by Jonathan Forster

Our weekend bulletin — 03/13/16

Inspirational Quote of the Week

“The Spirit-filled life is not a special, deluxe edition of Christianity. It is part and parcel of the total plan of God for His people.”
A.W. Tozer

Men’s Breakfast this weekend

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All men are welcome to join us for fellowship and a free breakfast on Saturday, March 12th at 9am. Join us for a delicious meal and devotional time to reflect on God’s word. The Men’s Breakfast takes place in the annex building and a donation is appreciated for the cost of the breakfast.

Home Group Bible Study

homestudythumb-e1442501025711Brian and Brenda Bovee are leading a home group Bible Study on Thursdays at 7pm. All are welcome to attend! For more info, directions, or to RSVP, please contact the Bovees or call the church office.

Christian Apologetics & World Religions Seminar

12662626_941239092596659_3264861735865281220_nOn Saturday, March 19th from 10am-3pm we will host a one day seminar on Christian apologetics and world religions. All are welcome to attend this informative and educational event. The cost is $10 per person and lunch will be included. Please sign up in the foyer if you are interested.

Foundations II Classes

bible-SunlightStarting on March 23rd, we are offering this six-week class on Wednesdays at 7pm. This faith-building class will strengthen you as a believer and also encourage you to develop your relationship with God, along with learning some of the essential beliefs of Christianity. Please sign up in the foyer if you are interested in attending.

Good Friday Service

goodfridayphilippinesOn Friday, March 25th we will be having a Good Friday service at 7pm. Please join us as we reflect and remember the incredible sacrifice that our Lord and Savior Jesus made for us. All are welcome to attend!

 

Water Baptism service and class

Untitled-1We will have a water baptism at our 10am service on Sunday, April 17th, and we will also have a baptism class led by Pastor Tom Massey on the Thursday before, April 14th. For all who are interested in being baptized or anyone who would like to learn more about baptism, please sign up in the foyer.

Thirst: A devotional on the Book of James

thirstdevotionalWe are happy to announce we have a new devotional written by our very own Nic Knapp, Gabby Knapp, and Pastor Jon Forster: Thirst! These five week devotionals are available in our bookstore and you can also order it on Amazon with this link.

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Our weekend bulletin — 03/06/16

Inspirational Quote of the Week

“We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is good, because it is good, if bad, because it works in us patience, humility, and the contempt of this world and the hope of our eternal country.”
C.S. Lewis

Our last Old Testament Survey class this Wednesday!

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Our Old Testament Survey is concluding this Wednesday, March 9th at 7pm. In this class, Pastor Vic is guiding us through the Old Testament to help us see its connection with the New Testament and discover how it applies to our lives today. Please sign up for these classes in the foyer! You can listen to and read our class notes on our archive here.

Home Group Bible Study

homestudythumb-e1442501025711Brian and Brenda Bovee are leading a home group Bible Study on Thursdays at 7pm. All are welcome to attend! For more info, directions, or to RSVP, please contact the Bovees or call the church office.

Christian Apologetics & World Religions Seminar

12662626_941239092596659_3264861735865281220_nOn Saturday, March 19th from 10am-3pm we will host a one day seminar on Christian apologetics and world religions. All are welcome to attend this informative and educational event. The cost is $10 per person and lunch will be included. Please sign up in the foyer if you are interested.

Men’s Breakfast next weekend

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All men are welcome to join us for fellowship and a free breakfast on Saturday, March 12th at 9am. Join us for a delicious meal and devotional time to reflect on God’s word. The Men’s Breakfast takes place in the annex building and a donation is appreciated for the cost of the breakfast.

Good Friday Service

goodfridayphilippinesOn Friday, March 25th we will be having a Good Friday service at 7pm. Please join us as we reflect and remember the incredible sacrifice that our Lord and Savior Jesus made for us. All are welcome to attend!

Water Baptism service and class

Untitled-1We will have a water baptism at our 10am service on Sunday, April 17th, and we will also have a baptism class led by Pastor Tom Massey on the Thursday before, April 14th. For all who are interested in being baptized or anyone who would like to learn more about baptism, please sign up in the foyer.

Thirst: A devotional on the Book of James

thirstdevotionalWe are happy to announce we have a new devotional written by our very own Nic Knapp, Gabby Knapp, and Pastor Jon Forster: Thirst! These five week devotionals are available in our bookstore and you can also order it on Amazon with this link.

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Our Foundations in Jesus – Resurrection of the Dead

 

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Written on someone’s gravestone: 

Where I am now, you soon shall be
Prepare yourself to follow me.
Underneath some wag scrawled:
To follow you his not my intent
Until I know which way you went.

Here on Earth, we have faith in Jesus and everything He stands for. But when we are called to walk through the valley of the shadow of death (Psalm 23), i.e., when we kick the bucket, we shall see Jesus face-to-face.

Our physical bodies will run down and quit, but our souls and spirits will live on. Some claim we will just be out cold forever — like a deep sleep — but in reality, do we have further consciousness but on a higher plane?

2 Corinthians 5:8:  “We are confident … (that) to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord”

Kiss off Earth, Hello Heaven!

Several Bible passages tell us that we do in fact awaken after our physical bodies die. Here are three:

  • “…No one can SEE the kingdom of God unless he is Born Again”.
  • “…no one can ENTER the Kingdom of God unless he is Born of water and the Spirit.”
  • “For God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten Son that whosoever BELIEVES in Him shall have Everlasting Life.”
    • John 3:3, 5, 16

Note the verbs in those passages. You can’t do anything (that’s what a verb means: doing something) if you are taking a dirt nap. You have to wake up and be aware.

But how? Jesus does not throw surprise parties for someone’s salvation. Spiritual Resurrection happens while we are still physically alive and decide to follow Jesus. If you decide against Jesus, and ignoring Him is deciding against Him, you are choosing to spend eternity apart from God — a very unhappy place to be.

What about all those millions of people who lived and died before Jesus came to Earth? Are they just out of luck? (Read 1 Timothy 2:4-6 — it asks and answers that question.)

The answer is no. Those who were righteous in their generation (think Noah) fulfilled God’s plan for that time, and were saved by that means. Abraham’s obedience was accounted to him as righteousness. (See Genesis 15:6.)

Later, at a critical moment, Jesus tells the thief suffering on the next cross that he will be with Him in paradise. (Luke 23:43)

How do we know Jesus rose from the grave?

Many people claim that Jesus never rose, yet everything that Jesus claimed has come to pass. In the OT, there are over 700 prophesies concerning the Messiah, and every last one of them came true with Jesus.

Proof #1: The Holy Spirit. It does so much for us and it supplies peace that passes all understanding when we receive Jesus. Can some dead guy in a tomb do that for us? Not today! We might benefit from past actions, like people still benefit from Abraham Lincoln ‘s actions, but Jesus is right here right now, still doing good.

“…Jesus gave up His Spirit. At that moment the temple curtain was torn from top to bottom” – Matthew 27:50-51

Proof #2: The curtain hid the Most Holy Place in the temple. The curtain tore from top to bottom; if torn by men, it would have had to be from bottom to top, so we know God did it.

Proof #3: No more separation. Jesus took all the sins of every man, woman, and child for all time unto Himself so that we can (and should) approach God directly and boldly, with confidence of His full attention.

Proof #4: Jesus showed Himself in His resurrected body to the disciples. He let them touch Him and ate in their presence (See Luke 24:36-43.)

Jesus wounds showed, yet He was otherwise perfectly restored. The disciples recognized Him, so we can be confident of looking like ourselves when we get our resurrected bodies.

What about resurrection for Unbelievers?

Yeah, they’ll wake up alright, but it won’t be pretty. Revelation 20:11-15 tells us that these people will stand before the Throne of God, only to be reminded that they did not decide for Jesus while alive on Earth, were still in their sins, and had thereby chosen to go to Hell. Their names were not recorded in the Book of Life, so they were thrown into the Lake of Fire, a spiritual (or second) death. That’s gotta hurt.

The deciding evidence for the Lake of Fire toss was the absence of names in the Book of Life. We can rejoice as the Spiritually Resurrected (born again) group, because our names are recorded in the Book of Life. Want more?  Read Exodus 32:33, Daniel 12:1, Malachi 3:16, Luke 10:20, and Revelation 3:5, 21:27, and 22:19.

Conclusion

Too many people, including Christians, fear death. When we are re-equipped with our resurrected bodies, they will be 100% new. Our natural, or Earthly bodies may rot away, but those new jobs will be perfect and indestructible. No more aging, no more sickness, no more achy joints or backs… “poifect!”

Click here to return to the index of Foundations teachings.

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 by Jonathan Forster

Our weekend bulletin — 02/28/16

Inspirational Quote of the Week

“Only good things come from God’s hands. He never gives you more than you can bear — every burden prepares you for eternity.”
Basilea Schlink

Lip Sync Battle on Friday night!

lipsyncWe will be having a fun lip sync battle for people ages 13-29 in our annex on February 26th at 7pm. Participation is limited to the age, but all are welcome to attend! 

Expedition Kitchen happening this Saturday!

expkitchenOn Saturday, February 27th from 9am-12pm in the annex, we will be offering a cooking class for children ages 7-12 years old. The event registration is full, so we ask that you pray for God to bless the time of the volunteers and children involved! 

The Wisdom Club this Saturday

wisdomclubOn Saturday, February 27th our Wisdom Club (for ages 50 and older) is having a dinner and movie treat in the annex at 4pm. This will be a covered dish event and the movie will be Big Fish. Please sign up in the foyer if you are interested in attending!

Regular Bible Study this Wednesday evening

biblestudiesthumbOur Old Testament Survey is on a one week break before its concluding week. Please join us for a regular Wednesday Evening Bible Study this coming Wednesday, March 2nd at 7pm. The Old Testament Survey will conclude on the following Wednesday, March 9th.

Christian Apologetics & World Religions Seminar

12662626_941239092596659_3264861735865281220_nOn Saturday, March 19th from 10am-3pm we will host a one day seminar on Christian apologetics and world religions. All are welcome to attend this informative and educational event. The cost is $10 per person and lunch will be included. Please sign up in the foyer if you are interested.

Men’s Breakfast in March

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All men are welcome to join us for fellowship and a free breakfast on Saturday, March 12th at 9am. Join us for a delicious meal and devotional time to reflect on God’s word. The Men’s Breakfast takes place in the annex building and a donation is appreciated for the cost of the breakfast.

Thirst: A devotional on the Book of James

thirstdevotionalWe are happy to announce we have a new devotional written by our very own Nic Knapp, Gabby Knapp, and Pastor Jon Forster: Thirst! These five week devotionals are available in our bookstore and you can also order it on Amazon with this link.

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Our weekend bulletin — 02/21/16

Inspirational Quote of the Week

“God does not want you to become a god; He wants you to become godly – taking on his values, attitudes, and character.”
Rick Warren

 

Expedition Kitchen – register online today!

expkitchenOn Saturday, February 27th from 9am-12pm in the annex, we will be offering a cooking class for children ages 7-12 years old. The event is $20 per child and will feature chefs Lance Nitahara and Connor Bayless! Space is limited, so please sign up in our church foyer or online through our Expedition Kitchen page!

The Wisdom Club

wisdomclubOn Saturday, February 27th our Wisdom Club (for ages 50 and older) is having a dinner and movie treat in the annex at 4pm. This will be a covered dish event and the movie will be Big Fish. Please sign up in the foyer if you are interested in attending!

Wednesday Night Old Testament Survey Classes

biblestudiesthumbOur Old Testament Survey is still taking place on Wednesdays at 7pm. In this class, Pastor Vic is guiding us through the Old Testament to help us see its connection with the New Testament and discover how it applies to our lives today. Please sign up for these classes in the foyer! You can listen to and read our class notes on our archive here. 

Lip Sync Battle

lipsyncWe will be having a fun lip sync battle for people ages 13-29 in our annex on February 26th at 7pm. For more information, please check out the flyer in our foyer or see Nic and Gabby Knapp!

Christian Apologetics & World Religions Seminar

12662626_941239092596659_3264861735865281220_nOn Saturday, March 19th from 10am-3pm we will host a one day seminar on Christian apologetics and world religions. All are welcome to attend this informative and educational event. The cost is $10 per person and lunch will be included. Please sign up in the foyer if you are interested.

Men’s Breakfast in March

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All men are welcome to join us for fellowship and a free breakfast on Saturday, March 12th at 9am. Join us for a delicious meal and devotional time to reflect on God’s word. The Men’s Breakfast takes place in the annex building and a donation is appreciated for the cost of the breakfast.

Thirst: A devotional on the Book of James

thirstdevotionalWe are happy to announce we have a new devotional written by our very own Nic Knapp, Gabby Knapp, and Pastor Jon Forster: Thirst! These five week devotionals are available in our bookstore and you can also order it on Amazon with this link.

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Our weekend bulletin — 02/14/16

Inspirational Quote of the Week

“I never have any difficulty believing in miracles since I experienced the miracle of a change in my own heart.”
St. Augustine

Men’s Breakfast this weekend

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All men are welcome to join us for fellowship and a free breakfast this Saturday, February 13th at 9am. Join us for a delicious meal and devotional time to reflect on God’s word. The Men’s Breakfast takes place in the annex building and a donation is appreciated for the cost of the breakfast.

Expedition Kitchen – register online today!

expkitchenOn Saturday, February 27th from 9am-12pm in the annex, we will be offering a cooking class for children ages 7-12 years old. The event is $20 per child and will feature chefs Lance Nitahara and Connor Bayless! Space is limited, so please sign up in our church foyer or online through out Expedition Kitchen page!

The Wisdom Club

wisdomclubOn Saturday, February 27th our Wisdom Club (for ages 50 and older) is having a dinner and movie treat in the annex at 4pm. This will be a covered dish event and the movie will be Big Fish. Please sign up in the foyer if you are interested in attending!

Wednesday Night Old Testament Survey Classes

biblestudiesthumbOur Old Testament Survey is still taking place on Wednesdays at 7pm. In this class, Pastor Vic is guiding us through the Old Testament to help us see its connection with the New Testament and discover how it applies to our lives today. Please sign up for these classes in the foyer! You can listen to and read our class notes on our archive here. 

Lip Sync Battle

lipsyncWe will be having a fun lip sync battle for people ages 13-29 in our annex on February 26th at 7pm. For more information, please check out the flyer in our foyer or see Nic and Gabby Knapp!

Christian Apologetics & World Religions Seminar

12662626_941239092596659_3264861735865281220_nOn Saturday, March 19th from 10am-3pm we will host a one day seminar on Christian apologetics and world religions. All are welcome to attend this informative and educational event. The cost is $10 per person and lunch will be included. Please sign up in the foyer if you are interested.

Thirst: A devotional on the Book of James

thirstdevotionalWe are happy to announce we have a new devotional written by our very own Nic Knapp, Gabby Knapp, and Pastor Jon Forster: Thirst! These five week devotionals are available in our bookstore and you can also order it on Amazon with this link.

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Our weekend bulletin — 02/07/16

Inspirational Quote of the Week

“People are not born to be free; it’s a gift from God. We’re not to be free from responsibility, but free to be led by the Holy Spirit.”
Joyce Meyer

No Boys Club this Sunday

boysclubthumbOur Boys Club for ages 6-12 will not be meeting this Sunday, February 7th. We will resume our regular schedule the following week on Sunday, February 14th at 6:30pm. 

Expedition Kitchen – register online today!

expkitchenOn Saturday, February 27th from 9am-12pm in the annex, we will be offering a cooking class for children ages 7-12 years old. The event is $20 per child and will feature chefs Lance Nitahara and Connor Bayless! Space is limited, so please sign up in our church foyer or online through out Expedition Kitchen page!

Wednesday Night Old Testament Survey Classes

biblestudiesthumbOur Old Testament Survey is still taking place on Wednesdays at 7pm. In this class, Pastor Vic is guiding us through the Old Testament to help us see its connection with the New Testament and discover how it applies to our lives today. Please sign up for these classes in the foyer! You can listen to and read our class notes on our archive here. 

Lip Sync Battle

lipsyncWe will be having a fun lip sync battle for people ages 13-29 in our annex on February 26th at 7pm. For more information, please check out the flyer in our foyer or see Nic and Gabby Knapp!

Men’s Breakfast

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All men are welcome to join us for fellowship and a free breakfast next month on Saturday, February 13th at 9am. Join us for a delicious meal and devotional time to reflect on God’s word. The Men’s Breakfast takes place in the annex building and a donation is appreciated for the cost of the breakfast.

Christian Apologetics & World Religions Seminar

On Saturday, March 19th from 10am-3pm we will host a one day seminar on Christian apologetics and world religions. All are welcome to attend this informative and educational event. The cost is $10 per person and lunch will be included. Please sign up in the foyer if you are interested.

Thirst: A devotional on the Book of James

thirstdevotionalWe are happy to announce we have a new devotional written by our very own Nic Knapp, Gabby Knapp, and Pastor Jon Forster: Thirst! These five week devotionals are available in our bookstore and you can also order it on Amazon with this link.

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Our weekend bulletin — 01/31/16

Inspirational Quote of the Week

“Life’s trials are not easy. But in God’s will, each has a purpose. Often He uses them to enlarge you.”
Warren Wiersbe

  Guest speaker: Elim Fellowship President Chris Ball

Pastor-Chris-Ball-e1436205294756On January 31st, the president of our church fellowship Elim, Chris Ball, will be speaking at both our 8am and 10am services. We look forward to hearing what God has put on his heart for us!

Wednesday Night Old Testament Survey Classes

biblestudiesthumbOur Old Testament Survey is still taking place on Wednesdays at 7pm. In this class, Pastor Vic is guiding us through the Old Testament to help us see its connection with the New Testament and discover how it applies to our lives today. Please sign up for these classes in the foyer! You can listen to and read our class notes on our archive here. 

Lip Sync Battle

lipsyncWe will be having a fun lip sync battle for people ages 13-29 in our annex on February 26th at 7pm. For more information, please check out the flyer in our foyer or see Nic and Gabby Knapp!

Men’s Breakfast

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All men are welcome to join us for fellowship and a free breakfast next month on Saturday, February 13th at 9am. Join us for a delicious meal and devotional time to reflect on God’s word. The Men’s Breakfast takes place in the annex building and a donation is appreciated for the cost of the breakfast.

Expedition Kitchen

expkitchenOn Saturday, February 27th from 9am-12pm in the annex, we will be offering a cooking class for children ages 7-12 years old. The event will feature chefs Lance Nitahara and Connor Bayless! Space is limited, so please sign up in our church foyer! The event will cost $20 per child, and for more info please see Linda Miranda.

Christian Apologetics & World Religions Seminar

On Saturday, March 19th from 10am-3pm we will host a one day seminar on Christian apologetics and world religions. All are welcome to attend this informative and educational event. The cost is $10 per person and lunch will be included. Please sign up in the foyer if you are interested.

Thirst: A devotional on the Book of James

thirstdevotionalWe are happy to announce we have a new devotional written by our very own Nic Knapp, Gabby Knapp, and Pastor Jon Forster: Thirst! These five week devotionals are available in our bookstore and you can also order it on Amazon with this link.

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 by Jonathan Forster

Our weekend bulletin — 01/24/16

Inspirational Quote of the Week

“If others don’t use their gifts, you get cheated, and if you don’t use your gifts, they get cheated.”
Rick Warren

Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic

DRJan2016missionteamPlease keep our team led by Randy Spadaro in your prayers as they minister in the Dominican Republic from January 15th to January 25th, returning this Monday.

Foundations I & Old Testament Survey Classes

biblestudiesthumbWe have two classes taking place on Wednesdays at 7pm starting January 20th and it’s not too late to join in. Foundations I will cover the essential beliefs of Christianity to encourage you to develop your relationship with God, and in our Old Testament Survey, Pastor Vic will guide us through the Old Testament to help us see its connection with the New Testament and discover how it applies to our lives today. Please sign up for these classes in the foyer!

Guest speaker: Elim Fellowship President Chris Ball

Pastor-Chris-Ball-e1436205294756On January 31st, the president of our church fellowship Elim, Chris Ball, will be speaking at both our 8am and 10am services. We look forward to hearing what God has put on his heart for us!

Lip Sync Battle

We will be having a fun lip sync battle for people ages 13-29 in our annex on February 26th at 7pm. For more information, please check out the flyer in our foyer or see Nic and Gabby Knapp!

Men’s Breakfast

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All men are welcome to join us for fellowship and a free breakfast next month on Saturday, February 13th at 9am. Join us for a delicious meal and devotional time to reflect on God’s word. The Men’s Breakfast takes place in the annex building and a donation is appreciated for the cost of the breakfast.

Thirst: A devotional on the Book of James

thirstdevotionalWe are happy to announce we have a new devotional written by our very own Nic Knapp, Gabby Knapp, and Pastor Jon Forster: Thirst! These five week devotionals are available in our bookstore and you can also order it on Amazon with this link.

 

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 by Jonathan Forster

Our weekend bulletin — 01/17/16

Inspirational Quote of the Week

“Your spiritual gifts were not given for your own benefit, but for the benefit of others — just as other people were given gifts for your benefit.”
Rick Warren

Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic

Please keep our team led by Randy Spadaro in your prayers as they are departing today and ministering in the Dominican Republic from January 15th to January 25th.

Care Net Pregnancy Center Prayer Service

CareNetOn Tuesday, January 19th at 7pm our local pregnancy center Care Net is sponsoring “Forever In My Heart,” a memorial service of prayer and healing for those who have suffered loss in pregnancy. It will be taking place at the New Beginnings Church in Poughkeepsie and more information for the event can be found here on the Care Net page.

Foundations I & Old Testament Survey Classes

biblestudiesthumbWe are offering two different classes which are taking place on Wednesdays at 7pm starting January 20th. Foundations I will cover the essential beliefs of Christianity to encourage you to develop your relationship with God, and in our Old Testament Survey, Pastor Vic will guide us through the Old Testament to help us see its connection with the New Testament and discover how it applies to our lives today. Please sign up for these classes in the foyer!

Guest speaker: Elim Fellowship President Chris Ball

Pastor-Chris-Ball-e1436205294756On January 31st, the president of our church fellowship Elim, Chris Ball, will be speaking at both our 8am and 10am services. We look forward to hearing what God has put on his heart for us!

Men’s Breakfast

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All men are welcome to join us for fellowship and a free breakfast next month on Saturday, February 13th at 9am. Join us for a delicious meal and devotional time to reflect on God’s word. The Men’s Breakfast takes place in the annex building and a donation is appreciated for the cost of the breakfast.

Thirst: A devotional on the Book of James

thirstdevotionalWe are happy to announce we have a new devotional written by our very own Nic Knapp, Gabby Knapp, and Pastor Jon Forster: Thirst! These five week devotionals are available in our bookstore and you can also order it on Amazon with this link.

 

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