Fellowship

Delight!


Delight yourself in the Lord, and He will
give you the desire of your heart.
(Ps. 37:4)

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The heart — being the depths of our mind and thoughts — can be a unique and personally emotional place. The bible tells us that the heart has its issues and who really knows it (Jer. 17:9).  Proverbs 14:10 reads: “The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares in its joy.” Many of us have attempted to share our past experiences with others. We sensed they were not fully able to grasp our account of the moment we were trying to convey. No one can really share in the feelings of another’s deep and personal experiences. The word vicarious is no doubt a word that comes close to experiencing what others have experienced, but very few know the seat and aspirations of the hearts of others. It is true that some have the skill to probe human hearts, but only do so — not really knowing exactly what will surface (Prov. 20:5; I Cor. 14:24-25).

Only God fully knows the heart — this personal and secluded place! He knows what we long for and what really is our heart’s desire! What each person longs for is just as unique as who we are and as complicated as our hearts. God has the option and ability to answer the desire (or longings) of the heart. He has given us two clear methods of receiving from Him. One method we are familiar with and that is simply asking Him. He will give good gifts to those who ask Him (Matt. 7:11). The second method seems not as well travelled. That method is to DELIGHT one’s self in what God has an interest in. If we delight ourselves in Him, we can see our families begin to come together. If we give time for personal and systematic Bible study, He will turn His favor toward us and begin to work on our behalf. If we make time for Him, He will bless our endeavors. If we will give to the community and volunteer (as unto the Lord – Col. 3:23), we will look around and realize God has answered our prayers and given us the desires of our hearts! Mountains will be moved, relationships will be mended, business matters will materialize, and we will rejoice that God has done all things well!

God’s watching to see what you and I will do. What we take an interest in will determine the outcome of the blessings from God! Will you accept the challenge to delight yourself in the Lord so that He may give you the desires of your heart? Do it and watch God move!

 

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PCAF – ICEA Statewide Bible Challenge for Children Through Adults – Coming to the National 2019!


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“And you remember that ever since you were a child,
you have known the Holy Scriptures,
which are able to give you the wisdom that
leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.”
(II Tim. 3:15 – GNT)

Attention: All State
Superintendents & Councils

Prepare Your State to Go
On to the National Bible
Bowl Challenge – 2019!

Held Saturday July 27
During our PCAF
62nd Holy Convocation
Orlando, Florida

Click on the text below to get the
rules and official study material

Q&A on Genesis and Study Material

Competition will start on the state level
and conclude on the national level.

Competing ages:
6-12
13-17
Adults

Make Sure You Represent!

Pentecostal Churches of the
Apostolic Faith International, Inc.
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Evang. Jacqueline Bell – Instructor for Call-In LIVE Sunday School Class — This Evening at 7:00 p.m. EST!


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Superintendent Deacon Gene Claxton
and the International Christian
Education Auxiliary (ICEA) Staff invite
you to Saturday Night Sunday School!

ICEA Will Host Ongoing Saturday
(Sunday School) Classes and Teaching
by Online Phone Conference!

The call-in phone number is:

+1 605-475-4120

The following is the access code:

6902797

Upcoming phone conference date will be:

Saturday, January 12 @ 7:00 p.m. (E.S.T)

– Lesson –

“Teaching and Healing”

Lesson: Matthew 4:12-25
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JOIN IN WITH CALLERS FROM AROUND
THE COUNTRY AND THE U.K.

Just call in and listen to qualified instructors
teach lessons on a weekly basis.

The lessons will be based on the quarterly
Union Gospel Publishers curriculum.
Please set your clock to alarm every
Saturday at 6:50 p.m. (E.S.T.) Do it now!

Call in to hear a brief
introduction and a great lesson!

Every Saturday evening the class phone conference and informative teaching will take place for the following Sunday lesson. These classes are designed for the shut in, those overseas, and those who can’t make Sunday school, as well as students and teachers who would like more insight on upcoming lessons.

NOTE:

For the 7 p.m. call in; please check your local time zone with EST/EDT Detroit time. It’s best to Google: “Detroit time” to make sure of the current time difference in your area. When you call in your cell phone will be automatically muted.

Some cell phone providers require you pay an additional small monthly fee to access phone conference calls (i.e. – Metro PCS). Check with your local provider. You may access the class-conference calls by land-line phones, as well.

PHONE IN NOW TO SEE IF YOUR PHONE IS COMPATIBLE!

Click Here to Visit ICEA’s Website

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Question About “Love Feasts” Associated with The Lord’s Supper During Saturday Night Sunday School.


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After looking at the people God destroyed from the earth and our discussion this evening on those who had been sick and others that died in Corinth, my study led me to reading about how an author on the Compelling Truth website sees the early church meals and Lord’s Supper attended by Christians:

(Click on the text below)

https://www.compellingtruth.org/love-feasts.html

It is very likely that the early church fellowship and the Lord’s Supper took place similar to this author’s account and, as a result, many were sick and even died.

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Short Inspiration from the Scriptures: The Lord is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want!


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David, The Animal Lover

David, the writer of Psalms 23, was a man who loved his animals. He cared for them as a good shepherd would and, as a result, these animals had no want. David supplied all their needs. When they needed water, he gave them water. When they were sickly, he nurtured them to health. They…at times were afraid; he stayed near. They were in constant dangers from attacks; David diverted their attention while always on watch for their predators. He knew when they were stressed and he would seek out places of rest. He anticipated all of the changing environments and made the necessary adjustments to sustain his helpless creatures.

Animal Lovers, Identifying with David

In many ways…those of us who are domestic animal lovers and who have cared for animals have a greater appreciation for Psalms 23.  We are constantly concerned about our animals’ welfare — meaning their safety, their health, and what they will eat  (Prov. 12:10).  We spend years building relationships with our pets and understand them on levels that the casual observer would never understand. Real animal lovers can sense the heart of David, the true shepherd, as he met every need of those over his care.

God, The Ultimate Lover

Domestic animal lovers know how helpless their animals are. We go through the daily routines of looking after their needs. We also look upward and understand that God has been doing similar things for us! It is an appreciation we feel toward God, because we understand the relationship we have with our animals. The duty David had with his flock is what caused him to look internally and see the greater relationship God had with him. We see — as David did — the Master provider; the One who oversees our needs and doesn’t fail to mete-out at the appropriate times.

The Lord is my shepherd!
I shall not want!

 

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