"Now the leaders of the people lived in Jerusalem, but the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while nine-tenths lived in other cities."
We quickly forget that during the time of Ezra, the work on the temple was paused for fourteen years. During this stoppage, many of the Jews worked on family homes outside of city, that had laid fallow for many years. Now very comfortable, it would be a sacrifice to go and re-populate Jerusalem. Little did they know, that one day Jesus would be dedicated at the temple, He would be lost in deep conversation with scholars there, and one day, He would enter as king. Small inconveniences and sacrifice would pay great dividends for us all.
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.
