2004 MORNING SERVICE HIGHLIGHTS

This is where you will find the 2004 Morning Service summary.

PASTOR'S MESSAGE EXCERPTS December 26, 2004 Pastor Bill preached from Luke 2 and Isaiah 8 *** As I get older I have more excitement for Jesus than for the holiday." "Jesus gave all so we could have all! Cling to Him!" "People, There is a whole lot of nasty in this world, don't let it get into your heart." "Are you living close enough to Jesus to know Him?" "The words of Jesus; A stumbling block? Yes! Dividing soul and spirit!"

PASTOR'S MESSAGE EXCERPTS December 19, 2004 Pastor Bill preached from the book of Luke chapter 2 *** "Please don't place Jesus 2000 years ago during those historical events but place him now going into 2005." "The shepherds sought out what they were presented with. You are being presented with Jesus, seek him out."

PASTOR'S MESSAGE EXCERPTS December 12, 2004 Pastor Bill read from Luke 1 telling of the news Mary received from the angel. He also spoke of the importance of being with Jesus because we often focus on the time we spend working for Jesus. Praise God! Elicia Parker was baptized today. She has attended this church since she was a toddler. Include her in your prayers.

ORDER OF SERVICE November 28, 2004 Sister Nola opened service with piano music. Brother Joe offered prayer and led the church in the song "Send a Great Revival" #183 in the FWB Hymn Book. We also sang "It is well with my soul" #137 and "Revive Us Again" # 318.

PASTOR'S MESSAGE EXCERPTS November 14, 2004 Brother Tim Webb from Wabash preached while Pastor Bill was on vacation.

PASTOR'S MESSAGE EXCERPTS November 7, 2004 Reference: Jer 2, 1Tim 5:12, Hosea 10 *** "Israel was holiness. Should we be holy?" "This is the gift of God; Jesus, eternal life with him and his rewards." "He has something for us. Stop! Seee where you are! Are you with him continually? In prayer? In fellowship with His people?"

PASTOR APPRECIATION DAY October 31, 2004 The Gospel Group "No Greater Love" Performed during morning service. The choir sang "Thank You" dedicated to our Pastor. A buffet dinner followed service. Thank You Brother Bill!

ORDER OF SERVICE October 24, 2004 Sisters Nola and Megan played the organ and piano. Pastor Bill delivered the message and had an alter call. Brother Matt led the Church in a song "To God be the Glory", Brother Cliff offered prayer, The Church sang "Revive Us Again", Sister Liz delivered the morning announcements, Brothers Clint and Paul received the tithes and offerings, Sister Nola sang a special song, The Church sang "Amazing Grace", Brother Paul offered prayer to conclude the worship service, The Church concluded with the song "Send a Great Revival".

PASTOR'S MESSAGE EXCERPTS October 24, 2004 Seven points to true Revival in your Church. (1)Intense Desire (2)Prayer (3)Repentance (4)Jesus is Lord (5)Unity (6)Praise (7)Worship

EXCERPTS OF THE PASTOR'S MESSAGE October 17, 2004 Reference Isaiah 6:1-8, Revelation 4: , 1Timothy 4: *** "Please don't compare yourself with others. Measure up with what God has for you." "Do you want to experience a closer walk with God? Me too! I discover more and more fixin' I need!" "Isaiah saw himself as he relly was, and he was revived!" "God has never changed. God will never change. We do! Our attitude. Our behavior. Our desires." "If it (whatever) does not draw you closer to God, It is probably drawing you away." Wishy Washy will never Glorify God! Wishy Washy is not benificial to the Kingdom." "Simply put; Revival Happens when you care for people."

EXCERPTS OF THE PASTOR'S MESSAGE October 10, 2004 Reference: Psalm 85:6, 1Kings 18:36-46 *** Revival Defined *** "God at work restoring His Church back to health." "Do you realize if you are doing what you used to do? Bible Study, Prayer, Quiet Meditation, Talking About Jesus." "Revival in the Spirit revives the mind and body!" "Revival rekindles old fires. Restores Christian Joy!" "Take someone with you Christian! Don't walk alone!" "Please don't be a cranky Christian. Make Joy a habit!"

Brother Joe's message October 3, 2004 *Addressed the importance of preaching the truth. *Thank you for the oppotunity to do this. *Emotional story of growing up without a committment to God. *Apprehension of singing and speaking before a group of people very recently. *Pastor Bill asked me to lead music and I accepted. *I want to serve God. I don't want to disappoint Him anymore. REFERENCES: Gen 6:13-22, 2Cor 6:1, 1John 2:17 *** "Noah did as God said!" "When God calls we need to surrender all!" "We need to lift each other!" "Thank You Jesus for saving me!" "It's better to suffer for God than to do well without Him! God will not fail you!"

ORDER OF SERVICE October 3, 2004 Sister Joanne opened with a special song, Brother John offered prayer, Brother Matt led the church in song, There was a meet and greet, Announcements were noted, Brothers Paul and Clint received the tithes and offerings, The Church sang "Love lifted Me", The Choir led by Sister Liz sang "Go light your world", The Church then sang Happy Birthday to the crowd with birthdays in October, Pastor Bill presented Brother Joe Gentile to the Church as being called to preach!, Brother Joe delivered the message, people came to the alter as he invited them to come during the song "Run To Him", The Church concluded the service with the song "Faith Of Our Fathers."

ORDER OF SERVICE September 26, 2004 Brother Matt led the Church in song "America.", Brother Cliff opened in prayer, There was a meet and greet, The Church sang "It is Well", Sister Rebekah sang a special song, Morning announcements, Matt gave a Sunday School Report for the year, The Pastor recognized and installed Sunday School Teachers for the 2004-2005 school year, (Teresa, Jamie, Nola, Roberta, Matt, Bill, Clint, Joanne, Liz), Another special song was sung, Brother Bill delivered the morming message and opened the alter call and closed in prayer, The service concluded with the Church singing "Tis the Old Time Religion"

EXCERPTS OF THE PASTOR'S MESSAGE September 26, 2004 Reference: John 8: "God doesn't have a big boot ready to stomp on us." "Jesus said go and sin no more." "We acan make a choice to sin no more!" "#1 Just go! #2 sin no more!" " If we follow Jesus we will not walk in the darkness. We will have the light of life."

EXCERPTS OF THE PASTOR'S MESSAGE September 20, 2004 References- Deut 30:9-10, Neh 8:10, Ps 30, Luke 15:10 *** "I will rejoice in my salvation!" Be a Joyful, Joy filled Christian!" "The Joy of the Lord is my strength!" "Be renewed and fresh! Joy replaces sorrow!"

EXCERPTS OF THE PASTOR'S MESSAGE September 12, 2004 References 1John 5:13, Acts 1:8 *** "When we grow in Christ we feel conviction and compasseion" "If we don't know scripture Satan can easily lie to us! Know the Truth! Know His Word!" "We are all witnesses for Jesus!" "Gods Word says we can know we are saved and on our way to Heaven." "Be different tomorrow! Grow!" Guest Preacher - message excerpts from September 5, 2004 Our guest speaker today was David Lambert from Emanuel Free Will Baptist Church in Wabash, Indiana. * IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN TO ME * "Pride is of Satan!" "I will never fall. It won't happen to me! I'm not like those people." "This is self sustaining pride. Reject it. God is our strength and forgiver." Three Examples: Peter, Sampson, and King David

excerpts from the Pastor's message August 29, 2004 Reverence 1Tim 4:12, James 1:26, ex 20:12, Prov 22:15 * Message for the Youth * We honor our Mother and Father when we obey them. If we don't obey our parents now, we will never obey God later.

Order of Service {evening} August 22, 2004 Joe opened with song. Rebekah and Isabella sang "the super hero song". The Pastor had each of the ministry team leaders give a report of ministry needs. *Ministry Categories- Service, Evangelism, Worship, Fellowship, Discipleship, Board of Trustees excerpts from the

Pastor's message August 8, 2004 Reference 2pet 3:1-4 **Men your wife is not a brief companion!" "Men, your children will do as you do! Wicked OR Righteous!" "Teach your children to produce fruits." "If we are willing to be a drunkard, a liar, a cheat, a thief and call ourselves Christian people; Are We?"

excerpts from the Pastor's message August 1, 2004 Reference Luke 8:26-39 "The story of a sad possessed man. The story of deliverance and joy by Jesus." "The greatness of God should be most evident in our own homes! Not at Church!" "The man Legion didn't return to a life among the dead. You don't need to either!" "For those that came to the alter today, the Lord has met your need." amen

excerpts from the Pastor's message July 25, 2004 Reference Acts 2:38-47, Ephesians 5:25-27, 2Tim 3:, James 2: *** Church failure, success, unity *** "Everything depends upon relationship." "Our relationship with Jesus! Our relationship with one another!" "Praise Him!" excerpts from the Pastor's message July 18, 2004 Luke 10:30 The Samaritan. "what do you treasure? Salvation? Power? Promises?" "Do we get so churchy in our lives we forget to help those who depend on us?" "You will have to be that Samaritan! Be as Jesus was to us!"

excerpts of the Pastor's message July 11,2004 Revelation 3:7 and 3:14 The Church of Philadelphia and Laodicea. * "Philadelphia was a faithful Church. It was judged faithful" "Pray, read, reach out to the hurting" "Rejoice when you are mocked" "Will your family see you faithful? Will your be judged faithful?" "There was no praise for the Church of Laodicea" "Material wealth caused no dependance upon God"

Excerpts of the Pastor's Message *July4,2004 Brother Tim from Wabash filled the pulpit in the Pastor's absence.**"Christ has made us free!" "Pray for our Nation! It's leaders!" "Blessed is the Nation whose God is Lord!"

Excerpts from the Pastor's Message June 27, 2004 Rev 3:1 Sardis; Wealthy and Wicked. "The Church of Sardis is commended for nothing." "Sardis lives and is dead." "Nobody was being converted or edified." "Please don't think of another Church in your memory! How are you (Church!) lifting or edifying your community!" "Watch for the coldness in your life!" "If you are not doing one more thing to further the cause of Christ please rethink your committment." "Glorify the Father. Remember the Truth."

Excerpts from the Pastor's message. June 20, 2004 Father's Day Message. Luke 15:11-32. Prodigal Son. "This Dad was approachable" "He knows his son, His children" "Our Father is very approachable" "We could easily judge the son" "His Father didn't. He showed him grace"

Excerpts from the Pastor's message June 13, 2004 Scripture Reference: Rev 2:18 * "People came in teaching lies. The Church of Thyatira let them do it. They allowed it." "You can believe anything you want. That doesn't make it true." "There are absolute truths. Whether we believe or not." "Threre is power in knowing the truth!" You don't have to repent but you will experience the second death at the judgement. Jezebel didn't repent." "The name of Christian won't protect you. Being a Christian will protect you!" "Ephasis left their first love, Smyrna was righteous, Pergamos compromised their foundation, Thyatira was corrupted."

Order of Service June 6, 2004 Brother Bill opened with a special song and prayer. Brother Matt led a congregational song "Lily of the Valley" while Sister Nola played the piano. The church sang happy birthday to Breanna who turns 4 in June. The church also sang happy anniversary to Chap and Edith Taylor who have been married 63 years. Brothers Clint and Jim collected the tithes and offerings. The church sang Power in the Blood for the offering song. Brother Andy presented the announcements. Danielle Rhodus, Rebekah Winters, and Aaron Dickey came forward to be recognized for placing in the Bunker Hill beauty pageant. Brother Bill presented the message "The Church of Pergamos," Followed by an alter call while Sister Nola played the piano. The church was led in a closing song "Unclouded Day."

Excerpts from the Pastor's message June 6, 2004 Scripture Reference; Rev2:12 *The church of Pergamos* "You've heard the sinner say, You don't know where I came from." "Do we use our history to justify our condition?" "God knows where we dwell." "Take the Word of God personally. He wants us to know where we dwell."

Order of Service May 30, 2004 Brother Joe led a congregational song. Brother Bill read the announcements (from memory). The Primary Sunday School class taught by Nola recited the Lord's prayer. The Teen Sunday School class taught by Matt recited individual memory verses. The congregation then mingled in a meet-n-greet your neighbor. Brothers Clint and Justin collected the tithes and offerings. Brother Justin from Victory FWB in Marion praised the Lord with the Saxaphone. Brother Deante from Ligonier sang two wonderful songs.He is planning a missons trip to El Salvador. Sisters Joanne and Pat sang two songs to Praise the Lord. Pastor Bill conducted an alter of prayer before delivering the morning message. Many came to the alter for the alter call. Praise the Lord for our new brother Mark who made a decision for Jesus last Sunday evening. Brother Mark came to the alter and was welcomed by everyone.

Excerpts from the Pastor's message. May 30, 2004 Scripture Reference Rev 2:8-11 ***Church of Smyrna*** "Anything that is gained in the world is temporary" "Jesus Christ knows what we need!" "Salvation is all we need! It is permanent!" "Satan would have you believe you are a failure -because- you have tribulation. You have tribulation because you not a failure. There is success in Jesus!" "If I saw my life ahead I would be terrified! I know that in the end I will not be hurt." "What was missing in today's scripture? Absolutely nothing!"

Order of Service May 23, 2004 Brother Joe led a congregational song. There was a morning meet and greet among the church. Brother John opened service in prayer. Brothers Jim and Clint ushered the collection of tithes and offerings. Brother Jim offered prayer. Brother Joe led in another congregational song. Pastor Bill sang a special song from the hymnal. Brother Bill presented the message entitled "The Pursuit of Revival." Pastor Bill closed the service with an open alter and several came forward to pray. Brother Bob closed service in prayer. After service there was a special offering collected for an area family in need. ***A WOMAN WAS SAVED AFTER MORNING SERVICE! PRAISE GOD!

Pastor's message excerpts May 23, 2004 ***Today's message was THE PURSUIT OF REVIVAL. REFERENCE Rev 2:1-5 * "It is critical that we know the truth." * "We need to have the passion FOR Christ!" * "In Ephesis the world came into the Church. The world and Magic came into the church with Christians." * "They left their first love perhaps by procedure, tradition, and ritual." * FROM VERSE 5 "Remember where you came from, repent (turn around), and do first works." * "Don't blame others for your sin! Take responsibility and repent! Jesus forgives." A WOMAN WAS SAVED AFTER MORNING SERVICE! PRAISE GOD!

post for May 16, 2004 Order of service I wasn't in service in the morning.{children's church}*Here are excerpts from evening service. *Genisis 39:3 *Pastor Bill spoke of Joseph and Potiphar's wife."There will always be temptation, a Potiphar's wife, in this life." "How will we respond to it?" "Be the Christian that honors God." ***The Pastor spoke of a family in need. See the "PHYSICAL NEEDS" page in the left navigation column. post

May 9, 2004 ORDER OF SERVICE: Brother Joe opened Mother's Day Service with scripture. Brother Cliff opened with prayer. There was some fun with questions for the Mothers to answer and potted flower baskets were the prizes. There was a Congregational song before tithes and offerings. After another Congregational song Pastor Bill invited the all for an alter of prayer. Then Brother Bill preached the message of Hannah.

post May 9, 2004 Excerpts from the Pastor's message. (Reference 1sam 1:, Matt 19:) * "What kind of woman was Hannah?" * "She sought after God. Poured out her heart to him!" * "There is something amazing about a mother that will follow God and raise her children knowing him." * "An honorable Mother is one who will follow through in comittment!" * "Hannah desired to be a Godly Mother so much that she wept and prayed."

post 5.2.4 order of service Our worship service was opened with a solo song, "I surrender all" The congregation then sang "standing on the promises" Tithes and offerings were collected by the Ushers. The congregation sang "I stand amazed" The Pastor then had an alter of prayer. Pastor Bill delivered the message. The Pastor then conducted an alter call. The Worship Leader, Brother Joe led the congregation in a song to close the service "love lifted me" post 5.2.4

excerpts from the Pastor's message scripture references: Luke 11:24, 2Peter 2:20, 1John 3:*****"Be filled with the Holy Spirit or something else will fill you!" These principles work for me; Read God's word, Pray constantly, Worship faithfully, Fellowship faithfully. "ask yourself, Am I taking something back into my life that should not be there." "We can know we are in his will when we keep his commandments!"

post 4.25.04 Teen Sunday School Class At the start of service each teen recited individual memory verses. They did a small skit based on the song "The Monster Tongue." The congregation enjoyed it very much.

post 4.25.04 The following are excerpts of the Sunday message from Pastor Bill. Scripture reference: Romans 12:1 Luke 17:9,10 “It is an Honor to be a child of God.” “When I was lost someone reached out to even me.” “We need to be Holy!” “Simply knowing scripture doesn’t do it, If you don’t follow it.” “I trow not. In today’s vocabulary means I don’t think so!” “Can we know how much he loves us? I know he sent his Son as a sacrifice for me, Even when I chose not to believe in Jesus.” “Don’t grow cold and callous! We have the same Holy Spirit!” “Be excited to serve God!” “Our body and life is our reasonable service. This Christian life is our reasonable service. We can’t go above and beyond the call of duty.”
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