Sunday Service (20th October, 2019) - Elders Appreciation Sunday

 

ELDERS’ APPRECIATION SUNDAY

TOPIC:     AGE: A SINGLE LANE TO ETERNITY

 TEXT:      JOEL 2:28; 1 COR. 2:9

Joel 2:28 (NIV)
²⁸ 'And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions.

 1 Corinthians 2:9 (NIV)
⁹ However, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him"--

INTRODUCTION

One common phrase is that ‘whatever goes up must come down’, while that is applicable to most things, it is not applicable to age. For as long as a person is alive, he/she grows older by the day. Just like someone said, aging is a special gift from God, we cannot earn it, buy it or even sell it. it is also something we must be eternally grateful for, because if we are not old, we would be dead. It is indeed a ‘Single lane to eternity’. Today, we are gathered here to celebrate those that are going on ahead of us on this same lane – where they were is where we are and where they are we hope to be sometime in the future. This lane is indeed the same for all persons, its beginning point is called ‘birth’ and the end point is called ‘death’. It doesn’t matter which generation a person lived in, it does not matter the social status, it does not matter one’s religious inclination. The beginning and the end point for everyone is the same.

So, as we celebrate our elders today, we just take some few minutes to discuss about few things in-between those two points.

1.      GOD HAS AN ASSIGNMENT FOR YOU NOW. (Joel 2:28)

For every stage in life, God can use you. You are not too young or too old to be an instrument of honor in God’s mighty hands. There is an assignment for everyone….

-          Sons and daughters – prophesy

-          Young persons – see visions

-          Old persons – dream dreams

·         Sons and Daughters, young persons the time is now to “Remember your Creator in the days of your youth…” (Eccl. 12:1) As youths, if you refuse to play your role now, what will you dream about later?

·         Elders, dream dreams and share your dreams. Your experiences with those of us coming behind. After all, what agbalagba can see seated, omo kekere can’t see even if he climbs a tree.

2.      GOD’S GOODNESS IS FOR YOU STILL.  (1 Cor. 2:9)

God has a special package for each of us, young or old. Something so spectacular it is beyond imagination … Whether young or old, just keep loving Him. The One who does not shift like shadows say He has prepared it for you.

CONCLUSION

Ecclesiastes 12:1-2 (NIV)
¹ Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, "I find no pleasure in them"--
² before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars grow dark, and the clouds return after the rain;

BEFORE can be interpreted to mean ‘prior to’ something… it can also mean ‘ahead of’ something e.g “I go before you”   or ‘in front of’  e.g “I stand before you”     So, it is like God is warning us that ahead of us stands the situation of ‘…the sun and the light and the moon and the stars grow(ing) dark….” The question is how well is your today lived before getting to that time that is before you?

UPCOMING EVENTS/ INFORMATION

1.      Next week, Mr & Mrs Alamu will serve in the Children Department

2.      Pst Ebere Obasi will lead the Workers’ Prayer next week.

3.      Sunday 3^rd of November, 2019 is our ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY. It is time to begin to consider what to appreciate God with for His goodness on your life in the year 2019. 

4.      MMU meeting holds on Saturday, 26^th October, 2019 in the home of Engr Blessed – Agboola.

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 October

AMOUNT NEEDED FOR THE NEW AUDITORIUM

As work continues on the new Auditorium, 400 bags of cement is needed now. Families are encouraged to donate.

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, Dns. Christiana Oketoobo.

PASTOR’S CORNER

As long as we are not dead, we grow older by the day. As children of God, we need to know that the choices we make largely affect our aging process.  Therefore, live a life full of God’s grace so you can age gracefully and even “still bear fruit in old age” (Ps. 92:14)

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PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE WEEK

Pray that God will open His heavens and shower His blessings on all members of NSBC.

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

MONDAY:

Intercessors Meeting-5:00pm

TUESDAY:

WMS & Sunbeam-5:00pm

WEDNESDAY:

Bible Study & Prayer Meeting-5:00pm

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