Orchestra Agenda

Posted on February 12, 2015 by drscott

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February 12th Devotional

Posted on February 12, 2015 by drscott
Dear Friends,
Often, the key to having joy in your life is as simple as changing your focus.  I say “simple”, but you and I both know it takes discipline and courage to do that at times.  Keep practicing!  It does get easier!  Love, Scott
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I Am Ever So Near You, hovering over your shoulder, reading every thought.  People think that thoughts are fleeting and worthless, but yours are precious to Me.  I smile when you think lovingly of Me.  My Spirit, who lives within you, helps you to think My thoughts.  As your thinking goes, so goes your entire being.

Let Me be your positive Focus.  When you look to Me, knowing Me as God with you, you experience Joy.  This is according to My ancient design, when I first crafted man.  Modern man seeks his positive focus elsewhere: in sports, sensations, acquiring new possessions.  Advertising capitalizes on the longing of people for a positive focus in their lives.  I planted that longing in human souls, knowing that only I could fully satisfy it.  Delight yourself in Me; let Me become the Desire of your heart.

Matthew 1:23 23″The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel”—which means, “God with us.”

Psalm 37:4 4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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February 11th Devotional

Posted on February 11, 2015 by drscott
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Dear Friends,
Today, I’m sharing a picture that Linda Kindred took while staying at her mother’s home.  She had just read a devotional that stated “I am with you and all around you, encircling you in golden rays of Light”.  Today’s devotional is similar in theme in that the peace of Christ is like a shaft of golden light.  If you look at the picture closely, it also is shining on a yield sign.  I think that when we yield to Christ and His will, peace will indeed find us and fill us with everlasting love.  May you be blessed as you bask in the light of Christ.  Peace!  Scott
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My Peace is like a shaft of golden Light shining on you continuously. During days of bright sunshine, it may blend in with your surroundings. On darker days, My Peace stands out in sharp contrast to your circumstances. See times of darkness as opportunities for My Light to shine in transcendent splendor I am training you to practice Peace that overpowers darkness. Collaborate with Me in this training. Do not grow weary or lose heart.

John 1:4-5 4In Him was Life, and the Life was the Light of men. 5And the Light shines on in the darkness, for the darkness has never overpowered it [put it out or absorbed it or appropriated it, and is unreceptive to it].

Hebrews 12:3 3  Consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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February 10th Devotional

Posted on February 10, 2015 by drscott
Dear Friends,
Ah yes.  Time with Christ.  Many of you are aware of the 5 Love Languages book.  In the book, the author discusses 5 different ways we give and receive love.  Gifts, words of assurance, physical touch, acts of service and quality time.  We all give and receive love through one or more of these affirming acts of love.  Jesus’ love language is obviously quality time.  Now, we can certainly show our love of Christ through doing other acts of love for others, but what Christ wants more than anything, is time alone with us.  Show Him some love today!  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 9th Devotional

Posted on February 9, 2015 by drscott
Dear Friends,
I watched a documentary last night about some folks hiking the John Muir Trail in California.  The breathtaking scenery during the 211 mile trek was inspiring to say the least!  Might be a “bucket list” sorta thing to do some day!  Today’s devotional is very much about the journey we are all on as we live out our lives.  Just like the JMT, there are challenges along the way–peaks, valleys, rough roads, treacherous passes etc. but through it all, God is with us.  Be blessed on your journey and thanks for letting me tag along!  Hugs, 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 6th Devotional

Posted on February 6, 2015 by drscott
Dear Friends,
Interesting isn’t it that the duet from Messiah last Sunday by Suellen and Lynn is quoted below.  The invitation is always there for you, just as Christ is ready to receive.  All you gotta do is ask.  Be blessed as you ask away! 
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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Orchestra Agenda

Posted on February 5, 2015 by drscott

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Chancel Choir Agenda

Posted on February 5, 2015 by drscott

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February 5th Devotional

Posted on February 5, 2015 by drscott
Dear Friends,
Seeking to control our circumstances is human nature.  God says to seek Him and He will give us everlasting peace.  Trust and hold on to God.  Control what you seek and everything will fall into place, so says the Lord.  Be at peace dear ones.  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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Ash Wednesday music

Posted on February 5, 2015 by drscott

Click below to hear the music for Ash Wednesday service in a little under 2 weeks!

I Will Sing of My Redeemer

I Surrender All

Come, Ye Sinners– This is for band and trio only. No Choir on this piece!

I Surrender

What Wondrous Love Is This– Orchestra only

It Is Well With My Soul– Bells only

Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone

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