Shepherd to Sheep

1 John 1:4

"And these things we write, so that our joy may be made complete."

John's purpose and intent for the writing of this letter was to encourage the readers to stay the course in their walk and relationship with the Lord. As throughout church history, fleshly pursuits, worldly influences and contrary teaching had sought to take the believer off track. John lays out his eyewitness account of the Lord beforehand, and then sets out his view of the desired results of the letters content. The fulness of joy he speaks about in verse 4, speaks of a joy inexpressible, that can only be found in a deep abiding relationship with Him, free from any other outward influences. This can be found in fellowship and communion with Him, in the word and in prayer, fellowship with likeminded believers.

Pastor Russell

Opportunities (10/05/2025)

Women's Prayer - Happens this Saturday the 11th, here at the chapel at 7:30 a.m. Join the men for worship, and then break off with the other ladies in the overflow for a time of prayer.

Don't Take a Prayer Need Home With You - Right after the service, men and women are available to pray for any need you may have. Don't leave church without receiving prayer.

Prayer Points

Lahaina Recovery - Continue to keep in prayer the people of Lahaina and for the entirety of Maui. Long term effects and status of rebuilding, housing for the displaced, job recovery and financial ramifications all come into recovery efforts.

River of Life Mission - Continue to keep the ROLM in prayer during their ongoing outreach into the community. Keep the staff as well as the guests and ministry partners in prayer.

California Wildfire - Continue to pray for the many families affected by the fires.

East Coast - Continue to pray for the ongoing hurricane relief work on the east coast.

Pray for the peace of Jerusalem - As the Middle East heats up, pray for the nation of Israel along with all of those in this region who have come to the knowledge of Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour.