Living out front: Mountain

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God of wonders beyond our galaxy
You are holy the universe declares your majesty
Then sings my soul my Savior God to thee how great thou art

God is our help - Let the mountains shake
Be still and know

You are amazing God! You placed the stars in the sky and you know them name
Indescribable uncontainable you see the depths of my heart and you love me the same

Mrs. DeSilva and Number one daughter Miss Jessica Children's story: Don't worry be Happy Now.
Paul said dont worry
Where is God when bad things happen?
Paul was in a boat in a storm. He said don't worry. Not one hair was harmed. God's goodness always Wins. He is always closer than Miss Jessica.

The lady with the red shirt said to say Hi! To Martha.

Hosanna in the highest. Break my heart for what breaks yours.

Pastor Del:
The importance of understanding Christ.
Phil 3:10-11 I will experience the resurrection from the dead.
How we respond to the dark moments in life determines our approach to Christ. We have a culture of pain avoidance. Frodo was ready to give up when Sam told him shadows and darkness must pass.

Summit leadership conference in Chicago - Willow Creek did a survey - Reveal Project
1. When do You grow spiritually? When Suffering
How to handle adversity - Charles Stanley
If it were up to me I'd rather hide than let people know I'm suffering
Christ has brought us into his love.
How can I speak to the suffering? We have seen our Olympic champions in pain and joy.
To suffer and say this is a glorius time is a mystery
Derek Redman finished his race in spite of major pain. His dad came to help him finish. Every one stood to cheer him to the finish line. He was a true Olympian.
Finish your race No matter the pain. God will redeem you in the pain. Finish finish the race.
Live up front with your faith. the father runs across the finish line with us.
On Easter week end we commemorate dark Good Friday - what happened Saturday? Letting go. Reflect as you suffer through the Saturday. Sunday is coming: you will not be disappointed.
Jesus crossed the divide for us.
You are not alone. Step out on the front porch.

Jazz in the Lyric

Ron Paley Big Band featuring Carl Kohut on bass - a wonderful evening

On a different theme:
Ever heard about the Ice Canopy theory? I read the book 50 years ago and it has always intrigued me. I phoned Henry P Friesen today. He is going to see if he can find that book in his library. I have not been able to find it on the Internet.

Happy Birthday Brenda

We wish you many more!


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Living up front

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My God is good

His wounds have paid my ransom

Hosanna Hosanna in the highest

I see the king of glory the whole earth shakes

God is the defender of the weak- we need to point the finger at ourselves
we need to internalize that
Tim, children's story:

What is faith? What are you going to do with that?

Take a jump? We all want others to like us. Having faith in a God you can't see can be hard to explain.

People tend to ignore crazy people. How many chapters are in the Bible? 1188 chapters. Do you have to know everything? No. Paul went all over the place telling others about Jesus. He ended up in jail for 2 years before he went to trial. When he finally had a chance to explain it all he told the king the story of his salvation. He stuck to his story. You can be a regular guy and tell your story the way it is. It can be tough when people call you names. Be honest about who you are.

Song:

You are good. When there's nothing good in me. You are peace you are the reason that I sing. Nothing compares to your embrace. You are Lord, you are God.

I'm running to your arms. Jesus my heart will sing no other name Jesus.

My heart will sing no other name. Jesus, Jesus.

Message by Delbert Enns:

200 million stars in our galaxy. 

More stars in the universe than grains of sand on earth. And God calls them all by name.

how long? How wide?

A question someone brought up least Sunday was, why doesn't God have a name?

The spirit of God resides in us to help us understand God.

Jesus #1

Everything else follows that:

Work family etc

God can't really be understood. We can only grasp a glimpse.

Rejoice in the Lord, worship the Lord. Everything is garbage compared to knowing Christ. But he needed an encounter with Him before it changed him. Do you know what it's like to be forgiven? Has he changed you? Are you crazy for Jesus? Are you crazy about reality TV? Watching every episode? Wanting to become a celebrity? Do you wake up at 3 am to say I want to know Christ more?

Saul's religion was his number one value until he met Christ and then his old values became garbage to him. What do you value?

Exercise faith- get to know Christ better. Learn to listen and not shut down when you don't understand.

Do you look forward to meet Christ every morning? Do you live for that? Do you have garbage you need to let go of?

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Testing the Samsung note pad

l have 14 days to try out this new PDA if I don't like it I can return it. The one requirement for me was handwriting recognition. This one has that. 

The sales rep at the store said handwriting is no longer taught in school. lt has gone the way of the dodo bird. Only one phone has something similar to the CE Version of handwriting.

This is not nearly as efficient.

The new method Is called Swype

So here goes. l'm switching to swype.

When you write with Swype you drag your finger from key to key.it works ok.

 The voice recogniTion feaTure seems noT To work I don'T know why buT anyway ThaT's how iT seems To be

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What's the proper way to sing this song?
WE worship you
we WORSHIP you
we worship YOU
What's the proper posture?

Our God is greater stronger higher healer awesome power
If our God is for and with us what can stand against us?

I'll stand with arms high and heart abandoned my soul Lord to you surrendered

Thank you Lord
Terry Lynne. Children's story. True story
How do we know that Jesus is who he said he is? Did Paul believe Jesus is God's son? Yes. He went to Athens and saw all the temples and statues. Including one for the unknown God. Paul preached to them about the unknown God. God is not a statue. He is too big. We have evidence that God is real in Jesus. He came back from the dead. Jesus rose so we would know he is God. Jesus is your friend. Jump and believe.

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Living out front: Belief
Pastor Delbert Enns
We have been created for a divine purpose. No accident. Some have no idea why they are here.

What i believe shapes me. Used to own Precision Camara Repair. Used to believe the harder i worked the more successful i'd be.
Identities often get wrapped around the things we have.
Colossians - what Gods do we have?
the God of
Narcisism
Individualism
Selfishness

As Christians Christ is in you. Christ! No more no less! Jesus is everything. We tell others about him. All of us have that task. Present Christ is to co-exist with others to bring them to faith.
My agenda is often so fragmented.
If Jesus is #1 then our priorities change to forgiveness grace love hope healing. Take on Jesus' nature. Build relationships around the Lord's Comunion table.
As we share in the brokeness of Jesus we can help others.

Living Out Front: Purpose

If I do what's right will things be better for me?
Acts the story of Saul (Paul)
Did it go well for Paul? He got beaten and jailed. They sang praise songs to God. Then there was an earthquake and all doors were open. The jailer and his family became Christians. Because they were faithful this family was saved for eternity.

Bless the Lord O my soul Worship His Holy Name Sing like never before O my soul worship his holy name

Elton DaSilva: Living Out Front: Purpose - living on the front porch.
Too often we live in the fenced back yard. Have you ever felt like a pinball? Being bounced from place to place with light and noise.

When you take God out of the Big Bang picture life has no purpose. Put God into creation and there is purpose.
When we fail to read the instructions of the manufacturer we end up with holes in the wrong places. God has created us- his workmanship created for a person. A door knob is the key to opening doors. Be a doorknob. God who do you want me to connect to? to do the things God planned for you. When I lived in Brazil I wanted to be President of Brazil.
2. We need intentionality we think that if it feels good it must be from God. Even though things get tough keep going on the road God has called you to. intentionality Paul was called to go forward. Some of us are looking to much to our behinds or even worse to others' behinds. We need to look ahead to what God wants us to do and do it. When Paul was preaching this young lady kept saying here are servants of God. Paul got tired of her distraction from the message. He kicked out the evil spirit and he got arrested.

Goliath was insulting the God of Israel. When David asked about it his brother said why are you sticking your nose into this?
What is distracting you from the cause God called you to? Connect to the manufacturer and follow the cause He has called you to.

Living out Front

Pray for Jaqui Bergen and her family. Her dad passed away suddenly on Saturday.
Pray for Audrey Voth and others fighting cancer.
Congratulations to David Enns & Stephanie Bergen married Friday the 13th

Children's Story
Faith is believing something you can't see. Who are the bad guys? Saul persecuted Christians. He busted into Christians' homes and dragged them off to jail until God interrupted him. Blinded him. Then Ananias had a vision to help Saul regain his sight. He did what God asked him to do.
Now Saul's gang decided to kill Saul. The Christians helped him escape. But the Jerusalem Christians did not trust Saul, until Barnabas stood up for him. S(P)aul knew that he had done terrible things. The Christians forgave him. Paul could see God thru them.

Dave Ens www.Eastview.org
Summer theme. Saul who is Paul. Live Life in plain view on the front porch. Are you sitting there with Lemonade or shotgun?
Do you have REAL friends? Do things stand between you and real relationships? Facebook? We respond more to text messages than other media.

Simple Message about what God wants in our relationships. We look at each others' faces. Our primary tool of communication. Your Name is so significant. He knows my name. Greet each other by name.
He knows my face. He wants to meet us face to face.
Today we see God as in an old mirror. In eternity we will see Him clearly face to face.
Moses' people said you talk to God and tell us what God says. But God wants a face-to-face relationship.
We need to meet God face to face. Paul talks about the people in his life by Name. See the last verses of his letters.

Paul says truthing in love helps us grow in Christ. More than speaking. Embodying truth in life.

Mom's Obit

Elizabeth Dueck (nee Plett) was born on April 20 1924 to Cornelius R. and Maria K. Plett of Blumenort, Manitoba. Elizabeth was the third child in a family of 10 children and was the second of 2 girls born. From an early age it was clear that Elizabeth was an intelligent girl. Attending the one room school in Greenland until grade eight, she showed particular interest in grammar, spelling, and reading. One of her favorite books was Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe. This love of reading continued throughout her life. Even when unable to read in her old age, she listened avidly to books on tape or the stories read to her by her children and grandchildren.

Although the school teacher visited Elizabeth’s parents to request that they allow her to continue school past grade eight, duties around the house and farm took priority. Elizabeth’s main responsibilities included feeding chickens, sweeping, washing the floor, painting, and mending her brother’s clothes. In the summer, Elizabeth worked in the garden hoeing, picking gooseberries and cherries, as well as digging up potatoes and carrots.

Elizabeth was always a dreamer. Elizabeth said that during her youth, “I was dreaming of someday being important” and “when I read the story of Joan of Ark I thought maybe I could also be a good leader”. It was these dreams which led her to pursue nurse’s training in Winnipeg at the age of twenty-two. Elizabeth’s parents were wary of her decision as it meant she would have to live in an apartment in the city and quite far away from home. Even with her parent’s concerns, Elizabeth enrolled in the Licensed Practical Nursing program at St. Joseph’s Hospital (now Misericordia Hospital).  She enjoyed the program and did well in her studies. Upon her graduation in 1947, Elizabeth received the General Proficiency Award for excellence in her academic studies as well as practical work.

Elizabeth’s lifelong marriage and friendship with Willie Dueck began one day when the Plett family was invited to the home of Willie’s family. Willie recalls that “the first time I saw her, I loved her”. A short time later, they met again at a family wedding after which Willie gave her a ride home. Elizabeth remembers that she thought Willie must have made a mistake and could hardly believe that he was coming to visit her. After this momentous first ride together, Willie and Elizabeth continued to visit each other about once a month. The frequency of their visits increased over the course of their relationship until they saw each other about once every two weeks.

The decision to get married was marked with uncertainty for some time. Elizabeth was unsure whether it was time or not for marriage. She also knew that marrying Willie meant that a move to Mexico would be made immediately. Elizabeth stated that when she decided to marry Willie, she was ready to “face the adventure together”. Their wedding on November 21, 1948 was followed by honeymoon which was an adventure that would take them through Western Canada and the United States to Mexico where they would settle along with Willie’s family.

Shortly after arriving in Mexico, a medical clinic began in Willie and Elizabeth’s home. It all started when Elizabeth began giving medical treatment to a man on the colony who had had a stroke. Elizabeth went into the city to speak to a doctor about what should be done and was told to give intravenous medicine to the man even though she had not been trained as a LPN to do this procedure. As Elizabeth was fond of saying, “necessity is the mother of invention”.

Elizabeth continued to perform procedures and give treatments of all kinds, and within only a few months an informal clinic began in the family’s garage. Elizabeth treated all sorts of ailments and sicknesses including infections, cuts, fevers, and coughs. She also delivered countless babies and together with Willie kept a store of medical supplies which acted as the local pharmacy.

Although the clinic primarily served the Mennonites in the area, Mexican people were also frequently treated and in many cases, Elizabeth made house calls to Mexicans, becoming confident in speaking Spanish. When Elizabeth was not seeing patients, she frequently received phone calls from people in the community with health related questions.  With all of the time spent providing health services, life was very busy and sacrifices sometimes had to be made where other household tasks were put aside. This clinic set the foundation for medical services in the community and grew overtime so that it is now a medical hospital, continuing to serve the community.

In 1964 Willie and Elizabeth sold almost all of their processions in a large auction in Mexico and moved with their children to the Arborg area in Manitoba’s Interlake. Life again was very busy. Elizabeth reflected that there was no time for relaxation as there were “too many busy things to do and too many children wanting something here and there and everywhere”. Elizabeth was responsible for cooking, cleaning, washing, gardening, and caring for her children. She also worked side by side with Willie on the various businesses they started. First on the farm, then Vidir Lumber, and later Vidir Machine.  The employees of each business became part her extended family.

Elizabeth’s personal faith in God was an important part of the way that she treated patients and was evident in the way she lived her life. A nighttime prayer for each of her children and grandchildren was part of her daily practice. She was also a generous and hospitable host for family, friends, and anyone who happened to come by the house. She was always available to those in the community who needed medical advice. Along with her deep appreciation for nature, birds, flowers, and singing, Elizabeth taught many of us to take notice and celebrate the beauty present all around us. She had a way of making each person who she was with, feel special, valued, and loved.

Elizabeth had a keen sense of adventure and loved to travel.  She tried water tubing for the first time at age 70, and was never afraid to try something new.

She was also a woman who loved to give.  She loved deeply and till the very end she would often try to say the words “I Love you”, even when too tired for anything else.  She gave of her time, and her home was often full.  She delighted in giving candy to grandchildren and any other children that walked through her door. She wanted to make sure that every visitor would leave with some small gift.

For the last five years of her life, Elizabeth struggled with Dementia. Although this presented many challenges for her and those who cared for her, we also continued to appreciate Elizabeth’s boundless love and affection given through frequent kisses, tickles, and ‘I love you’s’. She also never failed to surprise us and make us laugh with her rye jokes and keen observations. 

The legacy of Elizabeth’s love, faith, compassion, and intelligence will continue to inspire and move all of us, those family and friends who were privileged to have her as a part of our lives.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband Willie,  

Children: Raymond (Martha), Neil (Mary Ann), Rose, Trudy (Peter Dueck), Bernie (Caroline), Mary (Henry Friesen), Calvin (Anna), Sid (Bea),and Gloria. 

 Grandchildren: (Claude (Laura), Ben (Kendra), Carlee, Justin, Alicia, Carissa (Ernest ), Alayna, Amber, Kara, Dean, Jirah (Virginia), Josh (Gina), Katie,  Zach, Kyle, Caleb, Andre, Nathan and Stephanie),

great-grandchildren  Anika, Alliana, Kalia, and Elijah

Siblings:  Henry, Albert, John, Corny, Richard, and Elmer

Elizabeth is predeceased by one daughter, Mary Anne in infancy,   grandchildren, Kristin, Jason and Renee.

 siblings .   Gertrude, Abe and Otto ,

parents Cornelius and Maria Plett

The family would like to thank Leona , Bertha and Doris  and Clara for the wonderful care Mom received during her last years.  They were truly God’s gifts to us.

We would also like to thank Jodine Sigvaldason for walking with us through those final days and moments.

We are deeply thankful for doctors, home Care, and people in the community who have gone beyond the call of duty to support us in this journey.

And we thank our sister, Rose for the incredible way that she has given of herself to be there for mom. We also thank Gloria for making it a priority to support Dad and Rose, and to be there with Mom, especially during the last weeks of her life.

From the first Christian Church in Hawaii

(Notes as taken on iPhone) 

The first christian church in Hawaii 
Www.mokuaikaua.org kahu David de carvalho
The worship music was quite good 
The Ohana choir sang Give me Jesus

The pastors message was the second In the series: roles within our family A mother's role (mudder)
God has assigned specific roles last week was about fathers. 
Everyone has had a father and a Mudder
There are 2 kinds of trauma
Trauma A the absence of good things 
Trauma B bad things
Pray that God will fill in for you the pieces that are mising in your life  because your parents failed you
The mudder's role
1 she is your best friend
Pr 31:11,12 her husband has full confidence in her all her life
The passage from eph 5:21-24 is one of the most abused pAssages in the Bible. People read the part about wives submit but they forget that it starts with submit to one another. The husband should sacrifice himself for his wife like Christ did for the church.
All Activities should be evaluated  _ is it In line w god's word? Is God speaking to me to my heart?
Manipulation of other is Wrong. Confront ungodly demands. God wants an orderly arrangement in the family. Look for input and shared decision making to govern the house.

2. She watches over the affairs of the household
There are many intelligent and successful women in our midst. They take care of things.
At age 18 as a new Christian David was approached by the Dean of Women to help start a new church. She felt God calling her to do this. She knew exactly what to do. That. Burch is now a bi church. 
3. She is full of wisdom. 
The woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. That dedication is a covering for the house.
Prov 8:13 she gives faithful instruction. See the story of Deborah. She was a prophet judge and leader. She told the military leader what to do. Get 10,000 men together and God will deliver.
In the story of Nabal (the fool) David was going to destroy all the men in Nabal's employ but his wife Abigail quickly intervened to keep David from murder. She was wise. 

Independence Day in Church

Hope Chapel
300 East Welakahao Road
Kihei, HI 96753
(808) 879-3853
www.hcmaui.com‎

Sharing the love of Jesus with the people of Mauii that all May glorify God

Craig & Kathy Englert Founding Pastors

7/1/12
They have 18 events on the calendar, 41 birthdays, and 7 anniversaries this week.

Music WAY too LOUD! Good thing I brought ear plugs - this level of noise would NEVER be tolerated in a work place

Majesty majesty your grace has found me as I am
Forever I am changed by your love.

Song Leader said: I Spent the last 3 months in the dark night of the soul pissed off at God - God did not strike me dead. Just like Job
Had a Moment of clarity. Stop accusing and listen. God is sovereign. Trust that God is who He says he is. Even if we haven't got it all figured out.
Here I stand I found the greatest love the greatest sacrifice.
I found the greatest love of all

When i thought the worst was over they did one more

FREEDOM IN AMERICA

Testimonies of people from Iran, Congo how they were persecuted.

Celebrate July 4
My chains are gone I've been set free. My God my Savior has ransomed me. Unending love amazing grace

Pastor:
We are so blessed to live in America where we can argue about CNN vs. Fox News. Do we take that for granted?

Worship with all the generations together. "Tons Of" activity
Why do people say that? Do the activities get too heavy?

Offering song: Though Satan should buffet though trials may come It is well with my Soul. O the bliss of this glorious thought My sin has been nailed to the cross and I bear it no more praise the Lord praise the Lord o my Soul

John Adams wrote that July 4 should be celebrated in churches and Communities from sea to sea.

What Makes a Nation Great?

In a few days Americans will be celebrating 236 years.

Blessed by God in a way others only wished.
Christian heritage lesson today
What makes a nation great
Most time gone? Russia
Most people? China
Coldest? Canada

1. For the glory of God Columbus came to San Salvador (holy savior) he planted a cross.
2. Settlers came for religious freedom. Jamestown settlers plant esl a cross and worshipped God
the Mayflower Compact for the advancement of the Christian faith.
3. Government Patterned after Biblical Principles. 15,000 writings by the founding fathers. Primary source the Bible. 34% directly from the Bible.
3 branches of government. Not from history Plato etc.
From the Bible Isaih 53:22 to the Lord is our Judge (judicial), Lawgiver, (legislative) King (executive)
-Italy has had 54 forms of government in 230 years. -
Of the 54 framers were 52 were born again Christians.
28 episcopalian

Righteousness exalts a nation
Not measured by $
alexis tocqueville said america is great because the people are good - ardent churches

At one time the largest church in the world was in Hawaii
England sent their prisoners to america and eventually only 17% of the people went to church. The Jonathan Edwards started the great Awakening.
That lead to the American Revolution.

in the 60's they added Under God to the Pledge of Allegiance
After that prayer Bible etc was removed and there is
In God We Trust became the national motto in 1956 (56 years ago)
Most people don't know what it is anymore. Can you imagine a teacher reminding the students to remember that In God We Trust?
The top of Washington Monument has Let God be Praised Laus Deo

The U.S. Passport is a powerful document.
Pray Proclaim Participate
2 Chron 7:14 humble yourself and pray - pray the News - pray FOR the President. Revival in the churches
2. Proclaim the truth - we still have freedom of expression. Christianity is not the law of the land but shapes public policy. By free Conviction. Stand up and lead people to Christ and that will change their thinking.
3. Participate. Elect. Many people have died for our priviledge to mark the ballot. It is wrong not to participate.
As Christians - don't vote Republican or Democrat - vote Biblically. Vote for people who best express biblical values and strong morals. Make sure they have character.

Do it as a citizen of heaven. Make a difference for righteousness
Hope is a Christ centered church.
www.HopeChapelMauii.com

Renee's Memorial Monument

Seems like I never posted a picture of the head stone. It came as a sliced rock from BC's Sunshine Coast. It is Huckleberry Jade river rock.

Nephew Chad Preaches

at Morrow Gospel Church

on Marathon Sunday
Youth Group led service (Camp Songs)

Chad Reimer, nephew, YWAM, Beaver Creek Bible Camp 2012 program director volunteer.

The Joy of the Father

First time preaching for a while. Likes preaching while praying.
God takes us as we are and transforms us

Father's Day is quite a day. Have been in places where father cant be found. My dad and my brother in law are modelling fatherhood.

The Prodigal Son Story - the younger son transformed.
Luke 15:11 the younger son comes to his father wishing him dead asking for his share of the estate.

God knows how to win us back. The younger son thought he had all the best the world had to offer until he ended up starving in the pig pen till he decides to go back to his father, the one he rejected for forgiveness.

Chad worked at a pill factory and a machine quit working and he was conflicted about telling the boss or acting like nothing happened. It was hard. He told the boss and all was good.

The younger son eventually made the right decision. He went to his father and gave up control of his own life.

I need to surrender my life to Jesus. Give Him control.

The older Son is bitter and unforgiving and the father extends forgiveness to him. He is full of legalism. Out of touch with his father's heart he thought he still needed to slave in the fields. "Everything I have is yours"

Challenge today:
Go and find the lost. Minister to the lonely and lost people.
At age 14 at Beaver Creek Bible Camp - I remember the pew, the terror, and overwhelming peace of the joy of my Salvation.

There are many people out there looking for father love and there are many self-righteous people that need the gospel.

Thank you pastor Ralph for your encouragement

Avery Renee's Parent Dedication

At Southlands Church in Steinbach

Pastor Ray
Big new auditorium tours next weekend
$18,000,000 later

Mrs Gerbrandt died Thursday. She had  2 small children. Pray for the family.

Faith and Extraordinary Works
Luke 4:5-6 Satan has authority. He offered to give that to Jesus the Lord of Lords and King of Kings.
The devil did not want Jesus to die a sacrificial death. Jesus beat Satan and gave authority back to the church. We are expected to now do extraordinary
 works. The church is anemic and keeps ignoring God.
A. We don't accept his grace
By grace we have been saved- a gift of God. We have not earned salvation.
Grace is not God's unmerited favour. If you have a bad employee and give them free tickets for a trip -these tickets come unmerited.
Grace is power to destroy death. 2 Tim 1:8-10 God has that power. Christ has that power and he lives in us. That power is in us now. John1:16 we have all received grace upon grace. The same power that raised Christ is now in us. That's amazing. not just a little bit of power. Moses needed 10 plagues to free the Israelites. With mighty grace power he delivered you from the clutches Of the enemy. Not cheap grace. But the power of God living in you.
Rom 6:14 not just a forgiven sinner. He set you free. No longer cheating and lying. Set free.
his divine Power has given us everything we need. Don't receive God's grace in vain. We must practice accessing God's grace.
Suppose I'm a prisoner and tell the next inmate that I can set him free from his grey cell. Why would he believe it?
16% of Americans are of any faith. 16% of churches are growing. They are fire in your belly churches. the big soft floppy middle church is imploding
B. We don't grow our faith.
God does not respond to our needs but to our faith.
Canaanite woman kept begging Jesus but he did not reply. She did not give up. She said she deserves crumbs. Jesus said great is your faith.
Faith deeply believes God will do what he says.
Rom 4:20 says Abraham did not waver in his faith he reasoned God would raise Isaac.
God wants us to exercise faith

Suffering is not getting your prayers answered.
Don't wilt. Pray harder. Believe deeply. Take the enemy by storm. Every Tuesday is Prayer Summit.
God is waiting for us. Could it be that our faith will grow stronger than the early church?

Nailing Fear: Temptation

We went to the early service at www.Eastview.org . Got there late. Music too loud. Too much perfume up front.
Going to my folks today. Rainy day. Sleepless night. Brain spinning. What or how to talk about the ungoing pain of getting shafted from the family business? And the ongoing trauma of trying to run a emotionallly draining business. And the far greater  associated pain of losing Renee. And the pain of neglecting her when she needed me while I was distracted with the kick-out.  The pain of what is no more far exceeds the joy of what was.

Pastor Dave Ens
Nailing Fear: Temptation

Think about a temptation you deal with often. Now tell the person next to you! Not really. Were you tempted to change your temptation.
Temptation leads to places you don't want to be.
We pray around it. Jesus said to pray lead us not into temptation but deliver us... From temptation? No_ from the evil one who uses temptation to lead us astray.
We face temptation all the time. Where does the Bible say resist temptation? Temptation is not the point- the evil one wants the temptation to become the focus of your life. Smoke and mirrors. To try to distract us from God not spending time to listen to God. It takes tons of willpower
James 1:12-16 you are blessed if you endure temptation. We are tempted by our own desires uniquely created. The devil has a big tackle box with all kinds of lures. Based on who I am. Those lures are attractive.
God has given you a choice. You can follow God or not. NLT Temptations entice and drag us away from God. Temptations are almost always related to our calling.
The early church was tempted to compromise the Message. They remained faitful
We know the things that tempt us. Do we have someone asking us keeping us accountable? Have you been true to God's Calling this week? that's far more important than worrying about temptation
Blessed are you when you endure- you get the crown. Eternal life and what's the most important in life here and now.
Deliver me from the distractor so I can do what you have Called me to be.
Remember Jesus and the two elements of bread and wine. I have been redeemed by the blood of the Lamb.
Take and eat
My God is mighty to save

Nailing Fear: Misunderstanding

Nailing Fear: Misunderstanding
www.EastView.org
Delbert Enns Pastor
Frustration Failure Discouragement Series.
O Lord my God how great you are
In you Lord we find strength
Bill Hillys show was all about Misunderstanding
You always get it wrong leads to frustration and broken relationships
The preacher often gets misunderstood
I am part of the Problem. Just don't tell me that
Nothing you say is ever right?
How can we nail the fear of being misunderstood?
The disciples were afraid after the resurrection! How could they explain who Jesus was? Jesus was supposed to be the savior of the Jews.
It takes 2 people to have flght. walking away does not solve the problem
Jesus was NW of Jerusalem when a Gentile woman came for help.
3 reasons for misunderstanding
1. Cultural differences. Latin America is all about emotions vs NA intellectual approach to everything. In God's kingdom there are no cultural barriers. Matthew said a "Woman of Cana" (enemy) came to see Jesus. She called Jesus Son of David Messiah and asks for help for her daughter.
3. Jesus did not respond right away. Awkward. On hold. She kept begging. Send her away said the disciples. Now the plot thickens. The woman did not walk away. She was persistent.
Finally something happens. Jesus tested her. She kneeled and begged. Jews called her a dog but she did not give up. Jesus was teaching equality to his disciples.
Pathways to understanding
1. Humility not self defense. Rethink. WWJjD? Jesus turned the story around and healed.
2. Forgiveness. Jesus showed us what that means.
Col 3. God chose you. Clothe yourself with tender mercies.

Nailing Fear: Failure

Nailing the Fear of Failure
www.eastview.org
Pastor Delbert Enns
Do you have failure written on your face?
Do I deserve this? Why did my kids not be turn out perfect?

Jesus is able to change things
The only man who makes no mistakes never does anything. -Rooseveld.
We are all losers.
Albert Einstein was kicked out of school. It took 10,000 tries to invent the light bulb.
We are often considered failures. God uses the shame link to do things. David a man after God's own heart committed adultery and murder. Peter denied Jesus 3 times.
How does Jesus embrace failure? The godly fall 7 times and get up. The wicked fail and give up.
Resurrection morning - go tell the disciples including Peter. Failure and self dislike go together.
Peter was specifically included in the invitation. Jesus did not write him off. Peter went fishing to hide. Delbert stole a sandwich in Gr 3 and felt guilty for 3 months.
How does Jesus deal with failure? He confronted Peter.
Jesus made breakfast and publically asked Peter- do you love me? Me? 3X
Jesus' love re-instates us. Failure reveals our need for God. Forgiveness. Jesus is walking to you this morning.
God loves us. God gave us His Holy Spirit.

After the service I was told that this message was specifically meant for me.

SOAR Sunday

Welcome to SOAR Sunday
Sponsored by MB Missions. Student outreach to the inner city over spring break

Worship service at www.Eastview.org church
Songs:
God of this city the King of these people the Lord of this nation you are.  Greater things are yet
to come.
There is no one like our God.
Blessed be your name

SOAR report:
22 kids received Christ as Savior
Some worked at Siloam mission where they prepared food and served it. Others worked at 188 Princess. Cleaning up. Hope is desiring to see something better.
Love. Jeanette ~ Inner city Chad greeted the teens. He had lost his wife in January. He relapsed into drugs. He asked lots of questions. Never saw him again. Hopefully he is alright. Studied Scripture to be able to answer his questions. It was good to share the gospel.

Others worked at Keenleyside with kids that are wonderful. 22 kids accepted Christ.
(how many of those become disciples?)

Corey Bell- youth leader. Put your sticky notes in the basket. What does God's love mean to you?

God loves us even if we don't feel it.

The cross is the evidence of God's love.  Everyone was asked to write on a sticky note what God's love meant to them.  The notes were collected and stuck on a large board at the front of the church to form a valentine.

Ask questions. Learn more about God. What does Jesus' love mean? How am I translatirg God's love to the people I meet?

God's love changes people. I have to understand it.

This church has a group of wonderful young people that love Jesus

Eastview

Song: It is well with my soul (a maritime disaster song appropriate to sing on the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic)

Easter Sunday was amazing
Now it's your turn - go be disciples. I will will be with you to the end.

Did you let go of something for Lent? Coffee? To embrace something new?

We always want to be in control.

When we look in the mirror we see our sin and shame. Let go of it. When you put a seed into the ground it has to die before it can grow. Each plant has a beginning. Am I growing? Am I pruning the branches God wants me to prune?
Are we building for security? Status? Comfort?
Jesus' teaching entrances me.
Jesus went ahead of us. He gave us the gift of peace. Do not be troubled or afraid. No matter what comes our way.
When we tried to close on the building 188 Princess St. we had to wait for all the fine print before we could close. What ls Jesus' fine print? Unsatisfied expectations are not part of His promises. Conflict, Joyless life are not part of the deal. Joy is for those who have confessed their sin and have forgiveness.
Where are you God? Loneliness - Frodo has to carry the ring alone. But there is joy along the way.
God will comfort the lonely and abused.
God - do whatever you have to to.
The bonsai tree needs to be watered every week so it continues to grow. We are shaped by the circumstances around us.

Thank you God for not leaving us for transforming us.

Christ is Risen!

He is risen indeed!

www.Eastview.org Baptismal Sunday.

Amy was a preemie who came home on Easter Sunday. Baptized today.

Kristin grew up German. Attending EastView since 2006. Depression anxiety are past. She is majoring in German at U of M. Jesus as washed me white as I stand before Him.

Keziah accepted Jesus at age 7. Read the

Bible for its history. When dark times came she began to realize she needed a deeper relationship.

Andrea grew up in a Christian home. Got baptized 11 years ago. God called her to be a child advocate. Pray about every thing.

Kyle grew up as a Christian in Altona. Moved to Prairie Bible School. YWAM to Mexico. Spent 9 years in Calgary. Drifted. Bought and read many books on self-help. That was a chasing after wind. Then I started to read the Bible. From cover to cover. Recommitted his life. Now reading through the Bible the 3rd time. Enrolled in 2 years of Discipleship International.

Peter went to church every Sunday. Got drunk at age 13. Got married had a daughter. Drinking got worse. After 10 years got kicked out. Ended up sleeping on the street. Heard about Forward House from a friend. Eventually called Joanne and was accepted and got baptized in 06. Wants to transfer membership. Pastor Delbert needed 732 words to share his story.

If any one is in Christ there is a new creation. We are ambassadors for Christ.

Baptism in the Name of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Cheering hugs and applause!

Song

The greatest day in history Jesus is alive oh happy day I'll never be the same.

Christ is risen from the dead. Come awake. Trampling over death by death. Oh death where is your sting.

In Christ Alone

My hope is found what heights of love. Fullness of God in helpless babe. Here in the death of Christ I live.

Bless the Lord O my Soul worship his Holy name.

Jesus paid the price and prepared a place for you and me. He is the truth and the life. Are you at peace. If not will you accept king of Life?

He become sin who knew sin that we might become righteous.

Jesus Messiah blessed Redeemer Emmanuel Lord of all