HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE
Monday, May 4, 2015
“Following Jesus and Loving People”
I believe Evangelist David Abraham came to our churches last week in the timing of God. His message made me think about a number of issues and challenged me to consider how I live every day. Let me tell you what God impressed on my heart. First, David quoted a passage from Ephesians 4:11-12 which speaks of what Christ, the ascended Lord, accomplished. “It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up.” The Evangelist reminded us that a growing church is one where each person sees the opportunity of ministry every day out in the marketplace. It is not the “job” of the pastor alone to reach out to the community. As a pastor, I want to reach others, but, even more, I want to be an “instrument” to help sharpen and motivate you to do what only you can do. David shared many personal examples of sharing Jesus with others and offering prayer for their needs. God loves it when we exercise faith and offer his love to others. Since we are only in a church building for a few hours, the greatest opportunity to see God move is during the rest of the week! Let’s not limit God to a building. The Lord can also help us get over our “inferiority complex” which says, “God can’t use me because I’m not good enough (or smart enough, or old enough…etc.).” All through the Bible we see a perfect God who delights in working through imperfect people. The second thing I will remember from what David preached was his emphasis on trusting the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God is here and now, not just then and there. If we are willing to “take a risk” and step out, we will see God do more than we have experienced in the past. Because Jesus is our Shepherd, we can expect that he speaks to us and will lead us in a specific path to specific people. I pray that your life would be an adventure of faith as you look for opportunities to follow Jesus and love others!
Pastor Mark Boucher
TUESDAY, 6:30 PM, LOVE IN ACTION OUTREACH will meet for prayer at Highway Tabernacle before convening at Café Cret on Franklin Parkway. God is giving us answers to prayer and fruitfulness. The power is God’s, the step is ours.
THURSDAY, NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER.
THURSDAY, 6-8:15PM, FAMILY NIGHT @ Highway Tabernacle. Call 215-563-9192 for more information.
FRIDAY, 6-9PM, FAMILY NIGHT @ Resurrection Life. Call 215-226-1000 for more information.
SUNDAY, May 10th, MOTHER’S DAY.
SATURDAY, May 16th, KIDS FUN ARTS 8-2PM @ Resurrection Life Church. If you can volunteer, please contact office at 215-226-1000.
Scholarship Reception
The Spring Garden Academy Scholarship Organization is investing in our children by providing scholarships for low-income, K-12 students to attend high-performing, quality, Christian schools in Philadelphia. We invite you to a reception to learn more about how you (or your employer) can grow our scholarship fund through the PA state tax credit program. Receptions will be held Friday, May 15th, and Friday, May 22nd. Inbox us or call 215-226-1000 for an invitation or information.
Christian Family Needed
Next Generation Ministries is searching for a mature Christian family, preferably a family who has raised or is raising children, to provide housing and guidance to a young person in the last years of high school. If you know a family who may be able to meet this need, please contact Candace Wegner at 215-226-1000 or candace@nextgenministries.us.
Give on-line: http://give.highwaytab.org
Highway Tabernacle, Resurrection Life, SGA, and NextGen
Weekly Schedules
Highway Tabernacle: Morning Prayer @ 9AM; Sunday Worship @ 10AM; Resurrection Life: Sunday Worship @ 12Noon
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