Welcome to September 2023 Month of Prayer - Week 4
by Derrick Rodgers on September 24th, 2023
"Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed."- James 5:16 "But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions."- Obadiah 1:17 Weekly FocusIn this final week, we bring our focus on two vital areas: healing and deliverance. James encourages us to confess our faults to one another and... Read More
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Month of Prayer: Week 3 - Day 23
by Derrick Rodgers on September 23rd, 2023
Author: Elder Eston J. Wells, Youth Pastor "Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king." - 1 Peter 2:17 Devotional:The Apostle Peter provides us with a simple yet comprehensive social ethic: Honor everyone, love your spiritual siblings, fear God, and respect authority. These are pillars for building a community that reflects God’s Kingdom on Earth.In an age where respect and ... Read More
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Month of Prayer: Week 3 - Day 22
by Derrick Rodgers on September 22nd, 2023
Author: Elder Eston J. Wells, Youth Pastor "For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways." Psalm 91:11 Devotional:First responders and military personnel often put their lives on the line to protect and serve. The dangers they face require not just skill and courage, but also the protective hand of God.Psalm 91 assures us that God gives His angels charge to protect ... Read More
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Month of Prayer: Week 3 - Day 21
by Derrick Rodgers on September 21st, 2023
Author: Elder Eston J. Wells, Youth Pastor "A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:" Proverbs 1:5 Devotional:The importance of education, both spiritual and secular, can't be overstated. Proverbs suggests that the pursuit of wisdom is a lifetime endeavor, one that should be nurtured from a young age.Schools are more than just b... Read More
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Month of Prayer: Week 3 - Day 20
by Derrick Rodgers on September 20th, 2023
Author: Elder Eston J. Wells, Youth Pastor "Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine." 2 Timothy 4:2 Devotional:The call to ministry is a sacred vocation, one that comes with both privilege and responsibility. The Apostle Paul's advice to Timothy serves as a timeless guide for all pastors and ministers today: Be ready to pre... Read More
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Month of Prayer: Week 3 - Day 19
by Derrick Rodgers on September 19th, 2023
Author: Elder Derrick D. Rodgers, Dean of Christian Education "And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness quietness and assurance for ever." - Isaiah 32:17Devotional:Peace is not merely the absence of war but the presence of justice and righteousness. Isaiah links peace in our lands to the "work of righteousness," indicating that ethical living leads to societal... Read More
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Month of Prayer: Week 3 - Day 18
by Derrick Rodgers on September 18th, 2023
Author: Elder Derrick D. Rodgers, Dean of Christian Education "He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?"Micah 6:8 Devotional:Micah 6:8 outlines the ethical and moral framework required for just governance. Justice, mercy, and humility aren't just religious concepts; they are the bedrock ... Read More
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Month of Prayer: Week 3 - Day 17
by Derrick Rodgers on September 17th, 2023
Author: Elder Derrick D. Rodgers, Dean of Christian Education "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." James 1:5 Devotional:Leadership, in any capacity, requires wisdom. Whether in a religious setting or in the political arena, the need for divine wisdom is paramount. James assures us that God grants wisdom t... Read More
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Welcome to September 2023 Month of Prayer - Week 3
by Derrick Rodgers on September 16th, 2023
"I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;" 1 Timothy 2:1-3 Weekly FocusIt's week three, and we are shifting our focus to our leaders—... Read More
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Month of Prayer: Week 2 - Day 16
by Derrick Rodgers on September 16th, 2023
Author: SIs Joy Greer "O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our maker." - Psalm 95:6 Devotional:Worship is not just an act; it's a behavior of one who understands the magnitude of God’s power and has come into contact with that magnificent power. Worship can include singing hymns, clapping hands, and lifting voices; however, true worship is a deep reverence for God, a... Read More
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Month of Prayer: Week 2 - Day 15
by Derrick Rodgers on September 15th, 2023
Author: SIs Joy Greer "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 always, even unto the end of the world. Amen." Matthew 28:19-20 Devotional:The Great Commission is not a suggestion; it's a mandate for the Church. We are called t... Read More
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Month of Prayer: Week 2 - Day 14
by Derrick Rodgers on September 14th, 2023
Author: SIs Joy Greer "That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;" Colossians 1:10 Devotional:The spiritual health of a congregation is a reflection of its collective journey towards Christ-likeness. Colossians 1:10 encourages us to be "fruitful in every good work" and to grow in our knowledge of God, an impe... Read More
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