Where
do We Place the Lord?
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MANY OF US - HAVE A RELIGION OF CONVENIENCE.
Too few of us have ever really given
God our best but this is exactly what he demands. Many of us have
a "religion of convenience," if indeed it can be called
religion at all, because we come to worship when we please, work
a little bit when it suits us, and serve ourselves more than we
serve our Lord. Man has been given six days to labor and one day
to worship but man often steals the Lord's Day for his own pleasure
and forgets to worship God. Some profess to be too busy to worship
God. They don't have time they say—their time is employed,
their money is invested, and their attention is focused upon the
things of this world. The creature has not time for his Creator.
What a pitiful plight; no wonder Paul speaks of some whom the
god of this world has blinded, "lest the light of the glorious
gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them"
(2 Corinthians 4:4).
REMEMBER WHAT GOD REQUIRES
There are certain things in which
the Lord demands our very best:
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He demands our deepest love
and devotion in worship. (John 4:23-24)
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He requires our whole-hearted
commitment to his cause. (Matthew 6:19, 20, 33)
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He calls for the best service
that we can render. (I Corinthians 15:58)
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He requests our unswerving
loyalty. (Luke 9:62)
When you sing that familiar song.
"Give of your best to the Master," what does
it mean to you? Is it mere lip service that is being offered to
God?
In life, love and labor why not give
the Lord the best that you have?
Remember, a hearse is a poor vehicle
to come to church in!
J.A. McNutt
This Sunday morning Ted will finish
up the radio work in Tema.
Following the radio program the group
will be worshipping with the Vertical Centre church in Tema.
When Ted & Renee made their 1st trip to Ghana in 1980 they met
with many of these brethren. At that time there were about 40 members
meeting in a schoolroom. As the church continued to grow they moved
to a rented hall and then finally purchased their own property—where
they are presently meeting. Their attendance now is around 500 and
many of the men that Ted worked with over the years are now serving
as elders and deacons in the church.
This Sunday evening they will be worshipping
with the church in Dawhenya which was established
just two years ago.
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Tentative
Campaign Schedule
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Friday, June 20
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Depart USA
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Saturday, June 21
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Arrive in Accra, Ghana—Drive to Tema
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Sunday, June 22
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AM Worship at Accra Rd. (Ashaiman)
PM Worship at Sebrepor
* Radio Program, 5:30-6:00 am, Tema
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Monday, June 23
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Drive to Takoradi
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Tuesday, June 24
to
Friday, June 27
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* Eschatology Seminar at West Coast School of Preaching,
Takoradi
* Ladies Classes, Takoradi
* Preach at area churches in the evenings
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Saturday, June 28
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Drive to Tema
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Sunday, June 29
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AM Worship at Kpone
PM Worship at Haana
* Radio Program, 5:30-6:00 am, Tema
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Monday, June 30
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Preaching in Haana
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Tuesday, July 1
to
Friday, July 4
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* Demons & The Occult Seminar at Vertical Centre
church of Christ, Tema
* Ladies Classes, Tema, Ashaiman & Kpone
* Preaching at Haana (1st & 2nd) and at Dawhenya
(3rd)
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Saturday, July 5
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Ashaiman Christian Centre
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Sunday, July 6
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AM Worship at Vertical Centre, Tema
PM Worship at Dawhenya
* Radio Program, 5:30-6:00 am, at Tema
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Monday, July 7
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Depart from Accra
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Below is a map of southern Ghana. The
main towns where they will be working are underlined.
Depending on accessibility, they hope
to be able to send back email updates—whenever possible.
Upcoming Speakers
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July 6 ...
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Daniel Stearsman, Auburndale |
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July 13 ...
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Delbert Leavens, Venice |
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This Sunday's Speaker
... Bro. Daniel Stearsman
will be speaking for us today. He is a pharmacists by trade
and he and his wife, Katrina, worship with the Orange Street
church in Auburndale, Florida.
I appreciate his willingness to fill in again this year.
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the grinning member, who went down to the men’s restroom and
posted a notice beneath the hot air hand dryer, which says …
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