April 8 Devotional

Posted on April 8, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
These are beautiful words and reassuring that Christ will never leave us or forsake us.  It also reminds me of Pastor Mike’s joke he’s told on a few occasions.  You remember it don’t you?  Old farmer in his beat up pick up truck, arm hanging out the driver’s window while his wife of many years sits across from him on the opposite side.  She sighs and says remember how we used to sit next to each other while driving down the road?  He replies “I ain’t moved!”  Be blessed!
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I Am With You And For You, your constant Companion and Provider. The question is whether you are with Me and for Me. Though I never leave you, you can essentially “leave” Me by ignoring Me: thinking or acting as if I am not with you. When you feel distance in our relationship, you know where the problem lies. My Love for you is constant; Iam the same yesterday, today and  forever.  It is you who change like shifting sand, letting circumstances toss you this way and that.

When you feel far from Me, whisper My Name. This simple act, done in childlike faith, opens your heart to My Presence. Speak to Me in love-tones; prepare to receive My Love, which flows eternally from the cross. I am delighted when you open yourself to My loving Presence.

Genesis 28:15 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.

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, and today and forever.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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April 7th Devotional

Posted on April 7, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
Today’s devotional reminds me of that great song “Change My Heart, O God”.  It has the refrain “you are the potter, I am the clay, mold me and make me, this is what I pray”.  Beautiful words from a contrite heart ready and willing to be led by the Creator.  Many of you know that I swim at the Y every weekday.  It’s good exercise and it gives me a chance to pray while swimming along.  Some days, I seem to glide in the water, effortlessly.  Other days, it’s a bit of a struggle.  The important thing is that I keep swimming!  God’s will and our wills can sometimes be a bit of a struggle.  Determining where the push back is coming from can be tricky.  Talk to God about it and listen to your heart.  God won’t ever ask you to do something He can’t bless.  Peace and Love, Scott
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I Am The Potter; you are My clay. I designed you before the foundation of the world. I arrange the events of each day to form you into this preconceived pattern. My everlasting Love is at work in every event of your life. On some days your will and Mine flow smoothly together. You tend to feel in control of your life when our wills are in harmony. On other days you feel as if you are swimming upstream, against the current of My purposes. When that happens, stop and seek My Face. The opposition you feel may be from Me, or it may be from the evil one.

Talk with Me about what you are experiencing. Let My Spirit guide you through treacherous waters. As you move through the turbulent stream with Me, let circumstances mold you into the one I desire you to be. Say yes to your Potter as you go through this day.

Isaiah 64:8 Yet, O Lord, you are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand.

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

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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Recordings for Easter- take two!

Posted on April 3, 2014 by drscott

If you were having trouble with the other recordings, try these! Hope these work!

Christ the Lord is Risen Today

Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone

The Power of the Cross

Christ Arose

Hallelujah

 

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Orchestra Agenda

Posted on April 3, 2014 by drscott

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Chancel Choir Agenda

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April 3 Devotional

Posted on April 3, 2014 by drscott
Dear Beloved,

I love the first two short sentences of today’s devotional.  It really says it all.  It is Christ who sustains, maintains and gives us peace, joy and unconditional love.  Like you, I want the entire world to have what we have…life complete in Christ.  Easter is coming!  The chains that would bind the world can be broken, but only through faith in Christ.  I pray that all who come will also come to know.  Peace and Love, Scott
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In Me You Have Everything.  In Me you are complete. Your capacity to experience Me is increasing, through My removal of debris and clutter from your heart. As your yearning for Me increases, other desires are gradually lessening. Since I am infinite and abundantly accessible to you, desiring Me above all else is the best way to live.It is impossible for you to have a need that I cannot meet. After all, I created you and everything that is. The world is still at My beck and call, though it often appears otherwise. Do not be fooled by appearances. Things that are visible are brief and fleeting, while things that are invisible are everlasting.


Ephesians 3:20 20Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us.
2 Corinthians 4:18 18Since we consider and look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen; for the things that are visible are temporal (brief and fleeting), but the things that are invisible are deathless and everlasting.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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April 2 Devotional

Posted on April 2, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
I’m an expert at growing weeds!  I have the unique distinction of having the worse lawn on my street.  I’ve tried numerous products, but my healthy weeds seem to feed on the weed and feed, seeming to laugh at my futile attempts.  The best year I had was when I planted more grass after “weeding” the yard.  Only problem with that is that it takes a LOT of water to get the grass growing.  Frugal Ferrell protests due to cost and stewardship of the precious, life giving water.  But, regardless, the best way to get rid of weeds is to simply pull them up by the roots and plant the seeds you wish to grow.  Sounds simple enough!  Christ is the Gardener of our soul.  The more we rid ourselves of weeds, the easier it is for the good stuff to grow.  Read on and be blessed!
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I Have Promised to meet all your needs according to My glorious riches.  Your deepest, most constant need is for My Peace.  I have planted Peace in the garden of your heart, where I live; but there are weeds growing there too: pride, worry, selfishness, unbelief.  I am the Gardener, and I am working to rid your heart of these weeds.  I do My work in various ways.  When you sit quietly with Me, I shine the Light of My Presence directly into your heart.  In this heavenly Light, Peace grows abundantly and weeds shrivel up.  I also send trials into your life.  When you trust Me in the midst of trouble, Peace flourishes and weeds die away.  Thank Me for troublesome situations; the Peace they can produce far outweighs the trials you endure.

Philippians 4:19 19And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

2 Corinthians 4:17 17For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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March 31 Devotional

Posted on March 31, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
Trust and peace are the themes for today’s devotional.  Trust, that even in the midst of pain, suffering and trouble, God is still with us and will somehow, the only way God can, turn our suffering into blessings!  Can you trust Him to do that?  I have seen it first hand and have experienced it myself in my life.  I’m sure many of you have as well.  It is through trust, that we have peace.  As the chaos of life threatens us each day, we can still smile, take a step back from it and say “thank you Jesus for your peace that passes all understanding.”  May you accept this gift of peace, trusting in the Lord each and every day.  Peace and Love, Scott
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Taste And See That I Am Good

 

. The more intimately you experience Me, the more convinced you become of My goodness. I am the Living One who sees you and longs to participate in your life. I am training you to find Me in each moment and to be a channel of My loving Presence. Sometimes My blessings come to you in mysterious ways: through pain and trouble.  At such times you can know My goodness only through your trust in Me. Understanding will fail you, but trust will keep you close to Me.

Thank Me for the gift of My Peace, a gift of such immense proportions that you cannot fathom its depth or breadth. When I appeared to My disciples after the resurrection, it was Peace that I communicated first of all. I knew this was their deepest need: to calm their fears and clear their minds. I also speak Peace to you, for I know your anxious thoughts. Listen to Me! Tune out other voices, so that you can hear Me more clearly. I designed you to dwell in Peace all day, every day. Draw near to Me; receive My Peace.

Psalm 34:8 Taste and see that the Lord is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him.

Genesis 16:13 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.”

John 20:19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!”

Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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Holy City Parts

Posted on March 27, 2014 by drscott

Holy City-Soprano

Holy City-Alto Part

Holy City- Tenor

Holy City- Bass

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Music recordings for Easter 2014

Posted on March 27, 2014 by drscott

Below are the recordings of songs we will be doing for Easter. I have put them in service order and notate what part of the service they are. Hope this helps!

Hymn of Praise- Christ The Lord is Risen Today

Call to Prayer- I Love You Lord

Hymn of Preparation- Amazing Grace- My Chains Are Gone

Offertory- Orchestra- Overture of Praise

Anthem- The Power Of The Cross

Hymn of Invitation- Christ Arose

Postlude- Hallelujah Chorus

 

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