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March 31, 2024

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Rom. 8:28

What is the “GOOD” for which our God works all things together? The answer is simple. The only true good there is, or ever has been. Christ. Our loving, merciful God is bringing to pass all that His elect need to bring them to Christ, in this life and in the life to come. What could be more good than that?        ~GE

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For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God. (Eph. 2:8).

I believe no sinner is converted without his own hearty will and concurrence. But he is not willing till he is made so. Why does he at all refuse? Because he is insensible of his state; because he knows not the evil of sin, the strictness of the law, the majesty of God whom he has offended nor the total apostasy of his heart; because he is blind to eternity, and ignorant of the excellency of Christ; because he is comparatively whole, and sees not his need of this great Physician; because he relies upon his own wisdom, power, and supposed righteousness. Now in this state of things, when God comes with a purpose of mercy, he begins by convincing the person of sin, judgment, and righteousness; causes him to feel and know that he is a lost, condemned, helpless creature; and then discovers to him the necessity, sufficiency, and willingness of Christ to save them that are ready to perish, without money or price, without doings or deservings. Then he sees faith to be very different from a rational assent; finds that nothing but the power of God can produce a well-grounded hope in the heart of a convinced sinner; therefore looks to Jesus, who is the author and finisher of faith, to enable him to believe.

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Birthdays

Apr 6 Richie Diaz

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“I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the LORD.” Ps. 122:1.

 

Blood Before the Lord

    Note in scripture how many times the blood is said to be "before the Lord." Whether any man saw it or not was of small account, for it was offered for sin "before the Lord." When the Passover lamb was slain in Egypt, where was the blood placed? It was on the OUTSIDE of the door "before the Lord." He said, "When I see the blood, I will pass over you."

    The suffering and death of Christ on behalf of His people was "BEFORE the Lord," UNTO the Lord, to declare the Lord's righteousness, to satisfy the Lord's justice, to fulfill the Lord's purpose, to glorify the Lord's character, to enable the Lord to be both just and justifier!

    The atonement does not change the NATURE and character of God, but rather the atonement HONORS and MAGNIFIES the character of God. The death of Christ is NOT the cause of God's love, but the result of it. God is not merciful because Christ died; Christ died because God is merciful. In order that every attribute might be expressed, glorified, and honored, God gave His Son to be the Saviour of the chosen people! Thank God we have an atonement, "before the Lord."                             ~Henry T. Mahan

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Should the saints fear death? Richard Baxter said, “If a man that is desperately sick today believed he should arise sound the next morning; or a man in poverty had assurance that tomorrow he should arise a prince; would they be afraid to go to bed?”

        ~Maurice Montgomery

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I am often deeply grieved by all the sin and rebellion that I see in this world around me. Yet I am never so grieved by this sin and rebellion than when I see it so clearly in me.  ~David Eddmenson

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Mankind’s “doing” to merit favor with God is their very undoing before His throne of grace!                                      ~Caleb Hickman

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Upcoming Bible Conferences

March 29-31 Katy Baptist Church, Fairmont, WV

April 26-28 Hurricane Road Grace Church, Catlettsburg, KY

June 14-16 Sovereign Grace Church, Great Falls, MT

CALL TO WORSHIP

Once my self-righteous soul relied
On my own works with hellish pride
But now when e’re my soul sings praise
Each note shall echo, “God’s Free Grace.”
‘Twas grace that quickened me when dead
And grace my soul to Jesus led
Grace brought me pardon for my sin
And grace subdues my lusts within.
 
‘Tis grace that sweetens every cross
‘Tis grace supports in ev’ry loss
In Jesus’ grace my soul is strong
Grace is my hope and grace my song
‘Tis grace upholds when danger’s near
By grace alone I persevere
‘Tis grace constrains my soul to love
God’s grace is all they sing above.
 
‘Tis thus alone of grace I boast
And ‘tis alone in grace I trust
For all that’s past grace is my theme
For what’s to come, ‘tis still the same
In countless years of grace I’ll sing
Adore and bless my heavenly King
I’ll cast my crown before His Throne
And shout, “Free grace, free grace alone!”
 
(Tune: “Sweet Hour of Prayer” p. 361)

 

NURSERY

This Week 10:00 Jane             10:45 Christine

Next Week 10:00 Kay            10:45 Sarah

Clean-Up Schedule

Week of March 31st    Reynaldo & Laura

                                    Hugo & Zobi

                                    Michael & Richelle

Week of Apr 7th          John & Jennifer

                                    Brian & Jill

                                    Ryan & LG

                                    Jeff