Registration is open to the public for summer bus trips to the Creation Museum and ARK Encounter sponsored by Dayspring Christian Academy. Trips run June 24-28 and July 15-19. Join biology educator Randy Gehman for a fun filled, educational trip that will help adults, children, and grandchildren learn the biblical truth about creation, dinosaurs and so much more! More information is available at mycreationtrip.com or by calling 717.285.2000 and asking for a free brochure. Registration is needed by 2/17/24.
JOHN SHIRK – In the Year to Shine, today’s Vital Step to a Radiant Faith is the exercise of spiritual gifts.
When God’s people serve with love and with their spiritual gifts, the church has a significant light to shine in the local community.
The Bible teaches us that different members of the church have different gifts. Romans 12:6 says, “We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.”
This is a picture of the body of Christ serving freely by the grace of God for the glory of God.
Exercising our Spiritual Gifts is a vital step to a radiant faith that makes a difference in our world.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
JOHN SHIRK – Today’s Persons of Integrity from the Bible is the early church.
Acts 2:42 to 47 describes the patterns of the early church. Here is an abbreviated description: “they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer….They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.”
Here was a community of believers who really loved God and enjoyed being together. They were teachable, sincere, and generous toward those with financial needs. They were committed to prayer and intentional worship. Their witness for Jesus was bearing fruit. This description of the early church shows how we can contribute to a healthier church by the way we live our lives.
The faithfulness of the early church to meet regularly for times of worship inspires us to be connected to a local church and to live a life of integrity.
John Shirk
john@wjtl.com
