Calhoun UMC
Welcome to the Good News from Calhoun United Methodist. We were pleased to gather in fellowship and love, to praise the Lord with church family and guests. We ring the church bell at 9:45 to call the
“flock” to 10:00 Worship. Our service is live-streamed for face book.
We extend our Sympathy and Christian love to the families and friends of Ken Willings who passed into the arms of Jesus recently. Others on the prayer list are Pastor Margie Briggs, Billie Vanslyke, Celura Books, Brenda Hunter, Earl Gumm, Linda Alford, Patrick Leach, Macayla Lowe and baby, Bob Burson and family and Dave Burson. We continue to pray for those suffering in Ukraine and those who are trying to get them relief. We pray for our church families, for our great country and its leaders, for our men and women in service.
Joys to celebrate: Today was a typical winter day snow flurries and cold. What a pleasure to have Kelly Jenkins with us to bring the message this morning. We were few in numbers today but mighty in spirit. We are glad that Pastor Margie is feeling better, but sounds like bright-eyed and bushy tailed is still a few weeks away. Winter makes us all feel our age. On a lighter note the Annual Snowflake Garage Sale held at the Benson Center in Clinton was well attended last Saturday. Those of us who are interested in this kind of event saw many folks that we may only see once a year. The visiting and camaraderie with friends helps to raise spirits and drive the winter blues away. It was a joy to see everyone as well as lighten our load of things we wanted to pass along to new ouners.
We welcome visitors any Sunday morning for worship, come dressed as you are comfortable, bring the youngsters and be prepared to receive a blessing for your effort. We will be blessed by your presents.
First Baptist
This past Sunday was dedicated to Celebrate Recovery. Members and guests were blessed with inspiring music, testimonies and experiences from those involved in Celebrate Recovery (CR). It is important to know that CR is not only for those recovering from chemical dependencies, but for anyone who has a hurt, habit or hang-up, such as anxiety, grief, guilt, drugs, depression, marital issues, pain, stress, abuse, addicted family member, or a variety of life experiences. Nearly everyone has experienced, dealt with, or is dealing with some sort of hurt, habit, or hang-up. If you would like more information about CR, please contact the church office at 660-885-2211.
For those who have experienced grief or mourning, GriefShare will return to regular meetings on February 2nd from 6-8 pm at FBC’s Vansant location. Celebrate Recovery is on Tuesday evening, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at 1531 N. Vansant, for anyone with hurts, habits and hangups. Henry County Rescue Mission offers dinner on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at the downtown location, 209 E Jefferson. Children and youth activities will resume on Wednesday, January 4th. Worship services are held at 8:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. every Sunday, with Sunday School beginning at 9:45 a.m. For more information, please contact the church office at 660-885-2211.
We invite those without a church home to join us in worship of our Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ. First Baptist Church exists to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) by loving people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Mt. Calvary
Apostolic Pentecostal
“God Controls The Fire”
Exodus 3:2-6. (KJV)
We think about the power of fire when we watch the flames engulf things, out of control and can’t be contained, but the power of God is mightier than anything including the power of fire. God represents himself in fire.
Psa 21:9. (KJV)
Psa 97:3. (KJV)
Isaiah 66:24. (KJV)
Hell is a terrible place and worse than any fire event here on earth. God says those who transgress against him will experience a fire that will never be quenched, and it will be eternal.
Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal because he knew the God he served was the one and only true God.
Both Elijah and the prophets of Baal agreed that as they called upon their gods and Elijah called upon the Lord, he who struck the alter with fire would be the true God.
As the prophets of Baal called upon their idol to burn the sacrifice they prepared. Elijah waited until evening to call on God.
He poured water and had them pour more water on his alter. The gods of Baal did not answer the prophets.
When Elijah called upon the Lord, he answered with fire and burned up the alter in spite of it having so much water on it.
The prophets of Baal found out that day, who God was. (1Kings 18:20-39)
When we wait on God everything falls into place. Moses experienced God in the burning bush as God spoke to him through the fire. Moses was in awe of this bush that did not burn up. (Exodus 3:1-5)
King Nebuchadnezzar found out the power of God over the power of fire when he placed the three Hebrew men in the furnace when they refused to bow down to his idol.
The king did not know about the son of God, but he saw him among the three men in the fire of the furnace. God will reveal himself as he shows up for his children. (Daniel 3:1-30)
Today, once we receive the Holy Ghost, we have power in us. He is with us as he was with the Israelites in the wilderness. He led them by day in a cloud and at night in a pillar of fire. God Bless
Mt. Zion UMC
Pastor David’s message, “Overcoming Obstacles” was referenced with an Old Testament reading from Micah 6:1-8, and a Gospel reading from Matthew 5:1-12.
Obstacles can come in many forms but they are always things that we lament and wish would go away. Obstacles can be people and sometimes they are a state of mind; things such as sloth, sadness (depression), pride, arrogance, anger—something we choose to have that can lead us to wrath and hate.
Obstacles can keep us from reflecting the life of Christ to the world. Sometimes obstacles can make us feel like a victim, but even if we are we can choose to not be victimized by it. We are the final “court of appeal” whether an obstacle is going to destroy our life and define our personality. We must turn to God to help us overcome and conquer a bad situation.
The prophet Micah declares “Rise and plead your case before the mountains and let the hills hear you voice”… in other words, call out to your Creator. We can overcome any obstacle in our life by growing in righteousness through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Obstacles are the things we allow to block our path to God. But we can overcome life’s obstacles by abiding in the wisdom of the Sermon on the Mount—behaving like Jesus on our conduct. So, pursue righteousness and nothing can stand in your way. Amen!
Trinity Lutheran
Christ!
Time is quickly approaching for the annual Valentine’s Dinner. The TLC
Youth will host the dinner on Saturday, February 11th at 6 pm. Free will donations will b
Natalie Paige Madel, the one-year-old daughter of Olivia Madel, is the newest baptized member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Natalie was baptized during the Divine Service last Sunday. Welcome, Natalie, into the body of e accepted. The funds will be used to help the youth attend the LCMS 2025 Youth Gathering in New Orleans, La. So, save the date now and plan to attend!
Martin Luther spoke about how Christians should be “little Christs” to their neighbors. Luther said the primary way Christians witness to others about their faith in Jesus Christ is how they live their lives as they go about their daily activities.
Of course, regular church attendance is an important part of a Christian’s witness to others. It’s important because it not only strengthens our own faith, but is a faithful witness and encouragement for others to do the same.
Come to church this Sunday. Your faith will be strengthened, and so will the faith of others by your faithful witness to the faith within you.
Divine Service 5 pm; Sunday School 3:45 pm; Church ph. 660-8854728.
Valley Center United
And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.
We are an open and affirming church and welcome all to come and worship with us on Sunday morning at 9 am.
We send our love and prayers for a community family who are facing serious health issues for their children. We continue to pray for the people of the Ukraine and for our nation. We pray for peace everywhere.
Our sermon today was, “What will you do now?”
As Jesus traveled throughout the countryside, he often came upon those who had been persecuted, taken unfair advantage of and many others who were in need of healing. He took them aside to observe and listen to what their problems and needs were; then he clearly showed them what he would do by healing, teaching and giving them his everlasting and love.
In today’s world when we witness unfairness and problems that are all around us, what will we do about them? When we see images on the news and read about serious issues, will we look the other way and say there is nothing that can be done?
Jesus didn’t quit or turn away when he saw unfairness or the many people who were in need of healing.
He has shown us by example and he expects us not to turn away either. We are to react to all others as Jesus wants us to, with love, understanding and to be the answer to someone’s prayers as you help those in need.
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THE PRAYER OF INVOCATION:
O GREAT AND GRACIOUS GOD, WE GIVE THANKS FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROCLAIM A BOLD AND CONFIDENT FAITH. SEND YOUR HOLY SPIRIT TO US THAT WE MIGHT REMOVE ALL DOUBT OF THOUGHT AND HESITATION OF ACT AS WE PROVIDE SERVICE TO ALL WHO ARE IN NEED AND PROCLAIM THE GOOD GOSPEL TO ALL CORNERS OF OUR WORLD, AMEN.
