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Written by Administrator Friday, 30 April 2010 22:38

“Why do we pray?”  That’s a question that Phillip Jensen and Tony Payne answer in their book, Prayer and the Voice of God.  Consider this analogy:

“You park your car out the front of a large residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington D.C. There are armed guards on the gate but you walk straight past them without pausing.  You then stroll towards the front door, nodding and smiling at the staff at all the security check points you pass on the way.  In the entrance foyer, you are greeted personally and ushered through more security barriers into the interior of the house.  Secret Service agents in black suits open doors for you as you wander down the various corridors, until you finally arrive at the room you’re looking for.  You open the door and walk into an oval-shaped office.  You smile at the man sitting behind the large desk and say, ‘Morning, Dad.  I was just passing by and was wondering whether you could do me a favour.’

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Written by Administrator Friday, 23 April 2010 13:48

Another tax season has come and gone.  Another yearly reminder that while money might not be “easy come” it is certainly “easy go.”  And with the economy still being a bit unsettled many of us are wondering “What about my financial future?  Will I be able to continue to provide for my family?  How will I ever send my children to college?”  And retirement?  That might not even be possible.  Below (taken from various sources and compiled on www.ownthedollar.com) are some sobering statistics:

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Written by Administrator Friday, 16 April 2010 13:01

The ministry of the Lambs Class is very special at Immanuel.  This ministry takes place every Sunday during both Sunday School and the church time hour.  Our goal is to provide a place where children with special needs can come to worship and learn more about the Lord as well as providing support and encouragement for the parents of these children whom God loves and for whom Christ died.  And we envision this special ministry as something that can benefit those with special needs of all ages.   So our desire is to see it grow.

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Written by Gary Wiley Friday, 09 April 2010 15:59

There is no greater celebration for Christians than the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.  This side of the tomb brings victory over death, hope for the future, yet, great responsibility.  Last week, our thoughts were on John 3:16.  This week, consider focusing on 2 Cor. 5:21, that we might become the righteousness of God.