An A.P.B. from Pastor Barry…

Calling all members…calling all family…calling all friends… calling all… be on the look out for a former Jewish carpenter thought to be spreading hope, love, forgiveness, healing, joy & eternal life…last seen working in and through Christians in ordinary, everyday activities…suspect is armed with the power of God and dangerous to all forms of evil… suspect is known to fraternize with gang members, prostitutes, social outcasts, prisoners, con-artists, thieves, murderers and even some politicians… be advised, He could show up at any time…if seen immediately call upon God with humility & thanksgiving, and report the sighting to family, friends, neighbors and the appropriate church authorities.

“When the Sabbath came, he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were amazed. ‘Where did this man get these things?’ they asked. ‘What’s this wisdom that has been given him, that he even does miracles! Isn’t this the carpenter?’” (Mark 6:2-3a)

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10)

“Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.” (1 Corinthians 12:27)

“Just then a man in their synagogue who was possessed by an evil spirit cried out… ‘Be quiet!’ said Jesus sternly. ‘Come out of him!’ The evil spirit shook the man violently and came out of him with a shriek.” (Mark 1:23-25)

“Now the tax collectors and ‘sinners’ were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, ‘This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.’”

(Luke 15:2)

“Therefore, keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come.” (Matthew 24:42)

“Jesus declared, ‘…God is spirit, and his worshippers must worship in spirit and in truth’…The woman said, ‘ I know that Messiah’ (called Christ) ‘is coming. When he comes, he will explain everything to us.’ Then Jesus declared, ‘I who speak with you am he’…Then, leaving her water jar, the woman went back to the town and said to the people, ‘Come see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?’” (John 4:21-29)

“But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have…” (1 Peter 3:15)

Let us always remember to whom we belong; from what we have been saved; and to what we have been called!

Love,

Pastor Barry