Message from Pastor Ed

September,

BIBLE CONFERENCE - "LIVING IN THE SHADOWS OF THE TRIBULATION"

I hope you are making plans to join us for a special Bible Conference on September 12- 15, 2010. The theme of the conference is "Living in the Shadows of the Tribulation". Our guest speaker is Rev. Stan Rosenthal from Holly Springs, NC.

Rev. Rosenthal is currently the Field Director of Jewish Awareness Ministries, a ministry reaching out to Jewish people with the gospel message of Jesus Christ.

During the past thirty three years Rev. Rosenthal has not only shared the precious gospel message on a one to one basis, but has eagerly shared the Word of God throughout the United States and abroad. He expounds the Scriptures especially in the area or end day prophecy. His thirty seven trips to Israel hosting Bible teaching tours and extensive studies make him an ideal teacher of Bible prophecy.

Service times will be: Sunday 10:45 am and 5:30 pm. Then, Monday through Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Choir and special music each evening. Nursery provided. (No Wednesday TeamKid or Family Supper.)

Call the church office at 828-524-5564 for more information.

I just can't wait!

Pastor Ed

Message from Associate Pastor Brandon

September,

When this is where the story ends, we become the focus and the end result. Such a view of God's word makes us self centered people and distorts God's real message. Let me show you what I mean:

Genesis 12:1-3 says The Lord had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father's household and go to the land I will show you. I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name great, and (you will be a blessing). I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; (and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you)."

Notice the difference? God's blessing on Abraham was not so much about Abraham as it was "all peoples on earth". This is the one theme of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation and it's the reason you and I are saved. Does the way you read God's word reflect this truth? Does the way you pray reflect this truth? Does the way you serve Christ reflect this truth? When our lives are truly God centered, we will hear God say "All peoples on earth will be blessed through you."

For His Glory,

Pastor Brandon