EARNESTLY CONTEND FOR THE FAITH WHICH WAS ONCE DELIVERED UNTO THE SAINTS
Prelude: A young men’s brass group played “The Way of the Cross Leads Home” and “When We All Get to Heaven.” The choir then sang “Hosanna (Praise Is Rising).”
Featured Testimonies: Caleb Copko said all it took was a simple prayer by his parents’ bed for Jesus to come into his heart, and that he is thankful God leads and guides in situations that are unclear. Hunter Cripps thanked God for saving and sanctifying him, and said he...
Prelude: Kristi Riler played “Jesus, Name Above All Names” on the piano. The choir followed with “We Cry Hosanna, Lord.”
Featured Testimonies: Gary Wolfe told how he has faced a lot of challenges with aging parents and sick siblings in the past year, but he is thankful the Lord shows Himself strong all the time. Shade Ajayi explained that she had been having trouble with her knee and could not take a step without pain, ...
Prelude: The orchestra played “Holy, Holy, Holy,” and “Rejoice! The Lord Is King.” The choir then sang “Praise Adonai,” with orchestral accompaniment.
First Special: A young ladies’ sextet (pictured above) sang “Here Comes the King.”
Scripture Reading: Dwight Baltzell read Luke 19:29-38.
Last Special: Michael McCarville sang “What a Beautiful Name” with “Agnus Dei.” which also featured an organ solo by Shawn Worthington.
Sermon: Dave Lambert used Luke 19:39-44 for his text, speaking of the spiritual kingdom Jesus came to establish rather than the...
Prelude: Emmaline Worthington played an oboe solo of “Immortal, Invisible.”
Featured Testimonies: Susan Baltzell expressed gratitude that she had two praying grandmothers, and now, as a grandmother herself, she has the privilege to pray for her grandchildren. Samuel Asaya said over forty years ago he met his loving Savior and he is thankful for the hope of Heaven. Kayla Ivany shared how the Lord led in an employment situation, closing one door and then opening...
Prelude: Franchesca and Ty Mom (pictured above) played a violin duet of “Jesus Loves Me” and “A Closer Walk.”
Featured Testimonies: Butch Carey described how he felt when the Lord saved him in 1965, saying that the peace of God flooded his soul and it was like liquid being poured in, filling him from his feet to his head. Vickee Martin was thankful that although she was not raised in a Christian home, God would...
Just over one hundred campers and staff from various Apostolic Faith churches met for the 2019 West Coast Youth Challenge, an annual retreat for single people ranging in age from high school through about age thirty. This year, the event was held over the first weekend of April. The theme was “The Plan for Your Life – Fully Known,” and the promise from Jeremiah 29:11 was presented in various ways throughout the weekend.
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Prelude: A brass quartet (pictured above) played “All Your Anxiety” and “When We All Get to Heaven.” The choir followed with “When We All Get Together with the Lord.”
Featured Testimonies: Shawn Worthington testified that he was saved at the age of five. When he was thirteen, he made a decision to stay with the Gospel, and the Lord has kept him and guided his life. Jim Snider shared how the Lord has led him...
Prelude: The orchestra played “Beneath the Cross of Jesus” and “Doxology.” The choir then sang “Sure Foundation,” with brass accompaniment.
First Special: Gary and Kristi Riler sang “For What Earthly Reason?”
Scripture Reading: Clark Wolfe read Psalm 1:1-6.
Last Special: Victoria Heintz sang “Lord, Here Am I.”
Sermon: Dave Lambert used Ephesians 6:10-14 for his text, speaking on the importance of having a foundation built on the Word of God in order to take a stand for righteousness.
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Prelude: Carter Luka played a bassoon solo which included “Lyric Suite, Op 96” and “I’m Feeling Fine.”
Featured Testimonies: Sam Ajayi said when he traveled to Peru recently, he found upon arrival that he did not have his altitude medication, but he prayed and the Lord helped him not to get sick. Nolan Roby shared that soon after he was saved, while working in an orchard, his boss approached him and asked what church he...
Prelude: A trombone quartet played “I’d Rather Have Jesus,” “Glory to His Name,” and “A New Name in Glory.” The choir sang “Boundless Love.”
Featured Testimonies: Deborah Brenner shared how she was saved as a child, but when she was in college she had her own plans for her life that weren’t God’s plans. She is thankful that He drew her back to Him and saved her again, and later sanctified her and baptized her. Cheyenna Hall said...