WORD OF THE DAY - Monday 29 June 2009

But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD sees not as man sees; for man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart. (1 Samuel 16:7)

Almighty God, our Dear Heavenly Father ~ Thank you for the precious gift of life on this new day that offers us fresh opportunities to perform with excellence in this life. Give us wisdom and courage so that we will confidently face the Goliaths that are hindering us from being more productive in the great task of evangelizing the world. In Jesus name, Amen.

Photo: Magadan Church of Christ June 2009. Someone brought some cake and the group who stayed after worship had some time to drink tea and have a little fellowship. Maybe there is also some peanut butter on bread. Wonder where that came from. Thanks to our brother Ivan for the photo.
Katya, Vasily, Lydia, Elena, Valentina, Vladimir S

WORD OF THE DAY - Saturday 20 June 2009

A gossiper reveals secrets, but a faithful man conceals a matter. (Proverbs 11:13)

Most Holy and Righteous God, our Father in Heaven ~ Thank you for the precious gift of life on this new day that brings fresh opportunities to observe your creation and to serve our Savior. Help us to be trustworthy people in all matters. Give us self-control when someone takes us into their confidence so that we will not feel free to broadcast this secret to the rest of the world and possibly cause them harm. In Jesus name, Amen.
Photo: Magadan, Russia. Counseling a young Christian and long-time friend Dima, who is now completing much of his college work. For several years, he has helped lead singing and taught Bible classes while a teenager. His mother Olga began to patiently teach him the scriptures when he was a young boy.

WORD OF THE DAY - Thursday 28 May 2009

Jesus did not let him, but said, "Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you." (Mark 5:19 NIV)

Most Holy God, our Merciful Father in Heaven ~ Thank you for the magnificent gift of life on this new day that brings fresh challenges and opportunities along with your blessings. Give us wisdom and courage to be more bold and effective in telling the story of our own wonderful salvation to our family and friends. In Jesus name, Amen.

Photo: Magadan - November 2008. A small group is trying out some of the new song books that Galina and I brought from the Eastern European Mission office in Donetsk, Ukraine. The church is constantly learning new songs to use in worship services. After they learn it, they no longer need to look at the music and just use the words they print in their own song sheets.

WORD OF THE DAY - Tuesday 17 March 2009

But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.

(1 Corinthians 2:9)

Most Holy and Perfect God, our Father in Heaven ~ Thank you for the spectacular gift of life on this new day that explodes with countless signs of your unfailing love. It is difficult for us to comprehend all the good things that you prepared for us even before the creation of this world. Help us to love others with some degree that you love us. In Jesus name, Amen.

Photo: Misha, caught pretending to be the preacher - Magadan, Russia 2009. He is "growing up in the church". His mother Vera was converted to Jesus Christ during our first evangelistic campaign in 1994. His grandfather Ivan serves the church as its Gospel Preacher.