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Chancel Choir Agenda

Posted on May 21, 2015 by drscott

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May 20 Devotional

Posted on May 20, 2015 by drscott

Dear Beloved,

Thank you all so much for your faithfulness these last few Sundays. I hope you’ll join me this Sunday as we honor those who have given their lives so that we can enjoy our freedom today. Memorial Day is a very special day in the life of our church and country. What can you and I do to say “thank you” for their great sacrifice? We can sing and we can play to honor that which was freely given for us. I do hope you’ll join me. Blessings Friends! Hugs, 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 ¹⁰ I 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 Jesus spoke 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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May 19 Devotional

Posted on May 19, 2015 by drscott

Dear Friends,

Best of all, God is with us, no matter what, no matter our circumstances. Be blessed as you find peace in His presence today and every day. Peace and Love, Scott
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I Want You To Know how safe and secure you are in My Presence. That is a fact, totally independent of your feelings. You are on your way to heaven; nothing can prevent you from reaching that destination. There you will see Me face-to-Face, and your Joy will be off the charts by any earthly standards. Even now, you are never separated from Me, though you must see Me through eyes of faith. I will walk with you till the end of time and onward into eternity.

Although My Presence is a guaranteed promise, that does not necessarily change your feelings. When you forget that I am with you, you may experience loneliness or fear. It is through awareness of My Presence that Peace displaces negative feelings. Practice the discipline of walking consciously with Me through each day.

1 Corinthians 13:12 ¹²Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

Psalm 29:11 ¹¹ The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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May 18 Devotional

Posted on May 18, 2015 by drscott

Dear Friends,

I made my “to do” list this morning and was ready to execute my plans until I read today’s devotional. Now, I’m certainly NOT going to do away with my list, but I WILL be open to what God has in store for me today as well. Make room for God. Maybe even leave a blank space on your list just as a reminder that God might have something in mind for you today. Be blessed dear friends as you worship Him today and every day in Spirit and in Truth. Peace and Love, Scott
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Come To Me with your plans held in abeyance. Worship Me in spirit and in truth, allowing My Glory to permeate your entire being. Trust Me enough to let Me guide you through this day, accomplishing My purposes in My timing. Subordinate your myriad plans to My Master Plan. I am sovereign over every aspect of your life!

The challenge continually before you is to trust Me and search for My way through each day. Do not blindly follow your habitual route, or you will miss what I have prepared for you. As the heavens are higher than earth, so are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.

John 4:24 ²⁴God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth.”

Isaiah 55:8-9 (NKJV) ⁸ “ For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways,” says the LORD. ⁹ “ For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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May 15 devotional

Posted on May 15, 2015 by drscott

Dear Friends,

Do you recall that best selling book “The Five Love Languages”? It’s a must-read for anyone in any kind of relationship because it gives insight on how we receive love and how we show that love to others. In a nutshell, there are 5 ways in which we all give and receive love. Acts of Service; Words of Affirmation; Quality Time; Gifts; Physical Touch. Most of us lean towards one or more of these five. If we were trying to figure out God’s “love language”, what would it be? My guess is that His #1 language is “quality time”. Show God you love Him and spend some quality time with Him today. 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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May 14th Devotional

Posted on May 14, 2015 by drscott

Dear Friends,

As I write this, many in our choir family are dealing with illnesses or other difficulties in their lives. You, brother or sister, may be one of them. So, I hope today’s devotional gives you strength for today and hope for tomorrow. FROG–Fully Rely On God! Be blessed as you are certainly all a blessing to me! Hugs and Love, Scott
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I Am A Mighty God. Nothing is too difficult for Me. I have chosen to use weak ones like you to accomplish My purposes. Your weakness is designed to open you up to My Power. Therefore, do not fear your limitations or measure the day’s demands against your strength. What I require of you is to stay connected to Me, living in trusting dependence on My limitless resources. When you face unexpected demands, there is no need to panic. Remember that I am with you. Talk with Me, and listen while I talk you through each challenging situation.

I am not a careless God. When I allow difficulties to come into your life, I equip you fully to handle them. Relax in My Presence, trusting in My Strength.

Luke 1:37 ³⁷For nothing is impossible with God.”

2 Corinthians 12:9 ⁹But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Youn

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Orchestra Agenda

Posted on May 14, 2015 by drscott

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Chancel Choir Agenda

Posted on May 14, 2015 by drscott

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May 13 Devotional

Posted on May 13, 2015 by drscott

Dear Friends,

I had a great time with my brothers and sisters at FBC Dallas yesterday as together we read through some powerful spiritual songs coming out of my favorite company Prism Music. I always enjoy these reading sessions, but they drain me emotionally and inspire me spiritually. I cried three times during the 90 minute session! The stories behind some of these songs are amazing, and then when we actually sing the song–well, the combination of great music, God’s word and the human condition make for a storm of emotions that flood my soul. Of course, I’m thinking of you all during these sessions and asking myself “what would the choir/orchestra like? what would our congregation respond to?” And I think about some of your stories as well. We all have them. One of the anthems we’ll do is called “Say Amen”. Here’s a little peek at the text. It goes great with our devotional today.

“Life here is a journey we walk by faith, and there will always be the mountains in our way. But right here in this moment may our strength be renewed, as we recall what God has done, and how we’ve seen Him move.”

“If there’s anybody here who knows He’s faithful, anybody here who knows He’s able, say ‘amen’. And if there’s anybody here who’s seen His power, anybody here brought thu the fire, say ‘amen’. Anybody here found joy in the sorrow, peace in the storm, hope for tomorrow, and seen it time and time again? just say “Amen”!

Peace and Love, 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 may lift 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.

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