The Psalmist reminds us in Psalm 100:1 to Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Even when life has its share of downfalls, we are simply told to praise the Lord. The believer in Christ is to always give thanks and praise to the Lord. Be encouraged in the Lord, praise the Lord going in and praise the Lord coming out of life situations. He will never leave you nor forsake you for we know we can always depend on Him. Remember Psalms 100:5 tells us why we should give Him praise: For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting and His truth endureth to all generations. Whatever situations that come in our lives and in all things give God praise.

Rev. Adrian Lara

Fellow Saints,

Paul tells us in this 2nd Epistle to his son (Timothy) For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; (intimidation) but of power, (in our Christ) and of love, (that is shared abroad in our heart) and of a sound mind. (Having the mind of our Lord Jesus Christ!!!). 2 Timothy 1:7
Saints we are facing some challenging times but let us hold fast to our profession and our faith, for God who is faithful, promised to never leave us alone. We know we are living in some fearful times but remember we have God that is fearless. For fear is of the evil one. (He) THE LORD has given us boldness in Him. Always remember, take heart, and be encouraged and never discouraged for the Lord our God is with thee. Choose to stay encouraged in the Christ we serve.

Saints also always remember when life presents its problems, and you know it will, you can always take it to the Lord Jesus in prayer!

Rev. Adrian Lara

Fellow Saints,

In John 16:33, Jesus tells us that we will have tribulation but that we should be of good cheer for HE, Jesus, has overcome.  HE also reminds us in 1 John 4:4 that: Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: (the evil one) because greater is he that is in you, (Jesus!!!) than he that is in the world (Satan). Always remember to take the greater one with you! Remember when life presents its problems, and you know it will, you can always take it to The Lord  Jesus in prayer.

Rev. Adrian Lara

From the Pastor’s Desk (October 27, 2019 repost)

“Let the main thing be the main thing.”

Dear Ones, that statement is more than a convenient platitude, it really speaks to a salient principle.  Our Lord teaches us in Matthew 6:33:  “But seek ye first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

We are commanded of the Lord to first and most importantly seek His Kingdom and His righteousness.  The Kingdom of God is the “Main Thing.”  This is a message that has gotten lost in many of our Churches today (unfortunately) Friendship is included in this assessment).  Let me ask you these questions. 

1. What is really important to you? 
2. Do you aim at having the attitude and character of God?
3. Do you strive to do things God’s way? 
4. Do you allow people, objects, goals, selfish desires to compete for priority?

A key verse from the Book of Luke gives us a Kingdom perspective:  (Luke 19:10)  “For the Son of Man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”  That, my Brothers and Sisters is the MISSION statement of the Church, and it is the “Main Thing.”  Acts 17:18-21 tells us of certain philosophers of the Epicureans and of the Stoicks which met at the Arceopagus (Mars Hill) for the express purpose in (“…nothing else, but either to tell or to hear some new thing.” ) No new thing folks, the main thing is an old thing, and, paradoxically, it is as new as this morning’s Chronicle.  The Kingdom of God, where the will of God is manifest in the earth realm.  The Kingdom of God is where we turn to God first for help, for conflict resolution, to fill your thoughts with His desires (the Lord is not willing that any should perish), to serve and obey Him in everything.

Dear Ones, Let the main thing be the MAIN THING.

Pastor J. Amos Jones

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK (August 19, 2019 repost)

What are you thankful for and about?  For many the answer is quite predictable.  We are thankful for life, health, and for the many blessings our heavenly Father has bestowed upon us.  We are thankful to Him for our salvation, for our relationship with Him through our Lord Jesus Christ.  We thank Him for our spouses, our children, grandchildren, etc.  Those answers are obvious.  The more probing question is are we thankful when things are not so pleasant?  The Psalmist gives us the answer:  “I will bless the Lord at all times:  His praise shall continually be in my mouth.”  (Psalm 34:1)

In good times and in times that are not so good, we know that God is working a work in our lives.  In times of adversity our character is being developed and our faith strengthened.  In the down times of life, God demonstrates His awesomeness.  Hear the Apostle James:  “Dear brothers and sisters, whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy.  For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.  So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything.”  (James 1:2-4 NLT)

Dear Ones, for this I give Him thanks.  Be blessed.

Pastor J. Amos Jones