Revitalize Your Church

Hayward Wesleyan Church Family, This Sunday, we will continue the "Livin' It" series, by digging into Ephesians 4:17-5:21. You can read it by clicking here. As you prayerfully read the passage, look for how we're NOT to live -- and how we ARE to live -- the deeds of darkness v.s. the fruit of the light. (What do we put OFF? What do we put ON?) What does it mean to walk as children of the light? Key verse in this passage: "Wake up, O sleeper and rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." Songs for Sunday: Trading My Sorrows Everlasting God Shout to the Lord More Love to Thee My Jesus, I Love Thee Amazed

To the Hayward Wesleyan Church Family: This Sunday, as we continue our journey through Ephesians, I will be speaking from the third chapter. Once again, I encourage you to read the passage ahead of time. It's good preparation for the heart. You can find the passage here at Bible Gateway. All week long, I've been praying the last eight verses over you. Some questions to ponder: 1. Verses 1 and 14 say "For this reason. . ." What is the reason? 2. Look for the following words: Grace Glory Mystery Power In Christ Jesus 3. When writing this letter, Paul was a prisoner (probably in Rome.) Why do you suppose he calls himself a "prisoner of Christ"? Also, here is a list of songs we're planning to sing: (note -- the two older hymns are from Cyber Hymnal. The plodding electronic music at the site leaves a bit to be desired -- but it has all the lyrics, and also tells the story behind the song.) The newer songs are from You Tube -- and I can't guarantee tha...

Last week, I preached on being "In Christ" . Today, I spoke on what it means to be "In Prayer." There's a big difference between saying a prayer and being IN prayer. Two ways to live "In Prayer": 1. Spirit of Prayer: This is a day by day, moment by moment awareness of God's presence -- maintaining a prayerful attitude throughout all the interactions from the day. 2. Seasons of Prayer: Setting apart extended time, each day, to pray deeply. This also applies to getting away for a day (or half day, or two days, etc) for prayerful reflection -- hearing from the Lord. The most loving thing you can do for others is to pray for them. Here's a great way to BLESS your loved ones: B -- Body: Pray that God will grant strength, energy and healing. L -- Livlihood: Pray that God will help them in their work, school, and all the details of living. E -- Emotional: Pray that God will keep them from discouragement, depression, anxiety and fear. Ask that the...