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> Pastor's final sermon in the series of 1st John
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> Text: 1 John 5:18-21
> Title: A Trinity of Certainity
> 1.Christian Power
> A.Expressed
> B.Explained
> C.Exhibited
> 2.Christian Position
> A.Certanity
> B.Contrast
> 3.Christian Perception
> A. Origin
> B. Object
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> John Baker
> Sent from my iPhone
Amanda and I fixed it and it only cost $15.00 to do it! Sure was much less than i expected it to be. I broke a hammer in the process. Amanda thought it was funny. I also used Steve's drill and brought it back this morning. They thought someone stole Steve's drill. He needed it and had been looking for it since 7:00 this morning. I brought the drill back dead. He still loves me though. --john
Not everything in life has a spiritual lesson. God sometimes uses the circumstances to teach us common sense. Like the other day He told me that it was probably not the best idea to text from my iPhone while backing my SUV down the driveway. He spoke to me
through a broken fence, broken breaklight, and paint stripped to the metal of my car. I have now been accused of being worst than a woman
driver by some of the church members. I believe that God has given us all a measure of common sense, but some of is need to hone it... Like me....... -- john
Upwards sports is coming along great! It has been a challenge for me to learn the inner workings of this program and put it to practice so soon. But I thank God for the volunteers that are helping me with it. This would not have been possible without their help. I also want to thank everyone who helped in the Easter Egg Hunt. It turned out great, we had 50+ people show up. There are more events coming up for our children at First Calvary, so be on the look out for announcements, posters, watch the screens, and be sure to check your bulletins. A lot of people miss out when they forget to do this. The staff at First Calvary make every effort to make obvious the upcoming events. I want to encourage everyone to pray for our church as we make changes and transitions. A church that does not move forward will die. We won't let that happen. Sometimes the changes may not be what we want, but we have to put our personal preferences aside and do what God says to do. We must be Kingdom minded. We must understand that the plan that God wants to involve us in is bigger that us. We should be honored that God would even consider to use First Calvary to carry out His plan. So praise Him for this awesome opportunity to reach this area for Christ. --john
Their journey takes them through an inventively fantastical world of wonders, complete with memorable characters (like Gnag’s evil minions the Fangs and Peet the Sock Man), fanciful creatures (like sea dragons, snickbuzzards, toothy cows, flabbits, and bomnubbles), and captivating places (like the Books & Crannies bookstore, Shaggy Tavern, the Dark Sea of Darkness that divides the land of Skree from Anniera, the Glipwood Forest, Ice Prairies, and the Stony Mountains).
Through fast-paced storytelling, little ditties, songs, and poems, side-splitting asides, sensory descriptions of time and place, and characters rich in heart, courage, and smarts, Andrew Peterson has created a wondrous tale you’ll enjoy and treasure—just like those lost jewels.

Author Bio:
Andrew Peterson is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and recording artist best known for his Dove Award-winning songs of the year, “Nothing to Say” and “Family Man.” A natural-born storyteller (being a preacher’s kid from the south), he wrote and produced the popular Christmas play and musical, Behold the Lamb of God. He has recorded seven albums and tours every year. Andrew and his wife, Jamie, are the parents of two sons and a daughter and live in Nashville, Tennessee. His website is www.andrew-peterson.com
The conference was great. I am very excited about some things we will
be putting in place in our children's area that I seen was needed at
the conference. We must strive toward excellence in all that we do,
because it is for God. He deserves that. We have some new idea's about
rearranging the children's church area. Please be in prayer for us
about that and that God would guide us into what is best for His
kingdom. --john
The next few months are going to be very busy with the many activities planned for the children. Upward’s soccer has taken off with a good start. There has been 50+ children sign up for the program. We are going on a trip this Saturday to Edventure. If you or your child is interested in going and has not signed up, please call the church office and let us know. The Children’s Choir is working on a new musical and the Easter Egg Hunt is coming up very soon. Lambs List (the security check-in program) is another thing we will be starting up next month. We are also preparing for Sun Rock Camp and many other things to keep our children involved. If you are willing to volunteer your help with any of these things, please let me know. I want to thank everyone who is involved with Upward’s soccer, It could not happen with out you. God has supplied each of us with spiritual gifts to serve and worship Him with. As you find out what your gifts are please be willing to put these gifts into practice. We need each believer to be involved in the workings of our church. Please pray for all the upcoming activities of our church and that people will come to know Christ as we share His word.
For Him,
John Baker