Getting what didn’t ask for…

13. July, 2012UncategorizedComments Off

Good morning friends,

I hope you’ve had a blessed week. I’ve enjoyed my week of sharing God’s word on WPCA each morning. If you weren’t able to catch them over the air, you can click here (http://kingdombite.blogspot.com/2012/07/more-time.html) and read this morning’s devotion. A brief reflection on how God answered an impossible prayer – one that I didn’t even ask for.

I look forward to worshiping with you on Sunday where we will hear briefly from Amery Alumnus Caitlyn Overton about her opportunity to work with Campus Crusade this next year.

Pastor Eric

This Week at Amery Free

22. May, 2012UncategorizedComments Off

Good Afternoon Friends,

Tomorrow night (Wednesday May 22nd at 7pm we will conclude our Bible study “Quiet Heroes of the Faith.” May think of John Mark as a deserter, but come and study with us what makes him a Hero.

This Thursday (May 23rd) morning, all Men are invited to Kristi’s Coffee Shop (located next to dicks market) at 7am for fellowship, encouragement, and prayer.

No Sunday School This Sunday, but worship is at 10:15 AM. (June 3rd we will switch to our Summer schedule worship service at 9:15 AM.)

I am reminded of the old musical “The Sound of Music.” Whenever I think of this movie, I can’t help but hear the voice of Julie Andrews belting out “My Favorite Things.” As I listen to this song, I can’t help but make my own list of Favorites, and would like to share with you one of them. The Cross of Calvary.

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens. Brown paper packages tied up with string. Click Here to read one of my Favorite Things in latest devotional.

Don’t forget to “like” us on facebook.

- Pastor Eric

Confirmation Sunday

20. May, 2012UncategorizedComments Off

Andrea & Erin Anderson were confirmed this Sunday. We have both of their testimonies available for family and friends to be strengthened by. Click on their names below to listen.

Andrea

Erin

Rejoice and Be Glad!

15. May, 2012UncategorizedComments Off

Good Afternoon Friends,

What another glorious day (and week) given to us by our Creator. Let us rejoice and be glad in and the opportunities each one gives us.

Tomorrow night (Wednesday May 16th) at 7pm our Bible study “Quiet Heroes of the Faith” continues. Come and study together how God chose, changed, and used ordinary people in ordinary circumstance to accomplish extraordinary acts of faith.

This Thursday (May 17th) morning, all Men are invited to Kristi’s Coffee Shop (located next to dicks market) at 7am for fellowship, encouragement, and prayer.

This Sunday Andrea Anderson and Erin Anderson will confirm their faith in Jesus Christ. Let continue to remember them in our prayers.

Abbott and Costello had a hard time figuring out “Who’s on First.” but we are faced with a even tougher question “Who’s in the center?” Click here to read by latest devotional thoughtand wrestle with that question “If Who’s on first, then who is in the center?”

Don’t forget to check out website with a new calendar option and to listen to past messages and “like” us on facebook.

Pastor Eric

A Jolt of Encouragement

1. May, 2012UncategorizedComments Off

Good Evening Friends,

Tuesday is nearly in our rear view mirror, which means that the “hump” day Wednesday is nearly here. If your like me, you could use a jolt of encouragement to make it through your week – you can receive just that. A jolt of encouragement by joining us tomorrow night at 7pm at church, we will continue our Bible study “Quiet Heroes of the Faith.” Come and study together how God chose and used ordinary people (like you and me) in ordinary circumstance to accomplish extraordinary things.

Don’t forget about the special spring luncheon this Saturday at 11AM for our women. Contact the church for more information – 715 268-9218 or office@ameryflc.org .

Believe it or not, I have a few things in common with he National Enquirer. Click here to read by latest devotional thought and discover just what “I gotta know…”

Don’t forget to check out website with a new calendar option and to listen to past messages and “like” us on facebook.

Pastor Eric

Holy Week

31. March, 2012UncategorizedComments Off

Sunday, April 1^st is the first day in what is commonly called Holy Week. This season will provide some unique opportunities for us to worship together as a congregation. There will be no Lenten Service on Wednesday April 4^th.

Thursday, April 5^th, also known as Maundy Thursday, we will be having a Tenebrae Service. Tenebrae, the Latin word for shadows, is a service held in silence and deepening darkness to illustrate the growing blackness of Holy Week (the week before Easter). Traditionally the service is ended in total darkness, and the congregation leaves in silence. Plan to join us this Maundy Thursday, April 5th, at 7pm as we experience the agonizing reality of Christ’s last hours on earth through Scripture, song and prayer.

Friday April 6^th is our Community Good Friday Service, this year being held at East Lincoln Alliance Church. Our service will begin at 7pm with a time of fellowship following.

Sunday April 8^th, Easter Sunday, our morning begins with and Easter Breakfast hosted by our youth. Beginning at 9am and serving through 9:45. Throughout the morning we will hear testimonies of God’s resurrection power in the lives of our youth. Our Easter worship service begins at 10:15am.

Early Spring Update

13. March, 2012UncategorizedComments Off

Good Afternoon,

I hope each of you are enjoying the Sunshine this week. What a great foretaste of the things that is to come.

Tomorrow, Wednesday March 14th at 7:00PM we will continue our study on the Tabernacle. This week we will consider the Table of Showbread – and be reminded on Christ is the Bread of Life. If you missed any of the messages, you can listen to them at our website http://www.ameryflc.org/sermons/.

Right after our service, Jocelyn Sellent is leading a prayer time for our “evangelism event” this fall. All are welcome to come and pray.

During Lent many people “give something up.” But did you ever consider adding something as well. Click here to read my latest devotional thought.

This Sunday is the second message in our series: Ruth: Ruined and Redeemed. A Portrait of Christ and His Church.

Pastor Eric

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Feb. 29th evening activities

29. February, 2012UncategorizedComments Off

Good morning friends,

Andrea and I had are back after a wonderful vacation, it was a relaxing and refreshing time but as always it is good to be home. It is hard to believe that after a winter void of snow that we were greeting by a winter wonderland this morning. Due to the freezing rain, snow, slippery roads and possibly of more to come All Activities (Lenten Service and Youth Group) are canceled today. See you all Sunday.

Pastor Eric

Valentine’s Day

14. February, 2012UncategorizedComments Off

Good morning and happy Valentine’s Day.

I hope the love of Christ continues to flow down to you and out through you. Click here to read my latest devotional thought entitled “My Father’s Valentine.”

In case you’ve forgotten, be sure to tune in to 95.7 on your FM radio dial to listen to Today’s Text on WPCA as I will be sharing a brief devotional each morning this week.

Tomorrow, Wednesday Feb 15^th is our final week of our parable study. This week’s parable is “The Ten Virgins.” Hope to see you at church at 7pm. Once again, youth group will meet at that same time. Next week, February 22^nd is Ash Wednesday, and for the next 6 weeks during Lent we will be exploring the Tabernacle and discovering how Christ was foreshadowed through and fulfilled the Old Testament system of worship.

Our Evangelism Prayer team will be having it’s first meeting Ash Wednesday after the service. We will meet after the service every week during Lent. If you are interested in being on the Prayer Team, but are unable to make it on Wednesday nights, let me know and we can schedule a secondary time.

Sunday February 26^th we are happy to have Pastor Jonathan and Tamba Abel share with us during our worship time about their missions work in Brazil.

Beginning in March: Ruth, Ruined and Redeemed. A portrait of Christ and His church. Sundays 10:15am.

Have a blessed week.

Pastor Eric