Encouragement-Updates: March 12, 2014

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Beloved Brothers In Christ,

Bless the Lord oh my soul!…worship His holy, holy, holy Name!

I pray this email finds you well established in Christ; be encouraged my brothers for our God owns “… the cattle on a thousand hills” and provides for your every need. In fact, the psalmist further writes, “…for the world is mine, and all that is in it.” Psalm 50:10-15

This is our gracious God whom we call upon throughout our days of trouble, stress, anxiety, fear, heartache, suffering… HE will deliver you and we will honor HIM.

For all your goodness I will keep on singing…sing like never before…worship YOUR holy Name! 10,000 ++++ reasons! I just wanted to write today and encourage you brother, know this, God cares about “all things” in your Christ life! Check this out:

I needed a pair of work boots, you know for working around the house, weeding and this and that. I couldn’t find a comfortable pair of work boots. I prayed about it. This was about a month ago or more. At that time I sensed God telling me to go into Goodwill here in Alpine and see what they have. I dismissed it, figuring that wasn’t God, just me not wanting to spend a lot of money for boots. Well, maybe or maybe not. This Saturday I took some “stuff” to Goodwill and remembered that “prompt” to go in the store and look for work boots. I can wear used boots, heck they’ll be broke in and comfortable.

I found a brand new pair of heavy duty work shoes! They fit perfectly! Our God cares about all things in our Christ life! I pray you too are experiencing intimacy with God and recognizing He does “prompt” “whisper” “convict” “lead” “direct” us in the direction we should go, especially through His Word, for our good, His glory!

Peter, inspired by the Holy Spirit reminded me today: “All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, ‘God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.’ Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast [ALL] your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” (1 Pet. 5:5b-7)

Moreover, Peter also said, “His divine power has given us everything we need for life and godliness through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.” (2 Pet. 1:3)

Therefore, brothers, “participate [together] in the [DIVINE NATURE] and escape the corruption in the world caused by evil desires.” v. 4

Humbly pray without ceasing! Friday March 21st: you are invited to come and fellowship and worship together. YOUTH CENTER around 6:00pm for a celebration! Bernard Honders and his son Gerard Honders will be joining us. Gerard is here visiting from Holland: his love for the Lord is evident and contagious! Bernard will be returning to Holland at the end of the month with Gerard. Therefore, we want to celebrate our Lord Jesus for allowing Bernard to spend a season with us. Bernard has been a demonstration of God’s grace and encouraged many of us week after week at Friday Morning Prayer time. Please plan on attending for a time of fellowship, breaking bread, and loving our brothers Bernard and Gerard, through prayer and worship in the power of the Holy Spirit!

March 12, 2014. We will be meeting with the HOA Board members for the condos next to the Youth Center on March 12, 2014. Please pray for the process as we humbly discuss how we can work together and “live in harmony.” The ruling in our favor has already been concluded by the County of San Diego. Praise God! However, we continue to face potential opposition from those in disagreement. So, we pray:).

Pray for our brother: Dean Kelio. He has asked for prayer as he goes on a mission trip to the Philippines. Dean writes for the Alpine Sun. He is a voice for Christ here in Alpine through his writings and beyond:).

Remember our faithful brothers and sisters as we pray for healing and comfort: Bob Cole, Peter Larson, Ann Madison, Sue Jenkins.

Youth Center: praying about consistent funding to help with: paid staff, youth activities, overhead cost, etc., Joseph let me know that there is an urgent need for another part time paid employee to supervise, SERVE, LOVE, TEACH, the multiple kids coming everyday.

We trust our God! “…the cattle on a thousand hills…” Thank you so so very much for praying with us!

Love you!

Randall:)