This Weekend at Reach Out Church — 11/23/14

Inspirational Quote of the Week

“The thankful heart sees the best part of every situation. It sees problems and weaknesses as opportunities, struggles as refining tools, and sinners as saints in progress.”

– Francis Frangipane

New Announcements

Thanksgiving Eve Outreach

In time for Thanksgiving next week, Reach Out Church is serving the community in a ministry headed by Ken and Marian Oni-Eseleh. We will be preparing a Thanksgiving meal to serve at the Miracle Grace Center at 654 Main St. in Poughkeepsie. The meal will be served at 4pm on Wednesday, November 26th, and we ask that any volunteers who wish to assist in preparing that day arrive as early as 1pm. We are also looking for food donations for this event including turkey, ham, bread, cheese, gravy, stuffing, and any other foods. We ask that any donations be dropped off at Reach Out Church by 8am Tuesday, November 25th. Please call the church office at (845) 229-6080 or email us if you would like to donate or for more info.

Thanksgiving Week/Sunday Services

There will be no mid-week service on Wednesday, November 26th and no 8am service on Sunday, November 30th. We will only have our 10am service that Sunday. 

General Announcements

Thanksgiving Day Meal

Bucky and Brenda Golden will be hosting a Thanksgiving meal in the church annex. All are welcome to attend! Please sign up in the foyer if you plan on being there so the proper amount of food can be prepared. If you would like to help prepare and cook the food, please be there by 11am to have the meal prepared by 1pm. Come and share in this experience with your church family! For more info, please see Bucky and Brenda Golden or call the church office!

Adopt-a-Family/Hyde Park Community Cares

This Christmas we have the opportunity to bless a local elementary-aged child whose family cannot afford gifts. There are several different ways to participate in this outreach. If you are interested in participating, please see our sign up list in the foyer, contact Cathy Kelly, or call the church office for more info at (845) 299-6080

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

On Wednesday, December 24th at 7pm we will be having our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. All are welcome to attend as we take some time to focus on the true reason for the season — Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

Recharge

We will have our next Recharge service on Saturday, December 6th in the annex. Please keep this outreach ministry in your prayers! All are welcome to attend! For more information, please see our flyers in the foyer or visit our Recharge page!

This Weekend at Reach Out Church — 11/16/14

Inspirational Quote of the Week

“Though our feelings come and go, God’s love for us does not.”

– C.S. Lewis in Mere Christianity

This Weekend

Men’s Breakfast

This month’s breakfast has been rescheduled for this coming Saturday, November 15th! Beginning at 9am in the annex, all men are welcome to come and share in this time of fellowship and food!

Operation Christmas Child Boxes Due November 16th

Please don’t forget that the donated shoeboxes will need to be in by Sunday, November 16th. For more information and drop off times, please visit our Operation Christmas Child display table in the foyer and visit our page.

New Announcements

Adopt-a-Family/Hyde Park Community Cares

This Christmas we have the opportunity to bless a local elementary-aged child whose family cannot afford gifts. There are several different ways to participate in this outreach. If you are interested in participating, please see our sign up list in the foyer, contact Cathy Kelly, or call the church office for more info at (845) 299-6080

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

On Wednesday, December 24th at 7pm we will be having our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service. All are welcome to attend as we take some time to focus on the true reason for the season — Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

General Announcements

Thanksgiving Day Meal

Don’t spend this Thanksgiving alone! Bucky and Brenda Golden will be hosting a Thanksgiving meal in the church annex. All are welcome to attend! Please sign up in the foyer if you plan on being there so the proper amount of food can be prepared. If you would like to help prepare and cook the food, please be there by 11am to have the meal prepared by 1pm. Come and share in this experience with your church family! For more info, please see Bucky and Brenda Golden or call the church office!

The Word For Today Devotionals

We have copies of these devotionals for the months of December, January, and February available in the bookstore.

Recharge

We will have our next Recharge service on Saturday, December 6th in the annex. Please keep this outreach ministry in your prayers! All are welcome to attend! For more information, please see our flyers in the foyer or visit our Recharge page!

This Weekend at Reach Out Church — 11/09/14

Inspirational Quote of the Week

“Every day you are witnessing. What are you witnessing to? Your witness is the total package of your attitudes, character, and actions. It does not lie.”

– Winkie Pratney

This Sunday

Guest Speaker Joan Pearce

Evangelist Joan Pearce of Channel of Love Ministries International will be speaking at our 8am and 10am services this SundayNovember 9th. Joan has been in her evangelism ministry full time for over 25 years and we are looking forward to hearing what God has put on her heart to share with us!

New Announcements

The Word For Today Devotionals

We have copies of these devotionals for the months of December, January, and February available in the bookstore.

Thanksgiving Day Meal

Don’t spend this Thanksgiving alone! Bucky and Brenda Golden will be hosting a Thanksgiving meal in the church annex. All are welcome to attend! Please sign up in the foyer if you plan on being there so the proper amount of food can be prepared. If you would like to help prepare and cook the food, please be there by 11am to have the meal prepared by 1pm. Come and share in this experience with your church family! For more info, please see Bucky and Brenda Golden or call the church office!

Men’s Breakfast

This month’s breakfast has been rescheduled for this coming Saturday, November 15th! Beginning at 9am in the annex, all men are welcome to come and share in this time of fellowship and food!

General Announcements

Operation Christmas Child Boxes Due November 16th

Please don’t forget that the donated shoeboxes will need to be in by Sunday, November 16th. For more information and drop off times, please visit our Operation Christmas Child display table in the foyer and visit our page.

Recharge

We will have our next Recharge service on Saturday, December 6th in the annex. Please keep this outreach ministry in your prayers! All are welcome to attend! For more information, please see our flyers in the foyer or visit our Recharge page!

This Weekend at Reach Out Church – 11/02/14

Inspirational Quote of the Week

“It’s what you sow that multiplies, not what you keep in the barn.”

– Adrian Rogers

Permanent Change of Sunday Service Format & Services Now Concluding at 11:30am

To repeat last week’s announcement, Reach Out Church is reformatting its 8am and 10am services. The purpose of this change is to streamline our services to focus on the essentials –  the message and the worship. Time will be made at the end for the offering, brief announcements, and the meet and greet. We will be using email, our church webpage, social media, and other methods of digital communication as our primary mediums to inform the church of its announcements, news, and updates.

The services will now be formatted in the following order — worship, message/sermon, offering, announcements, and wrap up/meet & greet. This change will also shorten the length of our 10am service to an hour and a half format, concluding at 11:30am. 

New Announcements

Recharge Relaunching this Saturday!

This Saturday evening, our Recharge events will be relaunching this coming November-May! Our first event will take place at 6pm on Saturday, November 1st and will recur the first Saturday of every month until May. Please keep this outreach ministry in your prayers! All are welcome to attend! For more information, please see our flyers in the foyer or visit our Recharge page!

 Effectively Sharing Your Faith with Family, Friends, & Strangers

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Joan Pearce will be coming to help train and inspire us on how to evangelize effectively. Training sessions will take place in the church sanctuary Wednesday November 5th & Thursday November 6th at 7pm, and Saturday November 8th at 9am. You will not want to miss this life changing training and ministry.

Girl’s Club Restarting

This Wednesday, November 5th at 6:30 pm. The girls that attend this fun-filled club participate in craft making, singing, playing games, and learning about God’s love. There is also a huge emphasis on how valuable and special each and every girl is to God.

Operation Christmas Child Boxes Due November 16th

Please don’t forget that the donated shoeboxes will need to be in by Sunday, November 16th. For more information and drop off times, please visit our Operation Christmas Child display table in the foyer and visit our page.

General Announcements

Cleaning Volunteer Needed

We are looking for a volunteer to help work with Sue Mercay to clean our annex building on Tuesday mornings from 9am-12pm. If you are interested in getting involved, please see Sue Mercay or call the church office at (845) 229-6080.

Home Group Bible Study

Starting this Tuesday, October 28th at 7pm, Brian and Brenda Bovee will be leading a home group Bible study. All are welcome to attend! For more information, directions, or to RSVP, please contact Brenda Bovee or call the church office.

This Weekend at Reach Out Church – 10/26/14

Inspirational Quote of the Week

“Talk what we will of faith, if we do not trust and rely upon Him, we do not believe Him.”

– Antony Farindon

Permanent Change of Sunday Service Format & Services Now Concluding at 11:30am

Starting this Sunday, October 26th, Reach Out Church is reformatting its 8am and 10am services. The purpose of this change is to streamline our services to focus on the essentials –  the message and the worship. Time will be made at the end for the offering, brief announcements, and the meet and greet. We will be using email, our church webpage, social media, and other methods of digital communication as our primary mediums to inform the church of its announcements, news, and updates.

The services will now be formatted in the following order — worship, message/sermon, offering, announcements, and wrap up/meet & greet. This change will also shorten the length of our 10am service to an hour and a half format, concluding at 11:30am. 

New Announcements

Thank You from Sister Harriet

A huge thank you to all who prayed, gave food, and sent a card to Sister Harriet after her injury. She and Pastor Bob were overwhelmed by your love, support, and kindness.

Loss of Church Family Member – Walter Simpson

Walter Simpson went to be with the Lord this past Tuesday, October 21st. Services will be held in Long Island, New York. For further information, please contact Walter’s fiance Nadine Markiewicz at (845) 505-9673.

General Announcements

Cleaning Volunteer Needed

We are looking for a volunteer to help work with Sue Mercay to clean our annex building on Tuesday mornings from 9am-12pm. If you are interested in getting involved, please see Sue Mercay or call the church office at (845) 229-6080.

Home Group Bible Study

Starting this Tuesday, October 28th at 7pm, Brian and Brenda Bovee will be leading a home group Bible study. All are welcome to attend! For more information, directions, or to RSVP, please contact Brenda Bovee or call the church office.

Recharge Relaunch!

This Saturday evening, our Recharge events will be relaunching this coming November-May! Our first event will take place at 6pm on Saturday, November 1st and will recur the first Saturday of every month until May. Please keep this outreach ministry in your prayers! All are welcome to attend! For more information, please see our flyers in the foyer or visit our Recharge page!

Effectively Sharing Your Faith with Family, Friends, & Strangersjoanpearce

Joan Pearce will be coming to help train and inspire us on how to evangelize effectively. Training sessions will take place in the church sanctuary Wednesday November 5th & Thursday November 6th at 7pm, and Saturday November 8th at 9am. You will not want to miss this life changing training and ministry.

This Weekend at Reach Out Church – 09/21/14

This Sunday & New Announcements

Guest Speaker — Pastor Billy Ng

Our very own missionary from Romania will be ministering here at Reach Out Church on Sunday, September 21st! Pastor Billy calls Reach Out Church his home, and we are excited to hear what God has placed on his heart to share since his last visit back home! For more information on the ministry that Pastor Billy oversees, check out his church’s website here.

Boys Club Starting Back Up/Volunteers Needed!

Our boy club will be starting up again on Sunday, October 5th at 6:30pm – 8:00pm in the annex. All boys ages 6-12 are welcome to join us for a time of fun and learning! We are also seeking volunteers to assist for this ministry, so please contact Pastor Carl if you are interested!

General Announcements

Camp Expedition Extreme Games Saturday/Volunteers Needed!extremegames3

At the end of October we will be having a mini sports camp day at Reach Out Church! We will also need volunteers to contribute to this fun-filled Saturday, so please sign up in the foyer if you are interested!

CareNet Pregnancy Center’s Walk For Life

On Saturday, September 27th, Care Net Pregnancy Center will be having their “Walk For Life” event. Their theme this year is “Be a light that shines in the darkness.” (John 1:4-5.) If you would like to get involved, donate, or would like more information, please check out their website at http://www.carenetpregnancycenter.com/

Hyde Park Day

On Saturday, September 27th we will be participating in our annual Hyde Park Day at Hackett Hill Park right down the street from us. This is a great opportunity to share God’s love with individuals right in our town. We offer face painting, balloons, and prayer. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the foyer.

Change of Address, Phone Number, or Email

We would like to keep our church directory current. If you have any changes in your contact information, please notify the church office at (845) 229-6080.

Volunteer Projects

We have a variety of projects here at the church that need the help of volunteers to accomplish. There is something for everyone who would like to help! We have the list of our projects in our church foyer with a sign up list and would appreciate any help from those who would like to be involved! We will also be posting the project list on our site some time next week.

New Life Ladies Getaway

Will be taking place on October 17th -19th at Eddy Farm Retreat & Conference center! For more information, please see the flyers in the foyer or check out the event page!

This Weekend at Reach Out Church – 09/14/14

New Announcements

Camp Expedition Extreme Games Saturday/Volunteers Needed!

At the end of October we will be having a mini sports camp day at Reach Out Church! We will also need volunteers to contribute to this fun-filled Saturday, so please sign up in the foyer if you are interested!

Men’s Breakfast

This Saturday, September 13th we will have our Men’s Breakfast in the annex at 9am. Join us for a free breakfast and a word from our speaker Pastor Carl Forster!

General Announcements

Cleaning Volunteer Needed

We are looking for a volunteer to help out with some cleaning in our annex building on Tuesday mornings from 9am-12pm. If you are interested in getting involved, please see Sue Mercay or call the church office at (845) 229-6080.

CareNet Pregnancy Center’s Walk For Life

On Saturday, September 27th, Care Net Pregnancy Center will be having their “Walk For Life” event. Their theme this year is “Be a light that shines in the darkness.” (John 1:4-5.) If you would like to get involved, donate, or would like more information, please check out their website at http://www.carenetpregnancycenter.com/

Guest Speaker — Pastor Billy Ng

Our very own missionary from Romania will be ministering here at Reach Out Church on Sunday, September 21st! Pastor Billy calls Reach Out Church his home, and we are excited to hear what God has placed on his heart to share since his last visit back home! For more information on the ministry that Pastor Billy oversees, check out his church’s website here.

Hyde Park Day

On Saturday, September 27th we will be participating in our annual Hyde Park Day at Hackett Hill Park right down the street from us. This is a great opportunity to share God’s love with individuals right in our town. We offer face painting, balloons, and prayer. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the foyer.

Change of Address, Phone Number, or Email

We would like to keep our church directory current. If you have any changes in your contact information, please notify the church office at (845) 229-6080.

Volunteer Projects

We have a variety of projects here at the church that need the help of volunteers to accomplish. There is something for everyone who would like to help! We have the list of our projects in our church foyer with a sign up list and would appreciate any help from those who would like to be involved! We will also be posting the project list on our site some time next week.

New Life Ladies Getaway

Will be taking place on October 17th -19th at Eddy Farm Retreat & Conference center! For more information, please see the flyers in the foyer or check out the event page!

This Weekend at Reach Out Church – 09/07/14

New Announcements

This Sunday — Anchor Evangelical Press

This Sunday, guest speakers Jim Moore and Liv Travis will be sharing with us some information about a local printing ministry that is making an impact around the world!

Cleaning Volunteer Needed

We are looking for a volunteer to help out with some cleaning in our annex building on Tuesday mornings from 9am-12pm. If you are interested in getting involved, please see Sue Mercay or call the church office at (845) 229-6080.

Men’s Breakfast

On Saturday, September 13th we will have our Men’s Breakfast in the annex at 9am. Join us for a free breakfast and a word from our speaker Pastor Carl Forster!

CareNet Pregnancy Center’s Walk For Life

On Saturday, September 27th, Care Net Pregnancy Center will be having their “Walk For Life” event. Their theme this year is “Be a light that shines in the darkness.” (John 1:4-5.) If you would like to get involved, donate, or would like more information, please check out their website at http://www.carenetpregnancycenter.com/

General Announcements

Guest Speaker — Pastor Billy Ng

Our very own missionary from Romania will be ministering here at Reach Out Church on Sunday, September 21st! Pastor Billy calls Reach Out Church his home, and we are excited to hear what God has placed on his heart to share since his last visit back home! For more information on the ministry that Pastor Billy oversees, check out his church’s website here.

Hyde Park Day

On Saturday, September 27th we will be participating in our annual Hyde Park Day at Hackett Hill Park right down the street from us. This is a great opportunity to share God’s love with individuals right in our town. We offer face painting, balloons, and prayer. If you would like to participate, please sign up in the foyer.

Change of Address, Phone Number, or Email

We would like to keep our church directory current. If you have any changes in your contact information, please notify the church office at (845) 229-6080.

Volunteer Projects

We have a variety of projects here at the church that need the help of volunteers to accomplish. There is something for everyone who would like to help! We have the list of our projects in our church foyer with a sign up list and would appreciate any help from those who would like to be involved! We will also be posting the project list on our site some time next week.

New Life Ladies Getaway

Will be taking place on October 17th -19th at Eddy Farm Retreat & Conference center! For more information, please see the flyers in the foyer or check out the event page!

Our Foundations in Jesus – Faith Toward God

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Jesus opened His ministry with this stunning statement:

“Repent, for the kingdom of God is at hand.”

Whoa, whoa! Wait a minute! This lesson is about FAITH. So why is the first word “REPENT”?

That is because without true repentance, we cannot have faith in God. And without faith, we cannot come to full repentance.

faithrepentancediagramThe two go together, each strengthening the other. Without faith, we cannot repent in the true sense. Faith gives us a reason to repent. Conversely, faith cannot reach full strength unless we repent — to let go of ourselves and our own shortcomings.

When you stop focusing on yourself and look to God (Jesus) alone, faith can rise.

So, what is faith?

Synonyms would be: assurance, believe, or belief. Science might say: Faith is accepting as real something which can be neither proven nor disproven.

The Bible has this definition: “Faith is the substance of things hoped for; the evidence of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1)

… substance of things hoped for… “Hoped for” is a thought; “substance” has mass & body. Faith brings things from thought or the spiritual realm into reality. It goes from wishing to being able to see and handle something.

  • Faith is not a part of our natural sense, but is found in the Spirit realm. (Capital S, as in Father, Son, and Holy Spirit)
  • Faith starts in the Spirit and manifests (appears) in the natural realm (where we live).
    • i.e., the evidence of things not seen: that in which we have faith shows up physically.
  • Faith is real. It affects people, events, and even the future.

What faith looks like

Read the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8. She petitions a judge to give her satisfaction against someone who has wronged her, but the judge ignores her. She refuses to give up and the judge finally rules for her just to get rid of her. At the very end of the passage (v 8b) we see “… when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?”

When we analyze this parable, we see a stark comparison of the spirit realm vs. the natural realm.

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In the physical world, this widow never had a chance. But her great faith gave her victory first in the Spirit realm, and then victory in the natural realm when the judge ruled in her favor. “The substance of things hoped for…” The widow’s hope in getting justice became real.

1 John 4:4 says it: “… you have already won a victory over those people because the Spirit who lives in you is greater than the spirit who lives in the world.”

Faith on the Eternal Scale

True faith in Jesus comes not from mere intellectual assent.  It means that we trust with all our hearts that Jesus alone is responsible for our salvation. That starts with a conscious decision to accept Jesus as Savior. Just let Jesus in and let Him work.

For Biblical proof, read the following passages. I’m not quoting them here; you’ll remember them better if you look them up.

2 Corinthians 5:7, Romans 12:3, Matthew 17:20, Romans 1:17

How do we grow in faith?

Romans 10:17

  • “Faith comes from hearing the good news about Christ”. (NLT) The words of Jesus spoken into our hearts through reading and meditating cause us to grow in faith.
  • We can get the word of God from…
    • Reading scripture
    • Bible studies, or reading in a group with discussion
    • The message in a solid, Bible-based church

Three steps to grow in faith

  1. Heart a truth from God’s Word
  2. Receive that Word
  3. Apply it to your life

Here’s a great example: read John 4:4-30. It is the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. She had faith in Jesus based solely upon the words He said to her. It changed her life, and we may safely assume the lives of everyone in her village as well.

The principle still works for us today. How about you? Have you let Jesus into your life?

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Haroon Bhatti from Pakistan – Our Guest Speaker this Sunday

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On Sunday, June 15th we will be having Haroon Bhatti speaking at Reach Out Church. He is a pastor who oversees many churches in Pakistan, and he hosted Pastor Vic’s most recent trip with World MAP to his country. We look forward to hearing the interesting perspectives he will bring coming from a culture completely different than our own.