Church Bulletin – November 15, 2020

Expectations Beyond Us

“…But prayer…” Acts 12:5

But prayer is the link that connects us with God. This is the bridge that spans every gulf and bears us over every abyss of danger or of need.

How significant the picture of the Apostolic Church: Peter in prison, the Jews triumphant, Herod supreme, the arena of martyrdom awaiting the dawning of the morning to drink up the apostle’s blood, and everything else against it. “But prayer was made unto God without ceasing.” And what was the sequel? The prison open, the apostle free, the Jews baffled, the wicked king eaten of worms, a spectacle of hidden retribution, and the Word of God rolling on in greater victory.

Do we know the power of our supernatural weapon? Do we dare to use it with the authority of a faith that commands as well as asks? God baptizes us with holy audacity and Divine confidence! He is not wanting great men, but He is wanting men who will dare to prove the greatness of their God. But God! But prayer! —A. B. Simpson

Beware in your prayer, above everything, of limiting God, not only by unbelief but by fancying that you know what He can do. Expect unexpected things, above all that we ask or think. Each time you intercede, be quiet first and worship God in His glory. Think of what He can do, of how He delights to hear Christ, of your place in Christ; and expect great things. —Andrew Murray

The Lord's Day Services

Sunday, November 15, 2020

11:00 a.m. Morning Worship – Dr. Larry Saunders (SermonAudio link)

5:50 p.m. Pre-service Prayer – held in the church basement and on Zoom

6:30 p.m. Evening Worship – Dr. Larry Saunders (SermonAudio link)

Weekly Announcements

Wednesday, November 18th

7:30 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer – Rev. Paul Backhurst, Calgary FPC.

Our Pastor

Thursday, November 19th

6:00 p.m. Session Meeting

7:30 p.m. Session & Board Meeting

Advanced Announcements

Sunday, November 22nd

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

5:50 p.m. Pre-service Prayer – held in the church basement and on Zoom

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

Wednesday, November 25th

7:30 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer – Paul and Marina Briggs. Serving God in the Ivory Coast.

The Shorter Catechism

Q28: Wherein consisteth Christ’s exaltation?

A. Christ’s exaltation consisteth in his rising again from the dead on the third day¹, in ascending up into heaven, in sitting at the right hand of God the Father², and in coming to judge the world at the last day³.

1. And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: (1Corinthians 15:4).
2. So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God. (Mark 16:19).
3. He hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by [that] man whom he hath ordained; [whereof] he hath given assurance unto all [men], in that he hath raised him from the dead. (Acts 17:31).

The Children's Catechism - Doctrine

Q28. What does the second table command?

A. Our duty to our fellow-man.

Please Pray for

Special Prayer Requests

Dr. Mark Allison, Richard Craig, Dr. Frank McClelland, Ron Blair, Rev. Kevin McLeod, Ed Santos and Kim Wagner.

Pray for Our Seniors

Jean Bynoe, Florence Chung, Muriel Crothers, Sam McAnally, Tony & Grace Puccini, Maria Santos, Grace Saunders, Ruth Slade, Mary Todd, John & Thelma Watson, Jim Wilson and Marjorie Wright.