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April 29, 2018

Prelude: A brass ensemble played “Sweet Spirit,” and “Since Jesus Came into My Heart.” The choir then sang “When Morning Gilds the Skies.”

First Special: A men’s quartet sang “My Lord and I.”

Scripture Reading: Samuel Asaya (pictured above) read Revelation 3:1-6.

Last Special: The choir sang “Surely the Presence of the Lord.”

Sermon: After reading Revelation 3:6, John Musgrave gave instructions on how to remain watchful and awake spiritually, and to be full overcomers.

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April 28, 2018

Samuel Asaya taught on “Holiness in Our Thoughts” in session eight of the Living Holy series. He began by reading Psalm 1:1-2 and Philippians 2:5, and said that because Christians are bought with the Blood of Christ, they must be Christ-like and have the kind of mind that is in Jesus Christ. That means to love what He loves and to obey His commandments.

Brother Samuel stated that the mind is the gateway to the...

April 27, 2018

The April youth focus began with a meal of beef stroganoff and salad, paired nicely with donuts for dessert. Following the meal, the young people split into two teams for a round of boys versus girls in “The Telephone Game.” Teams had to whisper phrases such as “Support bacteria; it’s the only culture some people have” a couple dozen times, trying to keep the phrase intact during transit. After several rounds, it was concluded...

April 22, 2018

Prelude: Janice Calhoun and Sungun Yune played a piano duet of “I Sing Praises to Your Name,” “Blessed Be the Name,” and “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah.” The choir followed with “When We Sing Around the Throne Eternal.”

Featured Testimonies: Shade Ajayi shared that she was born into a polygamous family where her father had twelve wives, but she is glad anyone can come into the Gospel because the Lord saved her and her...

April 22, 2018

Prelude: The orchestra played “Beneath the Cross of Jesus,” and “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty.” The choir then sang, “All Praise to You, Almighty King,” with accompaniment orchestra.

First Special: A mixed quartet sang “The Healer Is Here.”

Scripture Reading: Sam Ajayi read Malachi 3:13 through 4:6.

Last Special: Ashley Morgan sang “I Will Always Be Enough.”

Sermon: Darrel Lee preached from Malachi 3:16-17 and listed three common characteristics of those who take serving God seriously, as well as God’s...

April 20, 2018

Prelude: Janice Calhoun played a piano solo of “O Lord, You’re Beautiful” and “You Are My All In All.” The choir followed, singing “God Is So Wonderful.”

Featured Testimonies: Gary Wolfe said that since he decided that he wanted to follow Jesus as a young teenager, the Lord has taken him through a lot of hills and valleys; he is thankful for the times the Lord has carried him and he has been able to rest in Him....

April 17, 2018

Prelude: Annika Ewers played “There Is a Redeemer,” and “Lord I Lift Your Name on High” on the violin. The youth choir followed with “There Is Sunshine in My Soul.”

Featured Testimonies: Victoria Worthington was thankful she was able to go to the youth challenge event, and for the supportive Christian friendships she enjoys. Emmaline Worthington also enjoyed the youth challenge, and said on the last night, during the prayer service, they could feel God’s presence ...

April 15, 2018

The 2018 West Coast Youth Challenge was held April 13-15 at a campsite near Sutherlin, Oregon. The weekend theme was “Fight for the Truth!” and the key Scripture was the church motto from Jude 3, “Earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.” The weekend was a time for the young people to understand why they must fight for the truth and how to do so effectively.

In the first group session...

April 15, 2018

Prelude: The Serenaders played “Rock of Ages” and “Life’s Railway to Heaven.” Peter and Laura Moberg then joined the Serenaders and sang “He Set Me Free.”

Featured Testimonies: Hazel Wilson said she appreciates being able to watch our church services on the web and feels the same sweet Spirit at home that is felt at church. Tyler Green was thankful for the privilege to attend the youth challenge event recently, and the opportunity to pray together. Jodie ...

April 15, 2018

Prelude: Gary Riler played a saxophone solo of “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)” and “When I Look into His Holiness.” The choir then sang “Hallelujah, Our God Reigns.”

First Special: Darla Hall and Deborah Brenner sang “I Found it All in Jesus.”

Scripture Reading: Ed Habre read Exodus 4:1-9.

Last Special: Michael McCarville (pictured above) played the guitar and sang “I’d Rather Have Jesus” with Andrea Gaston also accompanying on the guitar.

Sermon: Tom Pricskett used Exodus 4:10-12 for his...