| Pastor Dave's AfterThoughts |
First
Presbyterian Church Petaluma |
March
9 , 2004 |
An
email newsletter from
Pastor Dave Weidlich
First Presbyterian Church
Petaluma
939 B St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
707-762-8269
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"I can do all things through him who strengthens me."
Philippians 4:13
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Some of you asked for a copy of this article, which I read at the end of worship service, March 7. Here it is... Pastor Dave Weidlich
Who Says?
For all the negative things
we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer for it.
You say: "It's impossible"
God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)
You say: "I'm too tired"
God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)
You say: "Nobody really loves me"
God says: I love you (John 3:16 & John 13:34)
You say: "I can't go on"
God says: My grace is sufficient (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
You say: "I can't figure things out"
God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6)
You say: "I
can't forgive myself"
God says: I FORGIVE YOU (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"
God says: Cast all your cares on ME (I Peter 5:7)
You say: "I don't have enough faith"
God says: All you need is faith the size of a mustard seed; I'll take
it from there.
You say: "I'm not smart enough"
God says: I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30)
You say: "I feel all alone"
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)
You say: "I can't do it"
God says: You can do all things through Christ (Philippians 4:13)
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| Join us for Worship, Sunday, 10:30 AM. New sermon series: "Questions About Christ's Passion" Mar 14: "Who Killed Jesus Christ?" Matthew 27:11-26; Romans 3:9-22; 4:23-25 Mar 21: "What
Was Jesus Trying to Do?" John 17
A Memorial Service will be held for Bill Napier, son of Lucille Napier, at First Presbyterian Church, March 13, 10:00 AM. A Memorial Service will be held for Maren Laubert at First Presbyterian Church, March 13, 2:00 PM. Preparing for Easter - A series of inspirational evenings for Lent Thursdays, March 18 - April 8, 6:00 PM, Koinonia Hall Each evening, except April 8, will begin with a light dinner of soup, salad, and bread. Call the church for updates regarding childcare and children's programs. March 18 A Discussion of "The Passion of Jesus Christ" (movie), led by Pastor Dave Weidlich March 25 "Walking in the Footsteps of Christ." Freelance photographer David Bartruff (National Geographic) will show and narrate slides of present-day Jerusalem. The focus will be on Jesus' final week in Jerusalem before being crucified. For more information on any of these events, please call the church office, 762-8269 or email, [email protected]
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