We had a good weekend of ministry at New Hope. I had the opportunity to preach on Romans 10:9-15 about the mission tree. The mission tree is just like any other tree. It is planted in soil. It has a trunk and roots, and, when healthy, it bears fruit. In missions, it is the same. The soil is God’s Heart for the Nations (Genesis 12:1-3). The trunk that gives it strength is the gospel of Jesus Christ (Romans 1:16). The root of successful missions is the prayer of God’s people. And the fruit of successful missions is the glory of God. Those who pray for the ministry are just as important as those who proclaim the gospel. Both are needed in order for a tree to bear fruit. Please be a part of this ministry by praying for us. Thank you! You are important!
Weekend Ministry
Easter Sunday
“And he said to them, ‘Do not be amazed; you are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who has been crucified. He has risen; He is not here; behold, here is the place where they laid Him’.”
We had an awesome time today worshipping the risen Savior, Jesus Christ, on the Dunedin Causeway. We’ve put up some pics from the day in this gallery. I had the chance to give my testimony about really knowing God. “Interest in theology, and knowledge about God, and the capacity to think clearly and talk well on Christian themes, is not at all the same thing as knowing him. We may know as much about God as Calvin knew…and yet all the time, we may hardly know God at all. (J.I. Packer) It is more important to know God than to know things about Him. Take some time to get to know God this week. It will change your life.
Good Friday
This is the day we set aside to remember the suffering of Jesus for our sins. I have spent the morning studying the gospels and reflecting on just what Jesus went through because of His love for the world. He was willing to undergoe extreme pain for the sins of the world. Did you know that we get the word “excruciating” from the Latin word meaning, “Out of the cross?” There is an article published in 1986 by the Journal of the American Medical Association called On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ that details the medical aspects that Jesus endured for us. I’ve read it before, but it has special meaning today. Take some time to remember the cross of Jesus.
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter! As we enter the week leading up to Easter, we are once again amazed at the great lengths that God would go through to be with us. His love is evident in the story of the passion of Jesus. The price He paid to bring us back to Himself is incredible. He deserves our devotion. It is for His glory and His harvest that we work. We hope that you all greatly experience the love of Christ this Easter. Our church, New Hope Community, will be having an Easter service on the Dunedin Causeway at 8:00 am Sunday. If you live in the area, you’re invited to come and celebrate the Resurrection with us. For more information, check out www.newhopecommunitychurch.us.
