Sunday Service (27th January, 2019) - 2019 WMU Focus Sunday

TOPIC: BUILDING A GREAT CHURCH THROUGH FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP

TEXT:  1 PETER 4:1 – 11

1 Peter 4:1-11 (NIV)
¹ Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin.
² As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of God.
³ For you have spent enough time in the past doing what pagans choose to do--living in debauchery, lust, drunkenness, orgies, carousing and detestable idolatry.
⁴ They think it strange that you do not plunge with them into the same flood of dissipation, and they heap abuse on you.
⁵ But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.
⁶ For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to men in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit.
⁷ The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.
⁸ Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
⁹ Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
¹⁰ Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms.
¹¹ If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.

1 Peter 4:10 (AMP)
¹⁰ As each of you has received a gift (a particular spiritual talent, a gracious divine endowment), employ it for one another as [befits] good trustees of God's many-sided grace [faithful stewards of the extremely diverse powers and gifts granted to Christians by unmerited favor].

INTRODUCTION

In the playlet, Mr. Anderson said that a great church requires the following GALLANT attributes….

Genuine conversion

Acknowledging God as owner of all things

Living to bless both members and non-members

Living in unity

Accepting one another

Nurturing converts

Teaching the word of God.

Let us always remember this message from Mr. Anderson as we labor to build a great Church here.

LESSON

Today, for this short charge, we shall focus on verse 10 which talks to ‘each one of you’ that has received a gift (…a gracious divine endowment - AMP). All of you called by His name because the Lord of life blessed you with the gift of life and you are members of His church, the charge to you as you desire to build a great church is

a.       HATE SIN (1-3) Vs. 1 says “…arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin.”

b.      LOVE SINNERS (4-6) Vs 5 states that we remember that the unbelievers  “will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead.”

c.       EXPECT CHRIST’S RETURN (7)  ‘The end of all things is near.’

-          Love each other(8) “…love each other deeply”

-          Practice hospitality (9)  “Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling”

-          Be a good Steward of God’s many sided grace.(10)  Indeed God’s grace in many sided …. Your time, money and other things He has blessed us with, use them to ‘serve others’….when we all do this faithfully, we can indeed build a great church.

CONCLUSION

We conclude with Vs 11 that says “If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen.” Therefore, as faithful stewards desirous of building a great church, do all you do….speaking …..   serving    …… giving  ……  conscious that it is His grace that gives you that opportunity, so do all so that “God may be praised through Christ.” By that we build a great Church.

 

   Upcoming Events/ Information

1.      Next week, Mrs. Pastor & Mrs. Okpo will serve in the Children department

2.      Mr. Sayo Okediji will lead the Workers’ Prayer next week

3.      As the church focuses on DISCIPLESHIP this year, every Sunday evening will be dedicated to discipleship training. Put your name down with the Discipleship Coordinator today.

4.      Monday 4^th and Tuesday 5^th of February is the Nigerian Baptist Convention GENERAL WORKERS CONFERENCE for Ogbomoso, Osun, Kwara and Ekiti Conferences. The prog holds at Beulah Bap Centre on those days. It will be an enriching time. Plan to attend.

5.      We shall be POSSESSING THE GATES of the Month of February 2019 together on Friday 1^st of February 2019 in the Church Auditorium by 5pm.

6.      NSBC February 2019 Council Meeting hold on 1^st of February in the Church Auditorium by 6pm.

7.      Opening Assembly for our Discipleship Programs for 2019 holds in the Church Auditorium on Sunday 3^rd February. Time. 5pm.

Wedding Bells Ringing

The families of Mr. & Mrs. Aderogba and Mr. & Mrs. Onojah cordially invite us all to the Wedding Ceremony of their children, Adenike Janet and Amos Ochayi on Saturday 2^nd February, 2019 at Halleluyah Baptist Church, Ogbomoso. Time:10am. Reception at Bethel Event Center, Olomi Area, Ogbomoso

Mission Commitment

Members are reminded of a monthly contribution of #20/person per month Mission’s contribution under the auspices of Ogbomoso Baptist Conference and #500/person per month CAN Trust Fund. You can make your payment to Mrs. Bose Ayinde.

Health Tips

Members who have interest in checking their Blood Pressure for free can do so after Wednesday Bible Study

Birthday/ Wedding Anniversary for the Month

We should not forget to felicitate with people celebrating their Birthday and Wedding Anniversary in the month of February

Materials Needed for the New Auditorium

- 120 Tons of Granite @ #5000/ Ton

- 250 Bags of Cement @ #2350/ Bag

- 20 Loads of Sharp Sand @ #7000/ Load

- 2 Tons of 12mm Iron Rods @ #190,000/Ton

- 3 Tons of 10mm Iron Rods @ #200,000/ Ton

- 4 Tons of 16mm Iron Rods @ #190000/ Ton

Building Project Account                        Church Account

Access Bank                                              First Bank

New Spring Baptist Church                      New Spring Baptist Church

0697011767                                               2023699560

Benevolence

This Church genuinely cares for her members and is committed to seeing to their welfare. So, if any member is in a serious need and requires help, please do not hesitate to meet with the Church Pastor or the Benevolence Chairperson, Mrs. Nia Olupona.

Pastor’s Corner

Men may indeed be ‘pillars’ in the house of God, but it is the women that are the ‘block-work’; they give shape and form to their homes and to the Church. Let all Men and Children join our great Convention and celebrate these precious gems in a special way today.

Prayer Focus for the Week

Pray for God to renew the strength of our Mothers as they labor for the continued good health of their homes.

Weekly Activities

Monday:

Intercessors Meeting-5:00pm

Tuesday:

WMS & Sunbeam-5:00pm

Wednesday:

Bible Study & Prayer Meeting-5:00pm

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Thursday:

Visitation Committee-5:00pm

Drama Group - 5:00pm

Friday:

Choir Rehearsal-4:00pm

Saturday:

Royal Ambassadors, Lydia -3:00pm,

Girls Auxiliary-3:30pm

Choir Rehearsal-4:00pm

Sunday School Preparatory Class-5:00pm