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Greetings from your preacher,
Greetings from your preacher,
This week we were able to get back to our Bible studies and visitations. I am thankful for those who are interested in knowing about God's word and His will in their lives. It is always encouraging to be with others who enjoy studying the word of God. This past Tuesday night, our monthly fellowship and Bible study was most enjoyable, as I believe we had our biggest class since the study was begun. We uncovered a lot from Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well. I encourage more of you to take advantage of this opportunity to be together and learn more of God's word.
Next Thursday night will be our monthly bilingual Bible study. Please make plans to attend, as we will not only be studying God's word, but we will be planning the weekend with Danny Aragon, the evangelist from HomeMission, and our bilingual service for the next Sunday. He is asking that all the men meet for a men's breakfast. And, he will update us on the evangelism efforts we have been making here in La Feria. It should be a very informative and good time, so - men, please be there between 9 and 9:30 on Saturday morning.
I look forward to seeing you all on Sunday as we assemble to worship God and edify each other. The morning Bible study is at 10 a.m., followed by the sermon at 10:45 a.m titled ARE YOU WEARY AND HEAVY LADEN?
Your preacher,
Roger
PRAISEWORTHY KIDS
This past Sunday there were no children in attendance.
Please continue to pray for the children, that they might grow up to be strong Christian men and women.
AN ARTICLE FROM A PREACHER: HOW LONG MUST I BE FAITHFUL
Jay Launius
How Long Must I Be Faithful? After a person hears, believes, repents, confesses, and is baptized into Christ, the journey is not over, but is just beginning. Many times, those who obey the Gospel and become Christians quickly realize that life continues to have its challenges or now even more so because Satan is more determined than ever to drag them away from the Lord. That is why the scriptures spend so much time teaching us about remaining "faithful" to the Lord.
When we hear the phrase, -faithful Christian-, most of us think of someone who is consistent in their attendance to the meetings and worship services of the church. However, being a faithful servant of God is much more than -going to church every time the doors are open.-
Being a child of God certainly includes consistent worship but also must include study, giving, benevolence, and most importantly, love. Christianity should encompass one's whole life, not just one portion of it. We don't turn off our Christianity when the last "Amen" is said.
Being a Christian is not something we do; it is who we are! Paul used marriage as a metaphor for our relationship to God. -I am jealous for you with a godly jealousy. I promised you to one husband, to Christ, so that I might present you as a pure virgin to him.- (2 Cor. 11:2)
So in this sense, we can think of our faithfulness to Christ as we would our faithfulness to a spouse. Is it acceptable for a husband to carry on an affair with another woman while married to his wife? So, is it acceptable for a Christian to participate in activities of the devil while claiming Christ?
The New Testament does not fall short in its warnings against unfaithfulness. (Jn. 15:6; 1 Tim. 1:19; Heb. 3:12; 6:4-6; 10:26; 2 Pet. 2:20; 3:17; 1 Jn. 2:18-19; Rev. 3:1) So how long should we be faithful to the Lord?
Let's return to our example of marriage, don't our marriage vows include the phrase "till death do us part?" A faithful marriage is to last a lifetime (Matt. 19:6), so is our faithfulness to the Lord. -Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.- (Rev. 2:10b)
UPCOMING EVENTS (In order of occurrence.)
Monthly Thursday Night Bilingual Bible Study - (Thursday before the Monthly Bilingual Service): 4/16, 7 p.m. Bible Study for men in the auditorium. Bible study for women in the fellowship room. And, Bible study for children in the classroom.
HomeMission Workshop with Danny Aragon - Saturday, 4/18
Brother Aragon will return to give us a refresher on the Habanero Ministry and help us to move forward with the work of evangelizing the area. The day will start with a men's breakfast planning meeting between 9 and 9:30 a.m.
Monthly Bilingual Service (3rd Sunday): 4/19, 10 a.m. Bible Study; 10:45 a.m. worship. Fellowship immediately following worship service.
Monthly Tuesday Night Fellowship - (1st Tuesday) 5/5, 6:30 p.m., followed by Bible Study at 7 p.m.
APRIL CELEBRATIONS
BIRTHDAYS: 4/16 - Monica Yanez, 4/17 - Gloria Casanova, 4/18 - Ryan, 4/23 - Andrew;
4/23 - Lucas Gray; 4/26 - Eliana Martinez, 4/29 - Oscar Ayala.
ANNIVERSARIES: No known anniversaries in April
LA MISMA MENSAJE EN ESPANOL
LA MISMA MENSAJE EN ESPANOL
Queridos hermanos,
A continuacion se muestra el boletin que envio cada semana a la congregacion de habla inglesa, pero queria que tuvieran una copia para que tambien la mantengan actualizada.
Tu hermano en Cristo,
Roger
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Saludos de tu predicador,
Esta semana pudimos volver a nuestros estudios biblicos y visitas. Estoy agradecido por aquellos que estan interesados en conocer la palabra de Dios y Su voluntad en sus vidas. Siempre es alentador estar con otras personas que disfrutan estudiando la palabra de Dios. El pasado martes por la noche, nuestra comunion mensual y estudio biblico fue muy agradable, ya que creo que tuvimos nuestra clase mas grande desde que comenzo el estudio. Descubrimos mucho del encuentro de Jesus con la mujer en el pozo. Animo a mas de ustedes a aprovechar esta oportunidad de estar juntos y aprender mas de la palabra de Dios.
El proximo jueves por la noche sera nuestro estudio biblico bilingue mensual. Por favor, haga planes para asistir, ya que no solo estudiaremos la palabra de Dios, sino que planificaremos el fin de semana con Danny Aragon, el evangelista de HomeMission, y nuestro servicio bilingue para el proximo domingo. El esta pidiendo que todos los hombres se reunan para un desayuno masculino. Y nos actualizara sobre los esfuerzos de evangelismo que hemos estado haciendo aqui en La Feria. Deberia ser un momento muy informativo y bueno, asi que, hombres, por favor, esten alli entre las 9 y las 9:30 el sabado por la manana.
Espero verlos a todos el domingo mientras nos reunimos para adorar a Dios y edificarnos unos a otros. El estudio biblico de la manana es a las 10 a.m., seguido del sermon a las 10:45 a.m. titulado -ESTAS CANSADO Y CARGADO?
Tu predicador,
Roger
NINOS DIGNOS DE ELOGIOS
El domingo pasado no hubo ninos asistentes.
Por favor, continuen orando por los ninos, para que puedan crecer y convertirse en hombres y mujeres cristianos fuertes.
UN ARTICULO DE UN PREDICADOR: CUANTO TIEMPO DEBO SER FIEL?
Jay Launius
Cuanto tiempo debo ser fiel? Despues de que una persona escucha, cree, se arrepiente, confiesa y es bautizada en Cristo, el viaje no ha terminado, sino que acaba de comenzar. Muchas veces, aquellos que obedecen el Evangelio y se convierten en cristianos se dan cuenta rapidamente de que la vida sigue teniendo sus desafíos o ahora aun mas porque Satanas esta mas decidido que nunca a alejarlos del Senor. Es por eso que las escrituras pasan tanto tiempo ensenandonos a permanecer -fieles- al Senor.
Cuando escuchamos la frase, -cristiano fiel-, la mayoria de nosotros pensamos en alguien que es consistente en su asistencia a las reuniones y servicios de adoracion de la iglesia. Sin embargo, ser un fiel siervo de Dios es mucho mas que ir a la iglesia cada vez que las puertas estan abiertas.
Ser un hijo de Dios ciertamente incluye una adoracion constante, pero tambien debe incluir el estudio, la entrega, la benevolencia y, lo mas importante, el amor. El cristianismo debe abarcar toda la vida de uno, no solo una parte de ella. No apagamos nuestro cristianismo cuando se dice el ultimo -Amen-.
Ser cristiano no es algo que hacemos; es lo que somos! Paul uso el matrimonio como una metafora de nuestra relacion con Dios. -Estoy celoso de ti con unos celos piadosos. Te prometo a un solo marido, a Cristo, para que pudiera presentarte como una virgen pura para el.- (2 Cor. 11:2)
Asi que, en este sentido, podemos pensar en nuestra fidelidad a Cristo como lo hariamos con nuestra fidelidad a un conyuge. -Es aceptable que un marido tenga una aventura con otra mujer mientras esta casado con su esposa? Entonces, -es aceptable que un cristiano participe en las actividades del diablo mientras reclama a Cristo?
El Nuevo Testamento no se queda corto en sus advertencias contra la infidelidad. (Jn. 15:6; 1 Tim. 1:19; Heb. 3:12; 6:4-6; 10:26; 2 Mascotas. 2:20; 3:17; 1 Jn. 2:18-19; Rev. 3:1) Entonces, -cuanto tiempo debemos ser fieles al Senor?
Regresemos a nuestro ejemplo de matrimonio, -no incluyen nuestros votos matrimoniales la frase -hasta que la muerte nos separe?- Un matrimonio fiel es para toda la vida (Mateo 19:6), tambien lo es nuestra fidelidad al Señor. -Se fiel hasta la muerte, y te dare la corona de la vida.- (Apocalipsis 2:10b)
PROXIMOS EVENTOS (En orden de ocurrencia).
Estudio Biblico Bilingue Mensual del Jueves por la Noche - (Jueves antes del Servicio Bilingue Mensual): 4/16, 7 p.m. Estudio biblico para hombres en el auditorio. Estudio biblico para mujeres en la sala de comunion. Y, estudio bíblico para ninos en el aula.
Taller HomeMission con Danny Aragon - Sabado, 4/18
El hermano Aragon regresara para darnos un repaso sobre el Ministerio Habanero y ayudarnos a avanzar con el trabajo de evangelizar el area. El dia comenzara con una reunion de planificacion de desayuno para hombres entre las 9 y las 9:30 a.m.
Servicio mensual bilingue (3er domingo): 19/4, 10 a.m. Estudio Biblico; 10:45 a.m. adoracion. Companerismo inmediatamente despues del servicio de adoracion.
Fellowship mensual del martes por la noche - (1er martes) 5/5, 6:30 p.m., seguido de Estudio Biblico a las 7 p.m.
CELEBRACIONES DE ABRIL
CUMPLEANOS: 4/16 - Monica Yanez, 4/17 - Gloria Casanova, 4/18 - Ryan, 4/23 - Andrew;
23/4 - Lucas Gray; 26/4 - Eliana Martinez, 29/4 - Oscar Ayala.
ANIVERSARIOS:No se conocen aniversarios en abril.
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OUR VISITORS ARE OUR HONORED GUESTS!
If you worship with us, this is what you may expect to see following the New Testament example we can read about in the Bible:
We pray to Our Father through the name of Jesus Christ.
We open up the Bible and read it.
A gospel sermon is preached.
We sing from the heart without instruments.
We remember the Lord Jesus Christ's death every first day of the week with the Lord's supper.
Those who have laid funds by in store for the purpose of giving to the work of the church make contributions.
If you are a visitor and are interested in knowing more about the events of the church of Christ in La Feria, please call preacher Roger Goodwin at (956) 277-0434.
"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen." (Matt. 28:18-20)
