This past weekend our church received a special offering to build a housing unit for the Elikya Center. This building will be used to house widows and ophans in Congo, Africa. Our goal was to raise $35,000.00. As of Wednesday, the offering was over $37,000.00. All I can say is WOW!! I praise God for you and your heart of generosity to see the Kingdom of God built one life at a time. Please know your gifts to the Lord touch lives in a very real and tangible way and I know God is brought glory when we are generous givers.
I know some of you where not able to give last week and I encourage you to do so this weekend.
This weekend we will talk about Jesus' words to those who give to the least.(Mt. 6:1-4) He addresses this in a larger context of "How we practice public "righteous acts." I sure have enjoyed the insights I have recieved from my study. I pray you will be encouraged and challenged as we ask our Lord to lead, teach and guide us this weekend.
It would be a good week to invite a friend. We will talk about Hypocrites as Jesus does in this passage. Many people outside the church believe the church is full of Hypocrites. I wonder what they will think about what Jesus has to say to all the Hypocrites. Invite a friend and find out. I bet you will have a lot to talk about after you admit......................
What a joy to see God at work in our Body!! See You this weekend.
God Bless,
Pastor Randy
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Worry Society
Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life.... If Jesus wouldn't have said that, I think I would discount the speaker as out of touch with real life. Thankfully Jesus wasn't out of touch and wants us to live in His life and fullness. I invite you to the weekend services, you will find great Hope from the stress, anxiety and worry that you might be holding.
Elikya Offering: This weekend we will be recieving your gifts for buying the materials for a housing unit for the widows and orphans at the Elikya Center. What a privilege and a joy for us to unite and bring this offering. We are trying to raise 35,000.00 dollars to be able to complete this project.
I gotta warn you the Sonday Adventure Kids are ahead of us right now. They have bought 12 bricks(@10$ a brick) so far. They have great hearts to serve the Lord and I pray we will all be able to match their vision and desire to complete this great project.
Sponsor An Orphan: Anytime is a right time to do this. You are giving a life and a future to an orphan in the Congo. Stop by the Kiosk or go online to begin your sponsorship. www.globalfingerprints.org
We serve a great God---Maybe that's one of the reasons you don't need to worry. Find out this weekend!
God Bless
Pastor Randy
Elikya Offering: This weekend we will be recieving your gifts for buying the materials for a housing unit for the widows and orphans at the Elikya Center. What a privilege and a joy for us to unite and bring this offering. We are trying to raise 35,000.00 dollars to be able to complete this project.
I gotta warn you the Sonday Adventure Kids are ahead of us right now. They have bought 12 bricks(@10$ a brick) so far. They have great hearts to serve the Lord and I pray we will all be able to match their vision and desire to complete this great project.
Sponsor An Orphan: Anytime is a right time to do this. You are giving a life and a future to an orphan in the Congo. Stop by the Kiosk or go online to begin your sponsorship. www.globalfingerprints.org
We serve a great God---Maybe that's one of the reasons you don't need to worry. Find out this weekend!
God Bless
Pastor Randy
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Eelpout and Stinkabees
My father-in-law is in town this week so a one day ice fishing trip was in the plans. It was one of those trips with alot of firsts. It was the first time I stayed for 24 hours in a fish house. (maybe the last) It was a first for my son who caught his first walleye through the ice. (hopefully not the last) It was the first time that a group I have been with caught an eelpout and tullibee.
It turns out the eelpout has it's own International Festival on Leech Lake in Walker MN. (Feb 17-21) An eelpout is a ugly slimy fish that looks like something they eat down south. I am sure they taste just like a walleye. And it turns out that a tullibee is part of the cisco family with the 4lb 3oz record taken from Big Sandy lake in McGregor MN. I have nick named them stinkabees because-well they just plain stink, Mc-Gregorites must be so proud.
Anyhow it got me thinking about God and his wonderful creation the church. I think sometimes we forget how wonderful the body of Christ is and what a privilege it is to participate in the Lord's purposes and causes to build his kingdom. You can read all about the body, each one's participation, vital role played and the importance of that in 1 Corinthians 12-14. Anyhow, I know some of you wouldn't want to be known as an eelpout or a stinkabee but believe it or not each one has a vital part to play. Here are a few things I thought about.
1. How creative God is.
2. How purposeful God is.
3. Eelpout is quit a cleaner.
4. Stinkabees are vital to the food chain.
5. Everyone in the body is meant to be celebrated for God's good work and purpose in their lives.
6. Everyone's part is vital.
7. We really need each other.(Sometimes hard to believe and not always appreciated)
One of the tullibees as it was being caught, spun around and wrapped up 5 lines and caused over an hours worth of untangling work. Believe it or not it lived to tell the tale and so did those who cleaned up and impossible mess. In this case nothing could steal a blessing.
This week I had the privilege to begin our Church Vision process for the coming year with our Elders. I once again feel so privileged to be your pastor. I am amazed that God has entrusted to this church a vital ministry to our county that extends beyond the borders of our country. You are an amazing congregation and I encourage you to run hard for and after Jesus. Let's be sure to do our part for partnering in building God's Kingdom with the gifts and resources with which we have been given.
Fincancial Peace University- WOW over 300 people pre-registered for this fantastic course taught by David Ramsey. I know this will change your world for the good. How great will it be for you to really experience God's Freedom Financially. It was a great start and I am praying for each of you. If you haven't signed up but want to--don't hesitiate it's not too late but you need to get started this week.
Prioritize worshipping together this weekend. We will be having Baptisms in the Current services this week and that is always a special time of celebration for our Church. We will also be highlighting our Congo partnership project. This year we hope to raise money to build a housing unit that will house some of the widows and orphans of Elikya. What a privilege for us to serve our brothers and sisters in this way.
See You this Weekend
God BLess
Pastor Randy
It turns out the eelpout has it's own International Festival on Leech Lake in Walker MN. (Feb 17-21) An eelpout is a ugly slimy fish that looks like something they eat down south. I am sure they taste just like a walleye. And it turns out that a tullibee is part of the cisco family with the 4lb 3oz record taken from Big Sandy lake in McGregor MN. I have nick named them stinkabees because-well they just plain stink, Mc-Gregorites must be so proud.
Anyhow it got me thinking about God and his wonderful creation the church. I think sometimes we forget how wonderful the body of Christ is and what a privilege it is to participate in the Lord's purposes and causes to build his kingdom. You can read all about the body, each one's participation, vital role played and the importance of that in 1 Corinthians 12-14. Anyhow, I know some of you wouldn't want to be known as an eelpout or a stinkabee but believe it or not each one has a vital part to play. Here are a few things I thought about.
1. How creative God is.
2. How purposeful God is.
3. Eelpout is quit a cleaner.
4. Stinkabees are vital to the food chain.
5. Everyone in the body is meant to be celebrated for God's good work and purpose in their lives.
6. Everyone's part is vital.
7. We really need each other.(Sometimes hard to believe and not always appreciated)
One of the tullibees as it was being caught, spun around and wrapped up 5 lines and caused over an hours worth of untangling work. Believe it or not it lived to tell the tale and so did those who cleaned up and impossible mess. In this case nothing could steal a blessing.
This week I had the privilege to begin our Church Vision process for the coming year with our Elders. I once again feel so privileged to be your pastor. I am amazed that God has entrusted to this church a vital ministry to our county that extends beyond the borders of our country. You are an amazing congregation and I encourage you to run hard for and after Jesus. Let's be sure to do our part for partnering in building God's Kingdom with the gifts and resources with which we have been given.
Fincancial Peace University- WOW over 300 people pre-registered for this fantastic course taught by David Ramsey. I know this will change your world for the good. How great will it be for you to really experience God's Freedom Financially. It was a great start and I am praying for each of you. If you haven't signed up but want to--don't hesitiate it's not too late but you need to get started this week.
Prioritize worshipping together this weekend. We will be having Baptisms in the Current services this week and that is always a special time of celebration for our Church. We will also be highlighting our Congo partnership project. This year we hope to raise money to build a housing unit that will house some of the widows and orphans of Elikya. What a privilege for us to serve our brothers and sisters in this way.
See You this Weekend
God BLess
Pastor Randy
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Meet Kazika
I have had a bunch of wonderful African memories flooding through my heart and mind this week. You will get to share in some of those memories this weekend. In our services, you are going to see my first meeting with Kazika, the Global FingerPrint Orphan Deb and I support monthly. The fact that I was able to go to Africa is on account of our shared desire to influence and touch our world with the Good News that Jesus saves. Each one of us shared in the blessing. It is building for each of us "eternal heavenly treasure that will never be destroyed"(Mt. 6:19-21).
Right Sight-New Freedom! This weekend we will be challenged by Jesus' words. Namely, that in the practical living of life, our vision of Kingdom Principles really matters. Almost every person with whom I come into contact desires their life to count for something. And I believe wholeheartedly Jesus wants that for each of us more than we probably do for ourselves.
I hope you make weekend worship a priority in your schedule. It's my prayer that God will meet you as we worship together. I am confident he will, for it is a stated desire of God. As we" draw near to God he will draw near to us".(James 4:8)
Financial Peace University begins this weekend. At last count I heard over 250 have signed to take this course. It is a wonderful tool to help all of us find financial freedom. I believe almost every person at Constance can profit from this great teaching by David Ramsey. I encourage you still to take steps to sign up for the Sunday, Tuesday or Wednesday night sessions. I know this teaching tool will be a factor in your growing toward Christ this year.
I know we have all been travelling and very busy this last month. During that time, I was reminded what a blessing the body of Christ is in our lives. It's such a blessing to serve as your Pastor. I am continually amazed by the heart of this body and know your love and service is making an eternal difference for the kingdom of God.
See You this Weekend
God Bless
Pastor Randy
Right Sight-New Freedom! This weekend we will be challenged by Jesus' words. Namely, that in the practical living of life, our vision of Kingdom Principles really matters. Almost every person with whom I come into contact desires their life to count for something. And I believe wholeheartedly Jesus wants that for each of us more than we probably do for ourselves.
I hope you make weekend worship a priority in your schedule. It's my prayer that God will meet you as we worship together. I am confident he will, for it is a stated desire of God. As we" draw near to God he will draw near to us".(James 4:8)
Financial Peace University begins this weekend. At last count I heard over 250 have signed to take this course. It is a wonderful tool to help all of us find financial freedom. I believe almost every person at Constance can profit from this great teaching by David Ramsey. I encourage you still to take steps to sign up for the Sunday, Tuesday or Wednesday night sessions. I know this teaching tool will be a factor in your growing toward Christ this year.
I know we have all been travelling and very busy this last month. During that time, I was reminded what a blessing the body of Christ is in our lives. It's such a blessing to serve as your Pastor. I am continually amazed by the heart of this body and know your love and service is making an eternal difference for the kingdom of God.
See You this Weekend
God Bless
Pastor Randy
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