A WORD and Prayer For This Week.... (2/27/2011)

Prayer Focus For This Week....

"God's Will in the New Configuration of Governments in the Middle East!"

     Also, for our 'fellow Christians' in the countries where things are in turmoil

The Holy WORD:

8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

10 That I may know Him, and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being made conformable unto His death....

          -Philippians 3:8,10

Word & Definition

Knowledge: 1) awareness, cognition, erudition, information; 2) knowing something with familiarity gained through experience or association (M. Webster Dictionary)

Some Good Quotes....

"We're drowning in information and starving for knowledge."

          -Rutherford Rogers

"I am not young enough to know everything."

          -Oscar Wilde

Don't Forget!

SHMA Sing is Monday, February 28th, 2011 at Ruskin United Methodist Church. Prelude to the Sing begins at 6:30, and the service starts at 7:00 pm. Please remember to bring along some finger food for fellowship time after the Sing.

A WORD and Prayer for This Week.... (2/20/2011)

Prayer Focus For This Week....

For God's Will in the New Configuration of World Governments!

The Holy WORD:

1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy,

3 Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,

4 Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

          -2nd Timothy 3:1-5

Word & Definition

Disquiet: a state of confusion

Unrest: Turnoil

Tumult: Disorderly uproar

Riot: Violent disorder

Peril: Danger; risk of being injured, destroyed or lost

A Good Serious Quote....

"The more is given, the less people will work for themselves and the less they work, the more their poverty will increase."

          -Leo Tolstoy

Don't Forget!

Holy Communion: Next Sunday, at the Lord's table

A WORD and Prayer for This Week.... (2/13/2011)

Prayer Focus For This Week....

The Kind of Governments that will Replace Falling Dictatorships!

The Holy WORD:

5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.

8 But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while were were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

          -Romans 5:5-8

Word & Definition

Love: 1) strong affection for another; 2) warm attachment, enthusiasm, or devotion; 3) the object of attachment; 4) unselfish loyal concern for the good of another

A Good Serious Quote....

"To love is to receive a glimpse of heaven."

          -Karen Sunde

A Good Humorous Quote....

"If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?"

          -Anonymous

Don't Forget!

Valentine's Day: Need I say more?!  -Pastor T.

Fellowship Dinner is next Sunday. Plan to come and enjoy with us.

A WORD and Prayer for This Week.... (2/6/2011)

Prayer Focus For This Week....

The Believers in Egypt and The Believers in Other Nations Surrounding Israel

The Holy WORD:

15 "And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God,
16 And fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks: and he was a Samaritan.
17 And Jesus answering said, 'Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?'
18 There was not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger."
          -Luke 17:15-18


Word & Definition
Grateful = 1. appreciative of benefits received


A Good Serious Quote....
"Life is like a taxi. The meter just keeps a-ticking whether you are getting somewhere or just standing still."
          -Lou Erickson


A Good Humorous Quote....
"If any many watches three football games in a row, he should be declared legally dead."
          -Erma Bombeck


Don't Forget!
Don't forget WHO, WHAT and WHERE you were headed before Jesus saved you!

Church Of God Leaders Issues Prayer Alert for Egypt

As other Christian organizations that support missionary efforts in Egypt continue to monitor the instability in the North African country, one group has growing concerns about the safety of its personnel in that nation. Christian Aid partner organizations in Egypt report heavy looting and violence, and say families are guarding their property and their lives.

Christian missions in that country have had a very difficult year, reports Bill Bray, Christian Aid development director. In 2010, he says there were "probably more martyrs, more jailings [and] more difficulties for the Christian church and mission organizations we support in that country.

As banks are closed and ATM machines are out of cash, Christian Aid is further concerned about how families will secure sufficient food if the situation continues. Bray also warns that many of the Islamic extremist groups are highly organized and can quickly take over these monuments resulting in hurt to the Church.

Source: OneNewsNow (Feb. 2)

The New Corner Of Maranatha: Pastor's Corner

Hello everyone, and welcome to the new Maranatha Church Of God of Ruskin's website! This area has been designed for Pastor Tanner to be able to make announcements, or share thoughts that he has heard from the Lord!

We hope that you enjoy this new area!

Thank You!