Month of Prayer: Week 2 - Day 13
by Derrick Rodgers on September 13th, 2023
Author: SIs Joy Greer "Feed the flock of God which is among you, taking the oversight thereof, not by constraint, but willingly; not for filthy lucre, but of a ready mind; Neither as being lords over God's heritage, but being ensamples to the flock."1 Peter 5:2-3 Devotional:Leadership in the church is a calling of great responsibility. According to 1 Peter 5:2-3, those entrusted with oversight ar... Read More
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Month of Prayer: Week 2 - Day 12
by Derrick Rodgers on September 12th, 2023
Author: SIs Joy Greer "And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken." Ecclesiastes 4:12 Devotional:Marriage is more than a social contract; it's a divine covenant. The scripture describes a "threefold cord" with husband, wife, and God. God in the center of a marriage is essential to a successful union. This is not an easy task. Both parties m... Read More
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Month of Prayer: Week 2 - Day 11
by Derrick Rodgers on September 11th, 2023
Author: SIs Joy Greer "Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs 22:6 Devotional:Parents, the introduction of your children to God falls squarely on your shoulders. Proverbs 22:6 encourages us to "train up a child" in God's ways, promising that this foundation will serve them well in their adult years. Parenting does not end when they tur... Read More
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Month of Prayer: Week 2 - Day 10
by Derrick Rodgers on September 10th, 2023
Author: Sis. Joy Greer "Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." - Ephesians 4:3 Devotional:Family is a cornerstone of the church. Whether we are blood relatives or brothers and sisters in Christ, we are a family of believers. Ephesians 4:3 calls us to make every effort to keep unity through the bond of peace. When a family is unified, it is strong and is able to withst... Read More
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Welcome to September 2023 Month of Prayer - Week 2
by Derrick Rodgers on September 9th, 2023
"And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you. And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and praise the name of the Lord your God, that hath dealt wondrously with you: and my people shall never be ashamed. And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the Lord yo... Read More
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Month of Prayer: Week 1 - Day 9
by Derrick Rodgers on September 9th, 2023
Author: Elder Derrick D. Rodgers, Dean of Christian Education "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." - Romans 12:2Devotional:"Discovering and embracing God's will is arguably one of the most challenging yet fulfilling aspects of the Christian walk. Romans 12:2 offers ... Read More
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Month of Prayer: Week 1 - Day 8
by Derrick Rodgers on September 8th, 2023
Author: Elder Derrick D. Rodgers, Dean of Christian Education "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." - John 15:5Devotional:"The call to serve is inseparable from the Christian experience, but service without spiritual fruitfulness can be empty and frustrating. The key to fruitful service is ... Read More
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Month of Prayer: Week 1 - Day 7
by Derrick Rodgers on September 7th, 2023
Author: Elder Derrick D. Rodgers, Dean of Christian Education "He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength." - Isaiah 40:29Devotional:"Life often has a way of draining our strength, leaving us feeling weak and powerless. Whether it's physical exhaustion, emotional fatigue, or spiritual dryness, we all have moments when we feel drained. Isaiah 40:29 offers ... Read More
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Month of Prayer: Week 1 - Day 6
by Derrick Rodgers on September 6th, 2023
Author: Elder Derrick D. Rodgers, Dean of Christian Education "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." 1 Corinthians 10:13Devotional:"Temptation is a struggle that is as old as humanity itself. We all f... Read More
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Month of Prayer: Week 1 - Day 5
by Derrick Rodgers on September 5th, 2023
Author: Elder Derrick D. Rodgers, Dean of Christian Education "But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ." Ephesians 4:15Devotional:"Growth is an inherent part of the human experience. We grow physically, intellectually, and emotionally. But the most crucial growth is our spiritual maturation in Christ. Ephesians 4:15 invites us to "grow up... Read More
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Month of Prayer: Week 1 - Day 4
by Derrick Rodgers on September 4th, 2023
Author: Elder Derrick D. Rodgers, Dean of Christian Education "Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5-6Devotional:"We often find ourselves at the crossroads of life, where we must make choices that shape our future. In such moments, our understanding often proves insufficient,... Read More
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Month of Prayer: Week 1 - Day 3
by Derrick Rodgers on September 3rd, 2023
Author: Elder Derrick D. Rodgers, Dean of Christian Education "But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him." - Hebrews 11:6Devotional:"The vitality of our relationship with God is intrinsically linked to the state of our faith. It's faith that enables us to draw near to God, to trus... Read More
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