Wise or Otherwise

Dear Friends,

This morning I am reflecting upon the past few days at the Oregon Ministry Network Summit (Oregon Pastors Conference), and I am so encouraged by the leading of the Holy Spirit in the direction, vision, goals and implementation of our Network leadership. Pastor Bill (Superintendent) is a wonderful encourager and leader to the Pastors of this state and he has taken bold leadership steps to create a healthy, vibrant team and vision for our Assemblies Network Family. I am proud to be a member of this family. Thank you for your prayers over Pastor Steve and I, and it was a special treat to have my Dad join us on Wednesday as well.

This Sunday I will begin a new teaching series entitled "Wise or Otherwise? - Wisdom from Proverbs". For me, and I am sure for many of you, I have found the Book of Proverbs to be both intriguing and pointed in its appeal to the human issues we all face. Although this compilation of pithy statements by King Solomon was written over 3,000 years ago, the Truth of God hits home in our lives today. The root meaning of the word proverb is "to compare, to be similar" - Strong's Exhaustive Concordance, and it is in the form of short sayings containing a nugget of truth, as a comparison illustration, or an example (wise or otherwise). I am looking forward to this study of God's Word and allowing the Holy Spirit to encourage, equip, counsel, give warning, and even redirect through God's Wisdom in Proverbs.

I was encouraged by your participation at our Team Ministry Celebration Dinner. You and others are truly living the value "To Serve" within our church family. Each of you fulfill a very important part of the ministry and service of our church family to one another and to our community.

This Sunday Night at 6:00 PM we have an opportunity for you and your family to slow your pace of life, to quiet your spirit, and to listen to the Holy Spirit speak to you. In this meditative, reflective and prayerful time you will experience a special time in God's presence. Prayer Chapel - Sunday, April 26th, 6:00-7:00PM.

Blessings,
Pastor Tim