Pastor's Notes 1-10-2010

Happy New Year!

Our theme for 2010 is “Empowered By The Holy Spirit”. Empowered for what? Empowered to do what?

Ask yourself the following question: Did I meet the Lord's expectations in 2009?

Jesus gave us a significant command in Matthew 28:19. He said, “Go make disciples of all nations...”! Research by the Schaeffer Institute of 1000 churches found that the majority of the people in these churches were spiritually very weak. They did not know the Bible, were not involved in ministry, and were not affected by Christ as they should according to Romans 12.

Your answer to the above question may be directly related to how you answer the following questions:

1. Are you spiritually –

a.) very weak, b.) weak, c.) strong, d.) very strong, e.) no idea

2. I am a primary leader of a ministry and a secondary leader of another –

a.) yes, b.) no

3. I have surrendered my life to Christ –

a.) yes, b.) no

As we start our 21 days of praying and fasting, we have a great opportunity to make lasting changes in 2010. Holy Spirit, help us all...

Please invite or bring someone to First Pentecostal with you.