Peace and Persecution

HUGE OPPORTUNITY THIS SATURDAY!! We will be meeting at 6:00 p.m. for a time of prayer as we put our faith to work. God is our provider and we are looking to Him for our daily provisions. There are many people in our family of faith who are facing difficult economic situations. Let’s support our family members by standing together in prayer. Breakthroughs are on the way!

We will complete our study of the Beatitudes on Sunday with a look at peace and persecution. These two experiences seem to oppose one another but in reality, they work together. It is going to be a great day as we celebrate God’s love for us and learn about the difference He makes in our lives.

San Francisco City Impact has been serving the Tenderloin Community for the past 24 years. They are one of the mission outreach organizations that we partner with to support them in their efforts. This Sunday we will be receiving an offering to help them provide a Christian education for the children of the Tenderloin. Our gift will be matched by a generous donor of the Mission so it will be exciting to see what we can do to help them reach their goal. If you are able, please consider joining me in making a difference in the City.

Matthew 5:9-10 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Pastor Rick

Faith Promise

Hey Guys! Great opportunity Saturday, April 25, with the Katinas as our guest at the Men's Breakfast. Their music is world class and, more importantly, they are inspiring because of their commitment to Christ. It will get our weekend started in the right direction.

Sunday is an important day for our mission in making Jesus known at home and around the world. We will be deciding our monthly faith promise giving for the next six months toward our missions outreach. Our resident missions expert, Dr. Tarr, will encourage and inform us from the Psalms regarding the potential that is before us. I am anticipating a wonderful experience in God’s presence with you.

Next week we host the ministers of our District for our annual District Council. There are services each evening that are open for anyone to attend. If you are interested in some extra inspiration this week, feel free to join us. Jeff Lucas from Loveland, Colorado, will be speaking Monday night. Jim Cymbala from the Brooklyn Tabernacle Church will be speaking Tuesday night. And, Dr. Mark Rutland, who has recently been chosen as the new President of Oral Roberts University, will be speaking Wednesday night.

Proverbs 15:30 "A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones."

Together . . . Continuing the Dream,

Pastor Rick