June 2005
HOW WILL IT ALL END? (continued)
“Surely, the Sovereign Lord does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.” (Amos 3:7)
THE EVIL TRINITY AND THE 7-YEAR REIGN OF TERROR
Jesus described it like this in Matthew 14:21: “For then there will be great distress, unequaled from the beginning of the world until now—and never to be equaled again.” The apostle Paul was given this to write in 2 Thessalonians 2:7-12: “For the secret power of lawlessness is already at work; but the One (Holy Spirit) who holds it back will continue to do so till He is taken out of the way.” Since every believer in Jesus is indwelt by the Holy Spirit forever (John 14:16), when the Holy Spirit goes up to heaven all believers in Christ—dead or alive—“will be caught up together with Him to meet the Lord in the air, and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18)
“THEN THE LAWLESS ONE WILL BE REVEALED (THE ANTICHRIST)
whom the Lord Jesus will overthrow with the breath of His mouth and destroy by the splendor of His coming. The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with the work of Satan displayed in all kinds of counterfeit miracles, signs, and wonders, and in every sort of evil that deceives those who are perishing. They perish because they refused to love the truth (Jesus) and so be saved. For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie, and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth, but have delighted in wickedness.” (2 Thessalonians 2:8-12)
THE APOSTLE JOHN HEARD A VOICE,
“Come up here and I will show you what must take place after this.” (Revelation 4:1) Revelation 12:12b: “Woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil (the dragon) has come down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short.” (17) “Then the dragon was enraged at the woman (Israel) and went off to make war against the rest of her offspring—those who obey God’s commandments and hold to His testimony of Jesus.”
THE DRAGON STOOD ON THE SHORE OF THE SEA – REVELATION 13:1a
“And I saw a beast coming out of the sea.” Then John describes the horrible beast—the antichrist. 2b) The dragon gave the beast his power, his throne, and great authority. 3) One of the 10 heads of the beast seemed to have had a fatal wound, but the fatal wound had been healed. (False death and resurrection.) The whole world was astonished and followed the beast. 5) The beast was given a mouth to utter proud words and blasphemies, and to exercise his authority for 42 months. 6) He opened his mouth to blaspheme God, and to slander His Name, and His dwelling place, and those who live in heaven. 17) He was given power to make war against the saints and to conquer them. And he was given authority over every tribe, people, language and nation.
THE BEAST OUT OF THE EARTH – REVELATION 13:
11) Then I saw another beast coming out of the earth. He had 2 horns like a lamb, but he spoke like a dragon. 12) He exercised all the authority of the first beast on his behalf, and made the earth and its inhabitants worship the first beast (signs and wonders). 14) Because of the signs he was given to do on behalf of the first beast, he deceived the inhabitants of the earth. He ordered them to set up an image in honor of the beast who was wounded by the sword and yet lived. 15) He was given power to give breath to the image of the first beast, so that it could speak and cause all who refused to worship the image to be killed. 16) He forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or his forehead, 17) so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. His number is 666.
MAKE SURE YOU WILL BE DELIVERED!
Now is the time to receive “the gift of God which is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Lizetta Williams
THE DIRECTOR'S CORNER
I would like to update you on some of the physical changes that have been going on here. Repair and improvements are an ongoing part of our work and we’ve been focusing on the gym this past month. With the technical and financial help of friends, we now have a sound booth in the north end of the gym, wires installed to handle all our sound and lighting needs for programs and events, and new, more efficient overhead lighting. Some ceiling repair was also done. Thanks to each of you who were involved. We’ve been talking about the possibility of some day building a stage on the south side of the gym. It would involve opening up that wall and putting on an addition. Our first priority is to know if this is something God wants us to pursue. Would it be a needed and useful tool for His kingdom (as the gym itself has been)? Please pray with us about this hope.
Our camp weeks start June 19, and we desire most of all that Jesus be lifted up. Pray for the planning and preparation and for hearts and minds to be open to God’s Spirit.
THANKS FOR PRAYING WITH US FOR THE
SPRING 2005 WOMEN’S RETREAT HELD MAY 21
“BELONGING TO GOD AND BEHAVING AS HIS CHILD”
So think clearly and exercise self-control. Look forward to the special blessings
that will come to you at the return of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:13
Most of the 23 in attendance gather for the group
photo taken under the new gym lights with new
sound booth opening in the background.
Joan, Clora, and Mimi prepare for Bible study from the book of 1 Peter.
Mona, Phyllis, Viola, Bernice, and Lizetta enjoy the small group discussion and prayer time.
Jolene presents biblical principles of stewardship
and practical budgeting tools in the afternoon workshop.
PLEASE BE PRAYING WITH US FOR:
Boys Overnight Camp – June 19-24
Girls Overnight Camp – June 26 – July 1
Boys Day Camp – July 4-8
Girls Day Camp – July 11-15
Sports Camp – July 18-22
VBS – July 29-30
Lizetta Williams would like you to rejoice with her in the births of her 27th and 28th great-grandchildren! She thanks the Lord for each one and prays that each will early in life accept Christ as personal Savior.
Mia Rose McMillan Kathleen Sharon Williams
April 27, 2005 May 11, 2005
Parents: Eric and Lisa McMillan Parents: Brad and Teren Sechrist
Grandparents: David and Rebecca McMillan Grandparents: David and Sharon Williams
Dave and Becky McMillan; Lizetta, Mary, Mark and Karen Williams; Judy Chesebro;
Joji Barredo, Philippines; Trudie Hayon, Trinidad
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