18 “Remember not the former things,
nor consider the things of old. 19 Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19 5 And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” 6 And he said to me, “It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. 7 The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son. 8 But as for the cowardly, the faithless, the detestable, as for murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.” Revelation 21:5-8 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 2 Corinthians 5:17 According to the previous Scriptures, God is into making things new. People who put their trust in God, repent of their sin, and believe in Jesus as their personal Savior, will be made new. He takes our life, transforms it, and shows us the way of truth in a dark and chaotic world. He will also set things new when He returns. As we go through Revelation, we are seeing the signs that His return is forthcoming. I am so glad that God does not limit His newness to salvation. Making things new can expand to the physical, spiritual, and emotional. He continues to create newness and allows us to participate in new things all the time. He renews my soul and my outlook on a daily basis. When I spend time in His presence I feel as if He is creating in my mind and heart a new thing. As a church we have the privilege of helping our families point our children in the way in which God wants them to go. In February, we are starting a new format where our children’s ministries will be able to help kids go deeper and our ministry to go wider. Do you realize that our children ages 12 and under are establishing their worldview? George Barna research has studied this a lot. In their teenage years they will apply and refine it, only to live it out from ages 25-59 years old. When they get in their 60’s and above they recalibrate and reflect. Needless to say, it is important that we invest and teach our children. On Sunday beginning in February during the first hour at 9:15am, our 1st-3rd will be in Powerplant while our 4th-6th will be in Discipleship Class. Then during the second hour at 10:45am, our 4th-6th will be in Powerplant while our 1st-3rd will be in Discipleship Class. The Powerplant gives our kids a large group experience while Discipleship Classes give them a small group experience. They are both essential. We will be fasting in the month of February as well. This is where the Lord will be cultivating newness in our prayer life, our thought life, and our serving life. We are so excited as we enter into this time together. Be praying as to how the Lord will have you participate. Brochures are available on Sunday as we prepare. God continues to show us where He is moving, and we want to continue to be in the middle of it. I pray for each one in our church to watch for the things He wants to make new in your life, your family, and in our church. May God be glorified! Joy in Jesus! Pastor Mike
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Rev. Mike McClurgSenior Pastor, Findlay First Church of the Nazarene Archives
March 2020
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