Church of God
Sharjah, UAE.
YPE News Bulletin – 24-02-2004
Vol. 1
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31 Ways to Pray for our Youth
Pray for a spirit of Humility. "The willingness to submit" (James 4:10) Pray for a spirit of Reverence. "The fear of the Lord" (Proverbs 9:10) Pray for a spirit of Purity. "A desire to be clean" (Matthew 5:8) Pray for a spirit of Purpose. "A wisdom to set goals" (Proverbs 4:25) Pray for a spirit of Simplicity. "A lifestyle uncluttered" (Romans 12:8) Pray for a spirit of Commitment. "A dedication to the ‘cause' " (Joshua 24:15) Pray for a spirit of Diligence. "A willingness to work hard" (II Peter 1:5) Pray for a spirit of Servant hood. "The ministry of helps" (Galatians 6:9,10) Pray for a spirit of Consistency. "The quality of faithfulness" (James 1:8) Pray for a spirit of Assurance. "A depth of faith" (Hebrews 10:22) Pray for a spirit of Availability. "A willingness to go." (Isa6:8) Pray for a spirit of Loyalty. "A zeal for fidelity" (Ruth 1:16) Pray for a spirit of Sensitivity. "Openness of heart" (Luke 10: 30-37) Pray for a spirit of Compassion. "Love in action" (Mark 8:1,2) Pray for a spirit of Tenderness. "A willingness to weep" (II Kings 22:19) Pray for a spirit of Maturity. "The capacity to grow" (Hebrews 5: 12-14) Pray for a spirit of Holiness. "Christ-like behaviour" (I Peter 1:16) Pray for a spirit of Reliability. "A depth of dependability." (I Corinthians 4:2) Pray for a spirit of Revelation. "Learning to listen" (Ephesians 1:15,18) Pray for a spirit of Denial. "A sacrifice to surrender" (Luke 9:23) Pray for a spirit of Confidence. "The strength of the Lord" (Philippians 4:13) Pray for a spirit of Integrity. "The quality of truthfulness" (Romans 12:17) Pray for a spirit of Repentance. "A willingness to change" (Luke 3:8) Pray for a spirit of Trust. "A fearless reliance" (Psalm 125:1) Pray for a spirit of Submission. "Choosing to yield" (Ephesians 5:21) Pray for a spirit of Teachability. "A quality of meekness" (Titus 3:2) Pray for a spirit of Prayer. "A longing to wait" (Isa40:31) Pray for a spirit of Unity. "A respect for others" (I Corinthians 1:10) Pray for a spirit of Restoration. "A ministry of healing" (Isa61:1,2) Pray for a spirit of Authority. "A capacity to command" (Matthew 16:19) Pray for a spirit of Generosity. "The desire to give" (Matthew 10:8).
For we walk by faith, not by sight
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Today’s Quote. “Do not have your concert first, then tune your instrument afterwards. Begin the day with the Word of God and prayer, and get first of all in harmony with Him”
Today’s Scripture Psalms Chapter 119
1 Blessed are they that are perfect in the way, Who walk in the law of Jehovah. 2 Blessed are they that keep his testimonies that seek him with the whole heart. 3 Yea, they do no unrighteousness; they walk in his ways. 4 Thou hast commanded us thy precepts, that we should observe them diligently. 5 Oh that my ways were established To observe thy statutes! 6 Then shall I not be put to shame, when I have respect unto all thy commandments. 7 I will give thanks unto thee with uprightness of heart, when I learn thy righteous judgments. 8 I will observe thy statutes: Oh forsake me not utterly BETH.
IT IS NOT EASY:
To apologize, To begin over, To be unselfish, To take advice, To admit error, To face a sneer, To be charitable, To keep on trying, To be considerate, To avoid mistakes, To endure success, To profit by mistakes, To forgive and forget, To think and then act, To keep out of the rut, To make the best of little, To subdue an unruly temper, To maintain a high standard, To shoulder a deserved blame, To recognize a silver lining But it always pays.
God can build a beautiful world out of chaos
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Story
A sobbing little girl stood near a small church from which she had been turned away because it was "too crowded.” I can't go to Sunday School," she sobbed to the pastor as he walked by. Seeing her shabby, unkempt appearance, the pastor guessed the reason and, taking her by the hand, took her inside and found a place for her in the Sunday school class. The child was so happy that they found room for her, and she went to bed that night thinking of the children who have no place to worship Jesus.
Some two years later, this child lay dead in one of the poor tenement buildings. Her parents called for the kind-hearted pastor who had befriended their daughter to handle the final arrangements. As her poor little body was being moved, a worn and crumpled red purse was found which seemed to have been rummaged from some trash dump. Inside was found 57 cents and a note, scribbled in childish handwriting, which read: "This is to help build the little church bigger so more children can go to Sunday School." For two years she had saved for this offering of love. When the pastor tearfully read that note, he knew instantly what he would do. Carrying this note and the cracked, red pocketbook to the pulpit, he told the story of her unselfish love and devotion. He challenged his deacons to get busy and raise enough money for the larger building.
But the story does not end there. A newspaper learned of the story and published it. It was read by a wealthy realtor who offered them a parcel of land worth many thousands. When told that the church could not pay so much, he offered to sell it to the little church for 57 cents. Church members made large donations. Checks came from far and wide. Within five years the little girl's gift had increased to $250,000.00-- a huge sum for that time (near the turn of the century Her unselfish love had paid large dividends.
When you are in the city of Philadelphia, look up Temple Baptist Church, with a seating capacity of 3,300. And be sure to visit Temple University, where thousands of students are educated. Have a look, too, at the Good Samaritan Hospital and at a Sunday School building which houses hundreds of beautiful children, built so that no child in the area will ever need to be left outside during Sunday school time. In one of the rooms of this building may be seen the picture of the sweet face of the little girl whose 57 cents, so sacrificially saved, made such remarkable history. Alongside of it is a portrait of her kind pastor, Dr. Russel H. Conwell, author of the book, "Acres of Diamonds" This is a true story, which goes to show WHAT GOD CAN DO WITH 57 CENTS.
Lost time is never found again
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Today’s Thought
A THREEFOLD CORD IS NOT QUICKLY BROKEN
A fellow spotted a flatbed truck with several steel barrels on its deck. He wrote, “One might have expected this would have been the time for heavy chains,” but the barrels were held in place with wide fibre bands. His nephew, whose expertise was in trucking, said the fibre bands were much more reliable. “A chain,” he pointed out, “no matter how strong, is only as strong as the weakest link. If one goes, so goes the whole load. The fibre band, on the other hand, is made up of many weaker fibres all bound together as one, and will hardly ever give way.”
The concept is nothing new: Solomon wrote, “Two are better than one...If two lie together they have heat...and a threefold cord is not quickly broken (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12).”
(Matthew 28:19-20
It’s fortunate Jesus didn’t have a chain of command. What if Judas had been the middle link? When he betrayed Jesus the entire load of doing God’s work would have been spilled on the road. But like truckers’ fibre bands, the rest of the disciples held together so the work was carried on. The writer stated, “How like the church! If we depend on one or two strong individuals we can be disappointed. If we all share the load and pull together as with one mind, our strength will be phenomenal!”
I spent many years in a church with a chain of command. God was the first link, Jesus was next, the pastor general (as he called himself) was third, and his ministers completed the chain. This chain tied together multi-thousands in the various congregations world wide. Perhaps the pastor general envisioned himself as immortal, but time proved otherwise. The chain of command was broken with his death, so a substitute took his place. |
He, also, was not immortal, and on his death just a few weeks after taking his place next to Jesus, his son occupied the throne. But the chain of command was so broken most of the members fell off the truck. Rather than laying where they landed however, many joined together like fibres in the truckers’ bands, to work within their own communities and do as Jesus commanded his disciples. Through them the word of truth is again being given to the world in tremendous power, as it was in the early centuries.
In the true Lord’s prayer Jesus told our father, “I don’t pray only for these men, my disciples, but for all who will have faith in me through their teaching. May they all be one [like the strands in fibre bands], so all men may have faith that you have sent me, and that you love them just as you love me (John 17:20-23 Author’s Version).”
The gentleman who inspired this Life Lines column notes something else about being part of a fibre band. He wrote, “[Jesus] knew it would be so much more enjoyable, working together in fellowship as well. What a blessed Lord!”
God Has a Plan
When things happen you don’t understand, Set back and relax God has a plan. He’s a man of His word His promises are true, He’s never lied to me and He won’t lie to you. Yes, you’re broken-hearted and yes, You’re feeling pain but when God takes over That’s all going to change. As sure as the sun Shines up in the sky, He loves you dearly and hears your faintest cry. So, take heart today Dear child of God, He has a plan And…You won’t be forgotten |
Latest News 1. . Scripture School – Our Church has started a scripture school this year with the participation of other Church of God churches in Sharjah. 2. . YPE Outing – Church of God YPE arranged a one day outing on the 31st of Jan-04 at Al Majaz Park Sharjah. Almost 50 YPE members gathered and engaged in different activities and games. Specially prepared Kappa Biriyani was served to everybody. 3. .Regional Youth Meeting – Dubai-Sharjah regional youth meeting was held on 1st of Feb-04 at Union Church Sharjah. Total 11 churches actively participated in the meeting. Our church actively participated and fabulous programs were performed by our YPE members.
4. .81st Church of God State convention was held from 25th of Jan-04 to 1st of feb-04 at Church of God stadium Thiruvalla. Thousands of people attended the meeting. 5. .Kish airbus crashed near Sharjah airport while coming from Kish Island to Sharjah. All the passengers inside the plane died except 3 people, who were injured seriously and admitted in the Al Quasmi hospital.
For Praise 1. Bros. Shibu, Denny, Manu, Ginu, & Lijo have got new jobs
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