HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE
Monday, April 14, 2014
“Following Jesus and Loving People”
“Push back” is a good phrase to describe what often happens in the spiritual realm. For example, when David was crowned king, the enemy didn’t like it. “When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they went up in full force to search for him…” 2 Sam. 5:17. When you take steps forward and experience a breakthrough in your life with Jesus, don’t be surprised at “push back” from the enemy. You may witness to a friend and see them make great steps and all of sudden a storm of distraction or persecution comes to them, tempting them to go backward.
Nicole and I were chatting this week about how the enemy doesn’t give up his territory without a fight. The best thing we can do is expect it and be prepared. After all, the Bible describes the Christian life as a battleground, not a playground. And, we must remember, just because there will be push back, we don’t want to make the mistake of giving in to fear. If we do nothing because of not wanting to make waves, we lose and others lose. In David’s case, he fought for what God had given him, and won great victories.
The Bible declares, “The Lord gave David victory everywhere he went. David reigned over all Israel, doing what was just and right for all his people” 1 Chron. 18:13b-14. To experience the joy of victory, we must be willing to “fight” in prayer and godly living. Through our Lord, we can win. Others are depending on us.
Pastor Mark Boucher
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE @7PM—Highway Tabernacle
LOVE IN ACTION HOMELESS OUTREACH is planning an outreach for Saturday April 19. We plan to meet at the church at 10am to make sandwiches. We will meet at 130pm at Logan Square Cafe (at Sister Cities Park-located at 18th and Ben Franklin Parkway). We plan to begin distributing food and street ministry at 1:45pm and will plan to be out until 3pm. Volunteers are welcome to come help with making the meals or distributing, or both!
Kids’ Fun Arts, Saturday, May 17th – Resurrection Life
REGISTER -- This year, Resurrection Life/Spring Garden Academy will be hosting one of the Penn Del District KIDS’ FUN ARTS events on Saturday, May 17th. We invite all kids in 1st-6th grades to participate by registering now with Candace Wegner or Lauren Morgan. Divisions include vocal, instrumental, drama, communication, art, and writing. If a parent or other adult would like to help mentor in any of these areas, please let us know. All kids are welcome to at least join our Kids’ Choir.
SAVE THE DATE: adults and teens, please let us know if you are free to volunteer on May 17th as we will be hosting several other churches. What a privilege we have to greet kids and their families, encourage them as they minister, and serve them food. We will all be blessed as we see what God is doing to raise up the next generation of children to worship him and lead his people.
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Weekly Schedules
Highway Tabernacle: Morning Prayer @ 9AM; Sunday Worship @ 10AM
Resurrection Life: Sunday Worship @ 12Noon
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