Building for Eternity
Archive for August, 2008
Bulletin 24th August, 2008
3 years ago
by Lyndall Bailey
in Bulletin
Bulletin 24/08/2008 (pdf, 1.2 MB)
From Disgrace to Honour
3 years ago
by Lyndall Bailey
in News
Most of us have events in our life that we would rather forget. For some it might be mistakes that continue to cause issues in our life, for others it may be a way of life that embarrasses us profoundly.
Rahab was a citizen of Jericho who was considered a disgrace. She was known to be a prostitute and she was treated accordingly. Yet by the New Testament she is accorded a place of honour, listed in Jesus’ family tree.
Her story could so easily be our story. Before God, each of our records would render us unworthy. Through Jesus, each of us offered a place of honour in his family. Rehab risked her life and place in society for God. We face the same challenge!
Stephen Semenchuk
Bulletin 17th August, 2008
3 years ago
by Lyndall Bailey
in Bulletin
Bulletin 17/08/08 (pdf, 1.09 MB)
Be Strong and Courageous
3 years ago
by Lyndall Bailey
in News
When the American Indians roamed the prairies they encountered many dangers. Tribes were at war with other tribes. Often the environment was inhospitable; food was hard to come by and wild animals threatened their existence. Many Indian Braves thought that by eating the heart of a buffalo their hearts would grow and they would become braver and even more courageous.
Joshua encourages God’s people to be strong and very courageous. His basis is not the food they eat but the God who has provided their food. Joshua’s encouragement is that God will be with them wherever they go. God will keep his promises!
Joshua therefore encourages them to trust God, obey God’s word and follow God’s ways. Sometimes our world causes us to question and doubt and to make choices that deep down we know are wrong. We need to be strong and very courageous and choose God’s way because of faith in his goodness, faithfulness and power.
Stephen Semenchuk