Sunday, January 25, 2009

ILLUMINATION 2009 POSTER/FLYER

As we get ready for Illumination 2009, one of the things created for this event was our poster! I'd like to thank Jessica Sinette for her creative eye in designing this very professional looking poster!

Please click here to take a look at it...and show all your friends as well!

WHAT GOD EXPECTS FROM YOUNG MEN


On January 24, several of our Young-Adult Men came to my house for a "Young Mens Fellowship Night." After feasting on pizza and wings, and watching a basketball game on T.V., Pastor Alan and I shared with them what the Bible teaches about how a young man should conduct himself. It was really a blessed time with all the sharing, insights, and questions that the young-adults had.

Our Young-Adult Ministry (The Light) has really grown not only in number, but in their committment to Christ! (Click here for a picture) They are a dynamic and energetic part of our CICF Church family with their own active Friday Night Bible Studies and weekend fellowships.

The following are the verses that God showed me to share with the young-adult men. Please go ahead and share this lesson with your own young-adult men! I'm sure they will be blessed.

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What God Expects From Young Men

1. God works mightily through young men (Daniel 1:17)

2. Don’t let people look down at you as you serve the Lord (1 Timothy 4:12)

3. Be Self-Controlled (Titus 2:6)

4. Follow Advice (Proverbs 7:1)

5. Live According to God’s Word (Psalm 119:9)

6. Be Determined and Decisive for God (Matthew 11:12)

7. Run from Youthful Lusts (2 Timothy 2:22; Proverbs 7:7-10)

8. Love Wisdom (Proverbs 29:3)

9. Obey the Law (Proverbs 28:7)

10. Be Courageous (Joshua 1:9; 1 Corinthians 16:13)

11. Guard Your Heart (Proverbs 4:23; Matthew 6:21)

12. Guard Your Eyes (Matthew 6:22)

13. Guard Your Mind (2 Corinthians 10:5)

14. Respect your elders and be Humble (1 Peter 5:5)

15. Overcome Evil, be Strong, and let God’s Word Live in you (1 John 2:13-14)

16. Jesus is the ultimate example of what a man should be.
(1 Peter 2:21; 1 John 2:6; John 13:15; 1 Corinthians 15:49)

Monday, January 12, 2009

CICFCHURCH.ORG


OUR NEW AND IMPROVED CHURCH WEBSITE IS UP AND RUNNING!

Thanks to the efforts of Aren Anderson, we now have an improved website with new designs and color schemes. The only difference with the new Web Address is there's no longer any dash (-) separating the words "CICF" and "CHURCH" making it much easier to type out.

Please check it out and see all the new features! Just click here to see the new site.

Thursday, January 01, 2009

Encouraging Words for the Faithful Servants of Christ

Happy New Year!

We all need encouraging at times. I know I do. We've all heard the following verses before, but sometimes it's nice to just hear them again and to reflect and be reminded that He's always there for us.

As active workers of the church, we have all found out by now that ministry can be an incredible blessing, as well as something that can be so difficult and frustrating. I hope these verses will encourage all of you who faithfully serve the Lord as we face a New Year that is filled with new challenges and new hopes as we all together glorify Him.

In His Love,
Pastor Ed
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"God doesn't care what I'm doing!"
Hebrews 6:10
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love
you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.

"My hard work is just a waste of time!"
1 Corinthians 15:58
Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move
you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because
you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.

"I'm too tired!"
Matthew 11:28-30
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will
give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am
gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

"It's not worth it!"
Romans 8:28
And we know that in all things God works for the good of
those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

"You left me God! You abandoned me!"
Hebrews 13:5
"…God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake
you."

"I am weak, terrified, and discouraged!"
Joshua 1:9
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not
be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be
with you wherever you go."

"I'm afraid!"
2 Timothy 1:7
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of
power, of love and of self-discipline.

"I'm frustrated!"
1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

"I can't go on!"
2 Corinthians 12:9
But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my
power is made perfect in weakness."

"I just don't have what it takes!"
Exodus 6:28 – 7:6

"I'm all alone. Nobody understands!"
1 Kings 19:11-21