THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT - MEEKNESS
“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;”. Ephesians 4:1-2
The meek man, according to Luther, is the sweet-tempered man.
Meekness and lowliness are the two aspects of the same disposition, the one toward man, the other toward God. “Blessed are the meek,” said our Lord, “for they shall inherit the earth.” It is profoundly true, because to the meek and chastened, the sweet and tender spirit, there is an unfolding of the hidden beauty of the world which is withheld from the arrogant and proud. Here is a millionaire who has just purchased a beautiful and valuable picture, which he exhibits to all his friends, taking great care to tell them the price he has paid. To him it is written all over the canvas, “This picture cost me ten thousand pounds!” Does he really possess or inherit its beauty? In his employ is a girl with culture and keen artistic sense. Whenever she gets the chance, she enters the room in order to absorb the inspiration of the picture into her soul. Does not she really own it? So it is that the meek inherit all that is good and beautiful. All is theirs, since they are God’s.
One of the most exquisite gems in the Psalter is that beginning “Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor mine eyes lofty” (Ps 131:1). The writer describes himself as a weaned child, which at first works itself into a passion because of the change in its diet; but afterwards becomes soothed and quieted. This is the symbol of the meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is of great Price.
To acquire this meekness of spirit, ask the Holy Spirit that He would keep your proud and vainglorious nature nailed to the Cross. Next, we must believe that the meek and lowly Jesus is in our hearts, and we must ask Him to live, think, and speak through us. Lastly, look to the Holy Spirit for His sacred fire to burn out all that is covetous, envious, proud, angry and malicious within our hearts, for these are the five elements of hell. Let us always take the low seat, confessing that we are not worthy to loose the shoe-latchet of our brethren. – F. B. Meyer
The Lord's Day Services
Sunday, November 24, 2019
10:00 a.m. Sunday school classes for all ages.
- Adult Bible Class – Mr. James Fraser
- Young Adult Bible Class – Upper Room
11:00 a.m. Morning Service – Dr. Larry Saunders
5:00 p.m. Session & Board Prayer Meeting
6:00 p.m. Pre-service prayer time
6:30 p.m. Evening Service –Dr. Larry Saunders
Sermon Series: The Fruit of the Spirit – MEEKNESS
Fellowship & refreshments following the evening service. Team #3 is on duty.
Weekly Announcements
Monday, November 25th
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Gym Fellowship
Wednesday, November 27th
7:25 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting
Friday, November 29th
7:00 p.m. Good News Bible Club
Saturday, November 30th
3:00 p.m. Youth/Young Adult Fellowship
Advance Announcements
Sunday, December 1st
10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages.
11:00 a.m. Morning Service – Dr. Larry Saunders
Communion following the morning service.
5:00 p.m. Fellowship Class.
6:00 p.m. Pre-service Prayer Meeting
6:30 p.m. Evening Service – Dr. Larry Saunders
Wednesday, December 4th
7:25 p.m. Bible Study & Prayer Meeting
Friday, December 6th
7:00 p.m. Good News Bible Club
MISSIONARY SKYPE MEETING - LITTLE LONDON, JAMAICA
We are looking forward to a Skype meeting with our Jamaican brethren on Wednesday, December 11th. Please continue to keep Richard Craig and Randy Gunnings in your prayers as they oversee the church work in Little London.
BAPTISM
Anyone desiring to be baptized in obedience to the Lord, please contact Pastor Saunders. Our service is planned for January 29, 2020, during our week of prayer.
LIBERIA MISSION TRIP
Our Mission Board is planning a mission trip to Liberia from August 4th–18th, 2020. We will be working with Rev. David DiCanio and Miss Joanne Greer, helping with Vacation Bible School, children’s programs, and generally assisting with other ministry tasks. This trip is intended for individuals 18 years old and over, those who are under 18 will be considered only on a case-by-case basis based upon the recommendation of their Session. Applications and Session recommendation letters must be submitted by Friday, January 31, 2020.
FPCNA PRAYER REQUESTS
Kitale, Kenya,
Malcolm & Alison Patterson
- Pray for Malcolm as he produces the radio broadcasts on Imani Radio.
- Pray for the Tuesday Bible study at the bookshop continues be effective in building up young Christians.
- Pray for book club, student fellowships, and the prison ministry have been adversely affected by a delay in the commencement of university classes this term.
- Pray that a good and lasting foundation will be laid for a reformed and evangelical witness in Kenya.
