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Our folks,
Friday, May 14, 2010
Sis. Mildred Davidson prayed after which Bro. Tim Drawdy opened the service. He read Luke 11:9-10: ask and it shall be given you, seek and ye shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you. He said he has been looking for a job and he asked and he knocked and it was opened to him; he found a job. He was praising God! Today was his first day working and he had to work until 6:30 but he didn't want to miss church. He announced that we were going to have a testimony meeting and asked everyone to get out and talk.
We sang “I'm Standing On The Solid Rock”. Sis. Becky Collier testified saying that it was a good feeling to be standing on that solid rock, to have that security under our feet; we are standing on Jesus and we are planted. She read Luke 6:22 – The light of the body is the eye; if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. Love not the world; the Devil knows what will attract you and will try to tempt you with it. We need to keep our mind on the prize and our eye single and when we are tempted the Lord will under gird us. She read James 1:14-15; sin brings death; it is the Devil dressed up to deceive us. She read Colossians 3:2; Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. She said the opposite end of what the Devil offers is what God gives us, great and precious promises. God is so much more powerful than the Devil. She told of a coworker whose brother was killed in an accident about a year ago. She asked Sis. Becky where she could find a large print bible and has been thinking of going to church again. It gave Sis. Becky a chance to witness to her.
Sis. Marsha Miller gave a short testimony saying that a little scripture can make a big difference in a person’s life.
Bro. Stan Jones testified saying that sometimes we have large crowds as we do when we have feast meetings and have good meetings but the Lord can still bless us when we have just a few. He testified how when he first walked in the church in Charleston the Lord showed him there was a way out of sin. He said if someone had told him then that he would come back the next day and get his sins forgiven and then come back and get sanctified he would have found it hard to believe. He told how he needed to get out of Charleston and the influence of his friends in the world and how the Lord put it in Bro. Bobby Reese’ heart to give him a job in Sylvester and made a way for him to move and attend the church in Leesburg. The Lord has a plan and opens doors. He said it is not necessary to backslide but the Lord makes a way to come back to Him. He thanks God for the church and the Reese family and what they have done for him. He said shouldn’t we realize the good things about people when we are with them. God always has a plan.
Bro. Brian Collier said he can't prophesy but he can tell what sin will do to you. He said it takes a lot of worry off to know that we are not in control. He read Revelation 3:14 and he said he just wanted to say one thing, AMEN to what has been said. He said God takes notice when we lose our jobs; he looks at every single person and knows every single one and knows what is going on in their life. If he takes notice of the little sparrow he knows about us. He read 2 Cor. 1:20-24; he has anointed us and sealed us. If the Devil has a question about his life he can take it up with God. He said all things work together for good to them that love God; do you love Him to the saving of your soul? he asked. He said the Amen is Jesus. The 23rd verse says “moreover I call God for a record upon my soul” Jesus will look at the record and say you did what I told you to do, well done. He is a God of love; it is his will to work with us on this side of eternity. He said we have a lot going on in the world and there is a lot of confusion, but the Lord is not the author of confusion; confusion is of the Devil. Go to the Bible; it is not confusing. We can trust in it; it is true and we can stand on the solid rock.
Bro. Bobby Reese read from St. John 17 and was very excited that he had a mystery revealed to him; he learned about “God’s math”. The 21st verse said “That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us; that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.” The 23rd verse – I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one. He said 1 + 1 + 1 = 1 – That’s God’s math! He quoted John 3:16, God is Love. He said God has a plan; it’s not what we need, it’s what God needs. If we say we are a Christian we should walk like a Christian. He said the Lord could have been anything but He was on the cross for us. We are all one in Christ, one in the body of Christ. He said when God reveals a mystery you want to share it. He said if you want to know God, get on your knees and ask forgiveness and ask the Lord to come into your heart and be sanctified. He reminded us that 1 + 1+ 1 = 1.
Bro. Bobby closed the service and asked for short testimonies.
Sis. Mildred Davidson, Sis. Tania Price, Sis. Ashley Miller, Bro. Went Miller and Bro. Johnny Mills gave short testimonies.
Sis. Carolyn Mills led the family prayer. We were dismissed by Bro. Gary Collier. Bro. Bobby Reese ran the service. We had 24 in attendance.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Bro. Paul Copeland began the service with prayer. Sis. Jamie Fulford opened the meeting. She told of reading a book by a man that said he was tired of the contemporary churches that preach a feel-good religion and water down the truths in the Bible. We need to hear these truths when we come to church, not the “feel-good” stuff. She said she likes positive things and avoids negative people but she wants the truth. Her Sunday School class has been studying in Acts and she had been thinking of Ananias and Sapphira; she said they sold their land and held back and lied about it; they were both struck dead. This has worked on her she said; if you knew you were going to die, would you lie. She read Matt. 11:28-30; there may be times when we are in trouble, but He makes everything light and brings peace. She read the song “The Windows Of Heaven Are Open.
Bro. Bob Reese, Sr. talked about the church fellowship Saturday and what a good time everyone had together. He was encouraged by his daughter Jamie’s testimony. He told about his fall and how Jesus took care of him; He is the most important person in his life. He is thankful that Jesus came his way one day and that he answered His call and he is on his way to heaven.
Bro. Marvin Davis testified saying that the love of God is greater far. He said he is so tired of all the bad news in the newspapers and on television; wouldn't it be great to pick up a newspaper and the story would be “there were no robberies today, no murders, no one was one killed in wars. People don't know what love is all about if they don't know Him; the Devil is in the world. Are you going to continue serving the Devils or serve God? He is glad he is a part of the body of Christ.
Bro. Brian Collier preached a powerful sermon from Joshua 7. He said we learned about the Battle of Jericho when we were small children; God gave Joshua explicit instructions of what do and the wall fell down flat. He wanted to let us know what happened after the wall fell down. Joshua told the two men that had spied out the land to get Rahab and all that was in her house out and burn the city. Everyone and everything else except the gold and silver and the brass and iron that was to be put in the treasury for the Lord’s house was to be utterly destroyed. The city was burned. The people were told not to take of the accursed things; they would be accursed. But the children of Israel committed a sin; Achan took of the accursed thing and God’s anger was kindled against the children of Israel. Joshua sent men from Jericho to view the country; they came back and said they would only need two or three thousand men to smite Ai; they were defeated by Ai. Bro. Brian said they could conquer a mighty city but couldn't defeat puny little Ai. Joshua asked the Lord why? The Lord said to Joshua “Israel hath sinned, and they have transgressed my covenant which I commanded them”; there was sin in the camp. They could go no further until the sin was removed. They went from tent to tent and found it in a hole in the tent of Achan; Joshua told Achan to make confession unto him and tell him what he had done and don't hide it from me. Achan said that he had indeed sinned against the Lord God of Israel. Bro. Brian paraphrased what Achan did: I saw it, I wanted it and I took it. That is what a lot of people do today. By that one act of covetousness and greed everything was destroyed. God does not look on sin any less today than He did in the Old Testament; sin has no place in the life of a believer. Sin had to be eradicated from the camp. Achan was punished because of his disobedience. We have to get rid of sin from our homes and our work places. The one thing that was different with Achan, he had his sin hidden; we can't hide sin. Bro. Brian read 2 Tim. 2:19 –22; the Lord knows those that are his; are you one of his; are you putting his name on your doorpost? Depart from iniquity; purge yourself from sin. Some people don't grow up and mature. He said his little son will reach for things that are not good for him; adults are the same way. I saw it, I want it and I took it. Call on the Lord with a pure heart. He read Ephesians 3:16-20. How much strength does He have? He has unlimited strength. And to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge –God is the Word and Love. Then we are able to comprehend, to know the love of Christ. He is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think. He read Ephesians 4:18-19; people have their understanding darkened, being past feeling. Some people have been so accustomed to seeing so much going on in the world they have become jaded; this ought not to be, we need to be horrified. If you know Christ put off the old man and put on the new man which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. How does Achan relate to us today; they suffered defeat until they got sin out of the camp. He read from Isaiah 40:26-29. He gives power to the faint. Bro. Brian said he can't fix you but he knows one that can fix you. Even the youth shall stumble. Achan stood and looked at the sin and impulse kicked in – I see it, I want it, I'm going after it. He came up against temptation and gave in; stand and wait; they shall renew their strength. He is all that we need; we have been given so much; we have been given the keys to the Kingdom. He read 1 Peter 1:18-25 saying that we must be born again. Things that seem so important now won't be in ten years. He said if you lack power in your life he can tell you where it power is. You have to bow before the Lord with a humble and contrite heart.
He closed the service and called for prayer. Sis. Ruth Camp led the family prayer. After prayer, announcements were made. Bro. Brian reminded us that Atlanta and Leesburg has Bible School at Camp Meeting this year and that our time to serve this year is the first Saturday night and everyone that can plan to be there to help.
We were dismissed by Sis. Kelli Miller. Sis. Marsha Reese ran the service. We had 60 in attendance.
Announcements:
1) Join in our awesome Bible study series on the book of Colossians this Wed. night! Bro. Brian Collier is teaching and we will begin our study and webcast at 7:30 p.m.
2) This coming weekend we'll be going to the Camp Ground for service on Sun. night with our brothers and sisters there! Their Sun. night service begins at 6:00 p.m. If anyone needs a ride please let Bro. Bobby Reese Jr. or myself know and we'll work something out.
Love,
Bro. Gary Our folks,
Here is the report on last weekend's meetings from Sis. Carolyn Mills. CSHC Leesburg, be sure and read the announcements at the bottom of this e/mail!
Friday, May 7, 2010
After prayer by Sis. Carolyn Mills, Bro. Tom Collier opened the service. He said we don't have to be in church to call on Jesus; we can call on Him anytime and have fellowship with Him. Even if it is just He and us, we have a majority. He read from Ephesians 3 and talked about the mystery of Christ. Jesus was the Word and was revealed when He came, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. He also read Ephesians 4:22-24; the truth will make you free, free from the world and the power of Satan. Put on the new man, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. What must we do to be saved – repent and be sanctified; he will guide us through this life. He announced that we were going to have a testimony meeting.
Bro. Gary Collier gave his testimony of getting sanctified at the age of eleven. He is the oldest of five boys and his mother always taught them that “sanctified people do this" or "sanctified people don't do that” and always trusted God that they would all be sanctified. He said all but one is serving the Lord today. He said he started serving God when he was young and not when he was old and had run out of options. The people he grew up with had the same opportunity he had but some chose not to get sanctified. Serving God is a choice young people should make; it sets the tone for your life. He read 1 Tim. 1:1-9 saying that the law was for the lawless and unholy. He said some things society says are ok but God says it is not ok. This is what the law was for but it was a schoolmaster to bring us to Christ. We should live soberly, righteously and Godly in this present world.
Bro. Bobby Reese, Jr. gave an impassioned testimony saying that he thanks Jesus for everything in his life. We have to take the first step. Many people are hurting. He said when he was young Wendy’s had a commercial where a little old lady said “where’s the beef”; we have the beef, we have what the world needs. When Satan slaps us He will slap him back twice. He read from Acts 2 saying that the people thought they were full of new wine; people are always trying to make us different. He said that we can always talk to God; He will show us the way. When we take a wrong step the Lord will bring us back into step. This is that which was spoken by Joel in the Old Testament; I will pour out my Spirit. They were talking about the Holy Ghost even in the Old Testament. Whosoever will can come and be saved. He said if you don't know anything else, you can call out “Jesus help me!” The world has a lot to entice you away from God but He can give you the strength to withstand the Devil. The Word was spoken to all men; He is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. God is the controller; He is at the switch. He said when you receive the gift of the Holy Spirit it is the greatest gift you will ever receive. Three thousand was added to the church; we get excited when one gets sanctified; he said just imagine what we would do if three thousand got sanctified. He is going to speak to people about what God has done for him wherever he goes. They sold their possessions and gave to the poor; all are equal in the sight of God. He read Isaiah 55:6-13. Seek ye the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he is near. there is no sin that God will not forgive if we call on Him. He said the rain comes down and waters the earth and brings forth bud. He said instead of planting the seed we want to buy the bush; all we have to do is plant the seed and water to keep it alive. You have to have trials and tribulations to have blessings; we need to pray for people we see hurting. He said how he got sanctified is a mystery; the seed was planted, it just needed a little light. He read Revelation 22:12 – Behold I come quickly; blessed are they that doeth his commandments. He said he doesn't like to stand in lines. If he goes to a restaurant and there is a long line he will leave but he hopes there is a line when he gets to heaven; he will wait his turn. He will be rejoicing in the Lord.
Bro. Went Miller said Bro. Bobby gave the word; we just need to apply it to our lives; there is no wavering up and down; we have to be “locked in” to the Lord. The word will lock us in tighter with the Lord. He talked on the perfection that the Lord brings. He read Psalms 18:32; God makes us perfect; He can do what He wants. He read Matt. 5:48 and John 17:23: You can't be perfect in yourself; you have to have the Lord in your life. He read 2 Cor. 13:11: Be perfect. He wants the Lord to show him what he needs to do. He is crucified with Him. He read 1 Peter 5:10. He will make you perfect if you let Him do the work.
Bro. Gary closed the service. He said he loved the enthusiasm of Bro. Bobby and Bro. Went. We can get focused on the past; you can't drive very far if you're looking in the review mirror. He said even though we had just a few present, the most important one here is God.
Sis. Kelli Miller, Sis. Becky Collier and Bro. Johnny Mills gave short testimonies.
Sis. Kelli Miller led the altar prayer. We were dismissed by Sis. Mildred Davidson. Bro. Gary Collier ran the service. We had 24 in attendance.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Service started with the children singing "Jesus Love Me" followed by them reciting their memory verse.
Sis. Barbara Miller prayed followed by Sis. Fay Hatcher opening the service. We had sung "He Set Me Free" and she said she was glad Jesus set her free. She had been thinking about our blessings and said she did not like the word “lucky”; when good things happens to some people they say they were lucky; she says I am “blessed “and that the Lord had really blessed her. She said that we were going to have two mothers of the church to preach.
Sis. Becky Collier preached a wonderful sermon laying out the plan of salvation explaining the two works of grace. She read a verse that Bro. Tom Collier ended our Sunday Class with from 3rd John, verse 4: I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth. What a wonderful Mother’s Day verse. She said that she always prayed for her children as they were growing up that they might be sanctified; she is thankful that they are all serving the Lord. She read Malachi 4:5-6; the coming of John the Baptist was prophesied. He was a messenger of the New Covenant; the great and dreadful day of the Lord was coming; judgment was coming; judgment was passed on the world. She read Romans 8:3-4. If there are no speed limit signs posted then we can't be stopped for speeding but Jesus took away our excuses. She read from Matt. 3:1-10 – Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand; he said that this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esais. He was the messenger, the preparer and the forerunner of Christ. He got people’s attention. She said he didn't look like a high priest; she pictured him as a rough man that spoke with authority. The Pharisees and Sadducees said they had Abraham as their father and thought they were ok but they were not ok. Baptism was a symbol of their cleansing. He was the voice but he was not the man, Jesus. The ax is laid at the root of the tree. God has always wanted a holy people; our enemy is the Devil. The fullness of time has come to redeem his people. Repent, you have to be ready. John was the first work, repentance; Jesus was the second work, the Holy Ghost. She read John 1:12 – But as many as received him to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name. Jesus told Nicodemus “ye must be born again”. We have to ask the Lord to forgive us of our SINS. Tell him you don't like the way you are. He will say, “I forgive you. I love you” The nature is still there; that is SIN. We didn't eat the apple; we can't be forgiven of that. We have to have the Holy Ghost to get rid of that SIN. Forgiveness takes care of our past; sanctification takes care of our future. Even John the Baptist said, “I am not that man, there is one coming greater than I”. We have to get ready for the coming of the Lord. He takes up his abode in our hearts when we get sanctified. She said she love the Word and loves the Lord. She loves not only her children but also all the children in the church.
Sis. Marsha Reese preached a beautiful sermon. She read from St. John 10 – Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice and I know them”. We know our children and they know our voice. From the womb they recognize their parents voice. God creates life; we nourish it. Doesn't God nourish us and feeds us? The 3rd verse says he knows our name; even the hairs of our head are numbered. The sheep follow because they know his voice. No one can pluck us out of his hand. She read Matt. 7:7-11. Ask and it shall be given you; seek and ye shall find; knock and it shall be opened unto you. She said she read that there are 8,000 promised of God and we can depend on all of them. There was a reason he gave his Son; all of us can relate to this. It is hard to imagine giving up our children. She read Romans 5:15-17. It is a free gift, Grace, unmerited favor. We receive an abundance of grace and the gift of righteousness by Jesus Christ. What a gift we have! That love never tires. Someone asked her if God ever gets angry with us. She doesn't think so because he would have to get rid of us a long time ago; we can grieve him. She read Romans 8:35-39 – nothing can separate us from the love of God. He tells us that we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. She read Matt. 22:37-39 and John 14:15 and Ecclesiastes 12:13-14. If ye love me keep my commandments. She said “obey” is thought by some people to be a negative word; there are rules that we need to obey for our own good; we don't have to ask why we have rules, we just have to obey. We don't know what is best for us but God does. The Bible is a book of rules that we need to follow. She said she is glad that she had a mother that taught her right; she is thankful for her mother-in-law, Sis. Polly Reese, who was a Godly woman and another mother to her. She read Ecclesiastes 12:13-14: Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments for this is the whole duty of man.
She gave the altar call after which Sis. Mildred Davidson led the family prayer. We were dismissed by Sis. Alice Mustin. Bro. Gary Collier ran the service. We had 58 in attendance.
Announcements:
1) We will have our annual spring cookout and softball game this Saturday! Meet at the church at noon for a cookout with the rest of our folks. Please bring 2 two-liter drinks and a bag of chips with you. If someone wants to make potato salad or bring deserts, great! After eating we will ride down the street to Thundering Springs Baptist Church and play softball on their field. It's close and they've been great neighbors to us. Let's treat their field and property with respect!
2) Remember - the growth of our church is up to all of us. YOU - the CSHC Leesburg member reading this - are the face of CSHC Leesburg as you live your life around Leesburg and Albany. YOU are in control of who you invite out and share your enthusiasm with. So don't take our church for granted - feel responsible and do YOUR part to help us introduce Christ to your friends and acquaintances.
See you this weekend,
Bro. Gary |
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