From our church, Believers Covenant Fellowship.
"Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one
another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. The commandments, "Do not commit adultery," "Do not murder," "Do not steal," "Do not covet," and whatever other commandment there may be, are summed up in this one rule:
"Love your neighbor as yourself." Love does no harm to it's neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law." Romans 13:8-10 (NIV)
Greetings BCF Family & Friends!
God is calling us ALL to a greater experience and expression of His LOVE than the world has ever seen! We had another great time in Father's House yesterday for worship and the Word. We are the hands and feet, the very BODY of the Lord Jesus Christ in the earth, and people all around you and I are more empty of any encounter of real LOVE than ever before. People are looking everywhere for love- acceptance, forgiveness, mercy, kindness, a kind word, a hopeful word....and where else are they going to find it if they don't find it in US!
Brother Josh Weiberg preached an awesome sermon yesterday on Biblical Love. I encourage you to go listen on our website or podcast. He hit on some very important truths about what Christ's love actually IS and Isn't!! For example, love is unconditional, without manipulation or coercing control, but it is NOT being a doormat, or taking continual abuse or disrespect, either verbal OR physical! So many of us need to hear this message, so please go check it out when you have the time. But one of the most exciting points that Brother made is this, "GOD IS IN A GOOD MOOD! GOD IS HAPPY! GOD IS NOT ANGRY WITH YOU OR I!" Wow- what a simple, yet profound message that we need to realize- God is truly on your side! Nothing can separate you or I from His love and grace!!! PRAISE GOD!!
I'm starting my week and my day off with the decision to WALK with Jesus all day long, every day and to surrender my will, my emotions, my plans to Him and let Him lead! I'm confident that if you will do the same thing, and together we will seek His face and stay in His presence, that overwhelming, sincere, Christ LOVE will penetrate through us into this lost world of lonely, broken people- and TOUCH THEIR LIVES!!! I pray that you will let God have ALL of you today and everyday this week!!
We are busy preparing for Fall Renewal, if you haven't contacted us yet to let us know you are coming, please do so ASAP. We will be having two ministry training events this coming month. Pastor Doug Sewell (who, praise God, was just asked to take over the pastorate of All Saints Community Church in Ohio!) will be coming to teach and activate Spiritual Gifts October 2 & 3, and Brenda Johnson will be doing the Healing For Damaged Emotions workshop and prophetic prayer counseling training on October 24th....all in preparation for Renewal and beyond! What an exciting time to be serving the Lord and living for the King! Keep us in your prayers, the Saints are rising!
We love YOU and care deeply about your wellness. You are in our prayers and we appreciate you praying for us, too. May the Holy Spirit ABOUND in GRACE with you today and this week. Have a good one!
Shalom and in Christ's love,
Ap Dale
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