E-bulletin 2/19/15

HIGHWAY TABERNACLE ~ RESURRECTION LIFE
Thursday, February 19, 2015
"Following Jesus and Loving People"

If you took a survey to the streets and asked the question, "Do you care
about yourself"?, most people would think you were an idiot just for
asking. Of course we love and care for ourselves! But, not so fast…there's
more to this. What is comes down to is, the way we care about ourselves.
That's the crucial issue. From our fleshly perspective, we translate
"self-care" into living for self…doing what we "individually" choose to
bring ourselves pleasure and happiness. Bu, in our human perspective, we
forget something. We are broken inside, and end up deceiving ourselves.
People gamble their souls away on the lie which says, "this life is all
there is." However, if we truly cared about ourselves, wouldn't we be
concerned about our existence after this brief life is over? Wouldn't we
care enough to find out if there is a higher purpose to life than just
biological existence? Wouldn't we seek to know God, in order to live at
peace and unity with him? In the Book of Deuteronomy, Moses wrote some
last words to the Israelites just before his death, "If only they were
wise and would understand this and discern what their end will be"! (Deut.
32:29). We are all born, we live, we die, but who will choose to live
wisely? The message of the Bible is that God created us for his unique
purposes. He loves us so much that he wants us to live well, and then live
with him for eternity. Knowing we could not "pull this off" ourselves, God
actually clothed himself in human flesh through Jesus Christ and died for
us! If we cared for ourselves, we would seek with all our heart to find
out the truth of this Good News! Is there really a God who loves us? Is
there an eternity at stake for us, in heaven or in hell? Do we care enough
to even think about it? The Bible challenges us to consider our end. If
you truly care about yourself, go after God's wisdom. Think and plan
ahead…for your own sake!

Pastor Mark


THURSDAY, 6:45-8:15PM, FAMILY NIGHT @ Highway Tabernacle. Call
215-563-9192 for more information.

FRIDAY, 6--9PM, FAMILY NIGHT @ Resurrection Life. Call 215-226-1000 for
more information.

PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT
If you know someone outside the church qualified to work on Thursday and
Friday nights in the church nursery (ages 0-3), please contact Candace
Wegner 215-226-1000 or candace @nextgenministries.us. Hours are 6-8:30 at
Highway on Thursday and 6-9:30 pm Friday. Flat fee will be paid depending
on experience and qualifications. Clearances and physical required. Must
be over 18 years.

Becky Robbins, Next Generation Ministries (NGM) Missionary Associate, is
in need of a car for ministry in the city. If you have an affordable car
or a car to donate to NGM, please contact Becky at
becky@nextgenministries.us or 215-563-9192. You can receive a tax credit
if you are donating to the ministry.

2015 WOMEN OF PURPOSE SPRING EVENT
Ladies, you are invited to attend this year's Women of Purpose Spring Event!
Saturday, March 21st, 10:00am at Philadelphia Christian Center, Bensalem
Speaker: Susan Lanza
Cost: $25 (includes lunch)

Please contact Becky Robbins if you would like to come:
becky@nextgenministries.us or 215-563-9192.


Church must vacate Carriage House in February

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FREE FURNITURE AVAILABLE

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to clean out the garage and help Becky move.

Please contact Becky Robbins brobbins@SpringGardenAcademy.org or call her
at 215-563-9192 regarding the furniture and/or volunteer to help with the
Carriage House Garage.

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