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Thank you for stopping by. Here you will find an early copy of Pastor's weekly Bobservation column from the Church Bulletin.
We also have first announcements of local upcoming events of interest to locals, and Onteriao County residents. Consider joining us on Sunday morning. We are currently going through the Epistle to the Hebrews. We are in Chapter 3 this week.
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Reading: Genesis 15:1-6
Message: Hebrews 3:1-19 “ The True Builder ”
Bobservations –
The scribe to the Hebrews addresses his fellow Jews as he opens this third chapter, and to us who have been adopted into their inheritance: “…Holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle, and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus.” These words reinforce the idea that in heaven there is neither Jew, nor Gentile, bond nor free in His Kingdom, for we are all one in Christ. We don’t often think about Jesus as an Apostle to the Father, but in the strictest sense of that word, Jesus is the dedicated and faithful follower of the Father, and personally took His message to the world.
God doesn’t play favorites, but He does reward obedience. And in that, we all have the same chance to follow through, and share the Good News with our families, neighbors, and anyone who asks. In a military unit, there are ranks to attain, and rewards with which to be honored. Within a family, there is a pecking order of authority, with The Father over the father, mother, and children. We are to wash one another with the water of God’s Word.
But the Holy Spirit goes deeper today. Our families each have Marthas, and Marys, Martins and Marions (you might recall that John Wayne’s birth name was Marion. And even in my teens, Pastor worked with a man named Marion.) There are natural strengths, and spiritual callings too. That is what the writer wants us to know. There is a heaven-made order in all things. He is not the author of confusion. Neither the Father is, nor the Son, nor the Holy Spirit.
We may not be aware of why He orders things one way, or another, but in hindsight, we will see His wisdom. The honor placed upon Moses among the Jews, is replaced by the honor given to Jesus in the New Testament. Servanthood, is replaced with kinship; the created with the Creator. All are His.
~ 1 Corinthians 13:12 ~
“For now we see through a glass darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then I shall know even as also I am known.”
Weekly Schedule:
SUNDAY
10:00 AM Sunday Service ……………….….......… Pastor Bob
TUESDAY
10:00 AM Ladies Prayer & Study ..................... Norine
SATURDAY
9:30 AM Saturday Prayer …………................…. open to all
Announcements -
HANG AROUND VICTOR DAY-
This year’s event will be on September 6th at a new location, The Pinnacle Athletic Campus and Events Center. This year’s theme for the event is “Celebrating Volunteerism,” with many area volunteer organizations on hand to promote all that each offers. More information is available online at DestinationVictorNY.com. The Campus is located at 7600 Pinnacle Rd, off Phillips Rd., off Main St. in Fishers.
CARE<3PREGNANCY CENTER – CANANDAIGUA
“Baby Blessings Tea” is being scheduled for October 4th. More information is forthcoming on their website, www.carenetcan.org as the date gets closer.
Also check out other Arts events in Victor, Literary Art events in Victor.
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