Our guest preacher today is Mike Sabin, an MTW missionary seconded to TWR.
Mike Sabin says, “We often hear the phrase, ‘Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.’ Today, we will see a prime example of that in God’s word in the first chapter of 1 Kings when someone decides to follow his own plan instead of God’s plan.”
PowerPoint message notes –> ‘s Plan is it – MSabin
Recording of today’s message –>
Download today’s message–>What’s the Plan and Who’s Plan Is It?
Pastor Jeff Nelson shares the word with us today.
Jeff Nelson says that “if a Christian is to bear good fruit, he must stay closely attached to the Vine (Jesus). We’ll focus on how to do that, how to remain (or abide) in Christ, and how to produce fruit that affects us and those around us.”
Pastor Jeff Nelson
PowerPoint notes –> Remaining Training
Recording of Today’s message –>
Download Today’s message –>“Training in Remaining” (Abiding and Pruning)
Our first Sunday worship of the new year will feature brother Betwin Alokoa as our guest preacher. Betwin will be focusing on not just our salvation, but on sharing that gift with others, as he teaches us from Ephesians.
Betwin Alokoa
PowerPoint notes –>Salvation Is By Grace Through Faith Alone
Recording of Today’s message –>
Download Today’s message –>“Salvation by Grace Through Faith Alone”
Our guest preacher is once again Capt. John Tomada, Chaplain with the Guam Army National Guard (and son of Cita and Dan).
Capt. John Tomada says that “the gospel of Jesus Christ guards against our anxieties and brings contentment. We must pray to God the Father with an attitude of gratitude, be thinking of the gospel realities, and practicing what we’ve learned.”
Recording of Today’s message –>
Download today’s message –>How the Gospel Brings Peace
Various people will share a devotional thought and music to celebrate Christmas.
CHRISTMAS EVE SONGS AND SHARING
Faith Church at 6:30pm
Greeting, opening prayer and lighting of the Christ candle: Kim Volsteadt
Devotional Thought from Dr. Bill Wood
#261/262 “Away in a manger”
Devotional Thought from Jeff Nelson
#271 “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee”
Devotional Thought from Kim Volsteadt
#275 “Sing We Now of Christmas”
Devotional Thought from Mike Sabin
#284 “The Birthday of a King,”
combined with #272 “While Shepherds Watch,” verse 1, 4
and also #277 “Hark the Herald Angels,” v.2
Devotional Thought from Denise Gregson
#286 “Once in Royal David’s City”
Devotional Thought from Betwin Alokoa
#253 “Silent Night” with congregational candle lighting
Closing Prayer: Kim Volsteadt
Recording of Tonight’s service –> Christmas Eve Devotions
PowerPoint notes –> Christmas
Pastor Jeff Nelson Brings our message today.
Jeff Nelson says, “Using a word like ‘nevertheless’ means that God always has the last word, especially when circumstances seem to be at their worst. The baby Jesus came at a desperate time for God’s people, and He, Emmanuel, is with us now, providing a sense of ‘nevertheless’ in challenging times, and sustaining us until He comes again.”
Our Associate Pastor, Jeff Nelson
PowerPoint Notes –>NeverthelessDec20,
Recording of Today’s message –>Nevertheless, the Good News of Christmas
Our guest preacher today is Mike Sabin, an MTW missionary seconded to TWR.
Mike Sabin will bring us the Christmas themed message.
Mike Says “On the third Sunday of Advent, the pink candle is lit. The change from purple to pink signifies the transition in season from repentance to celebration. The pink candle is said to be the “Shepherd’s Candle” and represents joy. Today, we will cover what joy is, how we can receive it, and what we are to do with once we have it.”
PowerPoint notes –>Christmas Joy 2
Recording of Today’s message –>Christamas Joy
Howard Merrell will bring our message of Hope today and will focus on the theme of the of God as expressed in the gift of the son.
Howard says the message today “will be the intersection of our continuing examination of our awesome God. and the anticipation of Advent.”
PowerPoint outline –> #11, Love, FPCRC
Recording of Today’s message –>
Our Guest Today is Guam Army Nat’l Guard chaplain Captain John Tomada, John will be our guest behind the pulpit, providing us with a connection between Jesus’ second coming and His first.
John Tomada challenges us to “Be mature by pursuing Christ because He first pursued us. Be mature by forgetting the past, pressing forward, acknowledging you are not perfect, and imitating the faithful. Remember we’re all citizens of eternity, motivated by the hope in Christ’s transformative and powerful return.”
PowerPoint Slides –> sunday29Nov20
Recording of Today’s message –>e Mature and Look to Jesus Christ’s Arrival
Jeff Nelson says: “With all the ‘voices’ and distractions of our culture, it’s more important than ever that we, as Jesus’ ‘sheep,’ listen to His voice, and His voice alone, to navigate through these difficult and trying times.”
Pastor Jeff Nelson
Recording of Today’s message –>Sheep Need to Listen to the Shepherd
See the message PowerPoint –>Sunday22Nov20