Heritage Weekly for July 1, 2009
Greetings Family,
Would anyone be willing to host the Elder/Head of Household meeting on July 8th? Lord willing, I will be hosting an evangelistic Bible study in my home beginning the next night, July 9th. Also would please be in prayer that the Lord would bring some of the families in our neighborhood that we’ve invited.
This week we have a brief note from John Newton for the edification of our souls.
The secret of being content!
“Godliness with contentment is great gain!” 1 Timothy 6:6
August 17, 1776
My dear friend,
It befits every Christian to say–it is not necessary for me to be rich–or what the world accounts wise. It is not necessary for me to be healthy–or admired by my fellow-worms. It is not necessary for me to pass through life in a state of prosperity and outward comfort. These things may be, or they may not be–as the Lord in His wisdom shall appoint them for me.
But it is necessary for me to be humble and spiritual, to seek communion with God, to adorn my profession of the Gospel, and to yield submissively to His disposal, in whatever way, whether of service or suffering–that He shall be pleased to call me to glorify Him in this world. It is not necessary for me to live long–but highly expedient that while I do live–I should live unto Him! Here then, I would bound my desires; and here, having His Word for my rule, I am secured from asking amiss. Let me have His presence, wisdom to know my calling, and opportunities and faithfulness to improve them; and as to the rest, Lord, help me to sincerely pray,
Whatever You will,
whenever You will, and
however You will.
“I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want!” Philippians 4:11-12
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Next week’s (27th week) memory verses: Jeremiah 2:13
(Review: Proverbs 3:5-6; Psalms 16:11; Ephesians 2:8-10; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Micah 6:8; Psalm 86:11-12; Romans 11:36; Philippians 2:5-11; Hebrews 4:15-16; 1 John 1:7-9; Psalm 63:1-4; John 7:37-38; 1 Peter 1:18-19; Revelation 4:11; Psalm 1; Deuteronomy 6:6-7; Matthew 13:44; Psalm 51:1-2; Romans 8:28-31; Hebrews 4:12; Colossians 1:15-20; 1 Timothy 6:12a; Psalm 139:1-4; Titus 3:5-7; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5; Psalm 34:8; Romans 6:11-13)
*If you have fallen behind or haven’t begun, don’t get discouraged! Skip to this week’s verse and start from there. Ask the Lord to help you to be diligent in hiding His Word in your heart.
><>><>><> 7/5 LORD’S DAY<><<><<><
Sermon:
Psalm 9 – Worship God With Your Whole Heart
Hymns:
569 Battle Hymn of the Republic
227 Thine Is the Glory
267 Come, Thou Almighty King
573 God of Our Fathers
625 Doxology
Communion Servers:
Molitor, Politowicz, Vejvoda – cup collection: Ethan F. & Alex W.
Pianist:
Miss Christensen
><> OTHER NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS <><
Upcoming Events:
7/4 – Annual 4th of July Picnic at Phillips Park in Aurora – 10 a.m. to ?. See the Emricks for more details.
7/8 – Elder/Head of Household Meeting at TBD – 7 p.m.
7/12 – Fellowship meal following service
7/22 – Ladies Fellowship?
7/25 – Men’s breakfast at Harner’s in N. Aurora – 6 a.m.