WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 5/6/2012

Praise God saints! This is a day that the Lord has made, rejoice! I say rejoice! And be glad in it. This Sunday our preaching text will again be from John's Gospel this time regarding a strange disappearance Jesus, his followers searching for Him, and the lesson he taught them when they found Him.  Here is the text...

John 6:22-35
22 The next day the crowd that had stayed on the far shore saw that the disciples had taken the only boat, and they realized Jesus had not gone with them.
23 Several boats from Tiberias landed near the place where the Lord had blessed the bread and the people had eaten.
24 So when the crowd saw that neither Jesus nor his disciples were there, they got into the boats and went across to Capernaum to look for him.
25 They found him on the other side of the lake and asked, “Rabbi, when did you get here?”
26 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, you want to be with me because I fed you, not because you understood the miraculous signs.
27 But don’t be so concerned about perishable things like food. Spend your energy seeking the eternal life that the Son of Man[a] can give you. For God the Father has given me the seal of his approval.”
28 They replied, “We want to perform God’s works, too. What should we do?”
29 Jesus told them, “This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.”
30 They answered, “Show us a miraculous sign if you want us to believe in you. What can you do?
31 After all, our ancestors ate manna while they journeyed through the wilderness! The Scriptures say, ‘Moses gave them bread from heaven to eat.”
32 Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, Moses didn’t give you bread from heaven. My Father did. And now he offers you the true bread from heaven.
33 The true bread of God is the one who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”
34 “Sir,” they said, “give us that bread every day.”
35 Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.
 
WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT:   "Our search to find God"

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let's teach our children to see God beyond what he can do for us, but also a God that is with us, and has expectations of us.

MAY MEMORY VERSE: Matthew 7:7 “Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. (New Living Translation)

RESPONSIVE READING: 566: The Pre-existence of Jesus
 
I pray for you people of God, as we seek to glorify God and advance His Kingdom together, let's continue to pray for each other  as we learn to love one another with the love of Jesus Christ. For as the apostle Paul said: "if we don't love others, we are as a noisy gong or clanging symbol"

Yours in Christian Love and service
Bless you,

Pastor W.C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 4/29/2012

Greeting saints in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This week our preaching text will be from John's Gospel regarding a man that had his life dramatically changed by an encounter with Jesus Christ.  Here is the text...

John 9:1-11 NLT
9:1 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth.
2 “Rabbi,” his disciples asked him, “why was this man born blind? Was it because of his own sins or his parents’ sins?”
3 “It was not because of his sins or his parents’ sins,” Jesus answered. “This happened so the power of God could be seen in him.
4 We must quickly carry out the tasks assigned us by the one who sent us.[a] The night is coming, and then no one can work.
5 But while I am here in the world, I am the light of the world.”
6 Then he spit on the ground, made mud with the saliva, and spread the mud over the blind man’s eyes.
7 He told him, “Go wash yourself in the pool of Siloam” (Siloam means “sent”). So the man went and washed and came back seeing!
8 His neighbors and others who knew him as a blind beggar asked each other, “Isn’t this the man who used to sit and beg?”
9 Some said he was, and others said, “No, he just looks like him!” But the beggar kept saying, “Yes, I am the same one!”
10 They asked, “Who healed you? What happened?”
11 He told them, “The man they call Jesus made mud and spread it over my eyes and told me, ‘Go to the pool of Siloam and wash yourself.’ So I went and washed, and now I can see!”
 
WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT:   "Our God who is able to turn our burdens into blessings if we will trust Him enough"

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let's teach our children to do what they believe God wants them to do.

RESPONSIVE READING: 568: The Life and Ministry of Jesus
 
Bless you people of God, as we seek to glorify God and advance His Kingdom together, please stay prayerful as we learn to love one another with the love of Jesus Christ. God expects it of us.

Yours in Christian Love and service,

Pastor W.C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 4/22/2012

Giving all praise and honor to God, who is the head of our lives. Last Sunday turned out to be not to be the "low Sunday," that often follows Resurrection Sunday, but for us, it was a time of high worship and praise. To God be the glory! Thank you to all of you that worked so hard and ministered so faithfully. As I mentioned Sunday, I am on vacation this week and Rev Shprecher is going to bring the Word this coming Sunday. Here is the text from Luke's Gospel...

Luke 24:36-48
36While they were still talking about this, Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.”
37They were startled and frightened, thinking they saw a ghost.
38He said to them, “Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in your minds?
39Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”
40When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet.
41And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”
42They gave him a piece of broiled fish,
43and he took it and ate it in their presence.
44He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.”
45Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.
46He told them, “This is what is written: The Christ will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,
47and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
48You are witnesses of these things.
 
TITLE:  "Seeing Jesus"

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT:   "Bringing the risen Lord into your life and the lives of others."

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let's teach our children to seek Jesus in their own lives and to tell their friends..

RESPONSIVE READING: #571 "The Resurrection of Jesus"
 
Bless you people of God, as we seek to glorify God and advance His Kingdom together, please stay prayerful as we learn to love one another with the love of Jesus Christ. "Yes we Can!"

Yours in Christian Love and service

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 4/15/2012

Praise the Lord saints! Giving all glory and honor to God, we had a wonderful Resurrection Sunday celebration and outpouring of the Spirit of God. Surely many where in the house and I believe many were blessed by the service. My appreciation to all of you that worked hard to bring it forth.
Some in the Christian circle call this coming Sunday "low Sunday" because the excitement and celebration of Resurrection Sunday has passed, and it is often reflected in Church attendance. We'll see what happens, but meanwhile I am led in the preaching to address the reality of what happens after the celebration and we face the realities and challenges of life. Here is the text from the Book of Exodus...

Exodus 15:22-27 (NLT)
22 Then Moses led the people of Israel away from the Red Sea, and they moved out into the desert of Shur. They traveled in this desert for three days without finding any water.
23 When they came to the oasis of Marah, the water was too bitter to drink. So they called the place Marah (which means “bitter”).
24 Then the people complained and turned against Moses. “What are we going to drink?” they demanded.
25 So Moses cried out to the Lord for help, and the Lord showed him a piece of wood. Moses threw it into the water, and this made the water good to drink.
It was there at Marah that the Lord set before them the following decree as a standard to test their faithfulness to him.
26 He said, “If you will listen carefully to the voice of theLord your God and do what is right in his sight, obeying his commands and keeping all his decrees, then I will not make you suffer any of the diseases I sent on the Egyptians; for I am the Lord who heals you.”
27 After leaving Marah, the Israelites traveled on to the oasis of Elim, where they found twelve springs and seventy palm trees. They camped there beside the water.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT:  "The nature of our walk with God, particularly as we face the challenges of life."

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let's teach our children the importance of being "for real" before God.

RESPONSIVE READING: 605 Praising the Lord
 
Bless you people of God as we seek to glorify God and advance His Kingdom together, please stay prayerful as we learn to love one another with the love of Jesus Christ.

Yours in Christian Love and service,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 4/8/2012

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!  Bless you saints. This week we will celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Here is the text from John's Gospel...

John 20:1-9
1 Early on Sunday morning, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away from the entrance.
2 She ran and found Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved. She said, “They have taken the Lord’s body out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him!”
3 Peter and the other disciple started out for the tomb.
4 They were both running, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the tomb first.
5 He stooped and looked in and saw the linen wrappings lying there, but he didn’t go in.
6 Then Simon Peter arrived and went inside. He also noticed the linen wrappings lying there, 7 while the cloth that had covered Jesus’ head was folded up and lying apart from the other wrappings.
8 Then the disciple who had reached the tomb first also went in, and he saw and believed—
9 for until then they still hadn’t understood the Scriptures that said Jesus must rise from the dead.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT:  "The significance of Jesus' Resurrection and what it means to us."
 
Bless you people of God as we seek to glorify God and advance His Kingdom together, learning to love one another with the love of Jesus Christ.

Yours in Christian Love and service,
 
Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 4/1/2012

Bless the Lord oh my soul and all that is within me, bless His holy name. It is my prayer that you are today basking in the love of God. He loves you with a great and unconditional love. Please remember that in every one of life's situations.  This week we will celebrate Palm Sunday and Rev Shprecher will bring the word.  Here is his text...

John 12:12-16 (NIV)
12The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem.
13They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting,
   “Hosanna!”
   “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
   “Blessed is the King of Israel!”
14Jesus found a young donkey and sat upon it, as it is written,
15 “Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion; see, your king is coming, seated on a donkey’s colt.
16At first his disciples did not understand all this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that they had done these things to him.

TITLE:  "The Other Possibility: Far From the Madding Crowd"

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT:  "How distance from the crowd might help us to make the choice to truly worship the Lord."

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to sometimes get alone with God in prayer.

RESPONSIVE READING: 612 God's Everlasting Mercies
 
APRIL MEMORY VERSE: Matthew 5:16 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

Bless you saints as we seek to glorify God and advance His Kingdom together, learning to love one another with the love of Jesus Christ.
Yours in Christian Love and service,
Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 3/25/2012

Praise the Lord people of God! This is a day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. This Sunday, in the preaching, I will move to Part 3 of the series "Drawing Closer to God." So far we have been encouraged to assess our attitudes before going into prayer and fasting, we have taken a deeper look into the spiritual discipline of fasting, and this week we will consider prayer. Here is the text for this week...

Luke 11:9 “And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you.(NLT)

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: The why, how, what, and when of prayer.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to ask God for what they NEED in prayer. (distinguish needs from wants)

RESPONSIVE READING: 588 the Model Prayer

MARCH MEMORY VERSE: Proverbs 3:6 "In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and he shall direct thy paths."

Bless you saints as we seek to glorify God and advance His Kingdom together, learning to love one another with the love of Jesus Christ.

NOTE: This is the last Sunday before we begin our Daniel Fast (March 28-April 6)...get ready, get ready, get ready.

Yours in Christian Love and service,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 3/18/2012

Bless you the people of God. Let us remember that we are blessed to be a blessing, bless someone today in some way. This Sunday, in the preaching, I will move to Part 2 of the series "Drawing Closer to God." Last week we were encouraged to assess our attitudes before going into prayer and fasting, this week we will look deeper into the spiritual discipline of fasting. Here is the text for this week...

Daniel 1:1-17
1 During the third year of King Jehoiakim’s reign in Judah,[a] King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 The Lord gave him victory over King Jehoiakim of Judah and permitted him to take some of the sacred objects from the Temple of God. So Nebuchadnezzar took them back to the land of Babylonia[b] and placed them in the treasure-house of his god.
3 Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, his chief of staff, to bring to the palace some of the young men of Judah’s royal family and other noble families, who had been brought to Babylon as captives.
4 “Select only strong, healthy, and good-looking young men,” he said. “Make sure they are well versed in every branch of learning, are gifted with knowledge and good judgment, and are suited to serve in the royal palace. Train these young men in the language and literature of Babylon.”
5 The king assigned them a daily ration of food and wine from his own kitchens. They were to be trained for three years, and then they would enter the royal service.
6 Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah were four of the young men chosen, all from the tribe of Judah.
7 The chief of staff renamed them with these Babylonian names: Daniel was called Belteshazzar. Hananiah was called Shadrach. Mishael was called Meshach. Azariah was called Abednego.
8 But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods.
9 Now God had given the chief of staff both respect and affection for Daniel.
10 But he responded, “I am afraid of my lord the king, who has ordered that you eat this food and wine. If you become pale and thin compared to the other youths your age, I am afraid the king will have me beheaded.”
11 Daniel spoke with the attendant who had been appointed by the chief of staff to look after Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah.
12 “Please test us for ten days on a diet of vegetables and water,” Daniel said.
13 “At the end of the ten days, see how we look compared to the other young men who are eating the king’s food. Then make your decision in light of what you see.”
14 The attendant agreed to Daniel’s suggestion and tested them for ten days.
15 At the end of the ten days, Daniel and his three friends looked healthier and better nourished than the young men who had been eating the food assigned by the king.
16 So after that, the attendant fed them only vegetables instead of the food and wine provided for the others.
17 God gave these four young men an unusual aptitude for understanding every aspect of literature and wisdom. And God gave Daniel the special ability to interpret the meanings of visions and dreams.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: The process and benefits of biblical fasting.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to learn to like food and other things that is good for them.

RESPONSIVE READING: 590 Christian Commitment
 
MARCH MEMORY VERSE: Proverbs 3:6  "In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and he shall direct thy paths."

Bless you saints as we seek to glorify God and advance His Kingdom together.

Yours in Christian Love and service,

Pastor W.C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 3/11/2012

Praise the Lord people of God! I'm not sure how your day is going, but I want to remind you that your heavenly Father loves and knows what is best for you, and if he brings you to it, he will bring you through it, and you will be stronger on the other side. Praise him!
This Sunday, in the preaching, I will start a 3-part series that will help us achieve the spiritual success we are seeking this year. Over the next three weeks and leading up to Resurrection Sunday celebration, our focus will be on prayer and fasting. I am also calling for a Church-wide fast later this month (more info to follow). Here is the text for this week...
 
TEXT:Isaiah 58:1-9a
1 “Shout with the voice of a trumpet blast.
      Shout aloud! Don’t be timid.
   Tell my people Israel[a] of their sins!
    2 Yet they act so pious!
   They come to the Temple every day
      and seem delighted to learn all about me.
   They act like a righteous nation
      that would never abandon the laws of its God.
   They ask me to take action on their behalf,
      pretending they want to be near me.
3 ‘We have fasted before you!’ they say.
      ‘Why aren’t you impressed?
   We have been very hard on ourselves,
      and you don’t even notice it!’
   “I will tell you why!” I respond.
      “It’s because you are fasting to please yourselves.
   Even while you fast,
      you keep oppressing your workers.
4 What good is fasting
      when you keep on fighting and quarreling?
   This kind of fasting
      will never get you anywhere with me.
5 You humble yourselves
      by going through the motions of penance,
   bowing your heads
      like reeds bending in the wind.
   You dress in burlap
      and cover yourselves with ashes.
   Is this what you call fasting?
      Do you really think this will please the LORD?
6 “No, this is the kind of fasting I want:
   Free those who are wrongly imprisoned;
      lighten the burden of those who work for you.
   Let the oppressed go free,
      and remove the chains that bind people.
7 Share your food with the hungry,
      and give shelter to the homeless.
   Give clothes to those who need them,
      and do not hide from relatives who need your help.
8 “Then your salvation will come like the dawn,
      and your wounds will quickly heal.
   Your godliness will lead you forward,
      and the glory of the LORD will protect you from behind.
9 Then when you call, the LORD will answer.
      ‘Yes, I am here,’ he will quickly reply.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: Preparing to be spiritually successful

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to depend on God to help them overcome the challenges in their lives.

RESPONSIVE READING: 595 Spiritual Warfare
 
MARCH MEMORY VERSE: Proverbs 3:6  "In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and he shall direct thy paths."

Bless you saints as we seek to glorify God and advance His Kingdom together.

Yours In Christian Love,

Pastor W C Hill

PS: Don't forget to turn you clock ahead Saturday night or you will be late for church :)

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 3/04/2012

Giving honor to God who is the head of our lives, I greet you in the name of Jesus Christ. It is my prayer that you walk in the grace and instruction of the Lord. This week, in the preaching, I will continue in the book of Exodus as we consider the issue of: "under whose authority we will operate?" We'll explore the actions and ramifications of two Hebrew midwives in Egypt. Here is the text...
 
TEXT:Exodus 1:8-17
Exo 1:8  Now there arose up a new king over Egypt, which knew not Joseph.
Exo 1:9  And he said unto his people, Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we:
Exo 1:10  Come on, let us deal wisely with them; lest they multiply, and it come to pass, that, when there falleth out any war, they join also unto our enemies, and fight against us, and so get them up out of the land.
Exo 1:11  Therefore they did set over them taskmasters to afflict them with their burdens. And they built for Pharaoh treasure cities, Pithom and Rameses.
Exo 1:12  But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel.
Exo 1:13  And the Egyptians made the children of Israel to serve with rigor:
Exo 1:14  And they made their lives bitter with hard bondage, in mortar, and in brick, and in all manner of service in the field: all their service, wherein they made them serve, was with rigor.
Exo 1:15  And the king of Egypt spoke to the Hebrew midwives, of which the name of the one was Shiphrah, and the name of the other Puah:
Exo 1:16  And he said, When ye do the office of a midwife to the Hebrew women, and see them upon the stools; if it be a son, then ye shall kill him: but if it be a daughter, then she shall live.
Exo 1:17  But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: Choosing who and what to serve.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to evaluate their choices and choose to do what is pleasing to God.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: 590 Christian Commitment
 
MARCH MEMORY VERSE: Proverbs 3:6  "In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and he shall direct thy paths."

I thank God for you, your commitment to ministry, and your support for the church, as we seek to glorify God and advance His Kingdom.

Yours In Christian Love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 2/26/2012

Praise the Lord Saints! In Christianity, today begins a 40 day period known as Lent. It is a time that many Christians use for personal reflection, self denial, and repentance. All of this is leading up to the big Christian celebration of Easter Sunday. This week, in the preaching I will go to the book of Exodus as we consider the issue of associations and our walk with the Lord. Here is the text...
 
TEXT:Genesis 13:1-12
1 So Abram went up from Egypt to the Negev, with his wife and everything he had, and Lot went with him.
2 Abram had become very wealthy in livestock and in silver and gold.
3 From the Negev he went from place to place until he came to Bethel, to the place between Bethel and Ai where his tent had been earlier
4 and where he had first built an altar.  There Abram called on the name of the LORD.
5 Now Lot, who was moving about with Abram, also had flocks and herds and tents. 
6 But the land could not support them while they stayed together, for their possessions were so great that they were not able to stay together. 
7 And quarreling arose between Abram’s herders and Lot’s.  The Canaanites and Perizzites were also living in the land at that time.
8 So Abram said to Lot, “Let’s not have any quarreling between you and me, or between your herders and mine, for we are close relatives. 
9 Is not the whole land before you?  Let’s part company.  If you go to the left, I’ll go to the right; if you go to the right, I’ll go to the left.”
10 Lot looked around and saw that the whole plain of the Jordan toward Zoar was well watered, like the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt.  (This was before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.)
11 So Lot chose for himself the whole plain of the Jordan and set out toward the east.  The two men parted company:
12 Abram lived in the land of Canaan, while Lot lived among the cities of the plain and pitched his tents near Sodom.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: Avoiding things that hinder or cause us to fall in our walk with God.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to not follow a "negative crowd,"  but rather lead towards what is right in the sight of God..
 
RESPONSIVE READING: 602 The Upright Man
 
FEBRUARY MEMORY VERSE: 1 Corinthians 13:11  When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

I want you to know that God and I appreciate all of your efforts to support our worship service, let's keep each other lifted up in prayer, and practice the kind of love Paul describes in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7.

Yours In Christian Love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 2/19/2012

In all things, let us give praise to God, and let's be encouraged when the praises go up the blessings come down.
This week, I will continue in the series: The Anatomy of a Consecrated Life.  Our theme scripture for the series is 2 Corinthians 5:17, and so far we have seen that we are  "new creations" and must be "in Christ," and that "old things must pass away," and this final week, we will consider all things becoming new. Here is the text...
 
TEXT: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: Building a new life in Christ.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to become different (i.e. better) because they know God.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: 584 Sanctification
 
FEBRUARY MEMORY VERSE: 1 Corinthians 13:11  When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

May God continue to bless you and let's keep each other lifted up in prayer and know that I continue thank God for his grace and for you.

Yours In Christian Love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 2/12/2012

Praise God from whom all blessings flow, be encouraged people of God, your heavenly Father watches over you. He is with us through the storms and on the mountaintop, or anywhere in between. Whatever you may be going through today,remember, you are not alone.
This week, I will continue in the series: The Anatomy of a Consecrated Life.  Our theme scripture for the series is 2 Corinthians 5:17, Last week we saw that we are  "new creations" and must be "in Christ," Paul goes on in that text to tell us that "old things have passed away,"We will consider that reality this week.
Here is the text...
 
TEXT: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: Some "old things" that must go and how to get rid of them.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to recognize the things in their lives that do not please God and encourage them to change them.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: 584 Sanctification
 
FEBRUARY MEMORY VERSE: 1 Corinthians 13:11  When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

Bless you people of God and let's keep each other lifted up in prayer and know that I continue thank God for his grace and for you.

Yours In Christian Love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 2/05/2012

It is difficult to grasp that already a month has passed in 2012, but it has and we are into February. I hope that you are encouraged because this is our year of spiritual success! Let's seek it with conviction and excitement. This week, I will begin a new series on the subject of personal change for the Christian. Our theme scripture for the series is 2 Corinthians 5:17. Here is the text...
 
TEXT: 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

SERIES TITLE: The Anatomy of a Consecrated Life

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: The Effects of becoming and growing as a Christian

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to change ways that do not bring glory to God.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: 584 Sanctification
 
FEBRUARY MEMORY VERSE: 1 Corinthians 13:11  When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

Bless you people of God and let's keep each other lifted up in prayer and know that I continue thank God for his grace and for you.

In Christian Love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 1/29/2012

In all things, and in and out of season, let us praise God our Father, Jesus our Savior, and the Holy Spirit, our help and guide. Know that you are never alone. This week, in the preaching we will be blessed with a Word from Rev Shprecher on how we can be prepared to live out the promises of God. Here is the text...
 
TEXT: Mark 1:21-28  (NIV)
21 They went to Capernaum, and when the Sabbath came, Jesus went into the synagogue and began to teach. 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. 23 Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an impure spirit cried out, 24 “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!”
25 “Be quiet!” said Jesus sternly. “Come out of him!” 26 The impure spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek.  27 The people were all so amazed that they asked each other, “What is this? A new teaching—and with authority! He even gives orders to impure spirits and they obey him.” 28 News about him spread quickly over the whole region of Galilee.

TITLE: Top Ten Ways to Clean the Spirit

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: What are the habits we need  to live out God’s promises for us?

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to form a "habit" of doing what God wants us to do.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: 582 Regeneration
 
JANUARY MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 37:16 -- A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. (KJV)

Again this past Sunday was a powerful expression of praise and worship, with a few bumps, but I believe that God received the glory, thank you to all that ministered. Bless you people of God and let's keep each other lifted up in prayer and know that I continue thank God for his grace and for you.

In Christian Love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 1/22/2012

Praise God to the Children of God! It is my prayer that you are walking in the blessings of our Heavenly Father. This week, I will be concluding the sermon series entitled "Spiritual Success in 2012." This week we will again consider Joseph, the man of character, who found favor with God, learned to forgive, and this week we see how he stood on the promises of God. Here is the text...
 
TEXT: Genesis 50:22-26
22 Joseph stayed in Egypt, along with all his father’s family. He lived a hundred and ten years
23 and saw the third generation of Ephraim’s children. Also the children of Makir son of Manasseh were placed at birth on Joseph’s knees.
24 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “I am about to die. But God will surely come to your aid and take you up out of this land to the land he promised on oath to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob.”
25 And Joseph made the Israelites swear an oath and said, “God will surely come to your aid, and then you must carry my bones up from this place.”
26 So Joseph died at the age of a hundred and ten. And after they embalmed him, he was placed in a coffin in Egypt.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: The importance of knowing what happens when God makes a promise

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to know and remember that God is a source of help in all situations.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: 589 Growing In Grace
 
JANUARY MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 37:16 -- A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. (KJV)

Again this past Sunday was a powerful expression of praise and worship, thank you to all that ministered. Bless you people of God and let's keep each other lifted up in prayer and know that I continue thank God for his grace and for you.

In Christian Love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 1/15/2012

All praise and glory to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Continuing in the sermon series entitled "Spiritual Success in 2012," this week we will again consider Joseph, the man of character, who found favor with God, who learned one of God's major characteristics. Here is the text...
 
TEXT: Genesis 45:4-8a, 14-15
4 Then Joseph said to his brothers, “Come close to me.” When they had done so, he said, “I am your brother Joseph, the one you sold into Egypt!
5 And now, do not be distressed and do not be angry with yourselves for selling me here, because it was to save lives that God sent me ahead of you.
6 For two years now there has been famine in the land, and for the next five years there will be no plowing and reaping.
7 But God sent me ahead of you to preserve for you a remnant on earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance.
8 “So then, it was not you who sent me here, but God. He made me father to Pharaoh, lord of his entire household and ruler of all Egypt.
14 Then he threw his arms around his brother Benjamin and wept, and Benjamin embraced him, weeping.
15 And he kissed all his brothers and wept over them. Afterward his brothers talked with him.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: The importance of forgiveness.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to learn to easily for give.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: 589 Growing In Grace
 
JANUARY MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 37:16 -- A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. (KJV)

This past Sunday was a powerful expression of praise, thank you to all that ministered. Bless you people of God and let's keep each other lifted up in prayer and know that I thank God for you.

In Christian Love,
Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 1/8/2012

Praise the Lord Saints! We are off and running in 2012, let us look forward with great anticipation to the move and presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ in our lives and at Zion. Continuing in the sermon series entitled "Spiritual Success in 2012.", this week we will consider Joseph, the man of character, as he finds favor with Pharaoh. Here is the text...
 
TEXT: Genesis 41-43, 46-52
41 So Pharaoh said to Joseph, “I hereby put you in charge of the whole land of Egypt.” 42 Then Pharaoh took his signet ring from his finger and put it on Joseph’s finger. He dressed him in robes of fine linen and put a gold chain around his neck. 43 He had him ride in a chariot as his second-in-command,and people shouted before him, “Make way!” Thus he put him in charge of the whole land of Egypt.
46 Joseph was thirty years old when he entered the service of Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from Pharaoh’s presence and traveled throughout Egypt. 47 During the seven years of abundance the land produced plentifully. 48 Joseph collected all the food produced in those seven years of abundance in Egypt and stored it in the cities. In each city he put the food grown in the fields surrounding it. 49 Joseph stored up huge quantities of grain, like the sand of the sea; it was so much that he stopped keeping records because it was beyond measure.  50 Before the years of famine came, two sons were born to Joseph by Asenath daughter of Potiphera, priest of On. 51 Joseph named his firstborn Manasseh[e] and said, “It is because God has made me forget all my trouble and all my father’s household.” 52 The second son he named Ephraim[f] and said, “It is because God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering.”

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: The blessing and danger of God's favor.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to NOT let what they have change who they are.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: 589 Growing In Grace
 
JANUARY MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 37:16 -- A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. (KJV)

Bless you people of God and let's keep each other lifted up in prayer.

In Christian Love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 1/1/2012

Praise the Lord Saints! We are on the eve of a new year, the blessings and challenges of 2011 are behind and we march forward into 2012, not sure of what we may face, but assured who will face it with us. Thank you Lord!
With the beginning of a new year, I will begin a new sermon series entitled "Spiritual Success in 2012." It will use scriptures from the Sunday school text and will look at the life and times of Joseph, son of Jacob.
 
TEXT: Gen 39:7-21a
Gen 39:7  And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.
Gen 39:8  But he refused, and said unto his master's wife, Behold, my master knoweth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;
Gen 39:9  There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?
Gen 39:10  And it came to pass, as she spoke to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her.
Gen 39:11  And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.
Gen 39:12  And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.
Gen 39:13  And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,
Gen 39:14  That she called unto the men of her house, and spoke unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in a Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice:
Gen 39:15  And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled, and got him out.
Gen 39:16  And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.
Gen 39:17  And she spoke unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me:
Gen 39:18  And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out.
Gen 39:19  And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.
Gen 39:20  And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.
Gen 39:21  But the LORD was with Joseph, and showed him mercy, and gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: The importance of good character for a successful Christian.
 
SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to do "the right thing" (i.e. what God wants them to do) to live a good Christian life.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: 589 Growing In Grace
 
JANUARY MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 37:16 -- A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. (KJV)

NOTE: Zion will host watch-night service on Sat. Dec 31st from 10:30 to 12:00. Because our regular Sunday service will be very soon after that-- Jan 1st (11 AM), we will not have food after the Watch-night service. We will be able to get home and get some rest before we come back for church on Sunday.

Bless you people of God and let me say that I am truly thankful for each of you and your support this year.
In Christian Love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 12/25/2011

Praise the Lord Saints! It is my prayer that during the business of this season, you will be mindful of the greatest gift of all. Let's look forward to celebrating his birth this Sunday beginning at 10 AM. We are planning a powerful expression of worship which will include both the Sunday school program and our worship service.
 
TEXT:
Luke 2:1  And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
Luke 2:2  (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
Luke 2:3  And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
Luke 2:4  And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
Luke 2:5  To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
Luke 2:6  And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
Luke 2:7  And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: The value and necessity of making a place for Jesus.
 
SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to make Jesus the center of the Christmas celebration.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: none this week
 
DECEMBER MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 27:1 -- The LORD is my light and my salvation--whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid?

NOTES:
*We have candidate for Baptism this Sunday
*Our program will be different from usual, be flexible in making adjustments
*I want the choir to take their place in the choir loft before service begins
*The children will process in and sit in the rows behind the Deaconess (they will be close when they are called to do their parts)
*Each of you should plan to be here early (9:30), coming in late will not help us manage this special service
*Remember this is a combined service of the Sunday School and our regular worship, expect it to be different
*MOST OF ALL...PRAY FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT TO GUIDE AND EMPOWER EACH OF US IN THE SERVICE

Bless you and in Christian love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 12/18/2011

Giving glory to God saints, God is good..., and all the time God is..., and so we press on in His name. We have just found out that the preacher (Dr Chester Williams) we had scheduled for this Sunday, has taken sick and will not be able to preach for us. For that reason we are postponing Mission Sunday until we can re-plan it, and I will preach this Sunday. Here is my text...

PRIMARY TEXT:Luke 1:26-38 (KJV)
26And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
27To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
28And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
29And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
30And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
31And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
32He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
33And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
34Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
35And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
36And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.
37For with God nothing shall be impossible.
38And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: How to experience God's miracles in your life.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to trust what God says (i.e. Bible) over others sources of information.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: #596 Faith
 
DECEMBER MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 27:1 -- The LORD is my light and my salvation--whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid?

REMINDER: Our Christmas morning service on December 25th will combine the Sunday school program and the worship service and it will begin at 10 AM.  Ministry leaders encourage your team and plan to be early, so that we can start promptly, thank you and bless you

In Christian love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 12/11/2011

Praise God! He is worthy of our praise, from the rising of the sun to the going down of the same, He's worthy. Rev Shprecher is back this week with a message from Doctor Luke's Gospel. Here is his text...
 
PRIMARY TEXT:Luke 7:18-23
18John’s disciples told him about all these things. Calling two of them,
19he sent them to the Lord to ask, “Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?”
20When the men came to Jesus, they said, “John the Baptist sent us to you to ask, ‘Are you the one who was to come, or should we expect someone else?’”
21At that very time Jesus cured many who had diseases, sicknesses and evil spirits, and gave sight to many who were blind. 22So he replied to the messengers, “Go back and report to John what you have seen and heard: The blind receive sight, the lame walk, those who have leprosy are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the good news is preached to the poor. 23Blessed is the man who does not fall away on account of me.”
 
WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: How God helps  us to see new beginnings in what might seems like the end.
 
SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children be persistent trusting that God can bring them through any situation.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: #59 The Christian Hope
 
DECEMBER MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 27:1 -- The LORD is my light and my salvation--whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid?

Bless you people of God--in Christian love

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 12/04/2011

Giving glory and honor to God, I greet you in the name Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. It is my prayer that right now you are experiencing the peace of God in your life. The Bible encourages us not to worry, but to look to God with prayer, petition and thanksgiving, and we will find a peace that surpasses all understanding. Praise God for that! Thank Rev Shprecher for his powerful word on last Sunday as we kicked of the Advent Season. This week I will be preaching from the book of Genesis. Here is his text...

PRIMARY TEXT: Genesis 12:1The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: Trusting God going into the unknown

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children what faith is and how to use it.

RESPONSIVE READING: #596 Faith

NOVEMBER MEMORY VERSE: Psalm 27:1 -- The LORD is my light and my salvation--whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life--of whom shall I be afraid?

Bless you people of God--in Christian love

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 11/27/2011

Praise God Saints!  He is worthy of all our praise, and it is through him that we live, breath, and have our being. Thanks to all that helped us celebrate our Deaconate Ministry Annual Day. This Sunday, Rev Shprecher will be bringing the Word. Here is his text...

PRIMARY TEXT: Isaiah 65:17-25 (NIV)
17 “Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth.
The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind.
18 But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create, for I will create Jerusalem to be a delight and its people a joy.
19 I will rejoice over Jerusalem and take delight in my people; the sound of weeping and of crying
will be heard in it no more.
20 “Never again will there be in it an infant who lives but a few days, or an old man who does not live out his years; he who dies at a hundred will be thought a mere youth; he who fails to reach£ a hundred will be considered accursed.
21 They will build houses and dwell in them; they will plant vineyards and eat their fruit.
22 No longer will they build houses and others live in them, or plant and others eat.
For as the days of a tree, so will be the days of my people; my chosen ones will long enjoy the works of their hands.
23 They will not toil in vain or bear children doomed to misfortune; for they will be a people blessed by the LORD, they and their descendants with them.
24 Before they call I will answer; while they are still speaking I will hear.
25 The wolf and the lamb will feed together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox, but dust will be the serpent’s food.
They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain,” says the LORD.

SERMON TITLE: O Come, O Come Emmanuel

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: What God is really telling us during this Advent/Christmas season.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to focus on God during the holidays.

RESPONSIVE READING: #594 The Christian Hope

NOVEMBER MEMORY VERSE: Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
(NIV)..(PS:it's quiz Sunday :)

I thank God for each of you.

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 11/20/2011

Giving glory to God and to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are getting ready for a blessing this Sunday as we celebrate our Deaconate Ministry. For the morning service I will be  preaching from the Book of Exodus,

PRIMARY TEXT: Exodus 15:22-27
22 Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea and they went into the Desert of Shur. For three days they traveled in the desert without finding water.
23 When they came to Marah, they could not drink its water because it was bitter. (That is why the place is called Marah.[a])
24 So the people grumbled against Moses, saying, “What are we to drink?”
25 Then Moses cried out to the LORD, and the LORD showed him a piece of wood. He threw it into the water, and the water became fit to drink. There the LORD issued a ruling and instruction for them and put them to the test.
26 He said, “If you listen carefully to the LORD your God and do what is right in his eyes, if you pay attention to his commands and keep all his decrees, I will not bring on you any of the diseases I brought on the Egyptians, for I am the LORD, who heals you.” 
27 Then they came to Elim, where there were twelve springs and seventy palm trees, and they camped there near the water.(NIV)

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: Getting through the difficult times of life with God.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to learn to trust God to take care of us.

RESPONSIVE READING: #565 God's Providential Care

NOVEMBER MEMORY VERSE: Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
(NIV)
 
Don't forget that in the afternoon Rev Dr Kirk Jones will come and bless us with a Word at the 3:30 PM service. Be encouraged and don't stop praising Him because when the praises go up, the blessings come down.
In Christian Love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 11/13/2011

Praise the Lord people of God! Once again you have come through in royal fashion in a wonderful celebration of life for our beloved brother Deacon Busby. The family was pleased and very grateful, and I am as well. Sundays Worship Service where I will be concluding with part 5 of the Reaping a Bountiful Blessing series.

PRIMARY TEXT: Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” (NIV)

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: The "reward" for giving to God.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage that good things happen to those who do what is right to God.

RESPONSIVE READING: #579 Stewardship

NOVEMBER MEMORY VERSE: Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
(NIV)

Let us be mindful that we are never alone, for Jesus said "Lo, I am with you even until the end of the age." Be encouraged.
In Christian Love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 11/06/2011

Greetings in the name of the our Savior Jesus Christ. Let me begin by thanking each of you for the support that you provided to me and my family in the celebration of my mother's life. People of God, you always make me proud when you rally and serve selflessly in the time of family loss. This time was no exception, and through my sense of personal loss and grief, I had you to look to with great sense of support and encouragement. I love and appreciate each of you.
Now having said that, and realizing we are in a season of loss, our beloved brother and faithful Deacon, Cecil Busby has also gone home to be with the Lord. Here are the details of his life celebration...

DATE: Friday, November 4th, 2011
WAKE: 9-11 AM ZBC
FUNERAL 11 AM ZBC
INTERNMENT: Pine Grove Cemetery, immediately following funeral service
REPAST: ZBC Fellowship Hall, immediately following internment

It is reassuring to me to know that I can count on each of you to provide support to the Busby family, as you have for so many families, in their time of need.

Now information for Sundays Worship Service where I will be continuing to part 4 of the Reaping a Bountiful Blessing series.

PRIMARY TEXT: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5
1 And now, brothers and sisters, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches.
2 In the midst of a very severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich generosity.
3 For I testify that they gave as much as they were able, and even beyond their ability. Entirely on their own,
4 they urgently pleaded with us for the privilege of sharing in this service to the Lord’s people.
5 And they exceeded our expectations: They gave themselves first of all to the Lord, and then by the will of God also to us.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: The characteristics of your Christian giving that will be pleasing to God.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to make their giving to God planned and cheerfully.

RESPONSIVE READING: #578 Christian Giving

NOVEMBER MEMORY VERSE: Galatians 6:7 Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows.
(NIV)

In this time of affliction, let us keep our eyes fixed on Him that is able to keep us. God bless and keep you saints,
In Christian Love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 10/30/2011

Praise God from whom all blessing flow...why? Because He is worthy of all our praise. From the rising of the sun, to the going down of the same, He's worthy to be praised. I send a very huge heart-felt "thank you" to the many of you that have been so supportive of me and my family in our time of loss. Beloved, it is a honor to Pastor such a wonderful group of people. To God be the glory!
This Sunday Rev. Shprecher is going to bless us with the preached word. Here is his text...
 
PRIMARY TEXT:
Acts 9:10-19 (NIV)
10 In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!”
“Yes, Lord,” he answered.
11 The Lord told him, “Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street and ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying.
12 In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias come and place his hands on him to restore his sight.”
13 “Lord,” Ananias answered, “I have heard many reports about this man and all the harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem.
14 And he has come here with authority from the chief priests to arrest all who call on your name.”
15 But the Lord said to Ananias, “Go! This man is my chosen instrument to carry my name before the Gentiles and their kings and before the people of Israel.
16 I will show him how much he must suffer for my name.”
17 Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. Placing his hands on Saul, he said, “Brother Saul, the Lord — Jesus, who appeared to you on the road as you were coming here — has sent me so that you may see again and be filled with the Holy Spirit.”
18 Immediately, something like scales fell from Saul’s eyes, and he could see again. He got up and was baptized, and
19 after taking some food, he regained his strength.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: Who does God wish us to minister to and how?  

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage them to be confident and willing to talk about the God they are learning about and serving.

RESPONSIVE READING: #580 World Missions

OCTOBER MEMORY VERSE:
1 Timothy 6:10 "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." (NIV)

God bless and keep you saints,
In Christian Love,

-- Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 10/23/2011

Give glory to God Saints, give glory to God. And remember to be anxious over nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God who is able to make all grace abound toward you. This week in our preaching, we are going to again hear from Minister Andre Bennett. He is taking his text from Mark 5:26-34. (KJV)
 
PRIMARY TEXT: Mark 5:26-34(KJV)
26And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,
27When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.
28For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.
29And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.
30And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?
31And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
32And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.
33But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.
34And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: Overcoming by faith.              

TITLE: Press Past Your Opposition

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to continue to believe and trust God. (the lesson of learning to wait on God)

RESPONSIVE READING: #596 Faith

OCTOBER MEMORY VERSE:
1 Timothy 6:10 "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." (NIV)

Let keep on praising God...
In Christian Love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 10/16/2011

I am excited about the upcoming Women's Day Celebration! We have much to be grateful for when we consider the wonderful women that God has brought to Zion Baptist Church. I am thankful for and encouraged by the sincere devotion to God, tireless service in ministry, and support demonstrated by The Women of Zion.
In keeping with the occasion,  this week I am continuing in the series entitled "Reaping the Bountiful Blessing," with a look at a special woman who learned to get her priorities right and was blessed by God. Remember, the goal of this series is to teach and demonstrate Biblical truths about money and how we can be blessed by good stewardship. This week I want to focus on Elijah and the Widow of Zarephath.
  
PRIMARY TEXT: Malachi 3:10 NIV
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.

SECONDARY TEXT: 1 Kings 17:8-16
8...Then the word of the LORD came to him: 9 “Go at once to Zarephath in the region of Sidon and stay there. I have directed a widow there to supply you with food.” 10 So he went to Zarephath. When he came to the town gate, a widow was there gathering sticks. He called to her and asked, “Would you bring me a little water in a jar so I may have a drink?” 11 As she was going to get it, he called, “And bring me, please, a piece of bread.”
12 “As surely as the LORD your God lives,” she replied, “I don’t have any bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little olive oil in a jug. I am gathering a few sticks to take home and make a meal for myself and my son, that we may eat it—and die.”
13 Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid. Go home and do as you have said. But first make a small loaf of bread for me from what you have and bring it to me, and then make something for yourself and your son. 14 For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be used up and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain on the land.’”
15 She went away and did as Elijah had told her. So there was food every day for Elijah and for the woman and her family. 16 For the jar of flour was not used up and the jug of oil did not run dry, in keeping with the word of the LORD spoken by Elijah.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: How we are blessed when we learn to put God first.                  

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to keep God as the "most important" thing in their lives.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: #579 Stewardship
 
OCTOBER MEMORY VERSE:
1 Timothy 6:10 "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." (NIV)

Let the joy of the Lord be yours,
In Christian Love,

-- Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 10/09/2011

The joy of the Lord is available, let's seize it and hold on tight saints. The day after a wonderful Home-going service for our beloved sister Queen, let's be encouraged our sister is safe in his arms. Again Zion, you have made me proud to be your pastor, served the grieving family well, and brought glory to God. Great job by all on yesterday. I appreciate each of you.
This week I am continuing in the series entitled "Reaping the Bountiful Blessing." Remember, the goal of this series is to teach and demonstrate Biblical truths about money and how we can be blessed by good stewardship. This week I want to ficus on Jacob, a tither.
  
PRIMARY TEXT: Malachi 3:10 NIV
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.

SECONDARY TEXT: Genesis 28:16-22
16 When Jacob awoke from his sleep, he thought, “Surely the LORD is in this place, and I was not aware of it.” 17 He was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven.”  18 Early the next morning Jacob took the stone he had placed under his head and set it up as a pillar and poured oil on top of it. 19 He called that place Bethel, though the city used to be called Luz. 20 Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me and will watch over me on this journey I am taking and will give me food to eat and clothes to wear 21 so that I return safely to my father’s household, then the LORD will be my God 22 and this stone that I have set up as a pillar will be God’s house, and of all that you give me I will give you a tenth.”

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: How we return to the place we started with God and revisit the attitudes and actions that we have allowed to become part of our Christian walk.                  

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s encourage our children to consider their responsibility to give back to God a portion of what he has blessed them with. (i.e. allowance, gifts, money they earn, etc.)
 
RESPONSIVE READING: #578 Christian Giving
 
OCTOBER MEMORY VERSE:
1 Timothy 6:10 "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." (NIV)

I thank God for you...
In Christian Love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 10/02/2011

Saints...Oh what a fellowship, oh what a joy divine, leaning on the everlasting arms! In all things, let's give him praise. My sincere gratitude to all that helped me celebrate my 9th Pastoral Anniversary. It was truly a blessing of wonderful ministry in song, dance, and the preached Word. Both Minister Andre Bennett and Pastor Collins had powerful words from the Lord. We were blessed.

This week I am starting a new series entitled "Reaping the Bountiful Blessing." The goal of this series is to teach and demonstrate Biblical truths about people of faith and the money that God has given them and the blessings that God promises as a result of good stewardship.
  
PRIMARY TEXT: Malachi 3:10 NIV
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that there will not be room enough to store it.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: How we are to handle our money and the blessings we miss when we do not practice good stewardship                         

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the idea of us as stewards of what really belongs to God and our responsibility to give back.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: #607 Blessings From God
 
OCTOBER MEMORY VERSE:
1 Timothy 6:10 "For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs." (NIV)

I thank God for you...
In Christian Love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 09/25/2011

Praise the Lord people of God. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! He's worthy. a great celebration last Sunday of the Usher ministry. Good preaching by Rev Shprecher and Sister Ebonie and good musical support.Thank you to the many that made important contributions. This week we will be blessed with the preaching of our brother Minister Andre  Bennett. His first sermon at Zion! Praise God.
  
PRIMARY TEXT: John 8:1-12 (KJV)
1Jesus went unto the mount of Olives.
2And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them.
3And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in the midst,
4They say unto him, Master, this woman was taken in adultery, in the very act.
5Now Moses in the law commanded us, that such should be stoned: but what sayest thou?
6This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not.
7So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her.
8And again he stooped down, and wrote on the ground.
9And they which heard it, being convicted by their own conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.
10When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee?
11She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.
12Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: The forgiving and life changing grace of Christ.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children what forgiveness looks like and the importance of giving it.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: #593 Forgiveness
 
SEPTEMBER MEMORY VERSE:
Matthew 6:21 "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." (NIV)

NOTE: This Sunday afternoon (3:30 PM) is the celebration of the completion of nine years as your Pastor. I am humbled that God would use me and grateful to Him for sustaining me and for all you that have provided prayers and support over these years. Come out and celebrate with me, I'm sure that Pastor James Collins will have a word for us.

In Christian Love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 09/18/2011

 

Giving honor to God, the head of our lives, the one truly worthy honor and glory. Last Sunday was a powerful expression of worship, we were truly blessed. Thank you to the many that made important contributions. This week we will be blessed with the preaching of our brother Rev Shprecher.

PRIMARY TEXT: Mt 4:18-22 18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will make you fishers of men.” 20 At once they left their nets and followed him. 21 Going on from there, he saw two other brothers, James son of Zebedee and his brother John. They were in a boat with their father Zebedee, preparing their nets. Jesus called them, 22 and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed him.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: How our life is transformed when we accept the invitation that Jesus makes.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children what it means to follow Jesus as a child and how that affects their lives.

RESPONSIVE READING: #582 Regeneration

SEPTEMBER MEMORY VERSE:

Matthew 6:21 "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." (NIV)

NOTE: this Sunday afternoon is the celebration of the Usher Ministry, I expect that you will come to support the ones that support us all year. It is the right and loving thing to do. Thank you Saints.

In Christian Love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 09/11/2011

Praise the Lord saints!  Well its over...the summer that is, and starting this Sunday we hit the ground running.  This week Sunday School restarts at 9:30 AM, 11 AM Worship Service, and Homecoming Cook-out right after service (remember the dress is casual). This week I will preach part 3 of the series entitled "Right Thinking for Right Living."
  
PRIMARY TEXT: Proverb 23:7 (a)
"For as he thinks within himself, so he is..." (NASB-New American Standard Bible)
 
WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: Continuing to Win battle for righteous living
 
SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children to think and be positive people.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: #589 Growing in Grace
 
SEPTEMBER MEMORY VERSE:
Matthew 6:21 "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." (NIV)

NOTE:
"Thank you" and "job well done" to all that supported the Wooten family in their time of loss.. I appreciate you and I'm sure the family does as well. You make me proud and bring glory to God.

In Christian Love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 09/04/2011

Praise the Lord saints!  We made it through hurricane Irene and we are pressing on. This week I will preach part 2 of the series entitled "Right Thinking for Right Living." I hope it will both instruct and inspire. Two weeks ago, we began by considering the importance of our thoughts as Christians, this week we will move forward looking at process of renewal of the mind.
  
PRIMARY TEXT: Proverb 23:7 (a)
"For as he thinks within himself, so he is..." (NASB-New American Standard Bible)
 
WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: renewing our mind
 
SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children to understand how to change what they think about from bad to good.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: #589 Growing in Grace
 
SEPTEMBER MEMORY VERSE:
Matthew 6:21 "For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also." (NIV)

NOTE:
We are working with the Wooten family who recently experienced loss by sudden death. They are not members of the church but have asked for us to help. Wake planned for Tuesday 4-8 PM and funeral at 11 AM. I do not need choir or musician support, as the family has opted to use some prerecorded music, but I do need usher and custodian support. Please call me if you have any questions. Thank each of you that helped make the home-going celebrations for sister Marguerite and brother Murk a blessing. I appreciate you and I'm sure the families do as well.

Pastor W. C. Hill

Church canceled for Sunday August 28th

Governor Patrick has issued a state of emergency due to Hurricane Irene suggesting that  residents to stay indoors, out of the water and off the roads from late Saturday night through Sunday. Be safe and blessed. Our prayers are with you all.

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 08/28/2011

Praise the Lord saints!  We are encouraged by the Apostle Paul that we should "Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God." Let's resolve to do that as we make it through a particularly difficult time of loss for the church. Please see the note at the end of this e-mail for details.
This week in the preaching is part 2 of the series entitled "Right Thinking for Right Living." I hope it will both instruct and inspire. Last week we began by considering the importance of our thoughts as Christians, this week we will move forward looking at renewal of the mind.
  
PRIMARY TEXT: Proverb 23:7 (a)
"For as he thinks within himself, so he is..." (NASB-New American Standard Bible)
 
WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: renewing our mind
 
SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children to understand how to change what they think about from bad to good.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: #589 Growing in Grace
 
AUGUST MEMORY VERSE:
John 3:3 Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born again." (NIV)

NOTE:
Most of you know we lost two members last week, Sister Marguerite Gravely and Brother Aaron Murkison. The arrangements for their life celebrations are follows...

1. Brother Aaron Murkison
WAKE: Thurs (8/25) 4-7 PM
FUNERAL: Friday (8/26) 10 AM
*Both at Zion Baptist Church
REPAST: Community Brotherhood following internment at Pine Grove Cemetary

2. Sister Marguerite Gravely
WAKE: Sat (8/27) 9-10 AM
FUNERAL: Sat (8/27) 10 AM
*Both at Zion Baptist Church
REPAST: Community Brotherhood following *Funeral (note that internment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Boston on Monday)

I'm counting on the various church leaders/employees to each do their part to help us celebrate the lives of these long time faithful members of the Zion family. Thank you in advance and let's pray for the families and each other.
In Christian Love...

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 08/21/2011

Giving honor to God who is the head of my life, bless each of you. Well we made it through "The Lord as Our Shepherd" series. It is my prayer that the series helped you to view this Psalm in a new light and with increased understanding. As we approach the wind down of summer and prepare to start the new church year, I am led to preach a new 3-part series entitled "Right Thinking for Right Living." I hope it will both instruct and inspire. We will begin this week by considering the importance of our thoughts.
  
PRIMARY TEXT: Proverb 23:7 (a)
"For as he thinks within himself, so he is..." (NASB-New American Standard Bible)
 
WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: The importance of the Christian's thought life.
 
SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children to understand how their thoughts lead to actions.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: #589 Growing in Grace
 
AUGUST MEMORY VERSE:
John 3:3 Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born again." (NIV)

Let's continue to love and pray for one another. It will please God.

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 08/14/2011

Praise the Lord Saints!! Can I encourage you that as you face today's challenges, remember the words of the psalmist that said "I will lift up my eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord who made heaven and earth." The Lord is an ever-present help in time of trouble.
This week's sermon is the final installment in our preaching series "The Lord as Our Shepherd." Rev Shprecher will bless us with part 12, as David addresses his dwelling place. “...and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

Here is the text in context…
TEXT: Psalm 23
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,
   for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
    You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
    and I will dwell in the house of the LORD    forever.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: Finding God as we journey through life in the good times and the bad.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children to look for God in every situation.

RESPONSIVE READING: #565 God’s Providential Care

AUGUST MEMORY VERSE:
John 3:3 Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born again." (NIV)

My prayer for you is that God will continue to keep you, bless you, and make the beauty of his love reflect from you,
In Christian love
 
Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 08/07/2011

Praise the Lord saints!! This week is the next to last part in our series "The Lord as Our Shepherd." This week we will have part 11, we will be looking at David’s assurance...  “Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.”
 
Here is the text in context…
 
TEXT: Psalm 23
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,
  for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD    forever.
 
WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: The life long blessing of letting God be your shepherd.
 
SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children that the best reward comes from doing what God wants us to do.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: #564 God the Omnipresent

AUGUST MEMORY VERSE:
John 3:3 Jesus replied, "Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God without being born again." (NIV)

My prayer for you is that God will keep you, bless you, and make the beauty of his love reflect from you,

In Christian love

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 07/31/2011

This is a day that the the Lord has made, let's rejoice and be glad in it. The joy of the lord is ours, so let's claim it in the name of Jesus. As the summer roles on, we are heading to the conclusion of our series "The Lord as Our Shepherd." This week we will have part 10, and I will be considering David’s declaration that the Lord “anoints my head with oil and my cup runs over.”
 
Here is the text in context…
TEXT: Psalm 23
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,
  for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD    forever.
 
WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: The substance of God's anointing and its fruits.
 
SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children to look to God for the source of what is right and what is wrong.

RESPONSIVE READING: #572 The Promise of the Holy Spirit
 
JULY MEMORY VERSE:
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
 
God bless you, and keep you, and make his face to shine upon you the people of God, In Christian love,
 
Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 07/24/2011

Praise God saints! We are continuing in our series "The Lord as Our Shepherd." This week we will have part 9, and I will be considering David’s declaration that the Lord “prepares a table before him in the presence of his enemies.”

Here is the text in context…
TEXT: Psalm 23
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,
   for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD    forever.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: How God goes ahead and makes a place and preparation for us.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children to trust that God is working on their behalf.

RESPONSIVE READING: #565 Gods Providential Care

JULY MEMORY VERSE:
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

May the peace of God continue to be on you and may He continue to bless you people of God, In Christian love,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 07/17/2011

In all things we should give God praise, so let's praise God saints! We are coming down home stretch in our series "The Lord as Our Shepherd." This week we will have part 8, and I'm sure that you will be blessed as Rev. Shprecher brings the word. I'm on vacation this week.
 
Here is the text in context…
TEXT: Psalm 23
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,
  for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.
 
WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: How God leads and uses us in our struggle.
 
SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children to see the positive that can come from life's struggles.
 
RESPONSIVE READING: #589 Growing in Grace
 
JULY MEMORY VERSE:
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
 
Bless you people of God, In Christian love,
 
Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 07/10/2011

Praise God saints! This week as we continue in the series entitled..."The Lord as Our Shepherd" part 7, we find ourselves at mid-point in the psalm and David changes to a very personal expression when he says “Yea, though I walk through the valley in the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me"  (KJV)

Here is the text in context…
TEXT: Psalm 23
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,
for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup          overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD    forever.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: This seventh week the sermon is about how God (the Good Shepherd)often gets us to higher places through a valley journey..

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children to face life challenges (i.e. trouble) with God and as something to help us grow.

RESPONSIVE READING: #564 God The Omnipresent

JULY MEMORY VERSE:
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

Bless you people of God,

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 07/03/2011

Praise God saints! Do you remember that Jesus said in Mathew 11:30: "For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Do you find that a reality in your life? We know it is true because Jesus said it is, but our challenge is to make it our personal reality. I believe that this week as we continue in series entitled..."The Lord as Our Shepherd" part 6, we find the way to do it.
Here David speaking of God declares: "He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake"  (NIV)

Here is the text…
TEXT: Psalm 23
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,
  for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD    forever.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: This sixth week the sermon is about how we as Christians need to follow the Lord's lead.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children the lesson of doing what God wants them to do.

RESPONSIVE READING: #602 The Upright Man

JULY MEMORY VERSE:
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.
 
God bless each of you and have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July celebration...

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 06/26/2011

Bless the Lord oh my soul, bless Him with all that is within me, bless His holy name. Praise God saints. I am glad to back with you and appreciate your efforts in making last Sunday a powerful expression of worship. This week we continue in series entitled..."The Lord as Our Shepherd." In part 5, David speaking of God declares in verse 3a--“He refreshes (restores-KJV) my soul.”
Here is the text again…

TEXT: Psalm 23
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,
for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: This fifth week the sermon is about how we as children of God (sheep of His pasture) sometime become depleted and need refreshing and God's efforts to replenish us.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children the lesson of depending on God to help them.

RESPONSIVE READING: #604 Peace

JUNE MEMORY VERSE:
Proverbs 3:5-6 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. (KJV) NOTE:This is the final week for this verse and if I don't forget, there will be a quiz, and prizes awarded.

God bless each of you...

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 06/19/2011

Praise God Saints! In all things, let us give God the praise. This week, we will continue the series on the 23rd Psalm, as we consider "The Lord as Our Shepherd." Part 4 looks at when David declares in verse 2b--“He leads me beside the still waters” Here is the text again…

TEXT: Psalm 23
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,
for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: This fourth week the sermon is about how to keep from letting the peace of God stop us from doing the work of God.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children the lesson about doing the work of God.

RESPONSIVE READING: #590 Christian Commitment

JUNE MEMORY VERSE:
Proverbs 3:5-6 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. (KJV)

NOTE: I am on vacation this week and will be in Memphis Tenn. Plan to return by Tuesday of next week. Rev Shprecher will be bringing the Word. Let me now wish the father’s a wonderful father’s day, and let all of you know that I love you with the love of Jesus.

Pastor W. C. Hill

Praise God Saints! In all things, let us give God the praise. This week, we will continue the series on the 23rd Psalm, as we consider "The Lord as Our Shepherd." Part 3 looks at when David declares in verse 2a--“He makes me to lie down in green pastures” Here is the text again…

TEXT: Psalm 23 (New International Version)
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,
for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: This third week the sermon is about finding a resting place in the Good Shepherd.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children the lesson of learning to find rest (peace) with God.

RESPONSIVE READING: #589 Growing In Grace

JUNE MEMORY VERSE:
Proverbs 3:5-6 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. (KJV)

Please let’s pray for and encourage one another. My heart and prayers are with you. Bless you.

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 05/29/2011

Praise God Saints! Through it all we will make it. In this weeks preaching, we will continue the series on the 23rd Psalm, as we consider "The Lord as Our Shepherd." This week is part 2, which addresses David's declaration "I lack nothing" (NIV) or (KJV) is "I shall not want."  Please pray over this. Here is the text again…

TEXT: Psalm 23 (New International Version)
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,
  for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD    forever.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: This second week the sermon is about the reality and nature  of God's provision.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children the lesson of finding sufficiency in what God provides.
RESPONSIVE READING: #565 God’s Providential Care
MAY MEMORY VERSE: John 10:10  The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (NIV)

Bless you people of God. My heart and prayers are with you.

Pastor W. C. Hill

WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SUNDAY 05/22/2011

Praise God Saints! What a powerful Men of Zion Annual celebration we had. My congratulations to the many that worked so hard and served so faithfully to make it the blessing it was. We appreciate you.

In the preaching, We will be heading in a new direction, one that I believe God will use to bless us all. Please pray over this.
This week I will start a 12-part series on the 23rd Psalm. The series title is “The Lord As Our Shepherd”  Our primary text is (of course) the 23rd Psalm, here it is…
TEXT: Psalm 23 (New International Version)
1 The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
2 He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters,
3 he refreshes my soul.
He guides me along the right paths
  for his name’s sake.
4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil,
  for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,
and I will dwell in the house of the LORD    forever.

WHAT THE SERMON IS ABOUT: This first week the sermon is about the nature of our God as the shepherd and if we really experience Him that way.

SUGGESTED CHILDREN'S MESSAGE: Let’s teach the children the lesson of who God is…maybe the love of God may be a good starting place.

RESPONSIVE READING: #565 God’s Providential Care

MAY MEMORY VERSE: John 10:10  The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. (NIV)

Bless you people of God. My heart and prayers are with you.

Pastor W. C. Hill