Dear Friends,
This Sunday, I am delighted to start a new sermon series, “The Keys to a Blessed Life,” based on the Fall Bible study materials. “What is the secret to accessing the abundant life God promises? In perhaps the greatest sermon of his ministry, Jesus gives us the keys to the Kingdom: a life of wholeness, happiness, and healing.” Over the next six Sundays, we will “examine the Beatitudes and explore the practical steps to lead us to peace and fulfilment in our lives, work, and relationships” (Excerpt from Saddleback Resources).
With this note, I want to invite you and your loved ones to our hybrid worship service with the first session subtitled “It Depends on Who You Depend On” on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at 10:00 am. I also want to remind you about the prayers for healing and comfort that take place on the last Sunday of each month. These prayers will be offered during the service, along with a healing story video. Please inform your elders and/or me if you have prayer requests for those who have faced challenging times. “The prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up… The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective” (James 5:15-16).
Upcoming Events:
September 27: Fall Bible Study “The Keys to a Blessed Life” with Pastor Rick Warren
Session 2: “The Strength of Gentleness”
Date & Time: Wednesday, September 27, 10:00 – 11:15 a.m.
Note: This study gathering will be conducted via Zoom only starting this coming week. The Zoom meeting ID and passcode are identical to the ones used for our Sunday services. Everyone is welcome to join us for Bible study and prayer time!
October 1: Communion Sunday
October 4: St. Andrew’s Women of the Church hosted at the home of Faye Nicholson at 1:30 p.m.
October 8: Thanksgiving Sunday
October 15: Guest Speaker – Rev. Jonathan Baird (As the Interim Moderator, Caleb will be leading the Ballyduff congregation in a communion worship service on that Sunday.)
Jesus said, “Blessed are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” (Matthew 5:3).
Blessings,
Caleb