"and let us go over to the camp of the Arameans. And they arose at twilight to go to the camp of the Arameans."
Four leprous men who lived outside of camp indeed felt the effects of blockade. Already living in squalor, their disease made them unfit to enter mainstream society of the day. Already in a state of starvation, probably living in filthy rags, they had nothing to lose as they ventured out in faith, not knowing what awaited them in the enemy camp. What they found was a veritable treasure trove in the empty camp, food, clothing, riches beyond their imagination. Many Christians live like that today, held back by fear, stigma, apprehension or disbelief, as they fail to venture out with faith in the Lord. We are advised to trust in the Lord, leaning not on our own understanding, in all our ways acknowledging Him. (Proverbs 3)
Pastor Russell
Opportunities (10/27/2024)
Church Luncheon - Stay after the service today and enjoy the fellowship and breaking of bread with one another.
Halawa Correctional Facility - See a letter [In the sanctuary] from Pastor Alan Leigh in regards to a Christmas outreach to the community at HCF. If you would like to help support the work, please make a notation on your offering envelope.
Prayer Points
Continue to pray for the relief work on going on the East coast with the two hurricanes. Pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Pray for nation and its upcoming elections.
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. The dynamic ministry is ever changing and morphing. Keep the staff as well as the guests and ministry partners in prayer.
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.