William Carey – “Expect great things from God, attempt great things for God!” I wonder this morning what it is that we’re expecting and attempting that’s bigger than we are? I reminded someone this week the only reason the widow’s oil ended was because of the number of pots that she gathered. Maybe we’re not gathering enough pots!

This first Sunday of 2026, are we ready?   Eccl. 3:1. ‘To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven.’

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“My sons, do not now be negligent, for the Lord has chosen you to stand in his presence, to minister to him, and to be his ministers and make offerings to him.” – 2 Chronicles 29:11

Romans 8:31-39 1. God is for us! 2. Jesus died for us! 3. We are justified! 4. Jesus lives for us! 5. Go holds us! 6. We are overcomers!

“So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2‬:‭6‬-‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

John 1:5. "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." Be encouraged, Pastor! "Praise The LORD! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens.  Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness!"

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"Oh Lord, I am oppressed, under take for me!" – Isiah 38:14

“I have become its servant by the commission God gave me to present to you the word of God in its fullness— the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people..."