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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March 27 Devotional

Posted on March 27, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
Spiritually is all in your head!  Well, maybe not completely in your head, but according to today’s devotional, unless we get our mind right with God, then the heart doesn’t stand a chance of connecting to our Lord and Savior.  It may be that our first initial longing for Christ came from the heart, but to be in relationship with Him, we’ll need to get our minds straight.  How do we do that, you might ask?  Sit still.  Be quiet.  Ask for God’s guidance.  And listen.  Sounds simple enough, right?  It’s the hardest thing in the world for me to do!  My mind is constantly racing with things to be done, places to go and ideas to explore.  I give thanks for that, but also, wish that my mind could be emptied every now and then.  Maybe you feel the same.  Keep searching.  Keep trying.  Don’t give up!  Peace and Love, Scott
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Be Still In My Presence, even though countless tasks clamor for your attention.  Nothing is as important as spending time with Me.  While you wait in My Presence.  I do My best work within you: transforming you by the renewing of your mind.  If you skimp on this time with Me, you may plunge headlong into the wrong activities, missing the richness of what I have planned for you.Do not seek Me primarily for what I can give you.  Remember that I, the Giver, am infinitely greater than any gift I might impart to you.  Though I delight in blessing My children, I am deeply grieved when My blessings become idols in their hearts.  Anything can be an idol if it distracts you from Me as your First Love.  When I am the ultimate Desire of your heart, you are safe from the danger of idolatry.  As you wait in My Presence, receive the greatest gift of all: Christ in you, the hope of glory!

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.

Revelation 2:4 4Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love.

Colossians 1:27 27To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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March 25 Devotional

Posted on March 25, 2014 by drscott
Dear Faithful Ones,
God has, and always will be, faithful to us.  It is His nature and God can not do anything that is not His nature.  It is why grace is so freely given, for only through the power of grace can God be in a loving relationship with His children.  It is grace that allows us to enter into the holy of hollies. Be thankful for what you have and do not despair what you don’t have.  For in reality, you have it ALL!  Let the joy of this truth lead you and guide you each and every day.  Peace and Love, Scott
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Let Thankfulness Temper All Your Thoughts.  A thankful mind-set keeps you in touch with Me. I hate it when My children grumble, casually despising My sovereignty.  Thankfulness is a safe-guard against this deadly sin.   Furthermore, a grateful attitude becomes a grid through which you perceive life.  Gratitude enables you to see the Light of My Presence shining on all your circumstances. Cultivate a thankful heart, for this glorifies Me and fills you with Joy.

1 Corinthians 10:10 

10And do not grumble, as some of them did—and were killed by the destroying angel.

Hebrews 12:28-29  28Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, 29for our “God is a consuming fire.”

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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March 24 Devotional

Posted on March 24, 2014 by drscott
Dear Friends,
I want to thank each of you for your faithfulness during this Lenten season.  Your presence on Sunday mornings is SUCH a blessing to me and others.  It is an honor for me to witness the Beatitudes being lived out in your lives.  Thank you, thank you, thank you!  As you read today’s devotional, think of all of those things that might be holding you back from a stronger relationship with your Lord.  It could be bitterness or anger that you might be holding on to.  It might be a person (living or dead) that you’re holding on to as well.  Ask God what it might be.  He’ll tell you and help you let go so that you can truly be free in Him and with Him.  Remember, God can’t bless a closed fist.  It has to be open to receive the blessings He has in store for you.  Peace and Love, Scott
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This Is A Time in your life when you must learn to let go:of loved ones, or possessions, of control.  In order to let go of something that is precious to you, you need to rest in My Presence, where you are complete.  Take time to bask in the Light of My Love.  As you relax more and more, your grasping hand gradually opens up, releasing your prized possession into My care.

You can feel secure, even in the midst of cataclysmic changes, through awareness of My continual Presence.  The One who never leaves you is the same One who never changes: I am the same yesterday, today, and forever.  As you release more and more things into My care, remember that I never let go of your hand.  Herein lies your security, which no one and no circumstance can take from you.

Psalm 89:15 Blessed are those who have learned to acclaim you, who walk in the light of your presence, O Lord.

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

Isaiah 41:13 13 For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.


Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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Orchestra Agenda

Posted on March 20, 2014 by drscott

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Chancel Choir Agenda

Posted on March 20, 2014 by drscott

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March 19 Devotional

Posted on March 19, 2014 by drscott
Dear Beloved Servants of Christ,
The beauty of today’s devotional is pure, unconditional love.  So many reject the love of Christ because the noise of self condemnation is louder than the gentle words of peace and forgiveness.  Living in Love and through the Holy Spirit is what Christ wants for all His children.  He died that we might have this peace of mind and joy in living close to Him.  Be blessed friends.  Love, Scott
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I Speak To You From The Depths Of Your Being.  Hear Me saying soothing words of Peace, assuring you of My Love.  Do not listen to voices of accusation, for they are not from Me.  I speak to you in love-tones, lifting you up.  My Spirit convicts cleanly, without crushing words of shame.  Let the Spirit take charge of your mind, combing out tangles of deception.  Be transformed by the truth that I live within you.

The Light of My Presence is shining upon you, in benedictions of Peace.  Let My Light shine in you; don’t dim it with worries or fears. Holiness is letting Me live through you.  Since I dwell in you, you are fully equipped to be holy.  Pause before responding to people or situations, giving My Spirit space to act through you.  Hasty words and actions leave no room for Me; this is atheistic living.  I want to inhabit all your moments-gracing your thoughts, words, and behavior.

Romans 8:1-2  1Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2because through ChristJesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death.

1 Corinthians 6:19 19Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own;

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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