Today we were invited to a Quinceañera Celebration of a young lady from Emmanuel Ministries. Apparently it is the celebration of a young lady's 15th birthday in many Latin American cultures. I believe it is typically roman catholic in nature.
As I was leaving our house for the preceeding church service, I felt led to bring my Bible and minister's manual. When we arrived, they were waiting for the minister of the church to lead tge service. He was not there. I found out later that he was there at 4:45 and did not see anyone and left. The service was at 5pm.
Needless to say I was called upon to give a message and lead most of the service. I told the Quinceañera, Helen, that I was giving the message directly to her. I preached a brief message on the Scripture below. I also shared a Scripture prayer with Numbers 6.24-26 and closed with Jude 24-25. I did pray a prayer of dedication over her as well. I had very little idea about what was traditionally done in these celebrations. I pray the God was glorified through it.
"Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity." 1 Timothy 4.12 ESV
(I guess I understand having to be ready "out of season!")
Feb 20, 2010
Feb 15, 2010
Philippians Series: "Paul's Prayer (pt. 1)" (Phil. 1.3-6)
Sunday at the ministry was another cold one. Of course cold to us was about 48ºF on Sunday. I know my dear friend and brother Rand in Canada thinks that is a heat wave, but we are not in Canada down here!
That said, I proceeded to take off my jacket before preaching. I have no idea why. Anyway, the group was smaller missing two families and a brother who usually walks to service (and everywhere else).
Below is the second message in our series on the book of Philippians.
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That said, I proceeded to take off my jacket before preaching. I have no idea why. Anyway, the group was smaller missing two families and a brother who usually walks to service (and everywhere else).
Below is the second message in our series on the book of Philippians.
Click here to download this message
Feb 9, 2010
Philippians Series: "Servants, Saints & Salutations" (Phil. 1.1-2)
We had a good service Sunday. It was chilly again, but it did not bother me at all. I get excited to see people changing at this ministry.
A really great thing was that Antioch Fellowship Baptist Church (my home church) donated two cases of Spanish outreach Bibles to the ministry. They were well-received. I am so thankful for how supportive our home church has been.
Below is the message in streaming and downloadable formats:
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A really great thing was that Antioch Fellowship Baptist Church (my home church) donated two cases of Spanish outreach Bibles to the ministry. They were well-received. I am so thankful for how supportive our home church has been.
Below is the message in streaming and downloadable formats:
Click here to download this sermon
Feb 3, 2010
Jonah Series (pt.5): "Looking Back on Jonah" (Luke 11.29-32)
Sunday I preached "part five of my four part series on Jonah." Yes, I have an odd sense of humor. A couple of people in the congregation caught the jocularity of my statement. Maybe some who read this post will miss it until they go back. That is understandable.
Anyway, the ministry continues to be a major blessing. The Lord has been so good to me and my family. I have grown through this ministry experience. My heart has changed as well. More importantly, I notice a change in most of the people at the ministry. Obviously, I am more concerned with the growth of the people we are ministering to.
I am not putting in the sermon outline because I am hand writing my notes at this point. If anyone really wants the sermon outline, just email me and I will type them up. Otherwise, I will just offer this streaming or downloadable sermon.
Finally, I posted on Facebook (to be my FB friend look me up at facebook.com/pregador27) yesterday:
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Anyway, the ministry continues to be a major blessing. The Lord has been so good to me and my family. I have grown through this ministry experience. My heart has changed as well. More importantly, I notice a change in most of the people at the ministry. Obviously, I am more concerned with the growth of the people we are ministering to.
I am not putting in the sermon outline because I am hand writing my notes at this point. If anyone really wants the sermon outline, just email me and I will type them up. Otherwise, I will just offer this streaming or downloadable sermon.
Finally, I posted on Facebook (to be my FB friend look me up at facebook.com/pregador27) yesterday:
I am tired physically, but God is refreshing me this morning. Beginning a new message series at Emmanuel Ministries and "If I say, 'I will not mention him, or speak any more in his name,' there is in my heart as it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary with holding it in, and I cannot." (Jeremiah 20.9 ESV)
Yes!!! Jeremiah's context was almost a frustration meeting a determination, mine is an excitement and a heart filled with gratitude. I am so thankful for the opportunity to minister at Emmanuel Ministries.
Sunday, I plan to preach on Philippians 1.1-2. It is developing nicely thus far. I am being personally enriched as I study. God is awesome!
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