Bulletin for February 15, 2026
Devotional Verse
“And it will be said in that day: ‘Behold, this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He will save us. This is the LORD; we have waited for Him; we will be glad and rejoice in His salvation.’” Isaiah 25:9
2026 Church Theme
“Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.” Psalm 119:11
Announcements
There will be a church fellowship dinner following the morning service!
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The Tuesday ladies’ Bible study is canceled for this week.
Order of Worship
Hymn: 65 Stand Up and Bless the Lord (1,2,3,4)
Hymn: 11 Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing (1,2,3)
Hymn: 309 I Will Sing of My Redeemer (1,2,3,4)
Scripture Memory for February–Psalm 23
“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters.
He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cups runs over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.”
Humor in the Pew and Pulpit
What Women Hear When Their Husbands Says:
'Can I help with dinner?'
Really means... 'Why isn't it already on the table?'
'Take a break, honey, you're working too hard.'
Really means....'I can't hear the game over the vacuum
cleaner.'
'I can't find it.'
Really means... 'It didn't fall into my outstretched hands, so
I'm completely clueless.'
'I missed you.'
Really means... 'I can't find my sock drawer, the kids are
hungry and we are out of toilet paper.'
'I'm not lost. I know exactly where we are.'
Really means... 'I'm lost. I have no idea where we are,
and no one will ever see us alive again.'
'We share the housework.'
Really means... 'I make the messes, you clean them up.'
Remembering Persecuted Believers
United Arab Emirates - Restricted
Overview: There are few known Christians among Emirati Arabs. But many foreign-national workers, who compose a significant segment of the country’s population, are Christians. Foreigners are allowed personal religious freedom but not the freedom to share their faith with Muslims. Similarly, churches cannot share the gospel with Muslims or do anything that the government views as undermining its power and control. Although it can be difficult to form close relationships with Emirati families, Christian workers faithfully reach out to them and the many migrants from restricted nations living in the UAE, including Pakistanis, Persians and Afghans.
Major Religion: Nearly all Emiratis are Sunni Muslims. However, the population includes foreign workers from numerous nations, and many are Christians.
Persecutor: Emirati Christian converts from Islam are persecuted primarily by their immediate family members, and the government restricts evangelism.
From the Mission Field
People of Central Taiwan - Pray that Taiwanese believers from Buddhist backgrounds who have lost family, possessions, and reputation for following Jesus will have endurance and joy (Colossians 1:11). Pray that they will overcome barriers and opposition, and be salt and light to their family, friends, and neighbors (Matthew 5:16). Pray that God will work mightily through them to bring their families and communities to faith in Christ.
Just Common Sense
“Faith is to rest, not in the best of God's servants, but in His unchanging Word.” Harry Ironside
Weekly Bible Reading Schedule
Monday: Numbers 34-Deuteronomy 2
Tuesday: Deuteronomy 3-7
Wednesday: Deuteronomy 8-12
Thursday: Deuteronomy 13-17
Friday: Deuteronomy 18-22
Tip for Witnessing
“Every man must do two things alone; he must do his own believing and his own dying.” Martin Luther
Quotable
“Genuine faith that saves the soul has for its main element - trust - absolute rest of the whole soul - on the Lord Jesus Christ to save me, whether He died in particular or in special to save me or not, and relying, as I am, wholly and alone on Him, I am saved.” C. H. Spurgeon
