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Pastor's Corner
This page updated Sunday, July 25th, 2010
CHANGE FROM A DOLLAR: “And of the sons of Issachar, men who understood the times, with knowledge of what Israel should do…” (1 Chronicles 12:32). The above scripture has an interesting observation about the sons of Issachar. These men understood the times in which they lived and knew how to advise Israel. Linda and I have served in various churches for about four decades. (I know that makes me sound ancient!) We have ministered during the decades of the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and2000’s. Many of you reading this can go back further.
Wouldn’t you agree that each decade of ministry has been unique? Our message of God’s love in Christ will never change, but methods and means do. I can look back over each decade and say that the generation of each one was unique.
Dr. Dollar Pine Forest Baptist Church has established a PRAYER REQUEST LINE and Prayer WEB-SITE. If you have a special prayer need, even one that might be confidential, you
may call the church at 786-1575. A ministry assistant will take your information and notify a special group of prayer warriors by e-mail of your special prayer needs. If you prefer, you may go on-line to
www.gotprayers.org and send a prayer request. Many of our members have chosen to participate in the “Read the Bible Through” project. In one year you too can read the entire Bible. It takes only about 15 to 20 minutes a day. Just think, you can read every word of God’s message to us contained in Old and New Testaments. There are no “other “testaments” or books of doctrine that are from God…just the Bible. If you would like to view or print the updated reading schedule for 2009, click HERE. Make 2009 the year your life changed! Or … “Read Through in Two”! Or you may choose a new way of reading the whole Bible. It’s called “Read Through in Two.” The pace is not as fast and you can spend more time on what you enjoy. Pick up your readings from your Bible Study department or the Sanctuary foyer. Start the New Year out right. Begin your daily reading of God’s Word!
Why all the reminiscing about the past year? My point is that we must “press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called…” (Philippians 3:3 NIV). How can we reach the generation of today? How can we develop ministries to meet the needs of our present generation?
These are some of the questions I want you to pray about for the next several weeks. Where does the Lord want us to go during 2010-2011? How can we be busy doing God’s will for our church family? We are all called to pray about the needs and opportunities before us. We’ll discuss the needs and opportunities on Sunday night, August 29 during our evening worship service. Ask God to make you a “son or daughter of Issachar” who understood the times and knew what to do.
You may view and download the updated Bible readings for 2010 on this page.
Click here for “Read the Bible Through.pdf” (76kb)
Click here for “Read Through in Two.pdf” (162kb)
Click here if you prefer a Word Document “Read Through in Two.doc” (79kb)
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