Rhine~Russell Newsletter


 

From the Pastor

VBS-  July 30-
        August 3
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                                                                      Faith is...

The conviction of realities I cannot see

Rememberng I am God's priceless treasure
                                         when I feel utterly worthless

The handle
by which I take God's Promises and apply them
                                                       to my particular problems.

Confidence in God when money is
                                 running out, not rolling in.

Expecting God to accomplish miracles---
                                                               through insignificant me
                                                                                 with my five loaves and two fishes.

These statements present a review of what we have been learning from the book of Hebrews. It also is a good prelude to our study for July and August as we conclude our study by exploring the grand climax, the Great Chapter of Faith found in Hebrews 11. Verse 6 reminds us: "without faith it is impossible to please God."  Count how many times the word "by faith" appear in this chapter.  What actions were taken by faith?  Look at your own life. Do you have the kind of faith that pleases God?  Does your faith help you through the struggles and problems of life?  Read and reread this chapter several times over the next few months, and join us as we examine together the many exibits God has placed in His great Hall of Faith as examples of what faith can do.
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Remember:  July Worship:  St. Peter at 8 A.M.; St. Paul's at 9:30 A.M. 
                       August Worship:  St. Paul's 8 A.M.; St. Peter at 9:30 A.M.