We had a good service today in God's house,preached on the second coming of Jesus Christ.
Please pray for Mrs. Williams and also the Young family as they go through many health problems.
these poignant words regarding the effect that the truth of the Bridegroom's imminent return should have on His Bride, the Church...

For believers the hope of the imminent return of Christ has practical implications of vast significance.

1. It should have a purifying influence on our lives (1Thessalonians 5:23; 1 Jn. 3:3).

2. It should burden us to pray and work for the salvation of the lost (Gen. 19:14; Ezek. 33:6; Jude 21-23).

3. It should encourage us to persevere in spite of persecution and trial (Romans 8:18; 2 Cor. 4:17; 1Thessalonians 4:13-18).

4. It should make us reduce our holdings of material possessions; their value declines as His coming approaches (see Lev 25:8-10, 14-16).

5. It should constrain us to apologize to anyone we have wronged and to make restitution where necessary (Matthew 5:24; Ja 5:16).

6. It should inspire us to diligent service knowing that the night is coming when no one can work (Jn 9:4; 1Thessalonians 1:9; 1:10).

7. It should keep us in the attitude of expectancy (Luke 12:36) and abiding in Him so we will not be ashamed before Him as His coming (1 Jn. 2:28).

8. It should make us bold to confess Christ (Mark 8:38; Luke 9:26).

9. It should prove to be a comforting hope (John 14:1-3, 28; 1Thessalonians 4:18; 2 Thes 1:7; 2 Timothy 2:12).

10. It should be an encouragement to moderation, gentleness, and sweet reasonableness (Philippians 4:5).

11. It should be a motive for unity and love (1Thessalonians 3:12; 13).

12. It should encourage an other-worldly attitude (Colossians 3:1-4).

13. It should be a reminder of coming review and reward (Romans 14:10-12; 1 Cor 3:11-15; 2 Cor 5:10).

14. It should be used as a powerful appeal in preaching the gospel (Acts 3:19-21; Revelation 3:3).

For those who are not believers, the truth of Christ’s return should lead them to repent of their sins and make a full commitment of their lives to him as Lord and Savior. Only those who are in Christ will go to be with Him at the Rapture. The rest will be left behind for judgment

Please pray for the Manuel family as we serve: "May the Lamb that was slain receive the reward of his suffering"