THANKSGIVING PRAISE SERVICE!

This is the order of service for the annual Thanksgiving Praise Service @ BBC.

Welcome/Invitation to Worship
Reading of Psalm 150--Pastor Steve
BBC Choir "My Heart Is Filled"
Reading of Psalm 146:1&2--Congregation
He Has Made Me Glad
How Majestic Is Your Name
Testimony of Thanksgiving--God's Work @ BBC by Pastor Steve
Reading of Psalm 146:5&6--Congregation
To God Be the Glory
How Great Thou Art
Worship in Giving
Testimonies of Thanksgiving--Congregation
Lord, We Praise You
Ministry in Music: "Without Him" Bob Menge
Message: "Unity in Diversity"
Response: We Are So Blessed

Music for Sunday November 8

Come, Now is the Time to Worship
Come, Thou Almighty King
Glorify Thy Name
Sweet, Sweet Spirit

We All Are One in Mission
Standing on the Promises
Ancient Words

Lord, Be Glorified

Songs for Sunday November 1

This weekend is the end of Daylight Savings time. Turn your clocks BACK one hour before bed Saturday night.

Communion this Sunday. Pastor Steve and Pat will not be with us; they will be in Decatur IL for the dedication of their twin granddaughters at our sister church, Riverside Baptist, where the girls' father Nathan is an associate pastor.

Rev. Keith Bufford will be speaking and administering Communion at BBC.

We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise
You Are My All in All
More Precious than Silver
In the Service of the King

All for Jesus
I Want to Be Like Jesus
Hear the Call of the Kingdom

Special Music: Nadja Bufford "How Great Thou Art" (sung in Brazilian Portugese)

Message: "Culture Clash" Mark 10:32-45
Communion Celebration

Response: Grace Alone

Songs for Sunday October 25

The fall season has begun. However, around here it's been more rainy than fall-like. But I digress.

Here are the songs for this Sunday:

We Praise Thee, O God, Our Redeemer
God of Wonders
He is Able
How Deep the Father's Love for Us

His Way with Thee
God Will Take Care of You
He is Here

Yes, Lord, Yes

This past Thursday night, October 15, the Good Twins were at BBC in concert. Dwight and Dwayne were born in nearby Ludlow IL. They have sung professionally since 1958, and have been gospel singers their entire lives.

The first picture is, from left: Wendell Good (older brother), Dwayne Good, my wife Ingrid, and Dwight Good.

This is Dwight (on the left) and Dwayne singing a hymn acapella after their CD player rebelled and refused to work properly. Even at age 73, the guys still sing well, and the harmony is terrific. It was a pleasure to have them at our church.

The full album of pictures from the evening is on my Facebook page. To see them, go up to the top of this page and click the link for my other blog. There you will find a link to Facebook on the left side of the page. Or, www.facebook.com , search Bob Menge, and become my friend.

Songs for Sunday October 18

Here are the songs for this weekend:

We Have Come Into His House
We Will Glorify
In the Service of the King
Living for Jesus

As the Deer
Hear the Call of the Kingdom
Find Us Faithful

Message: "Foreign Resident"

We Are Called to Be God's People

Songs for Sunday October 11

This is a special service. Two people will be baptized. Hallelujah!

Lord, I Lift Your Name on High

Baptism

Love Lifted Me
Jesus Is Lord of All

Isn't the Love of Jesus Something Wonderful
Shout to the Lord
God of Wonders (1st time for church services!)

Be Thou My Vision

Music for Communion Sunday October 4

Wow! October already! Here are the songs for worship at BBC:

Come, Now is the Time to Worship
I Will Sing the Wondrous Story
In His Love He Has Redeemed Us
Lamb of Glory

What a Wonderful Savior
The Power of the Cross
Worthy Is the Lamb

Communion Celebration

Make Me a Servant

Here are the songs for this coming Sunday's time of worship:

How Majestic Is Your Name
Great and Mighty
Great Is the Lord
Great Is Thy Faithfulness

I Just Keep Trusting My Lord
Day by Day
My Faith Has Found a Resting Place
Speak, O Lord

Message: "The Fulfillment" Genesis 21:1-7

Response: The Solid Rock

Songs for Sunday September 20

Here are the songs for this coming Sunday:

Praise Him! Praise Him!

We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise

We Are So Blessed

Amazing Grace

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

All Because of God's Amazing Grace

Wonderful Grace of Jesus

Message: "A Clay Pot" Pastor Steve Sabin

Text: Genesis 20:1-18

Closing: I Will Serve Thee

Sunday September 13: Spiritual Life Conference

This Sunday is the annual BBC Spiritual Life Conference. Our guest speaker is Rev. Darryl Savage from Mission, British Columbia, Canada. He and his family will minister in special music as well. Here is the outline for the day:

Session One: 9:00-10:00am
Welcome and Invitation to Worship-Pastor Steve Sabin
Come, Now is the Time to Worship
Love Lifted Me
In His Love He Has Redeemed Us
Ministry in Music: Karen Savage
Message: "A Match Made for Heaven" Rev. Darryl Savage
Ministry in Music: "Enter In" Darryl Savage

10:00-10-30am Continental Breakfast

Session Two: 10:30-11:30am
I Will Call Upon the Lord
I'll Praise Your Name, Lord
Ministry in Music:
"Lift Up a Song" Darryl Savage
"Praise to the Lord, the Almighty" Karen Savage
"I Can See the Hand" Savage Family Trio
Worship in Giving
In His Love He Has Redeemed Us
Ministry in Music: "In Christ Alone" Karen Savage
Message: "The Anticipation of the Bride" Rev. Darryl Savage
Ministry in Music: "The Mission" Darryl Savage

11:30-11:45am Break

Session Three: 11:45am-12:30pm
Majesty
Ministry in Music:
"How Great Thou Art" Karen Savage
"Here I Am, Lord" Grace Unlimited Quartet
Message: "The Wedding Day" Rev. Darryl Savage
Ministry in Music: "We Shall Behold Him" Darryl Savage

Karen Savage is the daughter of Jim and Diane Fowler. She is a talented musician with a degree in piano performance. She and Darryl married in 1995 and have two sons, Christopher (11) and Bradley (7). Darryl pastors the church he grew up in, having taken the reins from his father several years ago. In the family trio, Karen, Darryl and Christopher will sing together. The Grace Unlimited Quartet will sing again also, consisting of Karen & Darryl Savage, Suzi Walthall, and Bob Menge. Looking forward to a great day.

The Legacy of Asaph - Learning to Sing in the Same Room

This is a tremendous word from worship leader/pastor Bob Kauflin.

Why do we allow music to divide us? The power of the gospel is sufficient to unite us, if we set aside personal preference and focus on God's preference.




The Legacy of Asaph - Learning to Sing in the Same Room

Songs for Sunday September 6

First Sunday of the month......Communion celebration.....special music......most importantly, worshipping God. Here are the songs:

To God Be the Glory
All Hail King Jesus
Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty

You Are My King (Amazing Love)
The Power of the Cross

Special Music: "(Will You) Be the One" by Grace Unlimited*

Communion
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

Response: Cleanse Me

*Grace Unlimited is the name for a group of friends who sing together periodically. The original grouping was a trio; me, Karen Fowler, and Suzi Walthall. We sang together briefly in 1994. Now, fifteen years later, we have gotten together again, adding Karen's husband Darryl Savage, to make a quartet. We are amazed and humbled by our blend. Whether as a trio, or quartet, we all blend well together, and we are grateful.

Is 'diversity' threatening Christianity?

Jonathan Falwell with a warning to evangelicals.


Is 'diversity' threatening Christianity?

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Do Men and Women Worship Differently?

Interesting take on worship as shared by worship leader/pastor Bob Kauflin.


Do Men and Women Worship Differently?

Songs for Sunday August 30

This Sunday has been designated as "Servant Appreciation Day" at BBC. A big Thank You to all who serve in the ministry of the church. Here are the songs for morning worship:

Here I Am to Worship
We Will Glorify
The Lord Jehovah Reigns
God of All

One Day
How Deep the Father's Love for Us
There's a Great Day Coming

Message

Closing: Blessed Be the Name of the Lord.

Mike Adams : Sunday's Breast - Townhall.com

Without being legalistic, this article is full of truth. Modesty needs to make a comeback, especially in the church.


Mike Adams : Sunday's Breast - Townhall.com

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Are you Hindu yet?

A column by Rev. Jonathan Falwell, who succeeded his father Jerry as pastor of Thomas Road Baptist Church, Lynchburg VA.


Are you Hindu yet?

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Songs for Sunday August 23

These are the songs we will sing to God's glory on Sunday, August 23:

Come, Now is the Time to Worship

Praise Him! Praise Him!

I Exalt Thee

Great Is the Lord

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing

Awesome God

Ancient Words

Message

Closing: Be Thou My Vision

Songs for Sunday August 16

For the third consecutive week the Sunday morning songs are my fault. LOL. So here they are.

A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
O Worship the King
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise
I Worship You, Almighty God

Great and Mighty
What a Mighty God We Serve
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty

Message: "God Almighty"

Closing: Trust and Obey

Songs for Sunday August 9

As was the case last week, this week's song selections are my fault. LOL

Our focus is that God knows what is going on in His creation.

Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee

Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty

I Sing the Mighty Power of God

Thou Art Worthy

The Lord Is Lifted Up

This Is My Father's World

His Eye Is on the Sparrow

Message

Closing: How Great Thou Art (or another song of Pastor Steve's choosing)

Why compromise costs in the long run

Why compromise costs in the long run

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A Hymn for Ordinary Christians - Great Is Thy Faithfulness

A Hymn for Ordinary Christians - Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Songs for Communion Sunday August 2

Communion is this coming Sunday. Here are the songs we will use to glorify God:

Love Lifted Me
Wonderful Story of Love
You Are My King (Amazing Love)
The Love of God
-offering-
My Savior's Love
How Deep the Father's Love for Us
The Wonder of It All
Special Music
Message
Communion
Closing: O Love That Will Not Let Me Go

Songs for Sunday July 26

Here are the songs for this coming Sunday @ BBC:

O Come Let Us Adore Him
To God Be the Glory
I Exalt Thee
What a Mighty God We Serve

In the Lord Alone
Victory in Jesus
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Closing: Only Trust Him

These are the songs we sang in morning service today:

Blessed Be the Name of the Lord
We Will Glorify
The Solid Rock
Hear the Call of the Kingdom

'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus
My Faith Has Found a Resting Place
Open Our Eyes

Closing: My Faith Looks Up to Thee

Songs for Sunday July 12

Here are the songs for morning worship at BBC on July 12:

He Has Made Me Glad
Great Is the Lord
All that Thrills My Soul
Jesus Is All the World to Me
-offering-
The Greatest Thing
O How I Love Jesus
Give Thanks
Message: George Wells, Missionary to Brazil
Closing: Lord, Be Glorified

I will not be in attendance; I am going out of town.
History will be made @ BBC.

Patricia Morgan will become the first woman to lead singing at BBC.

Thank you Pat for your willingness to serve.

Songs for Communion Sunday, July 5

This Sunday is Communion, and our guest speaker will be Brother Keith Bufford. Here is the music we will use to praise God:

Come, Now Is the Time to Worship
The Bond of Love
The Family of God
Bind Us Together
-worship in giving-
Nothing but the Blood
O For a Thousand Tongues
The Power of the Cross
Ministry in Music: Mrs. Nadja Bufford "The Old Rugged Cross"
Message: "Remembering Jesus" Mark 14:22-25 Rev. Keith Bufford
Communion Celebration
Closing: All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name

BBC is blessed with gifted individuals who are willing to use their gifts and talents where, and when, needed. We are thankful to Jim Fowler and Keith Bufford for assuming the tasks of preaching and teaching during Pastor Steve's vacation.

Songs for Sunday June 28

This Sunday Brother Jim Fowler will again be speaking, filling in for the vacationing Pastor Steve. Here are the songs we will sing to God's glory:

Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
It's Just Like His Great Love
Jesus Loves Even Me
My Savior's Love

No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus
No One Understands Like Jesus
Speak, Lord, in the Stillness

Message: "A Father and His Two Sons" (Part Two)

Closing: Ring the Bells of Heaven

On Sunday, June 5, Brother Keith Bufford will be speaking, and we will celebrate Communion. This will be Keith's first time speaking at our church. He and his family joined our church recently.

This is Greg and Mary Dowell. They were part of the BBC church family when I joined in 1987. Greg and Mary worked with the youth, and in many other areas of church. Greg would fill the pulpit when our pastor was away, or any other time that the pastor would give him. They left for further schooling in Lynchburg VA in 1989. This picture was taken yesterday at my aunt's home. As a result of finding several BBC members on Facebook, Greg and Mary came to Rantoul to renew acquaintences. It was wonderful to see them again. Greg has been the pastor of his current church for six years. They have 5 kids, 2 boys and 3 girls. Wonderful to see them again.

Songs for Sunday June 21

Pastor Steve and Pat are vacationing June 18-July 5. The next two Sundays, our guest speaker will be one of our deacons, Brother Jim Fowler. This coming Sunday is Father's Day. Here are the songs we will be singing:

Ring the Bells of Heaven
He's a Wonderful Savior to Me
Isn't the Love of Jesus Something Wonderful
O How He Loves You and Me
-offering-
Behold What Manner of Love
He the Pearly Gates Will Open
Ancient Words
Message: "A Father and His Two Sons" (Part One)
Closing: Jesus Loves Me

Brother Jim speaks again on June 28; Brother Keith Bufford will speak on July 5.

Songs for Sunday June 14

Here are the songs we will sing in praise to God this coming Sunday:

Blessed Be the Lord God Almighty
When I Look into Your Holiness
I Worship You, Almighty God
My Faith Has Found a Resting Place

Blessed Assurance
Faith Is the Victory
Speak, O Lord

Closing: Lord, I'm Coming Home

Songs for Communion Sunday, June 7

The first Sunday of the month means Communion Celebration at BBC. Here is the music we will use to worship God:

Here I Am to Worship
We Will Glorify
Praise Him! Praise Him!
The Power of the Cross
-offering-
All That Thrills My Soul
Lamb of God
Communion
Jesus Paid it All (during passing of elements)
Closing: Wonderful Grace of Jesus

Order of Worship for Sunday May 31

Welcome and Invitation to Worship
O Worship the King
You Are My King (Amazing Love)
Responsive Reading: God's Compassion
How Deep the Father's Love for Us
Worship in Giving
It's Just Like His Great Love
No One Ever Cared for Me Like Jesus
You Are My All in All
Message: "God Who Saves" Genesis 12:10-20
Closing: Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Songs for Sunday March 29

Fifth Sunday @ BBC! Here are the songs for Sunday morning:

Come, Now Is the Time to Worship
To God Be the Glory
I Exalt Thee
Great Is the Lord

All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name
Fairest Lord Jesus
God of All

Message: Pastor Steve Sabin
Six Lies About God
Lie #1: God is Whoever I Want Him to Be

Closing Be Thou My Vision

Music for Sunday March 22

Here are the songs for the morning service of 22 March @ BBC:

O Worship the King
Here I Am to Worship
I Worship You, Almighty God
Great Is Thy Faithfulness

I Will Sing of My Redeemer
He Touched Me
Goin' to Build My Life
Open Our Eyes, Lord

Message
Closing: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

All praise to God who sits on his throne in the heavens.....who has called to himself a people to declare the praises of his name.....what a privilege to be redeemed and chosen for worship and service in the work of the Kingdom.

--Pastor Steve

Music for Sunday March 15

Hmm.......the ides of March. Here are the songs for this coming Sunday:

Great and Mighty
I Sing the Mighty Power of God
Blessed be the Lord God Almighty
Lord, I Lift Your Name on High

How Deep the Father's Love for Us
Dwelling in Beulah Land
Ancient Words

Yes, Lord, Yes

A note from Pastor Steve:

"This week as we worship God we will be praising Him for His works! God's works throughout scripture are called things like wonderful, marvelous, awesome, great, etc.
They begin with creation and continue to the smallest detail of His covenant relationship with His people...remember the shoes of the Israelites did not wear out while they wandered in the wilderness...as we prepare for worship think on the works of God, especially as they relate to you. If we do, we will come 'pumped' and ready to worship God with our entire being."

Good words.

Sunday March 8

Here is the order of service this Sunday morning at BBC:

Welcome & Invitation to Worship
Scripture Responsive Reading

Songs:
He Has Made Me Glad
This Is the Day
Bless His Holy Name
What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Worship in Giving

Tell it to Jesus
I Need Thee Every Hour
Speak, O Lord

Message: "God's Will As It Relates to Me"

Closing: Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated

Sunday March 1

It is Communion time again. Here is the order of service:

Victory In Jesus
He Ransomed Me
You Are My King (Amazing Love)
Jesus, We Crown You with Praise

Worship in Giving

The Power of the Cross
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
Near the Cross

Communion

Closing: I Love You, Lord

Sunday February 22

Here is the order of service at BBC this Sunday morning:

Welcome & Invitation to Worship
Unison Reading of the Nicene Creed

Here I Am to Worship
Holy! Holy! Holy!
I Will Praise Him

Worship in Giving

We Bow Down
Give Thanks
The Family of God

Ministry in Music

Message: "Believer to Believer"

Response: The Bond of Love

Music for Sunday February 15

Here are this week's songs:

O Worship the King
All Hail King Jesus
Crown Him with Many Crowns
We Will Glorify
-offering-
Great Is the Lord
How Majestic Is Your Name
I Exalt Thee
How Great Thou Art
Message: Believers and Leadership
Closing: Lord, Be Glorified

I am reading two books. I continue with Respectable Sins by Jerry Bridges. It is easy to read, but very convicting. The other is Worship Matters by Bob Kauflin. He has many good thoughts and ideas. I have much to still learn. I heartily recommend both books.

Music for Sunday February 8...and what I've been reading

Here are the songs for this coming Sunday:

Majesty
He Lives
Our God Reigns
Singing I Go
-offering-
Worthy, You are Worthy
Jesus Is Coming Again
Ministry in Music
Speak, O Lord
Message
My Faith Looks Up to Thee

I have started the book "Respectable Sins" by Jerry Bridges. I've made it through 2 chapters so far. Some notes I have made:

Chapter 1: The biblical meaning of the word 'saint'; someone whom Christ bought with His own blood on the cross and has separated unto Himself to be His own posession. It is not a staus of achievement and character but a state of being. We are responsible to live as saints daily. But many times we do not. The author calls it 'conduct unbecoming a saint.' That is called SIN.

Chapter 2: The idea of sin has virtually disappeared from our culture. Not so much from our churches, but we tend to focus on flagrant sin; abortion, homosexuality, murder, etc. We seem to be more concerned with the sins of society, than the sins of the saints...we indulge in 'respectable' sins without the sense of sin. But the law of God is seamless. The Bible speaks not of God's 'laws,' as if many, but of God's 'law,' as a single whole. All sin is a breaking of God's law. Sin is Sin. Even the so-called 'acceptable sins of the saints'--the sins we tolerate in our own lives--are serious in God's eyes. The seemingly 'minor' sins we tolerate in our own lives do indeed deserve the curse of God. All our sin is horrible, and deserving of God's judgment.

Feeling convicted yet? Or is it just me?

More to come................

Music for Sunday February 1

A new month.....we will celebrate communion @ BBC with the following songs:

We Have Come Into His House
I Will Call Upon the Lord
Since Jesus Came into My Heart
Jesus, We Just Want to Thank You
-offering-
At the Cross
In Christ Alone (My Hope is Found)
I Am Thine, O Lord
Message
Closing: Jesus is the Joy of Living

Songs for Sunday January 25

Another Lord's Day is quickly approaching.

This weekend these songs will be offered in praise to God @ BBC:

Here I Am to Worship

At the Name of Jesus

All Hail King Jesus

In the Name of the Lord

-offering-

We Will Glorify

Crown Him with Many Crowns

Jesus, We Crown You with Praise

Message

Closing: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Worship Committee Meeting News & Notes

BBC Worship Committee Meeting

January 18, 2009

7:30pm

Jim Fowler, Chairman

Present: Jim & Diane Fowler, Una Copas, Carolyn & Don Wilson, Jane Stewart, Pastor Steve Sabin, Bob Menge

Don Wilson opened in prayer.

1) Meetings will be scheduled once per quarter on third Sundays (except for no meeting in July; the meeting will be the third Sunday in August). The next meeting will be April 19, unless a special session is called earlier.

2) Spiritual Life Conference: A check for $1000 will be sent to Darryl & Karen Savage for air transportation. They will also receive a $300 honorarium. Several possibilities for a meal were discussed, including catering, or potluck.

Darryl Savage is speaking for the '09 conference on Sept. 13; Dr. Mike Peck is our speaker in 2010. Speakers are need for 2011 and beyond. Possibilities: members of the theology dept. at Moody Bible Institute; Berd Taylor, who was interviewed recently on the local Moody affiliate radio station; work is ongoing.

3) Upcoming musical presentations: Easter is April 12. Carolyn Wilson will prepare several songs for the choir to sing on that day, with rehearsals to begin March 15. It was stated that this year, the Fifth Sunday activities are a potluck after the AM service, with no PM service.

4) A suggestion was made to have focused prayer for 5 or 6 families in the church each week, to be printed in the bulletin, or perhaps done during the AM Service.

5) Jane volunteered to coordinate special music for services.

Pastor Steve closed in prayer @ 7:57pm.

Music for Sunday January 18

This coming Sunday during our morning service we will witness a young person, in obedience to God, follow the Lord Jesus in baptism. What a special blessing that will be. Here are the songs:

Lord, I Lift Your Name on High
Wonderful Grace of Jesus
Soon and Very Soon
-offering-
When We See Christ
View the Present Through the Promise
What a Day That Will Be
Message
Closing: Hear the Call of the Kingdom

Advice from D.L. Moody

I was doing some cleaning and sorting today when I came across a handout I picked up in 2005 at our denomination's Fall Conference, which our church hosted. In today's fast-paced world, these may seem old-fashioned, but they are worth striving for.

Advice for Christian Workers by D.L. Moody

1. Have for constant use a portable reference Bible, a concordance, and a topical textbook.
2. Always carry a Bible or Testament in your pocket.
3. Do not be afraid of marking it or making marginal notes.
4. Set apart time each day for study and meditation.
5. Always seek God to open the eyes of your understanding.
6. Cast every burden of doubt upon the Lord.
7. Believe in the Bible as God's revelation to you, and act accordingly. Reverence all Scripture.
8. Learn at least one verse of Scripture each day. Verses committed to memory will be wonderfully useful in your daily life.
9. Try at any cost to master the Bible. You ought to know it better than anyone in your congregation or class. Adopt a systematic plan for Bible Study and strive to be exact in quoting Scripture.
10. Always practice Ezra 7:10: Prepare your heart to study and obey the way of the Lord.

A challenge to each of us. May we take these to heart as we persevere in the service of God.

Music for Sunday January 11

A new year and new opportunities to serve the Lord. Here are the songs for this Sunday morning:

How Majestic Is Your Name
To God Be the Glory
The Greatest Thing
Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness
-worship in giving-
I Will Sing of My Redeemer
In the Lord Alone
Grace Alone
Message: Living to Please God, Part 3
Closing: All for Jesus

I received two books in the mail today, purchases from Amazon.com:

Worship Matters by Bob Kauflin
Respectable Sins: Confronting the Sins We Tolerate by Jerry Bridges

The first book is written by a well-respected worship leader and teacher. I anticipate learning much about the role of a leader of worship from this book.
The second book was recommended by Pastor Steve to the congregation a little over a month ago. I am looking forward to reading this book and being instructed and confronted with things that maybe I have allowed to enter my life, that should not be there. I will share with you my thoughts on these books.

Resolutions

This past Sunday Pastor Steve preached a message entitled "Worthy Resolutions for 2009."
The text was Jude vv. 17-23, keying on v. 20-23. Here are some key points:

1. Commit to pursuing spiritual growth (v. 20)

Jude urges us to CONTEND FOR THE FAITH
To do that we must know the scriptures and build ourselves up. 2 Timothy 2:15

2. Commit to obeying Jesus.................for the long haul (v. 21)

We must live in such a way as to receive the love that Jesus already has for us. He does not move from us; we move away from Him when we sin.

3. Commit to assisting others in their spiritual growth (v. 22-23)

When we were joined to Christ, we were also joined to all the other redeemed members of His Body.

Good resolutions for each and every year, not just 2009.

2008 in Review

Several new songs were added to our church singing, and we had positive reactions to special services such as the Spiritual Life Conference with Burt Kettinger, the Thanksgiving Praise Service, and our Christmas choir presentation entitled "A Christmas Offering."

Good things are happening, and we hope, by God's grace, to continue following the leading of the Holy Spirit in regards to the worship life of our church.

Music for Sunday January 4, 2009

After taking a few months off, I return to sharing with you the music being sung in the Sunday morning services at Bible Baptist Church in Rantoul IL. Here is the lineup for this coming Lord's Day, which as the first Sunday of the month is Communion Sunday:

O Come, Let Us Adore Him
How Deep the Father's Love for Us
I'll Praise Your Name, Lord
-worship in giving-
My Savior's Love
The Power of the Cross
There is a Redeemer
Communion Celebration
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross
(v 1, 2 during passing of bread)
(v 3, 4 during passing of cup)
Message
Response: Be Thou My Vision

I wish for all of you a blessed and God-honoring New Year.