JUSTIFIED AND ACCEPTED

“Are they Hebrews? so am I. Are they Israelites? so am I. Are they the seed of Abraham? so am I.” 2 Corinthians 11:22

We have here a personal claim and one that needs proof. The apostle knew that His claim was indisputable, but there are many persons who have no right to the title who yet claim to belong to the Israel of God. If we are with confidence declaring, “So am I also an Israelite,” let us only say it after having searched our heart as in the presence of God. But if we can give proof that we are following Jesus, if we can from the heart say, “I trust Him wholly, trust Him only, trust Him simply, trust Him now, and trust Him ever,” then the position which the saints of God hold belongs to us—all their enjoyments are our possessions; we may be the very least in Israel, “less than the least of all saints,” yet since the mercies of God belong to the saints AS SAINTS, and not as advanced saints, or well-taught saints, we may put in our plea, and say, “Are they Israelites? so am I; therefore the promises are mine, grace is mine, glory will be mine.” The claim, rightfully made, is one which will yield untold comfort. When God’s people are rejoicing that they are His, what a happiness if they can say, “So AM I!” When they speak of being pardoned, and justified, and accepted in the Beloved, how joyful to respond, “Through the grace of God, SO AM I.” But this claim not only has its enjoyments and privileges, but also its conditions and duties. We must share with God’s people in cloud as well as in sunshine. When we hear them spoken of with contempt and ridicule for being Christians, we must come boldly forward and say, “So am I.” When we see them working for Christ, giving their time, their talent, their whole heart to Jesus, we must be able to say, “So do I.” O let us prove our gratitude by our devotion, and live as those who, having claimed a privilege, are willing to take the responsibility connected with it. – C.H. Spurgeon

The Lord's Day Services


Sunday, June 10, 2018

10:00a.m. Sunday School for all ages.

11:00a.m. Morning Service – Dr. Larry Saunders

6:00p.m. Pre-service prayer time

6:30p.m. Evening Service – Dr. Larry Saunders


Weekly Events

Weekly Announcements

Wednesday, June 13th

7:25p.m. Prayer Meeting & Bible Study


Thursday, June 14th

6:00p.m. Session Meeting

7:30p.m. Session & Board Meeting


Saturday, June 16th

9:00a.m. – 3:00p.m. Community Outreach at the Highland Creek Festival. We need about 20 people to help with the outreach table for one hour each. You will be put in teams to offer tracts and literature at the table. Please see the sign-up sheets, at the back of the church today, for participation and lunch preparation. Mr. Jew will be there to answer any questions.


Weekly Events
Upcoming Events

Advance Announcements


Sunday, June 17th

10:00a.m. Sunday school for all ages

11:00a.m. Morning ServiceDr. Larry Saunders

6:00p.m. Pre-service Prayer Meeting

6:30p.m. Evening Service – Dr. Larry Saunders


Wednesday, June 20th

7:25p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting


Upcoming Events

Special Prayer Focus – Calgary FPC, Calgary AB

Please remember the congregation as their minister, Rev. Armen Thomassian, has accepted the call to Faith FPC, in Greenville, SC. Pray that the Lord will provide the right man to take up the work there, and that the congregation will know the nearness and presence of the Lord through this transition. Prayer requests:

  • Wisdom, faith, & power in ministry
  • Revival in prayer & more prayer for revival
  • More influence through LTBS broadcasts
  • For able, godly men to join the church

Pray for Sonya Louis

Please remember Sonya as she heads out on June 18th for a mission trip to Columbia. Pray that she will be kept safe along with the rest of the team and that they will know the power of God in witnessing for Christ.

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