I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.
John 8:12
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Saddle Ridge Ranch
July
11-16
(SUN-Fri,
6-8:30pm)
Grades K-11(completed)
WANTED:
RANCH HANDS (A/K/A
leaders/workers/volunteers).
ALL
RANCH HANDS AND those INTERESTED in being a ranch hand, please
gather @ the corral (church) on Sunday, June 27, 12:15 pm AND
Wednesday July 7, 6-7:30 pm for preparation meetings.
Registration forms, prayer calendar, and Saddle Ridge Ranch Review are
enclosed are available at the church.
Cowpokes (kids & youth) MAY Pre-register online @ www.fbne.net.
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Dear church family,
Greetings in the precious name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Last month we told you about our proposed ordination of
On Sunday morning, June 6, in the public worship service we officially
ordained Rev.
Now there were in the church that was at
Notice, first of all, that it was God who called these men.
The church recognized, obeyed, and put its stamp of approval on
them.
Second, notice that God chose men who were already busy at work in some sort
of ministry. They had
demonstrated their willingness and ability to serve the Lord.
Third, notice that the Holy Spirit asked the church to publicly and openly
do this official recognition of God’s choice.
The laying on of hands seems to be the visible symbol of
“ordination”. In the New
Testament ordination it was not so much to an office, but a recognition
of approval and support.
Paul told Timothy, “lay hands suddenly on no man” (1 Timothy 5:22).
Once this initial step is taken there is to be an on going
relationship between the church and the one ordained.
That is why it is not to be done hastily.
In our church, over the years, we have ordained a number of men to the
gospel ministry. They have
gone on to be pastors, missionaries, chaplains, etc.
Our desire is to fulfill the great commission.
Jesus told us to go into all of the world and preach the gospel.
This is one of the many ways God is using us to do just that.
Serving the Lord,
Pastor
Stephen D. Hokuf
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I wonder . . .
by Pastor
I wonder if the caterpillar ever yearns for wings before it
knows of wings. Does it
wonder at the beautiful butterfly as it flits about, seemingly on the
wings of joy, while it is stuck on the branch searching for its daily
meal? Does it then wonder at
its own yearning? Perhaps it
has even tried to lift itself off of the branch.
Oh, how it wants to fly!
It reminds me of the innocent girls and young women who yearn to be loved
and cherished and who too early try to lift themselves off the branch in
search of their wings of cherished love.
They only yearn to fly like the beautiful butterfly, but too
often those who love too early discover their love is unrequited by
those who have also not yet discovered their wings.
When girls and young women come to the center, often confused about which
direction to go and sometimes considering abortion, they are presented
with the alternatives and educated regarding the help available to them.
Our record shows that the majority of the time these young women
choose life
. . . .
CCPC is a diamond in the rough.
The quality of the service is outstanding, but we operate on a shoe
string. . . .
The people of
You may be asking yourself, “What can I do?”
I am asking you to call me at 302 275-0497.
I am planning on starting an auxiliary group which will meet once
a quarter with the purpose of supporting the critical work of CCPC.
Come and help us celebrate new life.
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LADIES!
Come to our picnic
Mon, July 19, 6pm
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This summer: 3 DVD Showings
Sun., June
27, 6pm
America’s
Godly
Heritage
clearly sets forth the beliefs of many of the famous Founding Fathers
concerning the proper role of Christian principles in education, in
government, and in the public affairs of the nation.
The beliefs of Founders like George Washington, John Adams, John
Jay, Thomas Jefferson, James Wilson, George Mason, John Quincy Adams,
and many other are clearly presented.
America’s
Godly Heritage
also
provides excerpts from court cases showing that for 160 years Christian
principles were part of official American public life.
You’ll see numerous charted statistics showing what has happened
to
America’s
Godly Heritage
is an
excellent primer for those who want to know more about what was intended
for
How Great
is Our God—Louie
Giglio
Sun., July
18, 6pm
Your life is a miracle, and the Creator of the universe
knows you by name.
He’s
big enough to breathe out stars, yet intricate enough to fashion
together the trillions of cells that make up every facet of who you are.
The God who spoke the universe into existence made you, too, and
knows everything about you.
From the smallest molecule to the situation you find yourself in right
now. He’s aware of your
circumstances and intimately acquainted with everything you do.
And He cares about you and promises to carry you through.
That’s where we find hope in the midst of the
darkest places in life. The
journey is often complicated and painful, filled with confusion and
chaos. Yet, the cross of
Christ reveals God’s promise to preserve and restore you no matter what
the circumstance. He will
hold onto you and hold you together, giving strength to those who hope
in His unfailing love.
He is the
everlasting God!
Millions of Years—Where Did the Idea Come From? featuring Dr. Terry
Mortenson
Sun., August 15, 6pm.
This
unique video introduces the men and the theories that helped popularize
the idea of millions of years of earth history.
Using high quality illustrations, Dr. Terry Mortenson races
through the last century and a half to reveal that what one believes
about the age of the earth is a worldview conflict of foundational
importance! Viewers will
understand that the issue is not science vs. religion but anti-Christian
ideas vs. the clear teaching of Scripture.
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