Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on John 11:1–44.
Nursery Volunteers
Nov. 29: Michelle Kay, Jesse Kay, Joseph Kay
Dec. 6: Liza Beede, Hannah Beede
Getting Ready Volunteers
Nov. 29: E & S Madrid (Communion; Big Truths Chapter 13; Song Vol. 2, #11-12)
Dec. 6: J Toman/ C Rogers (Offering; Big Truths Chapter 14; Song Vol. 2, #13-14)
Upcoming Events
Dec 2: The Romans study will meet Wednesday at 6 PM, at Ray Sammon's house, 4650-132 Dulin Rd, Fallbrook CA 92028. All are welcome!
Dec 3: The Temecula men's group will meet Thursday morning at 7AM at Pastor Ken’s house.
Dec 4: The session will meet at 7PM on Friday, Dec. 4 at the church office.
Dec 5: The Fallbrook men's group will meet for coffee, prayer and study Saturday morning at 7:00 AM at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). The group will continue in 1 John 5. All men are welcome!
Dec 6: Please join us at 9 AM Sunday morning for our monthly prayer meeting.
Dec 6: The Sunday afternoon study will meet at the Braunagel home at 1:30 PM. Lunch will be served, and everyone is welcome to attend. The study is "Changing Hearts, Changing Lives". Topics covered include: Why do our good intentions and willpower turn into failure and frustration rather than change that lasts? How does everything we think, say and do expose what we treasure in our heart? Here is a biblical model of change that shows the connection between our heart (the "root") and our actions (the "fruit").
Dec 13 (Sun): All communicant members are asked to stay for a brief congregational meeting after the service to elect Jim Toman to the office of Ruling Elder.
Dec 13 (Sun): Dec. potluck lunch is cancelled in lieu of Christmas fellowship on Dec 20.
Dec. 20 (Sun): Please join us for our Christmas get together. More details will be made available in the coming weeks.
Other Notices
Card Sale for Missions: There will be greeting cards on the table on the left side of the sanctuary. These are available for you to take for a donation to Missions. We will have these available for the next few Sundays. These cards were made by various church members last year as a fundraiser for Missions.
Volunteers are needed for Sunday morning fellowship time. Please sign up on the sheet on the table.
Praying for Our Missionaries (Joe and Juliet Kim in Nagoya, Japan)
Dear Friends,
UPDATE: Happy Thanksgiving from Japan! We're so thankful to God for so many things, but we especially want to thank all of our financial supporters of churches and individuals. We are only here because of God's grace and your prayers/financial support. Thank you again for "holding the rope so that we may descend into the deep." It requires two: one to go down and the other to hold the rope. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
PRAYER/PRAISE:
1. Praise God for a wonderful week at the Church Planting Institute Conference! There were nearly 400 missionaries and Japanese church-planters from all over Japan. Thank you for your prayers for Joe. The joint-session that Michael/Joe led on "Personal Holiness/Discipling the non-Christian" was one of the most attended seminars. View Joe's portion of the seminar at his sermon site: http://jksermons.wordpress.com
2. Praise God for the opportunity for Juliet to be a part of the yochien's Christmas gospel choir along with a few dozen other mothers. This has been a great opportunity to talk briefly about the gospel since the songs are being sung in English and the mothers are seeking to understand the meanings of the songs. Please pray for seeds to be sown.
3. Praise God that Joe's first book, "Reformed Epistemology and the Problem of Religious Diversity" (title pending) has been accepted for publication. It's a book at the intersection of epistemology and the philosophy of religion, and we hope to some day translate it into the Japanese language as a resource for CBS. (The publisher has not given us an exact date as to when it will be released.)
4. Praise God for a wonderful meeting in Tokyo at the Presbyterian Church in Japan's General Assembly, CBI's partner denomination. Joe and Michael came back tired, but full of praise for allowing us to meet and network with so many pastors. Please continue to pray for the churches of Japan. There were over 100 pastors/elders at the meeting and it looked like a senior citizens' gathering since the majority of the pastors were in their 60's and 70's. Please pray for many young Japanese pastors to be raised up for the Lord's work in Japan through CBS.
5. Praise God for allowing Joe and Michael to attend a special luncheon hosted by Onnuri Church from Seoul. There were 120 people there who were either key Korean Christian CEOs with business interests in Japan, or key Japanese Christian leaders/missionaries from the Nagoya area. We were able to share with and meet lots of people with important ties to Japan. Please pray that these CEOs would have a vision for Japan, in particular for the next generation of Japanese pastors and undergraduates by helping us with a building/land purchase.
6. We are praying for 7 donors/churches who are willing to support one of our seminary students on their short-term mission trip to Thailand through a one-time gift of $200-300 each. If you are interested in praying or supporting them financially on this trip, you can find details at the website here: http://cbsthaimission09.wordpress.com. Please feel free to email us if you have any questions.
Your friends in Japan,
The Kim Family
Devotional Passages for Nov. 29 - Dec. 6, 2009
Nov. 29: Daniel 6:1-28; 2Peter 3:1-18; Psalm 119:132-155; Proverbs 28:21-22
Nov. 30: Daniel 7:1-28; 1 John 1:1-10; Psalm 119:156-176; Proverbs 28:23-24
Dec. 1: Daniel 8:1-271; 1 John 2:1-17; Psalm 120:1-7; Proverbs 28:25-26
Dec. 2: Daniel 9:1-10:21; 1 John 2:18-3:6; Psalm 121:1-8; Proverbs 28:27-28
Dec. 3: Daniel 11:1-34; 1 John 3:7-24; Psalm 122:1-9; Proverbs 29:1
Dec. 4: Daniel 11:35-12:13; 1 John 4:1-21; Psalm 123:1-4; Proverbs 29:2-4
Dec. 5: Hosea 1:1-3:5; 1 John 5:1-21; Psalm 124:1-8; Proverbs 29:5-8
Dec. 6: Hosea 4:1-5:15; 2John 1:1-13; Psalm 125:1-5; Proverbs 29:9-11
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Grace Fallbrook Update for September 13, 2009
Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on John 7: 1-24, "Judge with Right Judgement"
Nursery Volunteers
September 13: Sarah Robison, Amy Robison, Betsy Bucher
September 20: Ed Madrid, Stephanie Madrid, Emma Keck
Getting Ready Volunteers
September 13: J Toman / C Rogers (Baptism; Big Truths Chapter 2; Song Vol.1, #3-4)
September 20: C Keck / E Keck (Communion; Big Truths Chapter 3; Song Vol. 1, #5-6)
Potluck Volunteers
Set Up: Heidi Tiso, Betsy Bucher
Clean Up: Liza Beede, Michelle Kay
Upcoming Events
September 13: Sunday school will resume at 9AM this Sunday, September 13. We will continue studying The Christian Life.
September 13: Please join us after worship this Sunday for our monthly potluck lunch.
September 17: The Temecula Men's Group will meet next Thursday morning and on every Thursday, at 7AM at Pastor Ken's house. Everyone is welcome!
September 20: The Temecula Sunday afternoon study will begin meeting at the Han home at 1:30 PM, September 20, and thereafter every first and third Sunday of the month. The study will be "Changing Hearts, Changing Lives." Topics covered include: Why do our good intentions and willpower turn into failure and frustration rather than change that lasts? How does everything we think, say and do expose what we treasure in our heart? Here is a biblical model of change that shows the connection between our heart (the "root") and our actions (the "fruit"). If you are interested in participating, and if you are able to host the meetings at your house after the Han family welcomes a new baby, please let Pastor Ken know.
September 26: The Fallbrook men's group will begin meeting again for prayer and study Saturday morning, September 26, at 7:00 AM, at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). The group will continue in 1 John 3. All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please contact Rick Ligtenberg.
October 10: New Life Presbyterian Church, Escondido, will host a women's mini-retreat, "Becoming a Woman of Prayer", on Saturday, October 10 from 9 am to 3 pm. The cost is $12, which includes lunch. There flyers on the back table with more information. Please contact Mary Battles at 760-741-0333, or Jessie Robertus at 858-538-9976 or john.robertus@att.net if you are interested in attending.
Other Notices
An overview of Paul's Letter to the Romans will start in Fallbrook in September. This is the same study that took place in Temecula last spring. This study will be held mid-week in Fallbrook. The exact time and location will be determined at a later point. If you are interested in participating, please let Pastor Ken know and indicate which of the four possible time slots work best for you: Wednesday afternoons, Wednesday evenings, Thursday afternoons, or Thursday evenings. If you are able to host some or all of the meetings, please let Pastor Ken know as well.
Volunteers are needed for Sunday morning fellowship time. Please sign up on the sheet on the table.
Online Resources
Shorter Catechism Qs 91-93 introduce the important topic of the sacraments. What are they? What are they for? How do we benefit from them? You can read pastor Ken's lesson here.
Devotional Passages for September 13-20, 2009
September 13: Isaiah 12:1-14:32; 2 Corinthians 13:1-14; Psalm 57:1-11; Proverbs 23:9-11
September 14: Isaiah 15:1-18:7; Galatians 1:1-24; Psalm 58:1-11; Proverbs 23:12
September 15: Isaiah 19:1-21:17; Galatians 2:1-16; Psalm 59:1-17; Proverbs 23:13-14
September 16: Isaiah 22:1-24:23; Galatians 2:17-3:7; Psalm 60:1-12; Proverbs 23:15-16
September 17: Isaiah 25:1-28:13; Galatians 3:8-22; Psalm 61:1-8; Proverbs 23:17-18
September 18: Isaiah 28:14-30:11; Galatians 3:23-4:31; Psalm 62:1-12; Proverbs 23:19-21
September 19: Isaiah 30:12-33:12; Galatians 5:1-12; Psalm 63:1-11; Proverbs 23:22
September 20: Isaiah 33:13-36:22; Galatians 5:13-26; Psalm 64:1-10; Proverbs 23:23
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on John 7: 1-24, "Judge with Right Judgement"
Nursery Volunteers
September 13: Sarah Robison, Amy Robison, Betsy Bucher
September 20: Ed Madrid, Stephanie Madrid, Emma Keck
Getting Ready Volunteers
September 13: J Toman / C Rogers (Baptism; Big Truths Chapter 2; Song Vol.1, #3-4)
September 20: C Keck / E Keck (Communion; Big Truths Chapter 3; Song Vol. 1, #5-6)
Potluck Volunteers
Set Up: Heidi Tiso, Betsy Bucher
Clean Up: Liza Beede, Michelle Kay
Upcoming Events
September 13: Sunday school will resume at 9AM this Sunday, September 13. We will continue studying The Christian Life.
September 13: Please join us after worship this Sunday for our monthly potluck lunch.
September 17: The Temecula Men's Group will meet next Thursday morning and on every Thursday, at 7AM at Pastor Ken's house. Everyone is welcome!
September 20: The Temecula Sunday afternoon study will begin meeting at the Han home at 1:30 PM, September 20, and thereafter every first and third Sunday of the month. The study will be "Changing Hearts, Changing Lives." Topics covered include: Why do our good intentions and willpower turn into failure and frustration rather than change that lasts? How does everything we think, say and do expose what we treasure in our heart? Here is a biblical model of change that shows the connection between our heart (the "root") and our actions (the "fruit"). If you are interested in participating, and if you are able to host the meetings at your house after the Han family welcomes a new baby, please let Pastor Ken know.
September 26: The Fallbrook men's group will begin meeting again for prayer and study Saturday morning, September 26, at 7:00 AM, at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). The group will continue in 1 John 3. All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please contact Rick Ligtenberg.
October 10: New Life Presbyterian Church, Escondido, will host a women's mini-retreat, "Becoming a Woman of Prayer", on Saturday, October 10 from 9 am to 3 pm. The cost is $12, which includes lunch. There flyers on the back table with more information. Please contact Mary Battles at 760-741-0333, or Jessie Robertus at 858-538-9976 or john.robertus@att.net if you are interested in attending.
Other Notices
An overview of Paul's Letter to the Romans will start in Fallbrook in September. This is the same study that took place in Temecula last spring. This study will be held mid-week in Fallbrook. The exact time and location will be determined at a later point. If you are interested in participating, please let Pastor Ken know and indicate which of the four possible time slots work best for you: Wednesday afternoons, Wednesday evenings, Thursday afternoons, or Thursday evenings. If you are able to host some or all of the meetings, please let Pastor Ken know as well.
Volunteers are needed for Sunday morning fellowship time. Please sign up on the sheet on the table.
Online Resources
Shorter Catechism Qs 91-93 introduce the important topic of the sacraments. What are they? What are they for? How do we benefit from them? You can read pastor Ken's lesson here.
Devotional Passages for September 13-20, 2009
September 13: Isaiah 12:1-14:32; 2 Corinthians 13:1-14; Psalm 57:1-11; Proverbs 23:9-11
September 14: Isaiah 15:1-18:7; Galatians 1:1-24; Psalm 58:1-11; Proverbs 23:12
September 15: Isaiah 19:1-21:17; Galatians 2:1-16; Psalm 59:1-17; Proverbs 23:13-14
September 16: Isaiah 22:1-24:23; Galatians 2:17-3:7; Psalm 60:1-12; Proverbs 23:15-16
September 17: Isaiah 25:1-28:13; Galatians 3:8-22; Psalm 61:1-8; Proverbs 23:17-18
September 18: Isaiah 28:14-30:11; Galatians 3:23-4:31; Psalm 62:1-12; Proverbs 23:19-21
September 19: Isaiah 30:12-33:12; Galatians 5:1-12; Psalm 63:1-11; Proverbs 23:22
September 20: Isaiah 33:13-36:22; Galatians 5:13-26; Psalm 64:1-10; Proverbs 23:23
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Grace Fallbrook Update for August 30, 2009
Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on John 6:41-59, "The Giving God"
Nursery Volunteers
August 30: Michelle Kay, Jesse Kay, Joseph Kay
Getting Ready Volunteers
The Getting Ready class is on summer hiatus until September 13.
Upcoming Events
September 2: The Youth Bible Study will meet at the home of the Wrights in Fallbrook at 6:30. The study will be in a Question and Answer format about what the Bible says on any topic, conducted by Pastor Ken. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Ken.
September 4: The session will meet at 7PM at the church office.
September 6: Please join us at 9 AM for our monthly prayer meeting.
September 10: The Temecula Men's Group will resume meeting on Thursday morning, September 10, and on every Thursday, at 7AM at Pastor Ken's house. Everyone is welcome!
September 13: Sunday school will resume at 9AM on September 13. We will continue studying The Christian Life.
Other Notices
Sunday afternoon study and devotion will resume in September, and will be initially hosted by the Han family in Temecula. More information is forthcoming. If you are interested in participating, and if you are able to host the meetings at your house after the Han family welcomes a new baby, please let Pastor Ken know.
An overview of Paul's Letter to the Romans will start in Fallbrook in September. This is the same study that took place in Temecula last spring. This study will be held mid-week in Fallbrook. The exact time and location will be determined at a later point. If you are interested in participating, please let Pastor Ken know and indicate which of the four possible time slots work best for you: Wednesday afternoons, Wednesday evenings, Thursday afternoons, or Thursday evenings. If you are able to host some or all of the meetings, please let Pastor Ken know as well.
Volunteers are needed for Sunday morning fellowship time. Please sign up on the sheet on the table.
Online Resources
Ken Sande of Peacemaker Ministries has posted a series of articles that help us to think about judging others. Pastor Ken highly recommends the three-part articles. You can find them here: part 1, part 2, and part 3.
Devotional Passages for August 30-September 6, 2009
August 30: Job 34:1-36:33; 2 Corinthians 4:1-12; Psalm 44:1-7; Proverbs 22:10-12
August 31: Job 37:1-39:30; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:11; Psalm 44:8-26; Proverbs 22:13
September 1: Job 40:1-42:17; 2 Corinthians 5:12-21; Psalm 45:1-17; Proverbs 22:14
September 2: Ecclesiastes 1:1-3:22; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Psalm 46:1-11; Proverbs 22:15
September 3: Ecclesiastes 4:1-6:12; 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:7; Psalm 47:1-9; Proverbs 22:16
September 4: Ecclesiastes 7:1-9:18; 2 Corinthians 7:8-16; Psalm 48:1-14; Proverbs 22:17-19
September 5: Ecclesiastes 10:1-12:14; 2 Corinthians 8:1-15; Psalm 49:1-20; Proverbs 22:20-21
September 6: Song of Solomon 1:1-4:16; 2 Corinthians 8:16-24; Psalm 50:1-23; Proverbs 22:22-23
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on John 6:41-59, "The Giving God"
Nursery Volunteers
August 30: Michelle Kay, Jesse Kay, Joseph Kay
Getting Ready Volunteers
The Getting Ready class is on summer hiatus until September 13.
Upcoming Events
September 2: The Youth Bible Study will meet at the home of the Wrights in Fallbrook at 6:30. The study will be in a Question and Answer format about what the Bible says on any topic, conducted by Pastor Ken. If you have questions, please contact Pastor Ken.
September 4: The session will meet at 7PM at the church office.
September 6: Please join us at 9 AM for our monthly prayer meeting.
September 10: The Temecula Men's Group will resume meeting on Thursday morning, September 10, and on every Thursday, at 7AM at Pastor Ken's house. Everyone is welcome!
September 13: Sunday school will resume at 9AM on September 13. We will continue studying The Christian Life.
Other Notices
Sunday afternoon study and devotion will resume in September, and will be initially hosted by the Han family in Temecula. More information is forthcoming. If you are interested in participating, and if you are able to host the meetings at your house after the Han family welcomes a new baby, please let Pastor Ken know.
An overview of Paul's Letter to the Romans will start in Fallbrook in September. This is the same study that took place in Temecula last spring. This study will be held mid-week in Fallbrook. The exact time and location will be determined at a later point. If you are interested in participating, please let Pastor Ken know and indicate which of the four possible time slots work best for you: Wednesday afternoons, Wednesday evenings, Thursday afternoons, or Thursday evenings. If you are able to host some or all of the meetings, please let Pastor Ken know as well.
Volunteers are needed for Sunday morning fellowship time. Please sign up on the sheet on the table.
Online Resources
Ken Sande of Peacemaker Ministries has posted a series of articles that help us to think about judging others. Pastor Ken highly recommends the three-part articles. You can find them here: part 1, part 2, and part 3.
Devotional Passages for August 30-September 6, 2009
August 30: Job 34:1-36:33; 2 Corinthians 4:1-12; Psalm 44:1-7; Proverbs 22:10-12
August 31: Job 37:1-39:30; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:11; Psalm 44:8-26; Proverbs 22:13
September 1: Job 40:1-42:17; 2 Corinthians 5:12-21; Psalm 45:1-17; Proverbs 22:14
September 2: Ecclesiastes 1:1-3:22; 2 Corinthians 6:1-13; Psalm 46:1-11; Proverbs 22:15
September 3: Ecclesiastes 4:1-6:12; 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:7; Psalm 47:1-9; Proverbs 22:16
September 4: Ecclesiastes 7:1-9:18; 2 Corinthians 7:8-16; Psalm 48:1-14; Proverbs 22:17-19
September 5: Ecclesiastes 10:1-12:14; 2 Corinthians 8:1-15; Psalm 49:1-20; Proverbs 22:20-21
September 6: Song of Solomon 1:1-4:16; 2 Corinthians 8:16-24; Psalm 50:1-23; Proverbs 22:22-23
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Grace Fallbrook Update for March 22, 2009
Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Colossians 4:2-18, "The Chains of Jesus Christ".
Nursery Volunteers
March 22: Sarah Robison, Amy Robison, Vanya Wright
March 29: Janny Ligtenberg, Stephanie Madrid, Katelyn Dundas
Getting Ready Volunteers
March 22: Toman/ Dundas (Offering; Big Truths #28, Song Vol. 3, #5-6)
March 29: C Madrid/ E Keck (Hymns; Big Truths # 29, Song Vol. 3, #7-8)
Upcoming Events
March 21: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study this Saturday morning, March 21 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study.
March 22: Our 9AM Sunday school class will be continuing "The Christian Life" this week. This week's topic is "The Plan of Grace." We welcome everyone to join us.
March 22: A congregational meeting will be held this Sunday, March 22 after the worship service to present and approve the new budget. All communicant members are requested to be present for the meeting. Please pray for this meeting.
March 29: The Sunday afternoon Romans study will meet at the Han home at 1:30 PM, Sunday, March 29. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome. If you are interested in participating, please let pastor Ken know.
Other Notices
The Session's goal is to make home-visitations for all church members in the year 2009. Home visitations will be scheduled in the alphabetical order of your last name, while giving priority to the elderly, the sick, and others with pastoral concerns.
Online Resources
This week's shorter catechism lesson covers questions 29-30. Our lesson this week concerns the ministry of the Holy Spirit and the assurance for believers which come from it. You can read the lesson here.
Dr. Alfred J. Poirier's article "The Cross and Criticism" is posted online here. This article deals with how the gospel changes the way we give and receive criticism. Pastor Ken recommends this article. You can read it here.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Ken and Gwen Counts (Norfolk, VA)
We had great holidays. All our kids came to our house in Norfolk. I brought my mom up and she shared the happy chaos with us. First Christmas without Dad. Won’t ever stop missing him.
Joel is in the back stretch ready to sprint to High School graduation in June. We are in the college search process. He’s talking like he might just take another year at home to go part time to a community college and work a job and pray for more guidance as to what he should devote his energies to doing. He has said he wanted to study nursing. I think that might be changing. Joel swam on the School swim team. Presently is recovering from mononucleosis. Has made some good friends. Likes going to Young Life on Mondays and Thursdays when he’s not in swim practice.
Gwen attends the ladies Bible study at our church, Trinity PCA. She is also participating in the international students gatherings at Old Dominion Univ. She always makes friends with local Koreans too. Her father is five hours from here. He is battling pancreatic cancer and so she drives up there for short visits each month.
Our ship has been in the shipyard for six months. So we have enjoyed a routine like land lubbers. Soon that will end and we will again be in and out preparing for the next deployment. I am to report to Washington DC in September and will work in the Washington Navy Yard as the Deputy to the Regional Chaplain of Naval District Washington. We have found a house we can rent from friends of our son Nathan.
Nathan is doing well as a Platoon Cdr for the Officers Candidates School in Quantico. He will begin resident studies on Quantico this summer and so we are looking forward to being in the same area and having more opportunity to be near to him. The Lord is working in Nathan’s heart and it is our highest joy to see what the Lord is doing.
Six more months remain for me to serve on this great warship. We have to rebuild ministry from the ground up after six months in the yards. Please pray for the Lord’s leading that we may know how to plan Bible studies and worship programs. Please pray for the Lord to work in the hearts of young men and women and of officers and crusty chiefs to send a revival among us. My Command Master Chief is a wonderful Christian and my in-coming Commanding Officer (CO) is a committed Christian.
Please pray for us that we will be submissive to the Lord and able to do His work.
Devotional Passages for March 8 - 15, 2009
March 22: Numbers 33:40-35:34; Luke 5:12-28; Psalm 65:1-13; Proverbs 11:23
March 23: Numbers 36:1-13; Deuteronomy 1:1-46; Luke 5:29-6:11; Psalm 66:1-20; Proverbs 11:24-26
March 24: Deuteronomy 2:1-3:29; Luke 6:12-38; Psalm 67:1-7; Proverbs 11:27
March 25: Deuteronomy 4:1-49; Luke 6:39-7:10; Psalm 68:1-18; Proverbs 11:28
March 26: Deuteronomy 5:1-6:25; Luke 7:11-35; Psalm 68:19-35; Proverbs 11:29-31
March 27: Deuteronomy 7:1-8:20; Luke 7:36-8:3; Psalm 69:1-14; Proverbs 12:1
March 28: Deuteronomy 9:1-10:22; Luke 8:4-21; Psalm 69:15-36; Proverbs 12:2-3
March 29: Deuteronomy 11:1-12:32; Luke 8:22-40; Psalm 70:1-5; Proverbs 12:4
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Colossians 4:2-18, "The Chains of Jesus Christ".
Nursery Volunteers
March 22: Sarah Robison, Amy Robison, Vanya Wright
March 29: Janny Ligtenberg, Stephanie Madrid, Katelyn Dundas
Getting Ready Volunteers
March 22: Toman/ Dundas (Offering; Big Truths #28, Song Vol. 3, #5-6)
March 29: C Madrid/ E Keck (Hymns; Big Truths # 29, Song Vol. 3, #7-8)
Upcoming Events
March 21: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study this Saturday morning, March 21 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study.
March 22: Our 9AM Sunday school class will be continuing "The Christian Life" this week. This week's topic is "The Plan of Grace." We welcome everyone to join us.
March 22: A congregational meeting will be held this Sunday, March 22 after the worship service to present and approve the new budget. All communicant members are requested to be present for the meeting. Please pray for this meeting.
March 29: The Sunday afternoon Romans study will meet at the Han home at 1:30 PM, Sunday, March 29. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome. If you are interested in participating, please let pastor Ken know.
Other Notices
The Session's goal is to make home-visitations for all church members in the year 2009. Home visitations will be scheduled in the alphabetical order of your last name, while giving priority to the elderly, the sick, and others with pastoral concerns.
Online Resources
This week's shorter catechism lesson covers questions 29-30. Our lesson this week concerns the ministry of the Holy Spirit and the assurance for believers which come from it. You can read the lesson here.
Dr. Alfred J. Poirier's article "The Cross and Criticism" is posted online here. This article deals with how the gospel changes the way we give and receive criticism. Pastor Ken recommends this article. You can read it here.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Ken and Gwen Counts (Norfolk, VA)
We had great holidays. All our kids came to our house in Norfolk. I brought my mom up and she shared the happy chaos with us. First Christmas without Dad. Won’t ever stop missing him.
Joel is in the back stretch ready to sprint to High School graduation in June. We are in the college search process. He’s talking like he might just take another year at home to go part time to a community college and work a job and pray for more guidance as to what he should devote his energies to doing. He has said he wanted to study nursing. I think that might be changing. Joel swam on the School swim team. Presently is recovering from mononucleosis. Has made some good friends. Likes going to Young Life on Mondays and Thursdays when he’s not in swim practice.
Gwen attends the ladies Bible study at our church, Trinity PCA. She is also participating in the international students gatherings at Old Dominion Univ. She always makes friends with local Koreans too. Her father is five hours from here. He is battling pancreatic cancer and so she drives up there for short visits each month.
Our ship has been in the shipyard for six months. So we have enjoyed a routine like land lubbers. Soon that will end and we will again be in and out preparing for the next deployment. I am to report to Washington DC in September and will work in the Washington Navy Yard as the Deputy to the Regional Chaplain of Naval District Washington. We have found a house we can rent from friends of our son Nathan.
Nathan is doing well as a Platoon Cdr for the Officers Candidates School in Quantico. He will begin resident studies on Quantico this summer and so we are looking forward to being in the same area and having more opportunity to be near to him. The Lord is working in Nathan’s heart and it is our highest joy to see what the Lord is doing.
Six more months remain for me to serve on this great warship. We have to rebuild ministry from the ground up after six months in the yards. Please pray for the Lord’s leading that we may know how to plan Bible studies and worship programs. Please pray for the Lord to work in the hearts of young men and women and of officers and crusty chiefs to send a revival among us. My Command Master Chief is a wonderful Christian and my in-coming Commanding Officer (CO) is a committed Christian.
Please pray for us that we will be submissive to the Lord and able to do His work.
Devotional Passages for March 8 - 15, 2009
March 22: Numbers 33:40-35:34; Luke 5:12-28; Psalm 65:1-13; Proverbs 11:23
March 23: Numbers 36:1-13; Deuteronomy 1:1-46; Luke 5:29-6:11; Psalm 66:1-20; Proverbs 11:24-26
March 24: Deuteronomy 2:1-3:29; Luke 6:12-38; Psalm 67:1-7; Proverbs 11:27
March 25: Deuteronomy 4:1-49; Luke 6:39-7:10; Psalm 68:1-18; Proverbs 11:28
March 26: Deuteronomy 5:1-6:25; Luke 7:11-35; Psalm 68:19-35; Proverbs 11:29-31
March 27: Deuteronomy 7:1-8:20; Luke 7:36-8:3; Psalm 69:1-14; Proverbs 12:1
March 28: Deuteronomy 9:1-10:22; Luke 8:4-21; Psalm 69:15-36; Proverbs 12:2-3
March 29: Deuteronomy 11:1-12:32; Luke 8:22-40; Psalm 70:1-5; Proverbs 12:4
Friday, February 13, 2009
Grace Fallbrook Update for Feb. 15, 2009
Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Colossians 2:6 - 15, "Walking In Christ".
Nursery Volunteers
February 15: Michelle Kay, Jesse Kay, Joseph Kay
February 22: Charis Wright, Vanya Wright
Getting Ready Volunteers
February 15: E&S Madrid (Forgiveness; Big Truths #23, Song Vol. 2, #25-26)
February 22: Toman/ Dundas (Pastoral Prayer; Big Truths #24, Song Vol. 2, #27-28)
Upcoming Events
February 13: The session will meet at the office tonight at 7pm. Please pray for your brothers in Christ, that God would give them grace and wisdom as they meet to discuss the business of the church.
February 15: Please join us at 9AM for Sunday school. We have started a new series on John Calvin. This is the second of our annual church history series. You can find details about this new study here.
February 15: A new Sunday afternoon study will begin this Sunday, Feb. 15 and continue every first and third Sunday until the end of May at the Han home at 1:30 PM. We will be doing a survey of Paul's letter to the Romans. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome. If you are interested in participating, please let pastor Ken know soon.
February 21: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study Saturday morning, February 21 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.
February 28: The Choir invites all singers to a retreat on Saturday, February 28, from 8:45 - noon at the Dundas home. The retreat helps us focus on learning the music but also is a time of fellowship and remembering the purposes of having a Choir that is dedicated to praising the LORD in song during our church services. We'd love to have you join us. Contact Paul Keck or Genie Summers if you have questions.
March 7: There will be a women's conference on Saturday, March 7 at Northpoint Evangelical Free Church in Corona, CA. The conference, By Design - God's Unique Calling for Women, with author and speaker Susan Hunt, will go from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Susan Hunt is, among other things, the former Director of Women in the Church Ministry for the PCA. Early bird registration is $35 (by February 14), after that the cost is $45. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sarah Robison. Additional information is available at http://npwomen.info/.
Other Notices
The Session's goal is to make home-visitations for all church members in the year 2009. Home visitations will be scheduled in the alphabetical order of your last name, while giving priority to the elderly, the sick, and others with pastoral concerns.
There is a copy of the church directory at the back table. Please check to make sure your information is correct. This is important if we are to have an accurate directory. We will be distributing a new directory soon.
Online Resources
The New York Times this week reported on the Roman Catholic Church's continuing use of indulgences, which must be earned for the forgiveness of sin's punishment. For them, Christ's death and resurrection are just not enough to free the believers from sin's curse and punishment. In contrast, Shorter Catechism Q.25 asks, "How doth Christ execute the office of a priest?" and answers, "Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice, and reconcile us to God, and in making continual intercession for us." Read pastor Ken's lesson here why we need Jesus and nothing else to have boldness before God.
Praying for Our Missionaries: David and Eowyn Stoddard (Berlin, Germany)
1. At the end of 2008, our church has decided to move to weekly events. I purposefully say "events" and not services because we will continue to have two church services per month but have added a monthly evangelistic brunch to which we can invite friends and a seminar hour (kind of like an adult Sunday school class) during which we will provide some teaching for believers and interesting topics for unbelievers. Pray that these added ministries would not overload our church but really serve to draw people to Jesus.
2. The young man with whom we were in touch about possibly coming as our pastor has declined. We were disappointed, but know that he made his decision prayerfully and we wouldn't want anything but God's will for the church. Please continue to pray for the man of God's choosing to come in His time.
3. We had a wonderful Christmas Eve service at our church with about 80 people in attendance.
4. The New Year was marked with much sickness in our family. We all got some sort of flu that was going around Berlin and Ethan, our kamikaze 2 year old decided to jump off the top bunk. After a trip to the emergency room, x-rays thankfully revealed no broken bones but he was not able to walk on his foot for about a week. We thank God for protection, as it could have been much worse.
5. A new round of Mama Talk has begun. Pray for the women to become curious about a Christian way of raising children, but mostly about a relationship with Jesus.
6. Many more ministry events are in the planning stages such as 2 English camps, an alpha-type course for unbelievers, a Christian parenting course and much more. Pray that God would remain at the center of all of these ministries and pray for new additions to the church through these ministries.
7. Last, but not least, please pray for us as we contemplate the future. Our time with the Paul church will come to a close in the summer of 2010. We will be going back to the States for a home ministry assignment but have no clue what we will do after that. Some possibilities are: further study for David, i.e., PhD work, coming back to Berlin to assist with the Martin Bucer Seminary, or to go somewhere else in Germany. We need much clarity and a strong sense of calling to whatever the next step will be.
Please pray for Jim and Claudia Jung, who are ministering in Sydney, Australia. They have asked that we pray for those affected by the fire (the Jungs are safe), that the local churches would minister the mercy of God to people during this hard time and that this tragedy would lead to tremendous gospel ministry.
Devotional Passages for February 8 - 15, 2009
2/15: Exodus 39:1-40:38; Mark 1:1-28; Psalm 35:1-16; Proverbs 9:11-12
2/16: Leviticus 1:1-3:17; Mark 1:29-2:12; Psalm 35:17-28; Proverbs 9:13-18
2/17: Leviticus 4:1-5:19; Mark 2:13-3:6; Psalm 36:1-12; Proverbs 10:1-2
2/18: Leviticus 6:1-7:27; Mark 3:7-30; Psalm 37:1-11; Proverbs 10:3-4
2/19: Leviticus 7:28-9:6; Mark 3:31-4:25; Psalm 37:12-29; Proverbs 10:5
2/20: Leviticus 9:7-10:20; Mark 4:26-5:20; Psalm 37:29-40; Proverbs 10:6-7
2/21: Leviticus 11:1-12:8; Mark 5:21-43; Psalm 38:1-22; Proverbs 10:8-9
2/22: Leviticus 13:1-59; Mark 6:1-29; Psalm 39:1-13; Proverbs 10:10
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Colossians 2:6 - 15, "Walking In Christ".
Nursery Volunteers
February 15: Michelle Kay, Jesse Kay, Joseph Kay
February 22: Charis Wright, Vanya Wright
Getting Ready Volunteers
February 15: E&S Madrid (Forgiveness; Big Truths #23, Song Vol. 2, #25-26)
February 22: Toman/ Dundas (Pastoral Prayer; Big Truths #24, Song Vol. 2, #27-28)
Upcoming Events
February 13: The session will meet at the office tonight at 7pm. Please pray for your brothers in Christ, that God would give them grace and wisdom as they meet to discuss the business of the church.
February 15: Please join us at 9AM for Sunday school. We have started a new series on John Calvin. This is the second of our annual church history series. You can find details about this new study here.
February 15: A new Sunday afternoon study will begin this Sunday, Feb. 15 and continue every first and third Sunday until the end of May at the Han home at 1:30 PM. We will be doing a survey of Paul's letter to the Romans. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome. If you are interested in participating, please let pastor Ken know soon.
February 21: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study Saturday morning, February 21 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.
February 28: The Choir invites all singers to a retreat on Saturday, February 28, from 8:45 - noon at the Dundas home. The retreat helps us focus on learning the music but also is a time of fellowship and remembering the purposes of having a Choir that is dedicated to praising the LORD in song during our church services. We'd love to have you join us. Contact Paul Keck or Genie Summers if you have questions.
March 7: There will be a women's conference on Saturday, March 7 at Northpoint Evangelical Free Church in Corona, CA. The conference, By Design - God's Unique Calling for Women, with author and speaker Susan Hunt, will go from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Susan Hunt is, among other things, the former Director of Women in the Church Ministry for the PCA. Early bird registration is $35 (by February 14), after that the cost is $45. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sarah Robison. Additional information is available at http://npwomen.info/.
Other Notices
The Session's goal is to make home-visitations for all church members in the year 2009. Home visitations will be scheduled in the alphabetical order of your last name, while giving priority to the elderly, the sick, and others with pastoral concerns.
There is a copy of the church directory at the back table. Please check to make sure your information is correct. This is important if we are to have an accurate directory. We will be distributing a new directory soon.
Online Resources
The New York Times this week reported on the Roman Catholic Church's continuing use of indulgences, which must be earned for the forgiveness of sin's punishment. For them, Christ's death and resurrection are just not enough to free the believers from sin's curse and punishment. In contrast, Shorter Catechism Q.25 asks, "How doth Christ execute the office of a priest?" and answers, "Christ executeth the office of a priest, in his once offering up of himself a sacrifice to satisfy divine justice, and reconcile us to God, and in making continual intercession for us." Read pastor Ken's lesson here why we need Jesus and nothing else to have boldness before God.
Praying for Our Missionaries: David and Eowyn Stoddard (Berlin, Germany)
1. At the end of 2008, our church has decided to move to weekly events. I purposefully say "events" and not services because we will continue to have two church services per month but have added a monthly evangelistic brunch to which we can invite friends and a seminar hour (kind of like an adult Sunday school class) during which we will provide some teaching for believers and interesting topics for unbelievers. Pray that these added ministries would not overload our church but really serve to draw people to Jesus.
2. The young man with whom we were in touch about possibly coming as our pastor has declined. We were disappointed, but know that he made his decision prayerfully and we wouldn't want anything but God's will for the church. Please continue to pray for the man of God's choosing to come in His time.
3. We had a wonderful Christmas Eve service at our church with about 80 people in attendance.
4. The New Year was marked with much sickness in our family. We all got some sort of flu that was going around Berlin and Ethan, our kamikaze 2 year old decided to jump off the top bunk. After a trip to the emergency room, x-rays thankfully revealed no broken bones but he was not able to walk on his foot for about a week. We thank God for protection, as it could have been much worse.
5. A new round of Mama Talk has begun. Pray for the women to become curious about a Christian way of raising children, but mostly about a relationship with Jesus.
6. Many more ministry events are in the planning stages such as 2 English camps, an alpha-type course for unbelievers, a Christian parenting course and much more. Pray that God would remain at the center of all of these ministries and pray for new additions to the church through these ministries.
7. Last, but not least, please pray for us as we contemplate the future. Our time with the Paul church will come to a close in the summer of 2010. We will be going back to the States for a home ministry assignment but have no clue what we will do after that. Some possibilities are: further study for David, i.e., PhD work, coming back to Berlin to assist with the Martin Bucer Seminary, or to go somewhere else in Germany. We need much clarity and a strong sense of calling to whatever the next step will be.
Please pray for Jim and Claudia Jung, who are ministering in Sydney, Australia. They have asked that we pray for those affected by the fire (the Jungs are safe), that the local churches would minister the mercy of God to people during this hard time and that this tragedy would lead to tremendous gospel ministry.
Devotional Passages for February 8 - 15, 2009
2/15: Exodus 39:1-40:38; Mark 1:1-28; Psalm 35:1-16; Proverbs 9:11-12
2/16: Leviticus 1:1-3:17; Mark 1:29-2:12; Psalm 35:17-28; Proverbs 9:13-18
2/17: Leviticus 4:1-5:19; Mark 2:13-3:6; Psalm 36:1-12; Proverbs 10:1-2
2/18: Leviticus 6:1-7:27; Mark 3:7-30; Psalm 37:1-11; Proverbs 10:3-4
2/19: Leviticus 7:28-9:6; Mark 3:31-4:25; Psalm 37:12-29; Proverbs 10:5
2/20: Leviticus 9:7-10:20; Mark 4:26-5:20; Psalm 37:29-40; Proverbs 10:6-7
2/21: Leviticus 11:1-12:8; Mark 5:21-43; Psalm 38:1-22; Proverbs 10:8-9
2/22: Leviticus 13:1-59; Mark 6:1-29; Psalm 39:1-13; Proverbs 10:10
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Grace Fallbrook Update for Feb. 8, 2009
Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Colossians 1:24-2:7, "Suffering for the Sake of Christ".
Nursery Volunteers
February 8: Sarah Robison, Amy Robison, Hannnah Beede
February 15: Michelle Kay, Jesse Kay, Joseph Kay
Getting Ready Volunteers
February 8: C Keck/C Rogers (Confession of Sin; Big Truths #22, Song Vol. 2, #23-24)
February 15: E&S Madrid (Forgiveness; Big Truths #23, Song Vol. 2, #24-25)
Potluck Volunteers
Set Up: Sarah Robison, Betsy Bucher
Clean Up: Sarah Robison, Genie Summers
Upcoming Events
February 7: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study this Saturday morning, February 7 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.
February 8: Please join us at 9AM for Sunday school. We will begin a new series on John Calvin. This is the second of our annual church history series. You can find details about this new study here.
February 8: Please join us after worship for our monthly potluck lunch.
February 13: The session will meet at the office at 7pm.
February 15: A new Sunday afternoon study will begin Feb. 15 and continue every first and third Sundays until the end of May at the Han home at 1:30 PM. We will be doing a survey of Paul's letter to the Romans. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome. If you are interested in participating, please let pastor Ken know soon.
February 28: The Choir invites all singers to a retreat on Saturday, February 28, from 8:45-noon at the Dundas home. The retreat helps us focus on learning the music but also is a time of fellowship and remembering the purposes of having a Choir that is dedicated to praising the LORD in song during our church services. We'd love to have you join us. Contact Paul Keck or Genie Summers if you have questions.
March 7: There will be a women's conference on Saturday, March 7 at Northpoint Evangelical Free Church in Corona, CA. The conference, By Design-God's Unique Calling for Women, with author and speaker Susan Hunt, will go from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Susan Hunt is, among other things, the former Director of Women in the Church Ministry for the PCA. Early bird registration is $35 (by February 14), after that the cost is $45. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sarah Robison. Additional information is available at http://npwomen.info.
Other Notices
The Session's goal is to make home-visitations for all church members in the year 2009. Home visitations will be scheduled in the alphabetical order of your last name, while giving priority to the elderly, the sick, and others with pastoral concerns.
There is a copy of the church directory at the back table. Please check to make sure your information is correct. This is important if we are to have an accurate directory. We will be distributing a new directory soon.
Online Resources
Shorter Catechism Qs 23 & 24 help us to understand Christ's three-fold office as prophet, priest, and king. This week's lesson focuses on Christ as the greatest prophet. You can read pastor Ken's lesson here.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Dave and Darleen Eby (Westminster Theological College and Seminary, Uganda)
Praise for the first college graduation at the new campus. Over 400 people gathered in December to watch the graduation and participate in the dedication of the new campus.
Pray for the college semester that began February 2, that pastors would be educated and equipped to serve in Africa.
Praise that the College and Seminary Trustees recently approved two potentially significant programs. Pray that God would bless efforts to open extension centers in towns and village areas to offer training to pastors and leaders who would not normally have access to theological training. Pray that God would also bless development of a full time residential seminary program, that would allow students to finish their graduate degrees in less time. The plan is to begin this new program in February 2010.
Devotional Passages for February 8-15, 2009
2/8: Exodus 28:1-43; Matthew 25:31-26:13; Psalm 31:9-18; Proverbs 8:12-13
2/9: Exodus 29:1-30:10; Matthew 26:14-46; Psalm 31:19-24; Proverbs 8:14-26
2/10: Exodus 30:11-31:18; Matthew 26:47-68; Psalm 32:1-11; Proverbs 8:27-32
2/11: Exodus 32:1-33:23; Matthew 26:69-27:14; Psalm 33:1-11; Proverbs 8:33-36
2/12: Exodus 34:1-35:9; Matthew 27:15-31; Psalm 33:12-22; Proverbs 9:1-6
2/13: Exodus 35:10-36:38; Matthew 27:32-66; Psalm 34:1-10; Proverbs 9:7-8
2/14: Exodus 37:1-38:31; Matthew 28:1-20; Psalm 34:11-22; Proverbs 9:9-10
2/15: Exodus 39:1-40:38; Mark 1:1-28; Psalm 35:1-16; Proverbs 9:11-12
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Colossians 1:24-2:7, "Suffering for the Sake of Christ".
Nursery Volunteers
February 8: Sarah Robison, Amy Robison, Hannnah Beede
February 15: Michelle Kay, Jesse Kay, Joseph Kay
Getting Ready Volunteers
February 8: C Keck/C Rogers (Confession of Sin; Big Truths #22, Song Vol. 2, #23-24)
February 15: E&S Madrid (Forgiveness; Big Truths #23, Song Vol. 2, #24-25)
Potluck Volunteers
Set Up: Sarah Robison, Betsy Bucher
Clean Up: Sarah Robison, Genie Summers
Upcoming Events
February 7: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study this Saturday morning, February 7 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.
February 8: Please join us at 9AM for Sunday school. We will begin a new series on John Calvin. This is the second of our annual church history series. You can find details about this new study here.
February 8: Please join us after worship for our monthly potluck lunch.
February 13: The session will meet at the office at 7pm.
February 15: A new Sunday afternoon study will begin Feb. 15 and continue every first and third Sundays until the end of May at the Han home at 1:30 PM. We will be doing a survey of Paul's letter to the Romans. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome. If you are interested in participating, please let pastor Ken know soon.
February 28: The Choir invites all singers to a retreat on Saturday, February 28, from 8:45-noon at the Dundas home. The retreat helps us focus on learning the music but also is a time of fellowship and remembering the purposes of having a Choir that is dedicated to praising the LORD in song during our church services. We'd love to have you join us. Contact Paul Keck or Genie Summers if you have questions.
March 7: There will be a women's conference on Saturday, March 7 at Northpoint Evangelical Free Church in Corona, CA. The conference, By Design-God's Unique Calling for Women, with author and speaker Susan Hunt, will go from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Susan Hunt is, among other things, the former Director of Women in the Church Ministry for the PCA. Early bird registration is $35 (by February 14), after that the cost is $45. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sarah Robison. Additional information is available at http://npwomen.info.
Other Notices
The Session's goal is to make home-visitations for all church members in the year 2009. Home visitations will be scheduled in the alphabetical order of your last name, while giving priority to the elderly, the sick, and others with pastoral concerns.
There is a copy of the church directory at the back table. Please check to make sure your information is correct. This is important if we are to have an accurate directory. We will be distributing a new directory soon.
Online Resources
Shorter Catechism Qs 23 & 24 help us to understand Christ's three-fold office as prophet, priest, and king. This week's lesson focuses on Christ as the greatest prophet. You can read pastor Ken's lesson here.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Dave and Darleen Eby (Westminster Theological College and Seminary, Uganda)
Praise for the first college graduation at the new campus. Over 400 people gathered in December to watch the graduation and participate in the dedication of the new campus.
Pray for the college semester that began February 2, that pastors would be educated and equipped to serve in Africa.
Praise that the College and Seminary Trustees recently approved two potentially significant programs. Pray that God would bless efforts to open extension centers in towns and village areas to offer training to pastors and leaders who would not normally have access to theological training. Pray that God would also bless development of a full time residential seminary program, that would allow students to finish their graduate degrees in less time. The plan is to begin this new program in February 2010.
Devotional Passages for February 8-15, 2009
2/8: Exodus 28:1-43; Matthew 25:31-26:13; Psalm 31:9-18; Proverbs 8:12-13
2/9: Exodus 29:1-30:10; Matthew 26:14-46; Psalm 31:19-24; Proverbs 8:14-26
2/10: Exodus 30:11-31:18; Matthew 26:47-68; Psalm 32:1-11; Proverbs 8:27-32
2/11: Exodus 32:1-33:23; Matthew 26:69-27:14; Psalm 33:1-11; Proverbs 8:33-36
2/12: Exodus 34:1-35:9; Matthew 27:15-31; Psalm 33:12-22; Proverbs 9:1-6
2/13: Exodus 35:10-36:38; Matthew 27:32-66; Psalm 34:1-10; Proverbs 9:7-8
2/14: Exodus 37:1-38:31; Matthew 28:1-20; Psalm 34:11-22; Proverbs 9:9-10
2/15: Exodus 39:1-40:38; Mark 1:1-28; Psalm 35:1-16; Proverbs 9:11-12
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Grace Fallbrook Update for Feb. 1, 2009
Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Colossians 1:15-23, "For the Glory of the Son"
Nursery Volunteers
February 1: Kelly Rogers, Wade Rogers, Christian Rogers
February 8: Sarah Robison, Amy Robison, Hannnah Beede
Getting Ready Volunteers
February 1: K Dundas (Pastoral Prayer; Big Truths #21, Song Vol. 2, #21-22)
February 8: C Keck/C Rogers (Confession of Sin; Big Truths #22, Song Vol. 2, #23-24)
Potluck Volunteers
Set Up: Sarah Robison, Betsy Bucher
Clean Up: Sarah Robison, Genie Summers
Upcoming Events
February 1: We invite you to come and join us at 9 AM for the monthly prayer meeting.
February 7: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study Saturday morning, February 7 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.
February 8: Please join us at 9AM for Sunday school. We will begin a new series on John Calvin. This is the second of our annual church history series. You can find details about this new study here.
February 8: Please join us after worship for our monthly potluck lunch.
February 15: A new Sunday afternoon study will begin Feb. 15 and continue every first and third Sundays until the end of May at the Han home at 1:30 PM. We will be doing a survey of Paul's letter to the Romans. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome. If you are interested in participating, please let pastor Ken know soon.
February 28: The Choir invites all singers to join us in a retreat to learn the Lenten/Easter season's music. The retreat will be on Saturday, February 28, from 8:45-noon at the Dundas home. The retreat helps us focus on learning the music but also is a time of fellowship and remembering the purposes of having a Choir that is dedicated to praising the LORD in song during our church services. We'd love to have you join us. Contact Paul Keck or Genie Summers if you have questions.
March 7: There will be a women's conference on Saturday, March 7 at Northpoint Evangelical Free Church in Corona, CA. The conference, By Design-God's Unique Calling for Women, with author and speaker Susan Hunt, will go from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Susan Hunt is, among other things, the former Director of Women in the Church Ministry for the PCA. Early bird registration is $35 (by February 14), after that the cost is $45. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sarah Robison. Additional information is available at http://npwomen.info/.
Other Notices
The Session's goal is to make home-visitations for all church members in the year 2009. Home visitations will be scheduled in the alphabetical order of your last name, while giving priority to the elderly, the sick, and others with pastoral concerns.
There is a copy of the church directory at the back table. Please check to make sure your information is correct. This is important if we are to have an accurate directory. We will be distributing a new directory soon.
Please continue to pray for the leadership of Grace Presbyterian Church. Our financial situation is such that cuts will have to be made in the budget. Pray that God would give these men grace and wisdom as they determine what cuts need to be made, that they would make the right changes, and that God would bring glory to Himself throughout this process.
Online Resources
Shorter Catechism Q.22 asks, "How did Christ, being Son of God, become man?" and answers, "Christ, the Son of God, became man, by taking to himself a true body, and a reasonable soul, being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the womb of the virgin Mary, and born of her, yet without sin." In this week's catechism lesson we discuss the importance of Christ's incarnation. You can read it here.
Jan. 22 is the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Ligonier Ministries has posted a series of featuring R.C. Sproul, covering topics such as: What Are the Key Issues? How Sacred Is Human Life? When Does Life Begin? What Is the Relationship of Church and State? What About Those Who Demand Their Rights? What Is Your Verdict? You can find them all here. From the web site: "If you would like to be able to present an intelligent, well-reasoned defense of the unborn without engaging in a shouting match, this series can help."
Praying for Our Missionaries: Joe and Juliet Kim (Nagoya, Japan)
UPDATE: Ohayo Gozaimasu (Good morning) from Nagoya, Japan! What a crazy and amazing week it has been since we left the USA on January 20th. Although we have been here only one week, it feels like we have been here for months. It still feels a bit surreal since all we hear is Japanese. We had so much to do the first week: overcoming jet-lag, getting settled into our home, getting our children adjusted to a cold climate, learning to drive, staff meetings, etc. We have few words to describe how the Lord has moved during this process. It was the Lord that raised up His people and His church to send us to Japan; we did nothing. All of our supporters have sacrificed much to financially support us. Some have given up going out to eat a few meals per month, others have cut down on their entertainment budget, still others have been saving money to support, and much more. We are absolutely amazed at the humble sacrifice you have made in sending us to Japan. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
PRAYER/PRAISE:
1. Praise God for providing traveling mercies to our family. It was mostly an incident-free trip from the USA to Japan with our children.
2. Our one-year-old Evan is sleeping better, but jet-lag has been hard on him and he still has a cold from before we left. Please pray the Lord will heal his little body fully.
3. Please pray for a lot of logistical details to go through. Our household shipment will arrive here in a few weeks, so we're still living out of our suitcases. Things such as getting internet, a cell phone, signing up for a bank account, and the like are all much more complicated here in Japan and we need the help of those who are fluent in Japanese to help guide us.
4. Please pray for Joe as he preaches his first official sermon as a missionary in Japan at CBI's English-language ministry All Nations Fellowship this Sunday (February 1).
5. Please pray for my colleague Michael Oh who will be traveling to Minnesota this week to speak at John Piper's Desiring God Pastor's Conference. Please pray for his wife Pearl who will be home with their 5 young children.
Devotional Passages for February 1-8, 2009
2/1: Exodus 13:17-15:18; Matthew 21:23-46; Psalm 26:1-12; Proverbs 6:16-19
2/2: Exodus 15:19-17:7; Matthew 22:1-33; Psalm 27:1-6; Proverbs 6:20-26
2/3: Exodus 17:8-19:15; Matthew 22:34-23:12; Psalm 27:7-14; Proverbs 6:27-35
2/4: Exodus 19:16-21:21; Matthew 23:13-39; Psalm 28:1-9; Proverbs 7:1-5
2/5: Exodus 21:22-23:13; Matthew 24:1-28; Psalm 29:1-11; Proverbs 7:6-23
2/6: Exodus 23:14-25:40; Matthew 24:29-51; Psalm 30:1-12; Proverbs 7:24-27
2/7: Exodus 26:1-27:21; Matthew 25:1-30; Psalm 31:1-8; Proverbs 8:1-11
2/8: Exodus 28:1-43; Matthew 25:31-26:13; Psalm 31:9-18; Proverbs 8:12-13
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Colossians 1:15-23, "For the Glory of the Son"
Nursery Volunteers
February 1: Kelly Rogers, Wade Rogers, Christian Rogers
February 8: Sarah Robison, Amy Robison, Hannnah Beede
Getting Ready Volunteers
February 1: K Dundas (Pastoral Prayer; Big Truths #21, Song Vol. 2, #21-22)
February 8: C Keck/C Rogers (Confession of Sin; Big Truths #22, Song Vol. 2, #23-24)
Potluck Volunteers
Set Up: Sarah Robison, Betsy Bucher
Clean Up: Sarah Robison, Genie Summers
Upcoming Events
February 1: We invite you to come and join us at 9 AM for the monthly prayer meeting.
February 7: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study Saturday morning, February 7 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.
February 8: Please join us at 9AM for Sunday school. We will begin a new series on John Calvin. This is the second of our annual church history series. You can find details about this new study here.
February 8: Please join us after worship for our monthly potluck lunch.
February 15: A new Sunday afternoon study will begin Feb. 15 and continue every first and third Sundays until the end of May at the Han home at 1:30 PM. We will be doing a survey of Paul's letter to the Romans. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome. If you are interested in participating, please let pastor Ken know soon.
February 28: The Choir invites all singers to join us in a retreat to learn the Lenten/Easter season's music. The retreat will be on Saturday, February 28, from 8:45-noon at the Dundas home. The retreat helps us focus on learning the music but also is a time of fellowship and remembering the purposes of having a Choir that is dedicated to praising the LORD in song during our church services. We'd love to have you join us. Contact Paul Keck or Genie Summers if you have questions.
March 7: There will be a women's conference on Saturday, March 7 at Northpoint Evangelical Free Church in Corona, CA. The conference, By Design-God's Unique Calling for Women, with author and speaker Susan Hunt, will go from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Susan Hunt is, among other things, the former Director of Women in the Church Ministry for the PCA. Early bird registration is $35 (by February 14), after that the cost is $45. If you are interested in attending, please contact Sarah Robison. Additional information is available at http://npwomen.info/.
Other Notices
The Session's goal is to make home-visitations for all church members in the year 2009. Home visitations will be scheduled in the alphabetical order of your last name, while giving priority to the elderly, the sick, and others with pastoral concerns.
There is a copy of the church directory at the back table. Please check to make sure your information is correct. This is important if we are to have an accurate directory. We will be distributing a new directory soon.
Please continue to pray for the leadership of Grace Presbyterian Church. Our financial situation is such that cuts will have to be made in the budget. Pray that God would give these men grace and wisdom as they determine what cuts need to be made, that they would make the right changes, and that God would bring glory to Himself throughout this process.
Online Resources
Shorter Catechism Q.22 asks, "How did Christ, being Son of God, become man?" and answers, "Christ, the Son of God, became man, by taking to himself a true body, and a reasonable soul, being conceived by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the womb of the virgin Mary, and born of her, yet without sin." In this week's catechism lesson we discuss the importance of Christ's incarnation. You can read it here.
Jan. 22 is the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Ligonier Ministries has posted a series of featuring R.C. Sproul, covering topics such as: What Are the Key Issues? How Sacred Is Human Life? When Does Life Begin? What Is the Relationship of Church and State? What About Those Who Demand Their Rights? What Is Your Verdict? You can find them all here. From the web site: "If you would like to be able to present an intelligent, well-reasoned defense of the unborn without engaging in a shouting match, this series can help."
Praying for Our Missionaries: Joe and Juliet Kim (Nagoya, Japan)
UPDATE: Ohayo Gozaimasu (Good morning) from Nagoya, Japan! What a crazy and amazing week it has been since we left the USA on January 20th. Although we have been here only one week, it feels like we have been here for months. It still feels a bit surreal since all we hear is Japanese. We had so much to do the first week: overcoming jet-lag, getting settled into our home, getting our children adjusted to a cold climate, learning to drive, staff meetings, etc. We have few words to describe how the Lord has moved during this process. It was the Lord that raised up His people and His church to send us to Japan; we did nothing. All of our supporters have sacrificed much to financially support us. Some have given up going out to eat a few meals per month, others have cut down on their entertainment budget, still others have been saving money to support, and much more. We are absolutely amazed at the humble sacrifice you have made in sending us to Japan. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
PRAYER/PRAISE:
1. Praise God for providing traveling mercies to our family. It was mostly an incident-free trip from the USA to Japan with our children.
2. Our one-year-old Evan is sleeping better, but jet-lag has been hard on him and he still has a cold from before we left. Please pray the Lord will heal his little body fully.
3. Please pray for a lot of logistical details to go through. Our household shipment will arrive here in a few weeks, so we're still living out of our suitcases. Things such as getting internet, a cell phone, signing up for a bank account, and the like are all much more complicated here in Japan and we need the help of those who are fluent in Japanese to help guide us.
4. Please pray for Joe as he preaches his first official sermon as a missionary in Japan at CBI's English-language ministry All Nations Fellowship this Sunday (February 1).
5. Please pray for my colleague Michael Oh who will be traveling to Minnesota this week to speak at John Piper's Desiring God Pastor's Conference. Please pray for his wife Pearl who will be home with their 5 young children.
Devotional Passages for February 1-8, 2009
2/1: Exodus 13:17-15:18; Matthew 21:23-46; Psalm 26:1-12; Proverbs 6:16-19
2/2: Exodus 15:19-17:7; Matthew 22:1-33; Psalm 27:1-6; Proverbs 6:20-26
2/3: Exodus 17:8-19:15; Matthew 22:34-23:12; Psalm 27:7-14; Proverbs 6:27-35
2/4: Exodus 19:16-21:21; Matthew 23:13-39; Psalm 28:1-9; Proverbs 7:1-5
2/5: Exodus 21:22-23:13; Matthew 24:1-28; Psalm 29:1-11; Proverbs 7:6-23
2/6: Exodus 23:14-25:40; Matthew 24:29-51; Psalm 30:1-12; Proverbs 7:24-27
2/7: Exodus 26:1-27:21; Matthew 25:1-30; Psalm 31:1-8; Proverbs 8:1-11
2/8: Exodus 28:1-43; Matthew 25:31-26:13; Psalm 31:9-18; Proverbs 8:12-13
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Grace Fallbrook Update for Jan. 25, 2009
Sermon
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Colossians 1:1-14, "Because of the Father".
Nursery Volunteers
January 25: Ed Madrid, Stephanie Madrid, Emma Keck
February 1: Kelly Rogers, Wade Rogers, Christian Rogers
Getting Ready Volunteers
January 25: C Madrid/E Keck (Forgiveness; Big Truths #20, Song Vol. 2, #19-20)
February 1: R&J Higuera (Pastoral Prayer; Big Truths #21, Song Vol. 2, #21-22)
Upcoming Events
January 23 & 24: Please pray for Pastor Ken and the other delegates, and for the South Coast presbytery as they meet this Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24. Pray that God would be glorified at this assembly, and that His Holy Spirit would pour out much wisdom and grace on the men as they meet to discuss and deal with the business of the presbytery. Pray that all in attendance would be blessed and built up in their faith.
January 24: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study Saturday morning, January 24 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.
January 25: Please join us at 9 AM for Sunday school as we discuss "God's Providence".
February 15: A new Sunday afternoon study will begin Feb. 15 and continue every first and third Sundays until the end of May at the Han home at 1:30 PM. We will be doing a survey of Paul's letter to the Romans. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome. If you are interested in participating, please let pastor Ken know soon.
February 28: The Choir invites all singers to join us in a retreat to learn the Lenten/Easter season's music. The retreat will be on Saturday, February 28, from 8:45 - noon at the Dundas home. The retreat helps us focus on learning the music but also is a time of fellowship and remembering the purposes of having a Choir that is dedicated to praising the LORD in song during our church services. We'd love to have you join us. Contact Paul Keck or Genie Summers if you have questions.
Other Notices
We will begin a new Sunday school series on John Calvin. This is the second of our annual church history series. You can find details about this new study here.
January 18 - 25, 2009 is Sanctity of Human Life Week. Please pray for the scourge of abortion in our land. Pray that God would protect unborn children and bring salvation and healing to all who have been affected by abortion. For more information and additional resources, please go to http://www.heartlink.org/beavoice/resources.cfm.
There is a copy of the church directory at the back table. Please check to make sure your information is correct. We will be distributing a new directory soon.
Please continue to pray for the leadership of Grace Presbyterian Church. Our financial situation is such that cuts will have to be made in the budget. Pray that God would give these men grace and wisdom as they determine what cuts need to be made, that they would make the right changes, and that God would bring glory to Himself throughout this process.
Online Resources
Shorter Catechism Q.21 asks, "Who is the Redeemer of God's elect?" and answers, "The only Redeemer of God's elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, became man, and so was, and continueth to be, God and man in two distinct natures, and one person, forever." It is one of the vital Biblical truths that Jesus is both perfect and true God as well as perfect and true man. Read why this is an important truth here.
Jan. 22 is the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Ligonier Ministries has posted a series of video lectures featuring R.C. Sproul, covering topics such as: What Are the Key Issues? How Sacred Is Human Life? When Does Life Begin? What Is the Relationship of Church and State? What About Those Who Demand Their Rights? What Is Your Verdict? You can find them all here. From the web site: "If you would like to be able to present an intelligent, well-reasoned defense of the unborn without engaging in a shouting match, this series can help."
Praying for Our Missionaries: Juan and Marta Arjona (Hispanic Community, Escondido, CA)
Pray for:
Ministry to new families attending worship.
Families led by single moms or couples with great difficulties.
Mercy ministries: regular neighborhood clean-up and to provide dumpsters to dispose of unwanted items
Effective outreach that our church will become well known in the community.
The City of Escondido as they partner with us in our ESL ministry.
Pray for youth group outreach at the park.
Each Saturday night 100 neighbors gather at our church site to collect donated food through our ministry in connection with the North County Food Bank.
Pray that our finances to cover our increased ministry expenses.
Devotional Passages for January 25 - February 1, 2009
1/25: Genesis 50:1-26; Exodus 1:1-2:10; Matthew 16:13-17:9; Psalm 21:1-13; Proverbs 5:1-6
1/26: Exodus 2:11-3:22; Matthew 17:10-27; Psalm 22:1-18; Proverbs 5:7-14
1/27: Exodus 4:1-5:21; Matthew 18:1-22; Psalm 22:19-31; Proverbs 5:15-21
1/28: Exodus 5:22-7:24; Matthew 18:23-19:12; Psalm 23:1-6; Proverbs 5:22-23
1/29: Exodus 7:25-9:35; Matthew 19:13-30; Psalm 24:1-10; Proverbs 6:1-5
1/30: Exodus 10:1-12:13; Matthew 20:1-28; Psalm 25:1-15; Proverbs 6:6-11
1/31: Exodus 12:14-13:16; Matthew 20:29-21:22; Psalm 25:16-22; Proverbs 6:12-15
2/1: Exodus 13:17-15:18; Matthew 21:23-46; Psalm 26:1-12; Proverbs 6:16-19
Rev. Ken Han will be preaching on Colossians 1:1-14, "Because of the Father".
Nursery Volunteers
January 25: Ed Madrid, Stephanie Madrid, Emma Keck
February 1: Kelly Rogers, Wade Rogers, Christian Rogers
Getting Ready Volunteers
January 25: C Madrid/E Keck (Forgiveness; Big Truths #20, Song Vol. 2, #19-20)
February 1: R&J Higuera (Pastoral Prayer; Big Truths #21, Song Vol. 2, #21-22)
Upcoming Events
January 23 & 24: Please pray for Pastor Ken and the other delegates, and for the South Coast presbytery as they meet this Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24. Pray that God would be glorified at this assembly, and that His Holy Spirit would pour out much wisdom and grace on the men as they meet to discuss and deal with the business of the presbytery. Pray that all in attendance would be blessed and built up in their faith.
January 24: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study Saturday morning, January 24 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.
January 25: Please join us at 9 AM for Sunday school as we discuss "God's Providence".
February 15: A new Sunday afternoon study will begin Feb. 15 and continue every first and third Sundays until the end of May at the Han home at 1:30 PM. We will be doing a survey of Paul's letter to the Romans. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome. If you are interested in participating, please let pastor Ken know soon.
February 28: The Choir invites all singers to join us in a retreat to learn the Lenten/Easter season's music. The retreat will be on Saturday, February 28, from 8:45 - noon at the Dundas home. The retreat helps us focus on learning the music but also is a time of fellowship and remembering the purposes of having a Choir that is dedicated to praising the LORD in song during our church services. We'd love to have you join us. Contact Paul Keck or Genie Summers if you have questions.
Other Notices
We will begin a new Sunday school series on John Calvin. This is the second of our annual church history series. You can find details about this new study here.
January 18 - 25, 2009 is Sanctity of Human Life Week. Please pray for the scourge of abortion in our land. Pray that God would protect unborn children and bring salvation and healing to all who have been affected by abortion. For more information and additional resources, please go to http://www.heartlink.org/beavoice/resources.cfm.
There is a copy of the church directory at the back table. Please check to make sure your information is correct. We will be distributing a new directory soon.
Please continue to pray for the leadership of Grace Presbyterian Church. Our financial situation is such that cuts will have to be made in the budget. Pray that God would give these men grace and wisdom as they determine what cuts need to be made, that they would make the right changes, and that God would bring glory to Himself throughout this process.
Online Resources
Shorter Catechism Q.21 asks, "Who is the Redeemer of God's elect?" and answers, "The only Redeemer of God's elect is the Lord Jesus Christ, who, being the eternal Son of God, became man, and so was, and continueth to be, God and man in two distinct natures, and one person, forever." It is one of the vital Biblical truths that Jesus is both perfect and true God as well as perfect and true man. Read why this is an important truth here.
Jan. 22 is the 36th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Ligonier Ministries has posted a series of video lectures featuring R.C. Sproul, covering topics such as: What Are the Key Issues? How Sacred Is Human Life? When Does Life Begin? What Is the Relationship of Church and State? What About Those Who Demand Their Rights? What Is Your Verdict? You can find them all here. From the web site: "If you would like to be able to present an intelligent, well-reasoned defense of the unborn without engaging in a shouting match, this series can help."
Praying for Our Missionaries: Juan and Marta Arjona (Hispanic Community, Escondido, CA)
Pray for:
Ministry to new families attending worship.
Families led by single moms or couples with great difficulties.
Mercy ministries: regular neighborhood clean-up and to provide dumpsters to dispose of unwanted items
Effective outreach that our church will become well known in the community.
The City of Escondido as they partner with us in our ESL ministry.
Pray for youth group outreach at the park.
Each Saturday night 100 neighbors gather at our church site to collect donated food through our ministry in connection with the North County Food Bank.
Pray that our finances to cover our increased ministry expenses.
Devotional Passages for January 25 - February 1, 2009
1/25: Genesis 50:1-26; Exodus 1:1-2:10; Matthew 16:13-17:9; Psalm 21:1-13; Proverbs 5:1-6
1/26: Exodus 2:11-3:22; Matthew 17:10-27; Psalm 22:1-18; Proverbs 5:7-14
1/27: Exodus 4:1-5:21; Matthew 18:1-22; Psalm 22:19-31; Proverbs 5:15-21
1/28: Exodus 5:22-7:24; Matthew 18:23-19:12; Psalm 23:1-6; Proverbs 5:22-23
1/29: Exodus 7:25-9:35; Matthew 19:13-30; Psalm 24:1-10; Proverbs 6:1-5
1/30: Exodus 10:1-12:13; Matthew 20:1-28; Psalm 25:1-15; Proverbs 6:6-11
1/31: Exodus 12:14-13:16; Matthew 20:29-21:22; Psalm 25:16-22; Proverbs 6:12-15
2/1: Exodus 13:17-15:18; Matthew 21:23-46; Psalm 26:1-12; Proverbs 6:16-19
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Grace Fallbrook Update for Jan. 18, 2009
Sermon
Dr. Iain Duguid will be preaching on Acts 9:1-31, "An Unusual Instrument in the Hands of an Amazing God"
Nursery Volunteers
January 18: Liza Beede, Hannah Beede, Jaime Molinar
January 25: Ed Madrid, Stephanie Madrid, Emma Keck
Getting Ready Volunteers
January 18: Toman/ Dundas (Confession of Sin; Big Truths #19, Song Vol. 2, #17-18)
January 25: C Madrid/E Keck (Forgiveness; Big Truths #20, Song Vol. 2, #19-20)
Upcoming Events
January 18: Please join us at 9 AM for Sunday school as we discuss "God's Providence".
January 23 & 24: Please pray for Pastor Ken and the other delegates, and for the South Coast presbytery as they meet Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24. Pray that God would be glorified at this assembly, and that His Holy Spirit would pour out much wisdom and grace on the men as they meet to discuss and deal with the business of the presbytery. Pray that all in attendance would be blessed and built up in their faith.
January 24: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study Saturday morning, January 24 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.
February 21: The Choir invites all singers to join us in a retreat to learn the Lenten/Easter season's music. The retreat will be on Saturday, February 21, from 8:45 - noon at the Dundas home. The retreat helps us focus on learning the music but also is a time of fellowship and remembering the purposes of having a Choir that is dedicated to praising the LORD in song during our church services. We'd love to have you join us. Contact Paul Keck or Genie Summers if you have questions.
Other Notices
January 18-25, 2009 is Sanctity of Human Life Week. Please pray for the scourge of abortion in our land. Pray that God would protect unborn children and bring salvation and healing to all who have been affected by abortion. For more information and additional resources, please go to http://www.heartlink.org/beavoice/resources.cfm
A new Sunday afternoon study will begin Feb. 15 and continue every first and third Sundays until the end of May at the Han home at 1:30 PM. We will be doing a survey of Paul's letter to the Romans. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome. If you are interested in participating, please let pastor Ken know soon.
There is a copy of the church directory at the back table. Please check to make sure your information is correct. We will be distributing a new directory soon.
Romans 13:1 says, "Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God." Please pray for the upcoming inauguration and for the incoming administration, that God will bring glory to Himself and draw many to saving faith in Christ.
Please continue to pray for the leadership of Grace Presbyterian Church. Our financial situation is such that cuts will have to be made in the budget. Pray that God would give these men grace and wisdom as they determine what cuts need to be made, that they would make the right changes, and that God would bring glory to Himself throughout this process.
We encourage you to pick up a free copy of the Westminster Standards from the back table.
Online Resources
Shorter Catechism Q.20 asks, "Did God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery?" and answers, "God, having out of his mere good pleasure, from all eternity, elected some to everlasting life, did enter into a covenant of grace to deliver them out of the estate of sin and misery, and to bring them into an estate of salvation by a Redeemer." You can read pastor Ken's lesson here.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Keith and Debbie Kanaval (Montreal, Canada)
The Muslim world has come to our doorstep. There are more that 140,000 Muslims in Montreal with the number increasing each year. This makes it a strategic city. Last May, as Keith walked through a neighborhood known as "Petit Mahreb" and saw the places and people, the challenge and vision became very real. The goal is for God to grow His kingdom by planting churches in this community. Keith and Debbie are uniquely qualified having numerous years experience with Muslims in Niger and Senegal, Africa. They are both fluent in French and they have the strategy experience to facilitate this new ministry.
Please pray:
- For financial support. Since we have changed direction from West Africa to North America, several churches have discontinued supporting us.
- Open doors to hearts and relationship building in Montreal.
- Preparations including the vital ethnographic research underway.
- For efforts in recruiting a new team, that God will direct just the right workers for our team.
- God would move the hearts of Christians in Quebec and the US to embrace this vision.
- Our family will be settled and stable in the US when we leave for Canada.
- Our marriage to glorify God and remain strong & healthy through this transition.
Devotional Passages for January 18-25, 2009
1/18: Genesis 37:1-38:30; Matthew 12:22-45; Psalm 16:1-11; Proverbs 3:27-32
1/19: Genesis 39:1-41:16; Matthew 12:46-13:23; Psalm 17:1-15; Proverbs 3:33-35
1/20: Genesis 41:17-42:17; Matthew 13:24-46; Psalm 18:1-15; Proverbs 4:1-6
1/21: Genesis 42:18-43:34; Matthew 13:47-14:12; Psalm 18:16-36; Proverbs 4:7-10
1/22: Genesis 44:1-45:28; Matthew 14:13-36; Psalm 18:37-50; Proverbs 4:11-13
1/23: Genesis 46:1-47:31; Matthew 15:1-28; Psalm 19:1-14; Proverbs 4:14-19
1/24: Genesis 48:1-49:33; Matthew 15:29-16:12; Psalm 20:1-9; Proverbs 4:20-27
1/25: Genesis 50:1-26; Exodus 1:1-2:10; Matthew 16:13-17:9; Psalm 21:1-13; Proverbs 5:1-6
Dr. Iain Duguid will be preaching on Acts 9:1-31, "An Unusual Instrument in the Hands of an Amazing God"
Nursery Volunteers
January 18: Liza Beede, Hannah Beede, Jaime Molinar
January 25: Ed Madrid, Stephanie Madrid, Emma Keck
Getting Ready Volunteers
January 18: Toman/ Dundas (Confession of Sin; Big Truths #19, Song Vol. 2, #17-18)
January 25: C Madrid/E Keck (Forgiveness; Big Truths #20, Song Vol. 2, #19-20)
Upcoming Events
January 18: Please join us at 9 AM for Sunday school as we discuss "God's Providence".
January 23 & 24: Please pray for Pastor Ken and the other delegates, and for the South Coast presbytery as they meet Friday, January 23 and Saturday, January 24. Pray that God would be glorified at this assembly, and that His Holy Spirit would pour out much wisdom and grace on the men as they meet to discuss and deal with the business of the presbytery. Pray that all in attendance would be blessed and built up in their faith.
January 24: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study Saturday morning, January 24 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.
February 21: The Choir invites all singers to join us in a retreat to learn the Lenten/Easter season's music. The retreat will be on Saturday, February 21, from 8:45 - noon at the Dundas home. The retreat helps us focus on learning the music but also is a time of fellowship and remembering the purposes of having a Choir that is dedicated to praising the LORD in song during our church services. We'd love to have you join us. Contact Paul Keck or Genie Summers if you have questions.
Other Notices
January 18-25, 2009 is Sanctity of Human Life Week. Please pray for the scourge of abortion in our land. Pray that God would protect unborn children and bring salvation and healing to all who have been affected by abortion. For more information and additional resources, please go to http://www.heartlink.org/beavoice/resources.cfm
A new Sunday afternoon study will begin Feb. 15 and continue every first and third Sundays until the end of May at the Han home at 1:30 PM. We will be doing a survey of Paul's letter to the Romans. Lunch will be provided and all are welcome. If you are interested in participating, please let pastor Ken know soon.
There is a copy of the church directory at the back table. Please check to make sure your information is correct. We will be distributing a new directory soon.
Romans 13:1 says, "Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God." Please pray for the upcoming inauguration and for the incoming administration, that God will bring glory to Himself and draw many to saving faith in Christ.
Please continue to pray for the leadership of Grace Presbyterian Church. Our financial situation is such that cuts will have to be made in the budget. Pray that God would give these men grace and wisdom as they determine what cuts need to be made, that they would make the right changes, and that God would bring glory to Himself throughout this process.
We encourage you to pick up a free copy of the Westminster Standards from the back table.
Online Resources
Shorter Catechism Q.20 asks, "Did God leave all mankind to perish in the estate of sin and misery?" and answers, "God, having out of his mere good pleasure, from all eternity, elected some to everlasting life, did enter into a covenant of grace to deliver them out of the estate of sin and misery, and to bring them into an estate of salvation by a Redeemer." You can read pastor Ken's lesson here.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Keith and Debbie Kanaval (Montreal, Canada)
The Muslim world has come to our doorstep. There are more that 140,000 Muslims in Montreal with the number increasing each year. This makes it a strategic city. Last May, as Keith walked through a neighborhood known as "Petit Mahreb" and saw the places and people, the challenge and vision became very real. The goal is for God to grow His kingdom by planting churches in this community. Keith and Debbie are uniquely qualified having numerous years experience with Muslims in Niger and Senegal, Africa. They are both fluent in French and they have the strategy experience to facilitate this new ministry.
Please pray:
- For financial support. Since we have changed direction from West Africa to North America, several churches have discontinued supporting us.
- Open doors to hearts and relationship building in Montreal.
- Preparations including the vital ethnographic research underway.
- For efforts in recruiting a new team, that God will direct just the right workers for our team.
- God would move the hearts of Christians in Quebec and the US to embrace this vision.
- Our family will be settled and stable in the US when we leave for Canada.
- Our marriage to glorify God and remain strong & healthy through this transition.
Devotional Passages for January 18-25, 2009
1/18: Genesis 37:1-38:30; Matthew 12:22-45; Psalm 16:1-11; Proverbs 3:27-32
1/19: Genesis 39:1-41:16; Matthew 12:46-13:23; Psalm 17:1-15; Proverbs 3:33-35
1/20: Genesis 41:17-42:17; Matthew 13:24-46; Psalm 18:1-15; Proverbs 4:1-6
1/21: Genesis 42:18-43:34; Matthew 13:47-14:12; Psalm 18:16-36; Proverbs 4:7-10
1/22: Genesis 44:1-45:28; Matthew 14:13-36; Psalm 18:37-50; Proverbs 4:11-13
1/23: Genesis 46:1-47:31; Matthew 15:1-28; Psalm 19:1-14; Proverbs 4:14-19
1/24: Genesis 48:1-49:33; Matthew 15:29-16:12; Psalm 20:1-9; Proverbs 4:20-27
1/25: Genesis 50:1-26; Exodus 1:1-2:10; Matthew 16:13-17:9; Psalm 21:1-13; Proverbs 5:1-6
Friday, January 9, 2009
Grace Fallbrook Update for Jan. 11, 2009
Sermon
Dr. Iain Duguid will be preaching on Acts 8:26-40, "An Open Doorway to God".
Nursery Volunteers
January 11: Lori Marinucci, Anessa Marinucci, Vanya Wright
January 18: Liza Beede, Hannah Beede, Jaime Molinar
Getting Ready Volunteers
January 11: E & S Madrid (Call to Worship; Big Truths #18, Song Vol. 2, #15-16)
January 18: Toman/ Dundas (Confession of Sin; Big Truths # 19, Song Vol. 2, #17-18)
Potluck Volunteers
Set Up: Freda Jones, Lori Marinucci
Clean Up: Liza Beede, Michelle Kay
Upcoming Events
January 10: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study this Saturday morning, January 10 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.
January 11: Please join us at 9 AM for Sunday school as we discuss "God's Providence".
January 11: Please join us after worship this Sunday for our monthly potluck lunch.
Other Notices
Please pray for the leadership of Grace Presbyterian Church as they begin the budget process. Our financial situation is such that cuts will have to be made in the budget. Pray that God would give these men grace and wisdom as they determine what cuts need to be made, that they would make the right changes, and that God would bring glory to Himself throughout this process.
We encourage you to pick up a free copy of the Westminster Standards from the back table.
Online Resources
In a recent sermon pastor Ken referenced the resolutions of Jonathan Edwards. You can read those resolutions online here.
This week's shorter catechism lesson (qs. 18 & 19) discusses moralism and its fruits. What is moralism? Why is it bad? How do you spot it? Read pastor Ken's lesson here.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Dave and Darleen Eby (Westminster Theological College & Seminary, Uganda)
Uganda is a landlocked nation of 91,000 square miles (about the size of Michigan) that rests on the equator in central Africa. The population is about 23 million, with a life expectancy of only 42 years (1 in 12 Ugandans is an orphan). The country and their people are poor, especially compared to American standards: 77% live on rammed earth floors; 92% do not have electricity; the main source of information is word of mouth; only 4.5% have a television. As with much of central Africa, malaria is endemic and represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality for the people of Uganda. Their main need however is spiritual. There are many churches but the gospel is often compromised. Africa needs trained Biblically sound pastors.
Praise for Dave's recent trip to central Uganda villages where I visited 8 new Presbyterian churches.
Praise that all were very receptive to the teaching from the Word. I preached the gospel using the Five Solas/Alones of the Reformation and people seemed to grasp that the gospel means becoming aware that I am much worse than I ever imagined and much more loved in Christ than I ever dreamed. The biblical gospel certainly produces humility and worship.
Pray for Henry Benjamin Kimera (a WTC graduate and current seminarian) who has planted these eight churches over the last two years. Henry spends much of his time on his 150 cc motorcycle travelling 3-4 four hours on dirt roads to the villages. Henry is a prayer warrior. He rises at 3 AM daily to pray for God's kingdom to come. God is answering Henry's prayers.
Life is very basic and very hard. I saw no other white man for 5 days. About 85% of Uganda lives in villages. It is the old Africa with very little of modern technology. It is full of African Traditional Religion (the worship of good and evil spirits). There is still much discipling to be done in a nation that is said to be 83% "Christian" yet is full of so much false teaching and syncretism (combining biblical and local religion).
Pray as discipling Uganda will not be done until the Basoga tribe (where we were) and the other 51 tribes (nations) here are
taught to observe all that Christ has commanded (Matt 28:19).
Pray God would provide sponsors to pay the seminar fees. Of the eight pastoral leaders of the eight churches, all asked if they could enroll at WTC and be equipped to minister to their people more effectively. My answer was: "Get in your written application and pray for the Lord's provision of school fees. Yes we have room for you, but you must be able to pay the fees."
Pray as Dave teaches Introduction to Missions for next Seminary module (January 19 to 31).
Pray for the start of the college semester on February 2 that pastors will be educated and equipped to serve in Africa.
Praise God for His wonderful, and almost miraculous provision of new, expanded facilities as phase 1 in completed!
Pray the local churches can minister effectively to the orphan children in their area.
Pray for stamina, protection, and effectiveness in ministry for Dave and Darleen.
Additional Missions News
Uganda Children's Sponsorship Program: We are pleased to announce that as a result of our fund raising efforts last September at the Missions Faire, we are able to sponsor 6 students this coming year. The school year commences in February and goes until December and the fees will be applied to tuition, a uniform and a daily hot meal. We are sponsoring students ranging from Pre-K through Secondary School. Their communities range from rural to poor suburb-type to the slums. Some attend well-established churches and at least one attends a new church-plant in a slum. All of the students attend a local Presbyterian church in their community and hear the Word of God preached. Pray these students: Christopher, Peace, Gideon, Frederick, Esther and Sara will be blessed by our gift and they will have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. See the back table for photographs and guidelines, if your child would like to correspond with a student.
Devotional Passages for January 11-18, 2009
1/11: Genesis 24:52-26:16; Matthew 8:18-34; Psalm 10:1-15; Proverbs 3:7-8
1/12: Genesis 26:17-27:46; Matthew 9:1-17; Psalm 10:16-18; Proverbs 3:9-10
1/13: Genesis 28:1-29:35; Matthew 9:18-38; Psalm 11:1-7; Proverbs 3:11-12
1/14: Genesis 30:1-31:16; Matthew 10:1-25; Psalm 12:1-8; Proverbs 3:13-15
1/15: Genesis 31:17-32:12; Matthew 10:26-11:6; Psalm 13:1-6; Proverbs 3:16-18
1/16: Genesis 32:13-34:31; Matthew 11:7-30; Psalm 14:1-7; Proverbs 3:19-20
1/17: Genesis 35:1-36:43; Matthew 12:1-21; Psalm 15:1-5; Proverbs 3:21-26
1/18: Genesis 37:1-38:30; Matthew 12:22-45; Psalm 16:1-11; Proverbs 3:27-32
Dr. Iain Duguid will be preaching on Acts 8:26-40, "An Open Doorway to God".
Nursery Volunteers
January 11: Lori Marinucci, Anessa Marinucci, Vanya Wright
January 18: Liza Beede, Hannah Beede, Jaime Molinar
Getting Ready Volunteers
January 11: E & S Madrid (Call to Worship; Big Truths #18, Song Vol. 2, #15-16)
January 18: Toman/ Dundas (Confession of Sin; Big Truths # 19, Song Vol. 2, #17-18)
Potluck Volunteers
Set Up: Freda Jones, Lori Marinucci
Clean Up: Liza Beede, Michelle Kay
Upcoming Events
January 10: Men, please join your brothers in Christ for prayer and study this Saturday morning, January 10 at 7:00 AM. This meeting will take place at the church office (425 E. Alvarado Street, Suite F in Fallbrook). All men are welcome and encouraged to join this study. Questions? Please see Rick Ligtenberg.
January 11: Please join us at 9 AM for Sunday school as we discuss "God's Providence".
January 11: Please join us after worship this Sunday for our monthly potluck lunch.
Other Notices
Please pray for the leadership of Grace Presbyterian Church as they begin the budget process. Our financial situation is such that cuts will have to be made in the budget. Pray that God would give these men grace and wisdom as they determine what cuts need to be made, that they would make the right changes, and that God would bring glory to Himself throughout this process.
We encourage you to pick up a free copy of the Westminster Standards from the back table.
Online Resources
In a recent sermon pastor Ken referenced the resolutions of Jonathan Edwards. You can read those resolutions online here.
This week's shorter catechism lesson (qs. 18 & 19) discusses moralism and its fruits. What is moralism? Why is it bad? How do you spot it? Read pastor Ken's lesson here.
Praying for Our Missionaries: Dave and Darleen Eby (Westminster Theological College & Seminary, Uganda)
Uganda is a landlocked nation of 91,000 square miles (about the size of Michigan) that rests on the equator in central Africa. The population is about 23 million, with a life expectancy of only 42 years (1 in 12 Ugandans is an orphan). The country and their people are poor, especially compared to American standards: 77% live on rammed earth floors; 92% do not have electricity; the main source of information is word of mouth; only 4.5% have a television. As with much of central Africa, malaria is endemic and represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality for the people of Uganda. Their main need however is spiritual. There are many churches but the gospel is often compromised. Africa needs trained Biblically sound pastors.
Praise for Dave's recent trip to central Uganda villages where I visited 8 new Presbyterian churches.
Praise that all were very receptive to the teaching from the Word. I preached the gospel using the Five Solas/Alones of the Reformation and people seemed to grasp that the gospel means becoming aware that I am much worse than I ever imagined and much more loved in Christ than I ever dreamed. The biblical gospel certainly produces humility and worship.
Pray for Henry Benjamin Kimera (a WTC graduate and current seminarian) who has planted these eight churches over the last two years. Henry spends much of his time on his 150 cc motorcycle travelling 3-4 four hours on dirt roads to the villages. Henry is a prayer warrior. He rises at 3 AM daily to pray for God's kingdom to come. God is answering Henry's prayers.
Life is very basic and very hard. I saw no other white man for 5 days. About 85% of Uganda lives in villages. It is the old Africa with very little of modern technology. It is full of African Traditional Religion (the worship of good and evil spirits). There is still much discipling to be done in a nation that is said to be 83% "Christian" yet is full of so much false teaching and syncretism (combining biblical and local religion).
Pray as discipling Uganda will not be done until the Basoga tribe (where we were) and the other 51 tribes (nations) here are
taught to observe all that Christ has commanded (Matt 28:19).
Pray God would provide sponsors to pay the seminar fees. Of the eight pastoral leaders of the eight churches, all asked if they could enroll at WTC and be equipped to minister to their people more effectively. My answer was: "Get in your written application and pray for the Lord's provision of school fees. Yes we have room for you, but you must be able to pay the fees."
Pray as Dave teaches Introduction to Missions for next Seminary module (January 19 to 31).
Pray for the start of the college semester on February 2 that pastors will be educated and equipped to serve in Africa.
Praise God for His wonderful, and almost miraculous provision of new, expanded facilities as phase 1 in completed!
Pray the local churches can minister effectively to the orphan children in their area.
Pray for stamina, protection, and effectiveness in ministry for Dave and Darleen.
Additional Missions News
Uganda Children's Sponsorship Program: We are pleased to announce that as a result of our fund raising efforts last September at the Missions Faire, we are able to sponsor 6 students this coming year. The school year commences in February and goes until December and the fees will be applied to tuition, a uniform and a daily hot meal. We are sponsoring students ranging from Pre-K through Secondary School. Their communities range from rural to poor suburb-type to the slums. Some attend well-established churches and at least one attends a new church-plant in a slum. All of the students attend a local Presbyterian church in their community and hear the Word of God preached. Pray these students: Christopher, Peace, Gideon, Frederick, Esther and Sara will be blessed by our gift and they will have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. See the back table for photographs and guidelines, if your child would like to correspond with a student.
Devotional Passages for January 11-18, 2009
1/11: Genesis 24:52-26:16; Matthew 8:18-34; Psalm 10:1-15; Proverbs 3:7-8
1/12: Genesis 26:17-27:46; Matthew 9:1-17; Psalm 10:16-18; Proverbs 3:9-10
1/13: Genesis 28:1-29:35; Matthew 9:18-38; Psalm 11:1-7; Proverbs 3:11-12
1/14: Genesis 30:1-31:16; Matthew 10:1-25; Psalm 12:1-8; Proverbs 3:13-15
1/15: Genesis 31:17-32:12; Matthew 10:26-11:6; Psalm 13:1-6; Proverbs 3:16-18
1/16: Genesis 32:13-34:31; Matthew 11:7-30; Psalm 14:1-7; Proverbs 3:19-20
1/17: Genesis 35:1-36:43; Matthew 12:1-21; Psalm 15:1-5; Proverbs 3:21-26
1/18: Genesis 37:1-38:30; Matthew 12:22-45; Psalm 16:1-11; Proverbs 3:27-32
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