Hi Folks,
The service yesterday was totally amazing.; I really felt the presence of the Lord - as He moved through out the santcuary. the crowd was big (50+) with so many smiling faces.
Little Amber read the call to worship, the first time she has read scripture in church. She did a wonderful job and people really listened to her. The opening hymn was "Moment by Moment" hich seemed so appriopiate to the sermon and our lives in general - as God leads our way and we deal with 'stuff' moment and moment.
Our quarette sang a wonderful piece about God's love. Some of the congregration shared their valentine moments with us and I could feel the Holy Spirit touching hearts.
I shared a story (from a Christian Chicken soup book that my darling daughter bought me for Christmas) with the people. It was about how God uses our mistakes for good. That too was what the sermon was as well. Almost Persuaded was the title of the message but also a life title as well. We looked at the Temptation of Christ by the devil in the wilderness and how He over came those temptations by seeking refuge in the scriptures. That is what we must do as well.
I felt that God blessed our service yesterday by His presence and I hope people were touched by everything tht happened yesterday. Amber reading scripture, Gyadys offically joined the chior, the music was hearthfelt and people interacted and smiled.
Great, great service.
Well have a blessed day, see you soon.
Pastor Brother Brian
Monday, February 18, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
A Day of Celebrations
Today's service was quite special. First of us we celebrated the fact that God showers us with blessings, and seond we celebrated and thanked Stella M. for her 40+ years of service to this church. Her service was not just to the Newt Tusket Baptist Church, but to God's Church.
Allison M. played piano for us today during our special music time, then her and her sister Mikaela read scriptures. I am so amazed at these kids that step up and do things in church when other kids their age would be scared to do so.
I had a ball with the children's story today, as Danielle M. helped me show and tell as i and all the kids took a walking-tour of heaven. We saw many wonderful things, streets paved with gold, pure white bulidings, and so many happy faces.
They learned that God simply wants to shower us with blessings, if we would only ask.
The celebration after the celebration was awesome. The food was greeeaaaat! and so many people were very thankful to Stella for her committment. The Sunday School kids sang a very special song to the guest of honor. Then Verna gave a speech about Steela and al she has done for the church, and there were a few tears.
Two meaningful celebrations today, all made possible by God.
Well I am off to the Simspon Lectures tomorrow in Wolfville for 3 days.
Have a great week, blessings upon you all
Pastor Brian
Allison M. played piano for us today during our special music time, then her and her sister Mikaela read scriptures. I am so amazed at these kids that step up and do things in church when other kids their age would be scared to do so.
I had a ball with the children's story today, as Danielle M. helped me show and tell as i and all the kids took a walking-tour of heaven. We saw many wonderful things, streets paved with gold, pure white bulidings, and so many happy faces.
They learned that God simply wants to shower us with blessings, if we would only ask.
The celebration after the celebration was awesome. The food was greeeaaaat! and so many people were very thankful to Stella for her committment. The Sunday School kids sang a very special song to the guest of honor. Then Verna gave a speech about Steela and al she has done for the church, and there were a few tears.
Two meaningful celebrations today, all made possible by God.
Well I am off to the Simspon Lectures tomorrow in Wolfville for 3 days.
Have a great week, blessings upon you all
Pastor Brian
Friday, February 8, 2008
Bible Study
Ya' know, I am truly amazed how God blesses us.
The new mid-week Bible study is called "Faith Cafe", and the atmosphere is based upon going to a coffee shop, sitting with friends and talking about life. The lessons include looking at ourselves, looking at God, and looking at our world.
We have 3 tables and people are free to sit where they feel most comfortable sitting. The average number of people coming is between 16 and 18. We have three table leaders who have really stepped up. Well done Craig M. April M. and Peggy R. Keep up the great work and keep the talks going.
Ever since we started this Bible study, I have been worried about getting everything covered in the allotted time, as to not interfere with Choir practice. But, this past Wednesday night I really listened and watched each table, and God allowed me to realize that covering all the material of the lesson was not important, but the intereaction and conversation was paramount. So I have ease off, and will allow the concersations to go where they go.
FYI: In the near future you will be hearing more about "Faith Cafe" as we will be branching out. Stayed tuned.
This past Sunday I was a little over (almost 30 minutes by the time we finished communion), so this Sunday I hope to finish a little early - as we will have a celebration of thanks to Stella M. for her 40 years of service to our church.
Thank you God for sending people like Stella to us.
Next week I will be going to the Simpson Lectures in Wolfville for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday; coming home sometime on Thursday. The theme of the Lectures this year is; "Preaching Life to Death." All the Lectures and workshops revolve around death in our society how we handle it, and how pastors can best miister to those who morn and greive and hurt.
Should be very interesting.
Well, have a great day, see you all on Sunday.
Remember, God loves you all.
Pastor Brother Brian
The new mid-week Bible study is called "Faith Cafe", and the atmosphere is based upon going to a coffee shop, sitting with friends and talking about life. The lessons include looking at ourselves, looking at God, and looking at our world.
We have 3 tables and people are free to sit where they feel most comfortable sitting. The average number of people coming is between 16 and 18. We have three table leaders who have really stepped up. Well done Craig M. April M. and Peggy R. Keep up the great work and keep the talks going.
Ever since we started this Bible study, I have been worried about getting everything covered in the allotted time, as to not interfere with Choir practice. But, this past Wednesday night I really listened and watched each table, and God allowed me to realize that covering all the material of the lesson was not important, but the intereaction and conversation was paramount. So I have ease off, and will allow the concersations to go where they go.
FYI: In the near future you will be hearing more about "Faith Cafe" as we will be branching out. Stayed tuned.
This past Sunday I was a little over (almost 30 minutes by the time we finished communion), so this Sunday I hope to finish a little early - as we will have a celebration of thanks to Stella M. for her 40 years of service to our church.
Thank you God for sending people like Stella to us.
Next week I will be going to the Simpson Lectures in Wolfville for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday; coming home sometime on Thursday. The theme of the Lectures this year is; "Preaching Life to Death." All the Lectures and workshops revolve around death in our society how we handle it, and how pastors can best miister to those who morn and greive and hurt.
Should be very interesting.
Well, have a great day, see you all on Sunday.
Remember, God loves you all.
Pastor Brother Brian
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Special Sunday
Hi Y'all,
Today's service was pretty special. Pastor Emertius Jonathan openned with a call to worhsip from: Hosea 6:3; Psalm 5:3; Psalm 22:4-5.
Listen to these words, and listen how faith builds, if we truly believe.
As surely as the sun rises, the Lord will appear; He will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth. (Hosea 6:3)
In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before You and wait in expectation. (Psalm 5:3)
In You, O Lord, our fathers put their trust; they trusted, and you delivered them. They cried to You, and were saved; in You they trusted, and were not disappointed. (Psalm 22:4-5)
As surely as the sun rises, the Lord will appear; He will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth. (Hosea 6:3)
No matter what happens in our lives we can trust in the Lord.
April M sang a most amazing song that remined us that God is amist our storms of life. It was one of those moments where hearts are united and God's Holy Spirit evelopes all.
During our Thankfulness time, God was truly glorifed as people shared what God had blessed thm with and how He had been active in their lives.
Our Pastoral Prayer was based on Romans 8:26-27.
Laurie lead the children's story and remined us of how "messy" sins is and how God is the only one that can wash away the dirt of sins.
The message today was about how we who follow God's ways are secure in our future, after death. We sang the old favorite, "The Wisman Builds His House Upon the Rock."
Jonathan assisted in the communion, as people came up and were served the elements.
Overall, we went over by 30 minutes, but I feel the extra time was well-spent.
Blessings
PBB
Today's service was pretty special. Pastor Emertius Jonathan openned with a call to worhsip from: Hosea 6:3; Psalm 5:3; Psalm 22:4-5.
Listen to these words, and listen how faith builds, if we truly believe.
As surely as the sun rises, the Lord will appear; He will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth. (Hosea 6:3)
In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before You and wait in expectation. (Psalm 5:3)
In You, O Lord, our fathers put their trust; they trusted, and you delivered them. They cried to You, and were saved; in You they trusted, and were not disappointed. (Psalm 22:4-5)
As surely as the sun rises, the Lord will appear; He will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth. (Hosea 6:3)
No matter what happens in our lives we can trust in the Lord.
April M sang a most amazing song that remined us that God is amist our storms of life. It was one of those moments where hearts are united and God's Holy Spirit evelopes all.
During our Thankfulness time, God was truly glorifed as people shared what God had blessed thm with and how He had been active in their lives.
Our Pastoral Prayer was based on Romans 8:26-27.
Laurie lead the children's story and remined us of how "messy" sins is and how God is the only one that can wash away the dirt of sins.
The message today was about how we who follow God's ways are secure in our future, after death. We sang the old favorite, "The Wisman Builds His House Upon the Rock."
Jonathan assisted in the communion, as people came up and were served the elements.
Overall, we went over by 30 minutes, but I feel the extra time was well-spent.
Blessings
PBB
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