying in step with Me.

John 14:6

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

Colossians 4:2 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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July 30 Devotional

Posted on July 30, 2015 by drscott

Dear Friends,

I love hearing and reading about how many of you are worshiping outside in the glorious beauty of God’s creation. Keep posting on FB and keep praising God for His amazing goodness and holiness! Peace and Love, Scott
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Worship Me in the beauty of holiness. I created beauty to declare the existence of My holy Being. A magnificent rose, a hauntingly glorious sunset, oceanic splendor–all these things were meant to proclaim My Presence in the world. Most people rush past these proclamations without giving them a second thought. Some people use beauty, especially feminine loveliness, to sell their products.

How precious are My children who are awed by nature’s beauty; this opens them up to My holy Presence. Even before you knew Me personally, you responded to My creation with wonder. This is a gift, and it carries responsibility with it. Declare My glorious Being to the world. The whole earth is full of My radiant beauty–My Glory!

Psalm 29:2 (NKJV) 2 Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

Isaiah 6:3 3 And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.”

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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July 29 Devotional

Posted on July 29, 2015 by drscott

Dear Friends,

One of the neat things I and my family did while on vacation was rent a lovely boat to take us around Grand Cayman. When we arrived at one of our destinations, the first thing they did was to drop anchor. I remember using the line that was attached to the anchor to help me know where I was while snorkeling around the boat. It helped me remember where I saw starfish and other interesting marine life. So, it’s not just the anchor, but also the line that keeps us grounded spiritually. Be blessed! Love, Scott
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Come To Me Continually. I am meant to be the Center of Your consciousness, theAnchor of your soul. Your mind will wander from Me, but the question is how far you allow it to wander. An anchor on a short rope lets a boat drift only slightly before the taut line tugs the boat back toward the center. Similarly, as you drift away from Me, My Spirit within you gives a tug, prompting you to return to Me. As you become increasingly attuned to My Presence, the length of rope on your soul’s Anchor is shortened. You wander only a short distance before feeling that inner tug–telling you to return to your true Center in Me.

Hebrews 6:19 19We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain,

1 John 2:28 28And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming.

Matthew 22:37 37Jesus replied: ” ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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July 28 Devotionals

Posted on July 28, 2015 by drscott

Dear Friends,

This morning I saw a priest who has written several books state that instead of “cursing the darkness, be a light that dispels the darkness in this world.” I think that’s a good way to react to many of the dark forces in our world. Now, in order to be a light, you will need to do the following:
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Let My Love

seep into the inner recesses of your being. Do not close off any part of yourself from Me. I know you inside and out, so do not try to present a “cleaned-up” self to Me. Wounds that you shut away from the Light of My Love will fester and become wormy. Secret sins that you “hide” from Me can split off and develop lives of their own, controlling without your realizing it.

Open yourself fully to My transforming Presence. Let My brilliant Love-Light search out and destroy hidden fears. This process requires time alone with me, as My Love soaks into your innermost being. Enjoy My perfect Love, which expels every trace of fear.

Psalm 139:23-24 23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

1 John 4:18 (AMP) 18There is no fear in love [dread does not exist], but full-grown (complete, perfect) love turns fear out of doors and expels every trace of terror! For fear brings with it the thought of punishment, and [so] he who is afraid has not reached the full maturity of love [is not yet grown into love’s complete perfection].

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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Say Amen

Posted on July 27, 2015 by drscott

We hope everyone is having a great break!

Don’t forget that our first choir and orchestra rehearsals to kick off the fall will be on August 5th!

With that being said, here is our first anthem! We only have one rehearsal to get ready for this anthem so listening to it now will be very important! The first one is with all the parts, and then the next links are individual parts! Click on your part to hear a recording with your part brought out!

Say Amen– listening track

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