Deacon

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Memorable Scripture: Servants

1 Timothy 3:8-10 Likewise deacons must be reverent, not double-tongued, not given to much wine, not greedy for money, holding the mystery of the faith with a pure conscience. But let these also first be tested; then let them serve as deacons, being found blameless.

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Memorable Scripture: Deacons/Servants/Helpers

Acts 6:2-4
Then the twelve summoned the multitude of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable that we should leave the word of God and serve tables. Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business; but we will give ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word.” Continue reading →

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Memorable Scripture: Shepherds, Pastors, & Leaders

Jeremiah 23:1
“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture!” says the Lord. Continue reading →

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Woe to the Shepherd

“Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture!” says the Lord. Therefore thus says the Lord God of Israel against the shepherds who feed My people: “You have scattered My flock, driven them away, and not attended to them. Behold, I will attend to you for the evil of your doings,” says the Lord. Jer 23:1-3

I was shocked to get a private message describing one person’s woes about her church. Continue reading →

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Stand On Your Own Two Feet

morning thoughts

Morning thoughts from Pastor Tim
Good Morning!

This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.

Jesus said to him, “Rise, take up your bed and walk.” And immediately the man was made well, took up his bed, and walked. John 5:8-9
Several years ago I had a pastor that told me about one of his deacons.
He said the man would not come to church unless the pastor visited him during the week. Continue reading →