Pastor Joe

As a pastor I miss so many who go off to relax. I just happen to love my people-ok!But anyway I pray for their safety and hope they come back ready to worship and be used for the Lord to be a blessing to others.
So, have a good one-be careful, and relax-PASTOR JOE

I was very thrilled last night as 52 came for Ezekiel 1 Bible study. The computer was down so I had to wing it, and God blessed as we shared the info I had gathered and the Spirit blessed. What a wonderful study, and I can't wait until next week-WOW!
HOPE YOU CAN BE THERE- CDS WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING NEXT WEEK.
Have a great one -PASTOR JOE

I challenge you to read Ezekiel 1. What a chapter it is. I will share the first 5 verses to make a point:
1 On July 31 of my thirtieth year, while I was with the Judean exiles beside the Kebar River in Babylon, the heavens were opened to me, and I saw visions of God. 2This happened during the fifth year of King Jehoiachin’s captivity. 3 The LORD gave a message to me, Ezekiel son of Buzi, a priest, there beside the Kebar River in the land of the Babylonians, and I felt the hand of the LORD take hold of me.
4 As I looked, I saw a great storm coming toward me from the north, driving before it a huge cloud that flashed with lightning and shone with brilliant light. The fire inside the cloud glowed like gleaming amber. 5 From the center of the cloud came four living beings that looked human, NLT
I can't wait to share this study- it says so much to us today.
Have a blessed day-PASTOR JOE

I am working now on a message on hinderances to Godly living. The list is getting very long, and the Bible has much to say on the subject.
As the sermon developes, I will share thoughts with you.
God bless and have a great one-PASTOR JOE

I have just completed a series on the antichrist, and we learned so much. I am so glad I am a christian. The powers of evil are real, but I know who wins in the end. Heaven is a real place for us if we know Jesus-John 3: 16. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Evil is real, but so is the salvation in Jesus.
Think about it-PASTOR JOE

I am afraid that we have bought in on the trick of the Devil- you are doing too much, so be lazy more.
The weekends are used for pleasure. When is the last time you visited a sick friend. Oh, I am tired or too busy doing for me.
Then we wonder why nobody ever is nice to us-WAKE UP!
Listen to God and not the Devil, and reach out and be a blessing.
It was said of Jesus that He went about doing good, can that be said of us?
Think about it-PASTOR JOE

Last night we had 42 for Ezekiel intro. It went well. Lessons shared- God knows what is going on. Some things God doesn't like. Sin will be punished. We can repent; God will forgive and restore. God loves to bless.
More to come-have a great one-PASTOR JOE

Tonight we start a study of Ezekiel. The first section deals with-WHAT'S THE PROBLEM? Sadly they saw no problem, but God did. Is that true today- come and see as we study Ezekiel.
Have a great one-PASTOR JOE

One thing I have learned from the games is the importance of teamwork. Each one needs to do their part well-for the team's good. A team cam can help motivate each other, because they are there.
God calls us to be part of the greatest team ever, His team. We are working together for the goal of heaven. We work not to get to heaven, but because we are headed there-glory!
Be a good team member today-PASTOR JOE

Yesterday was such a great day. Sunday School was wonderful, Harland blessed with a special, and the choir did it a again, we had many visitors, many the Grant family, what a great bunch of people. The message on the antichrist was so needed in this day and time.
SunDay night Stacy did such a nice job presenting her Brazil mission trip in song,pictures, and stories.
Then, the hot dogs and watermelon-WOW!!!!!!!
God is good, and christian fun is the best kind of all- PASTOR JOE

Yes, hello from Conway, SC. I am at the evangelism conference, and yesterday I heard 5 great preachers preach their hearts out with no real time limit. My shoes are missing their toes, and my heart has been challenged so much. Wow! What a blessing!
It is good to break the routine and enjoy great preaching. I need it,too.
This Sunday promises to be a blessing- AM When the Antichrist Comes, PM-Stacy shares about her mission trip to Brazil, with hot dogs and fun after-wow!
Have a great one- hope to see you Sunday- PASTOR JOE

Often we need a break, what works for you?
Some run, some nap, some eat. some it's coffee, but what works for you?
The main thing is that you have a break. How long is your break? Does it really help? Does it refresh? Think about it- PASTOR JOE

One thing that makes life so much better is to learn that life is a team player's game at best. Very few loners do well. The support and encouragement of fellow team players helps so much. They can help pick you up, and often carry us.
Are we a team player? Think about it- PASTOR JOE

I can't help but wonder what could we do if we wanted to? Most people settle for the easy road, and wonder all their life, "What have I missed out on?" I am in an art class and have been for 20 years, and in our class we have a man in his 80's who started 2 years ago, and has become a very good student of art.
What have we dreamed of doing? Give it a try- PASTOR JOE

My favorite word is Jesus, but my next favorite is Louise, of course, but then comes joy. What is joy? Joy- the best definition I ever read is- Jesus first, others second, and yourself last. That is real joy.
It isn't found in a bottle, a pin box, or in a game. What a world we would have if all its people would try real joy through Jesus.
Think about and even try it today-PASTOR JOE

I have yet to meet someone who was good at everything. What are we good at? Where do we lack? The question are we using what we are good at for God's glory? It is a heavy load to try to be good at all things, but some are better than others.
So let's check up and excell at what we are good at- PASTOR JOE

I noticed a cleaner beside my desk, and it shouted out to me- removes toughest ground-in dirt. Which made me think- strange I know, but stay with me, now.
What do we have in our lives that we need to remove? Is it a bad habit, a food, bad friends? Somethings we are just better off without. Let's all ask God to help us to seek that which needs to be removed,now.
Have a great one-PASTOR JOE

On Wed. nights we have been studying David, Jonathan, and Saul. We have neared the end of this study, and have seen much about friendship.
How many friends do we have? How many real good friends do we have?
Tonight we see a friend coming through- what a study.
God bless us with a good day-PASTOR JOE

We all struggle with what's important. We all need to do the real important things well and first. We can't do all things, and we can't do well some things. We need to find out niche and do it well.
Life is a challenge and often we turn to our friends for help and advice, and if we are blessed, they will be there for us- PASTOR JOE

Today at 2 pm I shall have Betty's funeral. I sure am glad she was a christian. I sure am glad we christians have a blessed hope. She will rise again and be like Jesus. She is with Him now. She is in heaven. We can join her there one day if we accept Jesus as our Savior--glory!!!
This happened so quick for Betty- but she was ready-are you? You can be-glory! Trust Jesus now- PASTOR JOE

Betty Grant passed away last night about 7:50 pm. She put up a fight to live, but now she is in heaven, and she has no problems. Please pray for her family as they deal with grief and her service. More to follow ASAP.
Sue Wardlaws's dad Mr. BD Crowe also had a hip operation yesterday, and we need to remember him as we pray. I have just left him, and he is in great pain as expected.
I am very excited about Sunday's services. Sunday morning's message is, "Who is the Antichrist and What does he do?
God bless you and yours- PASTOR JOE