GOD’S DELIGHT

“Yea, I will rejoice over them to do them good, and I will plant them in this land assuredly with my whole heart and with my whole soul.” Jeremiah 32:41

How heart-cheering to the believer is the delight which God has in His saints! We cannot see any reason in ourselves why the Lord should take pleasure in us; we cannot take delight in ourselves, for we often have to groan, being burdened; conscious of our sinfulness, and deploring our unfaithfulness; and we fear that God’s people cannot take much delight in us, for they must perceive so much of our imperfections and our follies, that they may rather lament our infirmities than admire our graces. But we love to dwell upon this transcendent truth, this glorious mystery: that as the bridegroom rejoiceth over the bride, so does the Lord rejoice over us. We do not read anywhere that God delighteth in the cloud-capped mountains, or the sparkling stars, but we do read that He delighteth in the habitable parts of the earth, and that His delights are with the sons of men. We do not find it written that even angels give His soul delight; nor doth He say, concerning cherubim and seraphim, “Thou shalt be called Hephzibah, for the Lord delighteth in thee”; but He does say all that to poor fallen creatures like ourselves, debased and depraved by sin, but saved, exalted, and glorified by His grace. In what strong language He expresses His delight in His people! Who could have conceived of the eternal One as bursting forth into a song? Yet it is written, “He will rejoice over thee with joy, He will rest in His love, He will joy over thee with singing.” As He looked upon the world He had made, He said, “It is very good”; but when He beheld those who are the purchase of Jesus’ blood, His own chosen ones, it seemed as if the great heart of the Infinite could restrain itself no longer, but overflowed in divine exclamations of joy. Should not we utter our grateful response to such a marvellous declaration of His love, and sing, “I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation? – C.H. Spurgeon

The Lord's Day Services


Sunday, September 22, 2019

10:00 a.m. Sunday school classes for all ages.

  • Adult Bible Class – Dr. McClelland – Study in 1 Peter
  • Young Adult Bible Class – Upper Room

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

6:00 p.m. Pre-service prayer time

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

Sermon Series: The Fruit of the Spirit – PEACE!


Weekly Events

Weekly Announcements


Monday, September 23rd

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Gym Fellowship


Tuesday, September 24th

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Outreach Packaging


Wednesday, September 25th

7:25 p.m.  Bible Study & Prayer meeting 


Friday, September 27th      

7:00 p.m. Good News Bible Club


Weekly Events
Upcoming Events

Advance Announcements


Sunday, September 29th

10:00 a.m. Sunday School for all ages.

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

5:00 p.m. Session & Board Prayer Meeting

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

6:30 p.m. Evening Service –WCS Dedication Service – Pastor Jesse Bartz


Wednesday, October 2nd

7:25 p.m.  Bible Study & Prayer meeting 

(Sunday school & GNBC staff prayer time)


Friday, October 4th     

7:00 p.m. Good News Bible Club


Upcoming Events

WEDDING RECEPTION DROP-IN


Peter and Emily were married in an intimate ceremony on August 17th, and   the congregation is invited to congratulate the happy couple at a drop-in reception on Saturday, September 28th, from 1-3 p.m. in the church basement. They have kindly requested no gifts but “Best Wishes” only. There is an RSVP list in the foyer of the church if you plan to attend.


WCS DEDICATION SERVICE


On Sunday, September 29th, we will dedicate our school year to the Lord. Pastor Jesse Bartz will be bringing the message that evening. Please note there will be no fellowship time following the evening service.


FPCNA PRAYER REQUESTS


Little London, Jamaica

Mr. Richard Craig

Mr. Randy Gunnings

  • Giving thanks for provision of the new minibus.
  • Protection of God’s people from violence.
  • Pray for more souls for come to Christ.
  • Spiritual growth among the children, youth & elderly.
  • Pray for Richard as he continues to study for the ministry.

Please Pray for