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Pastor's Notes
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Faithful to the End
An old year has ended and a new one has started. Many things could be said about 2020, couldn’t they? In many ways, it was unlike any other we’ve experienced. Although we might be a bit battered and bruised, thank God He has seen us through it, and He will see us through this one too. Because, after all, He is faithful.
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And, it is God’s faithfulness that leads a Christian to be faithful to the Lord. Because He is faithful we are faithful. Faith in and faithfulness toward the Lord and His Word are vital for Christ’s followers.
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In Hebrews 11:1 we are given an exemplary definition of faith: faith is the “confident assurance” of things hoped for, the “evidence” of things not seen. The word “faith” indicates either “an attitude of the mind or a pattern of conduct being the product of that attitude of faith.” Throughout chapter 11, these two meanings are closely interwoven. In each story of faith told corresponding faithfulness follows. Genuine faith always leads to faithfulness. If we want to be faithful to the Lord who is faithful to us, then we was must...
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Happenings
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Join us on Zoom each night from January 6-16, 2021 for 30-minutes of Bible study and prayer during the global Ten Days of Prayer. This year's theme is Seeking Revival. To join us use Meeting ID 846 1396 0364, click here, or call in at 1 (669) 900-6833. This event is for all ages. Materials for each evening can be found here.
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Our Food Pantry is open Wednesday, January 13 & 27 from 10AM to noon. This is an ongoing community service program to help all in need, especially during these difficult times. If you're looking to give of your time to a worthwhile endeavor, contact our church office who will put you in touch with our Community Services Director.
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Religious Liberty Sabbath
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On Sabbath, January 16, we welcome guest speaker, Pastor Rich Constantinescu, as he joins us to discuss current events in light of Bible prophecy and introduce a practical plan to encourage personal spiritual renewal. Pastor Constantinescu is Director of
Spiritual Care for Your Best Pathway To Health, and Founder/President of
Revival Plan.
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Join our pastors on Zoom for our Annual Town Hall Meeting Sabbath, January 23, 2021 @ 2:00PM. Dialogue. Issues. Solutions.
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Zoom Meeting ID: 813 0721 8638.
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This revival series, a part of ACTS 20:21 with It Is Written, will take place January 24-29, 2021. This interactive hour with Pastor John Bradshaw and Sacramento Central facilitators will inspire and encourage you in your walk with God. Our greatest need is that of revival. For more info, click here.
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Broadcast Television & Camera Training
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Want to grow and develop certain skills? Want to be involved in preparing people to meet Jesus when He returns? Then become involved in Central's Media Ministry. Attend their next training on Wednesday, January 27 @ 6:45PM in the sanctuary. You'll be glad you did.
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Learning from the Bible; Inspiration through prayer; Fellowship with one another; Evangelize the community
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“The formation of small companies as a basis of Christian effort is a plan that has been presented before me by One who can not err. If there is a large number in the church, let the members be formed into small companies, to work not only for the church members, but for unbelievers also.” - Evangelism, p. 115
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Your Monthly Manna
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"And all these, having obtained a good testimony through faith, did not receive the promise, God having provided something better for us, that they should not be made perfect apart from us." Hebrews 11:39, 40
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