Bulletin for September 13, 2026
Devotional Verse
“However, Jesus did not permit him, but said to him, ‘Go home to your friends, and tell them what great things the Lord has done for you, and how He has had compassion on you.’” Mark 5:19
2026 Church Theme
“Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against You.” Psalm 119:11
Announcements
The Ladies’ Bible Study will meet at 9am on Tuesday.
Order of Worship
Hymn: 21 O for a Thousand Tongues to Sing (1,2,3,4,5)
Hymn: 210 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty (1,2,3,4)
Hymn: 605 Living for Jesus (1,2,3,4)
Scripture Memory for September: Jude 20-25
“But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit, keeping yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. And on some have compassion, making a distinction; but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment defiled by the flesh. Now to Him Who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy, to God our Savior, Who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen.”
Humor in the Pew and Pulpit
Jill: I just don't understand the attraction golf holds for men.
Mary: Tell me about it! I went golfing with my husband one time, and he told me I asked too many questions!
Jill: Well, I'm sure you were just trying to understand the game. What questions did you ask?
Mary: I thought I asked legitimate questions like, "Why did you hit the ball into that lake?"
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A lot of conflict in the Wild West could have been avoided...
If cowboy architects had just made their towns big enough for everyone!
Remembering Persecuted Believers
Malaysia: Restricted
Overview: Malaysia has three major ethnicities: Malay (60 percent), Chinese (30 percent), Tamil (7 percent) and native tribes. The Malays are the most powerful group in the country, and being Muslim is considered an important part of their identity. Most Christians are from the tribal and Chinese people groups, and most churches experience relative freedom as long as they do not evangelize the Malays.
Major Religion: 56 percent of Malaysians are Sunni Muslims, but there is also a significant Buddhist population. 9 percent are Christians.
Persecutor: The government has severely punished Malay Christian converts.
From the Mission Field
Refugees in Uganda - “Then he said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest'” (Matthew 9:37-38 ESV). “Identifying the harvest field in northwestern Uganda is a task that our Borderlands Team is working through. What we do know is that this harvest field is massive! We are actively praying that more people will join our team — those who are looking up and out at the people and tribes that surround us and are burdened to evangelize, disciple, and train up new leaders from within these tribes. We are praying for local churches to join with us in this and send those who are called to reach those around them. Please join us in praying for the Lord of the harvest to raise up laborers to come to northwestern Uganda and also for laborers to go out from here!”
Just Common Sense
“Though troubles assail, And dangers affright, Though friends should all fail, And foes all unite; Yet one thing secures us, Whatever betide, The scripture assures us, The Lord will provide.” John Newton
Weekly Bible Reading Schedule
Monday: Ezekiel 48 – Daniel 3
Tuesday: Daniel 4 - 7
Wednesday: Daniel 8 -11
Thursday: Daniel 12 – Hosea 3
Friday: Hosea 4 - 7
Tip for Witnessing
“Thou must be emptied of that wherewith thou art full, that thou mayest be filled with that whereof thou art empty.” Augustine
Quotable
“Of two evils choose neither.” C. H. Spurgeon
