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Oh, What A Friend – Part I

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From the book: It’s Still Relative (The Word of God for Today’s World)

“You are my friends if you do what I command.” John 15:14

There is a song by Walter Hawkins that says, “If you ever need a friend that sticks closer than any brother I recommend Jesus, Jesus because he’s that kind of friend. He will never, never forsake you. Even though he every thing there is to know about you. I recommend Jesus, Jesus because he’s that kind of friend.”

Friends have things in common. Shared interest like shopping, cooking, sports or books. There is something that causes them to be drawn together – hence they get to know each other and begin to share. Out of that sharing a friendship emerges.

Over time a simple association turns into a friendship, which turns into a closer relationship until there forms a mutual level of knowledge about each others character traits, like and dislikes. You get to know each others concerns, strengths and weaknesses.

Jesus gave us the ability to have a friendship with God. Jesus gave us the Holy Spirit so we can have a relationship with a Holy God. Jesus gave us righteousness so we have that trait in common with the Righteous God. Jesus gave us the mind of Christ so we can understand the secrets of God’s words and live in His truths. Jesus came to give us eternal life, so we can live with our friend, God, forever.

Jesus does not lessen God so He can be our friends. When we accept Jesus as our savior, he elevates us so we can become friends of God. Jesus gives us everything we need; holiness, righteousness, peace, love, joy, self-control, etc. so that we have the traits of God  and can take on his characteristics.

Jesus didn’t come to compromise God so that we can live anyway we want and still call ourselves Christians. Jesus did not come to lower God’s standards to the world’s standards. NO! Jesus came to elevate us to God’s will for our lives.

Are you living up to your friendship with God?

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Prayer for Today

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January 23, 2015

Father God, today I refuse to walk in fear or doubt. I will not lean to my own understanding but I will trust in you. Father, you created me in your image and in your likeness. I am perfected in you. I am able to accomplish everything you’ve planned for me.

I have been made righteous in you. My former ways have passed away and in you I have become a new creation. You have made me an ambassador to the lost, the least and the less than; to bring them to reconciliation to you through Jesus Christ your son.

Lord, sometimes I think I’m not good enough to fulfill your plan for me, so as I embark on my tasks as your ambassador, remind me that I am a part of your royal priest hood.  A part of your holy nation and you are the only one greater than me.

Thank you God for thinking enough of me to call me your child and to make me more than a conquer through your son Jesus Christ. Help me be an obedient and mature child of the Most High God. Help me to walk out the path you’ve carved out for me. In Jesus name. Amen

Scripture references:

Proverbs 3:5 – 6

Genesis 1:26 – 27

Hebrews 10:13 – 14

II Corinthians 5:17 – 20

Ephesians 4:23 – 24

I Peter 2:9

Romans 8:37

I Peter 1:13 – 16Ambassador

 

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Lusby Charge Women’s Spiritual Breakaway

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Women’s Break-Away 2 day Flyer (4)
Women’s Ministry of the Lusby Charge Presents:
Breakaway Weekend
Rev. Marvin R. Wamble, Pastor

Friday, December 12, 2014
Part I:
Music ~ Spoken Word ~ Food~ Fun
East John Youth Center
11845 Mill Bridge Road
Lusby, MD 20657
Time: 6 pm – 9 pm
(doors open at 5:30 pm)
Admission: $$ Free $$
Open to all: Men and women welcome.
~ The café is open until 8:30 pm with
Food and drinks on sale!~
Saturday, December 13, 2014

 

Part II: Living My Life as a…

Mt. Olive UMC
10 Fairground Road
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
9 am – 5 pm
Cost: $25 pp (includes registration fee, breakfast and lunch)
Drama ~ Sessions (Word) ~ Dancing ~ Praise ~ Prayer

Come be blessed by a life changing
Word as dynamic speakers teach
about God’s purpose for your life!

For more information and/or registration please contact: Sis. Francine Clark:
Phone: (410) 326 -2987 / Email: Lusbycharge@gmail.com / Website: http://www.lusbycharge.org

“Time Out” Outreach Ministry ‘s Women’s Retreat

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“That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be found to praise, honor and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ.” I Peter 1:7

On November 22nd and 23rd the “Time Out” Outreach Ministry is holding their 10th anniversary women’s retreat. This years theme is, “Women on Fire for God!” The cost of the conference this year is $20, which includes continental breakfast, lunch and meeting materials. If you prefer not to attend the luncheon the cost is $5.00! That’s right, it’s just $5.00 to get a Friday night general session two work groups and a panel discussion, all taught by Godly women who keep it real because it’s “Time Out” for playing church. It’s time to be the church!

Friday night session will be held at First Baptist Church, 727 Scotland Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Saturday sessions will be held at the Williamsburg Community Chapel, 3899 John Tyler Highway, Williamsburg, VA 23185.

For more information please contact Naomi Flythe, 757-258-0558 or Darlene Dempster Reid, 757-784-8060 or Marilyn Carlin, 757-253-1514.

Prepare your self for 2014! Come out and be blessed!