Posts by Glenn (Page 4)
Christmas Day Service
The Church will be open at 11:00 Am Christmas Day and all are invited to spend some time with our church family; singing, praying and sharing a meal. If you have some open time during Christmas Day plan to stop by! A short message will be presented by Elder Glenn Blue. If you can, bring something to share! See you there!
The Time Between The Testaments
The Maccabees, Rome, and Herod By James Shedd – Community Bible Fellowship The time between the Testaments was one of ferment and change; a realignment of traditional power blocs and the passing of Near Eastern cultural traditions that had lasted for almost 3,000 years. The approximately 400 years between Malachi and the birth of Christ is known as the inter-testamental period (c430-4 BC). Sometimes called the “silent” years, they were anything but silent, as events, literature and social forces…
Coach of Men
We have all learned of Don James passing recently. He was one of the most honored men that have coached University of Washington football since the school’s inception. Many do not know how he continued to coach men in his later years. Kathryn and I visited four years ago a community next door to where we were vacationing in the Coachella Valley in California. It was an open house of a large community and after the “tour” we were invited…
Nearness is Likeness
I borrowed this title from A.W. Tozer, but the subject on my heart is somewhat different. I have been reflecting on why we should study our Bible. The title of this post was one of the first things that came to mind. I suppose there are many reasons people study the Word of God, but for me the core reason is to know God. In knowing God we draw near to his heart and consequently become more like Him.…
Tanzania Mission led by Steve and Carol Lyons
As missionaries in Tanzania, Steve and Carol Lyons have had an explosion of mission opportunities Your prayer support is needed for the two Discipleship Teams that have come from their students. Currently Steve and Carol are traveling in California raising support for the TIMO Team. (Training In Ministry Outreach) They are looking for couples and singles interested in full time cross cultural work. You can help pray for some of the needs below! New opportunities for Christian teachers! Along the coast of Tanzania there are eight tribes…
A Community’s Vision Restored!
Below is news for our Missionary to Kapchorwa, Uganda; Jonathan Beggs. So much is happening there including Literacy training for women, Leadership training for Pastors and other health concerns. More info coming, but for now enjoy this report on how DCI and VOSH helped save a community’s vision. “There is a special joy in being the vehicle used by our Lord to bring sight to the blind. In September fifteen people who volunteer with Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity…