ANCIENT WORDS

This Sunday in our 8:30am Contemporary Service, we will begin our series for the month of December,

"Ancient Words".

Who would you say guides you in your life decisions?

Oprah?

Dr. Phil?

You?

There's a MUCH better place to go to for help in making life decisions (hopefully we will listen to God better than the Israelites did, as you notice the last line):

Jeremiah 6:16 {NIV} - This is what the Lord says:

"Stand at the crossroads and look;

Ask for the ancient paths,

Ask where the good way is and walk in it.

And there you will find rest for your souls.

But you said, "We will not walk in it."

Psalm 119:152, Long ago I learned from Your statutes that you established them to last FOREVER.

LOOK WHO CAME TO OUR CHURCH!!!

John 11:43-44,

...Jesus called in a loud voice, "Lazarus, come out!" The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped with strips of linen, and a cloth around his face.

Matthew Short played the role of Lazarus to critical acclaim in our 8:30am Contemporary Service, and Tyler Leming in our 10:30am Traditional Service. THANK YOU GUYS! I truly believe people were shocked, almost as shocked as the friends and family of Lazarus...

The Luce Family is Coming to Faith Christian Assembly!

We are so excited that Pastor Dennis Luce, Nicole and their precious children are going to be with us this Sunday in our Contemporary Service at 8:30am and at our Traditional Service at 10:30am. Dennis has a very unique and down to earth style of sharing the gospel. Join us!

Martha's Vineyard 5K

Here's one of the few pictures of me on our trip. I much prefer to take the shots than be in them. But I'm usually happy to pose for a race.

Sadly, this is the only race I've run so far this year. (Other than the one I'm trying to run with perseverance, that is) But views of the Atlantic and the lighthouses were incredible. I couldn't believe how beautiful Martha's Vineyard was.

Hebrews 12:1 - Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.

I Went to Harvard

This is my new quote, "I went to Harvard". Think anyone will believe me? I even have the t-shirt to prove it!

Lexington, MASS

This is the very spot in Lexington, Massachusetts where the "shot heard 'round the world" was fired that begin the American Revolution. This town was so very rich with history. Much civilian blood was shed on these grounds. A bunch of farmers showed up to take a stand against the British Redcoats. Sadly, they were fired upon, and the only weapons most of the farmer's had were muskets, which didn't do much. It was awesome to walk around the town and think about these brave men.

Throughout New England there are beautiful trees with white steeples in between. I JUST loved seeing that! We saw Paul Revere's home as well as the North Church where the "one if by land, two if by sea" lanterns were hung.

Isn't it strange that the older we get, the more we appreciate American history?

Lazy Lobster

If only I could have everyone who reads my blog over to my house to give you one of those 'this is what I did on vacation' slide shows. Oh well, I guess that's what blogging is for, isn't it? So, please forgive me, but I wanted to share a few more of our New England pictures with you. Evidently we brought New England good luck...I think we are personally to thank for the Red Socks World Series win!

We went to this place while we were in Maine called, Mabel's Lobster Claw. We found out while we were there that President Bush and Barbara have eaten there. It was delicious. But we ordered what was called, lazy lobster. We were a little panicked about cracking our own. We found Kennebunkport to be one of our favorite little towns. And we were absolutely giddy to see our first shots of the Atlantic ocean.

Do You See Anything?

This was the question Jesus asked the blind man from Bethsaida, who Jesus touched. His response was,

"I see people, they look like trees walking around."
This is what I'll be speaking about this coming Sunday morning in our 8:30am Contemporary Service as well as our 10:30am Traditional Service.

It's so cool when you read through the scriptures to see that Jesus was never predictable. He didn't tie himself to a method. He did not heal by rote.

I believe Jesus is asking us the same question, spiritually. Do you see anything? What is our answer? Are we going to walk away from Jesus, content to continue seeing "people looking like trees walking around"? Or are we going to keep standing in front of Jesus until He touches us so we can see clearly?

I invite you to come and be a part of one of our services this Sunday. It may even improve your vision! :-)