THE FUTURE PATH
“But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.”.Job 23:10.
Untried, untrodden, and unknown as your future path may be, it is, each step, mapped, arranged, and provided for in the everlasting and unchangeable covenant of God. To Him who leads us, who accepts us in the Son of His love, who knows the end from the beginning, it is no new, or uncertain, or hidden way. We thank Him that while He wisely and kindly veils all the future from our reach, all that future—its minutest event—is as transparent and visible to Him as the past. Our Shepherd knows the windings along which He skilfully, gently, and safely leads His flock. He has travelled that way Himself, and has left the traces of His presence on the road. And as each follower advances—the new path unfolding at each step—he can exultingly exclaim, “I see the footprint of my Lord; here went my Master, my Leader, my Captain, leaving me an example that I should follow His steps.” Oh, it is a thought replete with strong consolation, and well calculated to gird us for the coming year—the Lord knows and has ordained each step of the untrodden path upon which I am about to enter.
Another reflection. The infinite forethought, wisdom, and goodness which have marked each line of our new path, have also provided for its every necessity. Each exigency in the history of the new year has been anticipated. Each need will bring its appropriate and adequate supply—each perplexity will have its guidance—each sorrow its comfort—each temptation its shield—each cloud its light. Each affliction will suggest its lesson—each correction will impart its teaching—each mercy will convey its message of love. The promise will be fulfilled to the letter, “As your day, so shall your strength be.” – Octavius Winslow
The Lord's Day Services
Sunday, January 6, 2019
10:00 a.m. Sunday school for all ages
11:00 a.m. Morning Service – Dr. Larry Saunders
Communion following the morning service.
6:00 p.m. Pre-service Prayer Meeting
6:30 p.m. Evening Service – Dr. Larry Saunders
Weekly Announcements
Monday, January 7th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Gym Fellowship
Wednesday, January 9th
7:25 p.m. Dr. McClelland, Personal Testimony & Prayer meeting. (Sunday school & GNBC teacher’s prayer time)
Friday, January 11th
9:00 a.m. Women’s Morning Bible Study
7:00 p.m. Good News Bible Club
Advance Announcements
Sunday, January 13th
10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages
11:00 a.m. Morning Service – Dr. Larry Saunders
6:00 p.m. Pre-service Prayer Meeting
6:30 p.m. Evening Service – Dr. Larry Saunders
Tuesday, January 15th
7:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study (Philippians 1:1-11 – The Blessing of Koinonia)
Wednesday, January 16th
7:25 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting
Thursday, January 17th
6:00 p.m. Session Meeting
7:30 p.m. Session & Board Meeting
Friday, January 18th
7:00 p.m. Good News Bible Club
CHRISTMAS CARD
If you would like to help with this special offering, please mark your offering envelope, “Jamaica Bus”. This will be the final week to contribute to this fund. Thank You!
CONGREGATIONAL WEEK OF PRAYER
Our congregational week of prayer will be held from January 21-25. Plan to attend each night to pray for God’s blessing on our church and all its ministries. May God be pleased to bless us with salvation and spiritual growth.
BAPTISMAL SERVICE
We are planning to have a baptismal service at the end of January. If you have come to Christ in salvation and desire to be baptized, please speak to Dr. Saunders.
WOMEN’S TUESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY
Enrich your soul as we examine the book of Philippians in its original language and explore may practical lessons for us in each chapter. We will me every other Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. starting on January 15th. All ladies are welcome to attend and please feel free to invite friends. We look forward to studying God’s Word together.
