Announcements

MEMBER ALERT:

Text messaging to the congregation has been suspended until a better approach is discovered. Emailing has resumed.

Students in Bible classes through grade 12 will be moving up on September 8th to coincide with their new school grades. Parents, if you have any questions, see Arnoldo Velasquez or Kim Bramble!

Bible study for the ladies on the English-speakindg side: Satuday, September 14th at 10 AM via Zoom. For additional information, contact Winnie Sylvester or Rosemary Dayie.

Bible study for the ladies on the Spanish-speaking side: Saturday, September 14th at 5 PM at the church building. The class will be taught by our young sister in Christ, Madelin Diaz

Men Bible study – Friday, September 20th at 7 PM, at the church building. Zoom is available if you can't attend in-person: https://zoom.us/j/99914262031?pwd=STZLR3dUcEl3QW1uSTUz WjBqZXdBQT09/; Meeting ID: 999 1426 2031; Password: 139492 or Dial: +1 301 715 8592. Volunteers to lead/facilitate future Bible studies are needed. 

Parents, remember to review and work with your children on the things that they learned/talked about in Bible class and that they are prepared for Bible class.

Lessons are taught Sundays 10-10:45am, and Wednesdays 7:30- 8:15pm. We encourage you to bring your young ones to both classes so the can benefit most from lessons. Our prayer and goal is that our young ones will love the Truth and internalize the Truths in scriptures so they may become obedient and faithful disciples of Christ. Let us all do our part to encourage our young ones to memorize scripture, develop holy habits, and love to come to Bible classes and worship services. Parents and guardians, we are honored to journey with you on this path. If you did not receive the Bible class letter from our shepherds, please contact brothers Kwaku or Riley

Sign-up sheets are on the bulletin board for hall monitors, Sunday morning greeters, meal contact persons and Bible class substitutes and assistants on Sundays and Wednesdays.

Bible class teachers and assistants are needed, see Arnoldo Velásquez or one of the elders if you desire to serve in this capacity

Pray for our shepherds and the flock (our congregation): that we may all submit to the Lord's will and His design for His Church that He purchased with His own blood (Acts 20:28, 31; 1 Thessalonians 5:11-24; 1 Timothy 3:1-7; 5:1-21; Titus 1:6-15; 1 Peter 5:1-11).

MEMORY VERSES

John 1: 40 - “One of the two who heard John speak and followed Him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother NASB95

John 1: 41-42 - He found first his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which translated means Christ). 42 He brought him to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of John; you shall be called Cephas” (which is translated Peter). NASB95

Because "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few", ask that the Lord of the harvest will send us out as His co-workers into His harvest (Matthew 9:37, 38; Luke 10:2).

PREPARING TO BE LEADERS IN THE CHURCH!

Some of our young men in the congregation were able to attend the latest Polishing the Pulpit Conference! Here’s what they had to say:

“We had a good experience at Polishing Pulpit held in Sevierville TN 8/18/2024. It was encouraging to see over 3000 Christians gather to attend classes, events, and worship service. It was like a massive vacation Bible school, complete with decorations, activities for kids, and topical studies for adults. There were many Bible class materials for sale: such as posters, books, office and classroom supplies. Sunday worship was an exceptional experience to hear over 3000 voices in song. We hope to return for the event in August of next year.”

In their age range, not many young men would travel such a distance for an event that’s totally biblical. These young men are destined to be future leaders in the church!

What should I do in the case of Withdrawing Fellowship?

The Bible teaches at least these eight ways:

1. Turn away from that person.

17Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them. 18For such men are slaves, not of our Lord Christ but of their own appetites; and by their smooth and flattering speech they deceive the hearts of the unsuspecting. (Romans 16:17,18)

2. Keep away from that person.

6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from every brother who leads an unruly life and not according to the tradtion which you received from us. (II Thessalonians 3:6)

3. Do not receive that person into your house.

9 Anyone who goes too far and does not abide in the teaching of Christ, does not have God; the one who abides in the teaching, he has both the Father and the Son. 10If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not receive him into your house... (II John 1:9-11)

4. Do not give that person a greeting.

10...and do not give him a greeting; 11for the one who gives him a greeting participates in his evil deeds. (II John 1:9-11)

5. Do not associate with that person.

14If anyone does not obey our instruction in this letter, take special note of that person and do not associate with him, so that he will be put to shame. (II Thessalonians 3:14)

6. Do not eat with that person.

11But actually, I wrote to you not to associate with any so-called brother if he is an immoral person —not even to eat with such a one. (I Corinthians 5:11)

7. Pay attention to your teaching.

16Pay close attention to yourself and to your teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will ensure salvation both for yourself and for those who hear you. (I Timothy 4:16)

8. Admonish that person as a brother.

15Yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother. (II Thessalonians 3:15)

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