RICHLAND

We will start a new “sermon series” which is much more than a sermon series on Sunday, November 27.  

Pastor Bethany believes the Holy Spirit is directing this, and He (Holy Spirit) wanted it called “IMMANUEL:  God With US”.

While this will START on Advent Sunday (November 27), it is not just going to be an emphasis during the four Sundays of Advent, but will continue into 2023.

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Pastor Bethany will be yielding some of the “sermon time” each Sunday (up to fifteen minutes) to individuals in the congregation so one person per Sunday can share from his or her own experience an encounter with God, or a new awareness of God or His ways which somehow changed his/her life.

It could be the story of a person’s initial conversion; a powerful new awareness or insight gained at some point; a special experience of closeness to God, or His peace, or love; hearing God’s call; God’s faithfulness when the individual took a risk and walked in faith, choosing to trust God (with tithing, or something else); an answer to prayer; a thanksgiving for something unexpected God did; etc.  

These are “paradigm shifting” moments.  We all have experienced them, and each of us has a gift to give to God and the congregation by giving God glory by sharing about our experiences with Him!  

Please do not assume people already know your story.  Most people will not. The remarks must be prepared (these are not “off the cuff” last-minute comments), and the Sunday must be scheduled with the pastor ahead of time.  He will need to have some idea how much time you may need the Sunday you are scheduled for, because he will also be sharing each Sunday a life-changing experience someone in the Bible had.

Please pray and start preparing now.  How might you give God glory and encourage your brothers or sisters in Christ through the words of your testimony?  “And they have conquered [Satan] by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony….” (Revelation 12:11)

It will be exciting to see what God does as His people honor Him and give Him glory through personal praise and testimony.  We will get to know the Lord and each other better as we share how God is with US as we love, worship, and serve Him in this world, walking out our faith together in this community known as Richland.

First Fridays
"WELLSPRING
HEALING SERVICE"

Join us 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

in the Sanctuary

on the 1st Friday of every month

A Time of Worship and Prayer.

If you need healing, deliverance, wisdom, peace, or any other touch from God, we invite you to come to this very simple service.