These are some misc. photos from AWANA ’07.
Posted on September 21st, 2007 by admin
Filed under: Photos
Miscellaneous AWANA ’07 Photos
Which Bible Should I Use?
During a ministry that has now been involved in four different decades (Whew! Where has the time gone?!) one question has been asked of me more than any other. That question involves Bible translations and which one is the best to use. Most of the time it has taken this form: “Pastor, which Bible should I use?” Read more…
Posted on September 1st, 2007 by Pastor Larry
Filed under: Pastor's Occasional Papers
This Little Church Stayed Home–A Faithful Church in Deceptive Times
This little book is a timely review in light of another book recently reviewed, which was The Truth War, by Dr. John MacArthur. That work left off with post-modernism in the church, and that is where this fine book begins. But first, the author gives us definite guidelines for true church organization, Read more…
Posted on September 1st, 2007 by Scott
Filed under: From the Church Library
Are You a Slave to the World?
Recently I came across a “news” item that made laugh a bit. It seems a shipwrecked sailor who had spent three years on a deserted island was overjoyed one day to see a ship drop anchor in the bay. A small boat came ashore, and an officer handed the sailor a bunch of newspapers.
“The captain suggests,” he told the sailor, “that you read what is going on in the world and then let us know if you want to be rescued.”
Well, at least I thought it was funny! But it also made me think of something that is not really comical at all. Read more…
Posted on September 1st, 2007 by Pastor Larry
Filed under: From the Pastor’s Pen
Why Do We Exist?
It’s a fair question to ask! In a culture that assumes multiple religions are equally valid, and in a city that has more churches per person than most cities its size, perhaps it is wise to ask, “Why does this church exist?”
Actually, we have already answered the question. As a congregation we have formally adopted a statement of our purpose. This statement reflects our understanding of who we are as a church, what we are to be doing as a church, and how we are to be doing it! Read more…
Posted on September 1st, 2007 by Pastor Larry
Filed under: Pastor's Occasional Papers