OUR HOPE FOR JOPLIN:
As One Body with One Heart we want to…
....see lives transformed and a city changed by the power of the Gospel.
…build a great city for all peoples centered on and empowered by the Gospel.
…help believers and non-believers alike examine the claims of the Gospel and learn how one applies the message and strength of the Gospel to their lives.
…offer hope & healing through the death and resurrection of Jesus.
...teach people to live free and fruitful lives in the knowledge of Christ’s finished work.
...be a church that connects the “always churched” with never churched.
…reflect the reconciling work of God in our lives through our reconciliation to one another.
…pursue a diverse community of people as an expression of unity established the Gospel.
…cultivate healthy marriages through the Gospel.
...grow healthy families through the Gospel.
…affirm the beauty of creation and creator by embracing creativity and celebrating the arts.
…contribute positively and uniquely to Joplin’s culture, especially the downtown area.
…awaken joy and wonder in the hearts of those we encounter.
…be a church that listens to their neighbors and those not like us, admitting our own faults and needs.
…remember the poor.
...be advocates for the least among us and a voice for the forgotten.
...comfort the lonely.
…joyfully serve those in need.
...see others as more significant than ourselves.
…address addiction and help bringing healing and transformation into broken, hurting lives.
...cultivate leaders in the city who love Jesus, his church and his city.
…call people to something bigger than themselves, death of self and to life in and as Christ.
Would you make these your pleas and prayers over the coming weeks, for yourself, for Mystery & for Joplin?
- a church called MYSTERY
Friday, January 30, 2009
Monday, January 26, 2009
HOPE FOR MYSTERY
OUR HOPE FOR MYSTERY:
That we would be a church that...
...Is of One Heart, One Body and One Mission.
...is cut to the heart; regenerated, repentant living as missional worshippers by the power of the Gospel.
...grow in size, depth and ability by the power of the Holy Spirit.
...is submitted to scripture- a bible reading, bible learning, bible loving and bible living people.
...be a church desperate and dependant on God evidenced by continual prayer.
…acknowledges that people need meaningful relationships with God and with one another.
...lives and loves as a devoted family full of God’s adopted children.
...is exceedingly generous meeting the needs of our own and those we seek to know – just like Jesus.
...is full of the fear of God (deep respect, awe and adoration) leading to holy and humble lives.
...loves to gather together, eat, laugh, study, pray and play together.
...replaces inauthentic religion with genuine worship.
...make disciples not merely religious people.
...loves those who don’t know and love God, longing for and praying for their salvation.
...understands our city and culture.
...lives as missionaries and evangelists in our neighborhoods, schools, workplaces.
...lives to please Jesus and not ourselves, seeks to know, grasp and live in the surpassing worth of Jesus.
Would you make these your pleas and prayers over the coming weeks, for yourself, for Mystery & for Joplin?
- a church called MYSTERY
That we would be a church that...
...Is of One Heart, One Body and One Mission.
...is cut to the heart; regenerated, repentant living as missional worshippers by the power of the Gospel.
...grow in size, depth and ability by the power of the Holy Spirit.
...is submitted to scripture- a bible reading, bible learning, bible loving and bible living people.
...be a church desperate and dependant on God evidenced by continual prayer.
…acknowledges that people need meaningful relationships with God and with one another.
...lives and loves as a devoted family full of God’s adopted children.
...is exceedingly generous meeting the needs of our own and those we seek to know – just like Jesus.
...is full of the fear of God (deep respect, awe and adoration) leading to holy and humble lives.
...loves to gather together, eat, laugh, study, pray and play together.
...replaces inauthentic religion with genuine worship.
...make disciples not merely religious people.
...loves those who don’t know and love God, longing for and praying for their salvation.
...understands our city and culture.
...lives as missionaries and evangelists in our neighborhoods, schools, workplaces.
...lives to please Jesus and not ourselves, seeks to know, grasp and live in the surpassing worth of Jesus.
Would you make these your pleas and prayers over the coming weeks, for yourself, for Mystery & for Joplin?
- a church called MYSTERY
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Serving God
“We should serve God not just because it is a duty, because serving him
is much more than that. We should serve God because it glorifies God. He is worthy of everything we can do for him and his church. Wouldn’t you agree?” —Donald Whitney
is much more than that. We should serve God because it glorifies God. He is worthy of everything we can do for him and his church. Wouldn’t you agree?” —Donald Whitney
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Supreme
You must submit to supreme suffering in order to discover the completion of joy.
- John Calvin
- John Calvin
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Service Time Change Febraury 1st
IMPORTANT
We have prayed about it for over a year and now it's finally happening. Mystery is moving to the mornings. Beginning Sunday Feb 1st our service time moves to 10am.
We are doing this for several reasons, the main one being for mission. Statistically morning services are what people ascribe to church. Believers and unbelievers both first think of mornings when they think of going to church. We want to reach people. Want want to see people become a part of real community and we want them to know and love Jesus above all else. So we will make ourselves all things to reach as many as possible this includes a morning service.
In consideration for those who work on Sundays we decided on 10am to allow ample time for worship and plenty of time to get to those 12 o'clock store openings.
Please mark your calendars now. Ask for time off, pray, invite and set your alarm. This is great time for Mystery and an opportunity for mission.
We have prayed about it for over a year and now it's finally happening. Mystery is moving to the mornings. Beginning Sunday Feb 1st our service time moves to 10am.
We are doing this for several reasons, the main one being for mission. Statistically morning services are what people ascribe to church. Believers and unbelievers both first think of mornings when they think of going to church. We want to reach people. Want want to see people become a part of real community and we want them to know and love Jesus above all else. So we will make ourselves all things to reach as many as possible this includes a morning service.
In consideration for those who work on Sundays we decided on 10am to allow ample time for worship and plenty of time to get to those 12 o'clock store openings.
Please mark your calendars now. Ask for time off, pray, invite and set your alarm. This is great time for Mystery and an opportunity for mission.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Another Opportunity
Hey everyone.
Well another week ends and another opportunity begins.
Two Things:
1. Saturday is another work day. We may be meeting at the new building but there is tons to still do. There is something for everyone and there is something for the next two saturdays and several weeks. Lets remind ourselves of the gospel and what Jesus has done and our mission to seek and save the lost. All the work we are doing is so that some might come to know him and out of lives changed a church will grow and impact Joplin for years to come. Its a great time to grow as community, in discipleship and ownership. My encouragement is that it is a great time to love, live and enjoy.
Please join us Saturday beginning at 9am. The more people participate the more gets done and the less there is to do later.
2. Sunday service. One word - Momentum. We had our largest gathering this past Sunday ever. There were new faces and familiar friends. Lets not waste this opportunity to share the excitement of what Jesus is doing with our friends, family and strangers. Connect with someone this week and invite them to come share in the excitement and even commit for a time to join our community. This is a great gift from Jesus that we can use to bring others to hear and share the love of Christ. It's bot simply Sundays either. Community groups begin next week. In our efforts to reach the lost we want to bring them into community completely. Invite to a service but also into the homes we gather in during the week and into our lives and families all week and everyday. We want others to experience relationships not just events. We want them to hear the gospel but also process and investigate it during the week with others. So gathering disciples is an invitation to walk with someone not just once but for a time among others on the same journey in the same context.
See you this weekend.
Well another week ends and another opportunity begins.
Two Things:
1. Saturday is another work day. We may be meeting at the new building but there is tons to still do. There is something for everyone and there is something for the next two saturdays and several weeks. Lets remind ourselves of the gospel and what Jesus has done and our mission to seek and save the lost. All the work we are doing is so that some might come to know him and out of lives changed a church will grow and impact Joplin for years to come. Its a great time to grow as community, in discipleship and ownership. My encouragement is that it is a great time to love, live and enjoy.
Please join us Saturday beginning at 9am. The more people participate the more gets done and the less there is to do later.
2. Sunday service. One word - Momentum. We had our largest gathering this past Sunday ever. There were new faces and familiar friends. Lets not waste this opportunity to share the excitement of what Jesus is doing with our friends, family and strangers. Connect with someone this week and invite them to come share in the excitement and even commit for a time to join our community. This is a great gift from Jesus that we can use to bring others to hear and share the love of Christ. It's bot simply Sundays either. Community groups begin next week. In our efforts to reach the lost we want to bring them into community completely. Invite to a service but also into the homes we gather in during the week and into our lives and families all week and everyday. We want others to experience relationships not just events. We want them to hear the gospel but also process and investigate it during the week with others. So gathering disciples is an invitation to walk with someone not just once but for a time among others on the same journey in the same context.
See you this weekend.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Resolutions Pt 3
The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards Pt 3
31. Resolved, never to say any thing at all against any body, but when it is perfectly agreeable to the highest degree of Christian honor, and of love to mankind, agreeable to the lowest humility, and sense of my own faults and failings, and agreeable to the golden rule; often, when I have said anything against anyone, to bring it to, and try it strictly by the test of this Resolution.
32. Resolved, to be strictly and firmly faithful to my trust, that that, in Proverbs 20:6,‹A faithful man who can find?Š may not be partly fulfilled in me.
33. Resolved, to do always, what I can towards making, maintaining, and preserving peace, when it can be done without overbalancing detriment in other respects. Dec. 26, 1722.
34. Resolved, in narrations never to speak any thing but the pure and simple verity.
35. Resolved, whenever I so much question whether I have done my duty, as that my quiet and calm is thereby disturbed, to set it down, and also how the question was resolved. Dec. 18, 1722.
36. Resolved, never to speak evil of any, except I have some particular good call for it. Dec. 19, 1722.
37. Resolved, to inquire every night, as I am going to bed, wherein I have been negligent,- what sin I have committed,-and wherein I have denied myself;-also at the end of every week, month and year. Dec. 22 and 26, 1722.
38. Resolved, never to speak anything that is ridiculous, sportive, or matter of laughter on the Lord' s day. Sabbath evening, Dec. 23, 1722.
39. Resolved, never to do any thing of which I so much question the lawfulness of, as that I intend, at the same time, to consider and examine afterwards, whether it be lawful or not; unless I as much question the lawfulness of the omission.
40. Resolved, to inquire every night, before I go to bed, whether I have acted in the best way I possibly could, with respect to eating and drinking. Jan. 7, 1723.
41. Resolved, to ask myself, at the end of every day, week, month and year, wherein I could possibly, in any respect, have done better. Jan. 11, 1723.
42. Resolved, frequently to renew the dedication of myself to God, which was made at my baptism; which I solemnly renewed, when I was received into the communion of the church; and which I have solemnly re-made this twelfth day of January, 1722-23.
43. Resolved, never, henceforward, till I die, to act as if I were any way my own, but entirely and altogether God' s; agreeable to what is to be found in Saturday, January 12, 1723.
44. Resolved, that no other end but religion, shall have any influence at all on any of my actions; and that no action shall be, in the least circumstance, any otherwise than the religious end will carry it. January 12, 1723.
45. Resolved, never to allow any pleasure or grief, joy or sorrow, nor any affection at all, nor any degree of affection, nor any circumstance relating to it, but what helps religion. Jan. 12 and 13, 1723.
46. Resolved, never to allow the least measure of any fretting uneasiness at my father or mother. Resolved to suffer no effects of it, so much as in the least alteration of speech, or motion of my eye: and to be especially careful of it with respect to any of our family.
47. Resolved, to endeavor, to my utmost, to deny whatever is not most agreeable to a good, and universally sweet and benevolent, quiet, peaceable, contented and easy, compassionate and generous, humble and meek, submissive and obliging, diligent and industrious, charitable and even, patient, moderate, forgiving and sincere temper; and to do at all times, what such a temper would lead me to; and to examine strictly, at the end of every week, whether I have done so. Sabbath morning. May 5, 1723.
48. Resolved, constantly, with the utmost niceness and diligence, and the strictest scrutiny, to be looking into the state of my soul, that I may know whether I have truly an interest in Christ or not; that when I come to die, I may not have any negligence respecting this to repent of. May 26, 1723.
49. Resolved, that this never shall be, if I can help it.
50. Resolved, I will act so as I think I shall judge would have been best, and most prudent, when I come into the future world. July 5, 1723.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Resolutions Pt 4
The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards Pt 4
51. Resolved, that I will act so, in every respect, as I think I shall wish I had done, if I should at last be damned. July 8, 1723.
51. Resolved, that I will act so, in every respect, as I think I shall wish I had done, if I should at last be damned. July 8, 1723.
52. I frequently hear persons in old age, say how they would live, if they were to live their lives over again: Resolved, that I will live just so as I can think I shall wish I had done, supposing I live to old age. July 8, 1723.
53. Resolved, to improve every opportunity, when I am in the best and happiest frame of mind, to cast and venture my soul on the Lord Jesus Christ, to trust and confide in him, and consecrate myself wholly to him; that from this I may have assurance of my safety, knowing that I confide in my Redeemer. July 8, 1723.
54. Whenever I hear anything spoken in conversation of any person, if I think it would be praiseworthy in me, Resolved to endeavor to imitate it. July 8, 1723.
55. Resolved, to endeavor to my utmost to act as I can think I should do, if, I had already seen the happiness of heaven, and hell torments. July 8, 1723.
56. Resolved, never to give over, nor in the least to slacken, my fight with my corruptions, however unsuccessful I may be.
57. Resolved, when I fear misfortunes and adversities, to examine whether I have done my duty, and resolve to do it, and let the event be just as providence orders it. I will as far as I can, be concerned about nothing but my duty, and my sin. June 9, and July 13 1723.
58. Resolved, not only to refrain from an air of dislike, fretfulness, and anger in conversation, but to exhibit an air of love, cheerfulness and benignity. May 27, and July 13, 1723.
59. Resolved, when I am most conscious of provocations to ill nature and anger, that I will strive most to feel and act good-naturedly; yea, at such times, to manifest good nature, though I think that in other respects it would be disadvantageous, and so as would be imprudent at other times. May 12, July 11, and July 13.
60. Resolved, whenever my feelings begin to appear in the least out of order, when I am conscious of the least uneasiness within, or the least irregularity without, I will then subject myself to the strictest examination. July 4, and 13, 1723.
61. Resolved, that I will not give way to that listlessness which I find unbends and relaxes my mind from being fully and fixedly set on religion, whatever excuse I may have for it-that what my listlessness inclines me to do, is best to be done, etc. May 21, and July 13, 1723.
62. Resolved, never to do anything but duty, and then according to Ephesians 6:6-8, to do it willingly and cheerfully as unto the Lord, and not to man:‹knowing that whatever good thing any man doth, the same shall he receive of the Lord.Š June 25 and July 13, 1723.
63. On the supposition, that there never was to be but one individual in the world, at any one time, who was properly a complete Christian, in all respects of a right stamp, having Christianity always shining in its true luster, and appearing excellent and lovely, from whatever part and under whatever character viewed: Resolved, to act just as I would do, if I strove with all my might to be that one, who should live in my time. January 14 and July 13, 1723.
64. Resolved, when I find those ‹groanings which cannot be utteredŠ (Romans 8:26), of which the Apostle speaks, and those‹breakings of soul for the longing it hath,Š of which the Psalmist speaks, Psalm 119:20, that I will promote them to the utmost of my power, and that I will not be weary of earnestly endeavoring to vent my desires, nor of the repetitions of such earnestness. July 23, and August 10, 1723.
65. Resolved, very much to exercise myself in this, all my life long, viz. with the greatest openness, of which I am capable of, to declare my ways to God, and lay open my soul to him: all my sins, temptations, difficulties, sorrows, fears, hopes, desires, and every thing, and every circumstance; according to Dr. Manton' s 27th Sermon on Psalm 119. July 26, and Aug.10 1723.
66. Resolved, that I will endeavor always to keep a benign aspect, and air of acting and speaking in all places, and in all companies, except it should so happen that duty requires otherwise.
67. Resolved, after afflictions, to inquire, what I am the better for them, what am I the better for them, and what I might have got by them.
68. Resolved, to confess frankly to myself all that which I find in myself, either infirmity or sin; and, if it be what concerns religion, also to confess the whole case to God, and implore needed help. July 23, and August 10, 1723.
69. Resolved, always to do that, which I shall wish I had done when I see others do it. August 11, 1723.
70. Let there be something of benevolence, in all that I speak. August 17, 1723.
Friday, January 09, 2009
FIrst Service
Well the time is here. Mystery has moved. Beginning this week January 11th we will be meeting at our brand new location in the heart of the city. Our new address is 514 S. Main in downtown Joplin. Services for January will remain at 5:30pm Sunday evenings. Come see the new facility. Come hear Mystery's vision for 2009 as a church in the city for the city.
It's an exciting time to get involved, find a home and be part of something bigger and more exciting than any of have imagined. This is our time, this is our place, we are His people.
It's an exciting time to get involved, find a home and be part of something bigger and more exciting than any of have imagined. This is our time, this is our place, we are His people.
WORK DAY THIS SATURDAY THE 10th
Hey Everyone. Work at the building has been coming along very quickly. Many thanks to those who have helped. This Sunday is our first service at the new location, but there's still lots left to do to get ready. We'll be having another workday on Saturday (tomorrow) from 9am to 6pm. Please plan to spend some time at the building tomorrow preparing for Sunday!
Thanks!
Vance
Thanks!
Vance
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Resolutions Pt2
The Resolutions of Jonathan Edwards Pt 2
11. Resolved, when I think of any theorem in divinity to be solved, immediately to do what I can towards solving it, if circumstances do not hinder.
12. Resolved, if I take delight in it as a gratification of pride, or vanity, or on any such account, immediately to throw it by.
13. Resolved, to be endeavoring to find out fit objects of charity and liberality.
14. Resolved, never to do any thing out of revenge.
15. Resolved, never to suffer the least motions of anger towards irrational beings.
16. Resolved, never to speak evil of anyone, so that it shall tend to his dishonor, more or less, upon no account except for some real good.
17. Resolved, that I will live so, as I shall wish I had done when I come to die.
18. Resolved, to live so, at all times, as I think is best in my devout frames, and when I have clearest notions of things of the gospel, and another world.
19. Resolved, never to do any thing, which I should be afraid to do, if I expected it would not be above an hour, before I should hear the last trump.
20. Resolved, to maintain the strictest temperance, in eating and drinking.
21. Resolved, never to do any thing, which if I should see in another, I should count a just occasion to despise him for, or to think any way the more meanly of him. (Resolutions 1 through 21 written in one setting in New Haven in 1722)
22. Resolved, to endeavor to obtain for myself as much happiness, in the other world, as I possibly can, with all the power, might, vigor, and vehemence, yea violence, I am capable of, or can bring myself to exert, in any way that can be thought of.
23. Resolved, frequently to take some deliberate action, which seems most unlikely to be done, for the glory of God, and trace it back to the original intention, designs and ends of it; and if I find it not to be for God' s glory, to repute it as a breach of the 4th Resolution.
24. Resolved, whenever I do any conspicuously evil action, to trace it back, till I come to the original cause; and then, both carefully endeavor to do so no more, and to fight and pray with all my might against the original of it.
25. Resolved, to examine carefully, and constantly, what that one thing in me is, which causes me in the least to doubt of the love of God; and to direct all my forces against it.
26. Resolved, to cast away such things, as I find do abate my assurance.
27. Resolved, never willfully to omit any thing, except the omission be for the glory of God; and frequently to examine my omissions.
28. Resolved, to study the Scriptures so steadily, constantly and frequently, as that I may find, and plainly perceive myself to grow in the knowledge of the same.
29. Resolved, never to count that a prayer, nor to let that pass as a prayer, nor that as a petition of a prayer, which is so made, that I cannot hope that God will answer it; nor that as a confession, which I cannot hope God will accept.
30. Resolved, to strive to my utmost every week to be brought higher in religion, and to a higher exercise of grace, than I was the week before.
Thursday, January 01, 2009
WORK DAYS
Attention:
In case you didn't know Mystery is moving. Beginning Sunday January 11th we will be gathering weekly in downtown Joplin. In preparation for the move the building needs to be finished so there is a clean and safe place for kids and a comfortable space to everyone to worship. We need your help.
If you are a covenant member of Mystery, or simply call it your church home and family, we need you to pitch in and help get everything ready. The NEXT TWO SATURDAYS we are having workdays all day. There is something for everyone to do from basic construction to clean up.
There are men and women working everyday, but its much to great a task for just a few people.
We are asking everyone to commit to blocking out a few evenings and the next two Saturdays to get everything ready for this exciting time.
Part of being the church is meeting the needs of the church and right now there is a tremendous need. Before anyone thinks this is simply pouring our energy into a building I would challenge you to see this as part of mission. God has clearly moved us to be a church in the city for the city by his grace and provision of both financial resources and an incredible facility, but God has left some work for us to do as we prepare. This is a chance to grow and not only as place but as a people in our minds and hearts as well. We are serving the city we are placed in by God. Whether we contribute money, time, talents or plain old sweat equity we are making a way for the gospel to spread into the city and into the hearts or the people in the city. So we are asking you to participate in the work hard and PRAY hard as well for this move. Come get dirty, make some new friends, learn some new skills and celebrate the opportunity we have to grow a church and grow in grace together as the church.
So please contact Vance Eden for times and ways you can serve throughout the week (it's not just Saturday) and join us the next Two Saturdays for all church, all day work days at the new location 514 Main st. Downtown Joplin.
In case you didn't know Mystery is moving. Beginning Sunday January 11th we will be gathering weekly in downtown Joplin. In preparation for the move the building needs to be finished so there is a clean and safe place for kids and a comfortable space to everyone to worship. We need your help.
If you are a covenant member of Mystery, or simply call it your church home and family, we need you to pitch in and help get everything ready. The NEXT TWO SATURDAYS we are having workdays all day. There is something for everyone to do from basic construction to clean up.
There are men and women working everyday, but its much to great a task for just a few people.
We are asking everyone to commit to blocking out a few evenings and the next two Saturdays to get everything ready for this exciting time.
Part of being the church is meeting the needs of the church and right now there is a tremendous need. Before anyone thinks this is simply pouring our energy into a building I would challenge you to see this as part of mission. God has clearly moved us to be a church in the city for the city by his grace and provision of both financial resources and an incredible facility, but God has left some work for us to do as we prepare. This is a chance to grow and not only as place but as a people in our minds and hearts as well. We are serving the city we are placed in by God. Whether we contribute money, time, talents or plain old sweat equity we are making a way for the gospel to spread into the city and into the hearts or the people in the city. So we are asking you to participate in the work hard and PRAY hard as well for this move. Come get dirty, make some new friends, learn some new skills and celebrate the opportunity we have to grow a church and grow in grace together as the church.
So please contact Vance Eden for times and ways you can serve throughout the week (it's not just Saturday) and join us the next Two Saturdays for all church, all day work days at the new location 514 Main st. Downtown Joplin.
Resolutions Pt 1
THE RESOLUTIONS of Jonathan Edwards pt 1
Pondering his faith and faithfulness to Jesus the great Pastor and Theologian Jonathan Edwards wrote out his "Resolutions" which we read over every week in an effort to remind himself of his his sinfulness, his salvation and his calling. They are always sobering for me to read and I thought I would share them over several posts with you. You can find these complete on line or I recommend picking up a copy to own. One thing I have aspired to do but have not yet done is to compile my own resolutions. What would yours look like? What has the Holy Spirit convicted you of, leading you to and challenging you with? What tactics do you take to walk in line with the gospel? It would be good for us all to think through and practice....ENJOYBEING SENSIBLE THAT I AM UNABLE TO DO ANYTHING WITHOUT GOD' S HELP, I DO HUMBLY ENTREAT HIM BY HIS GRACE TO ENABLE ME TO KEEP THESE RESOLUTIONS, SO FAR AS THEY ARE AGREEABLE TO HIS WILL, FOR CHRIST' S SAKE.
1. Resolved, that I will do whatsoever I think to be most to God' s glory, and my own good, profit and pleasure, in the whole of my duration, without any consideration of the time, whether now, or never so many myriads of ages hence. Resolved to do whatever I think to be my duty and most for the good and advantage of mankind in general. Resolved to do this, whatever difficulties I meet with, how many soever, and how great soever.
2. Resolved, to be continually endeavoring to find out some new contrivance and invention to promote the aforementioned things.
3. Resolved, if ever I shall fall and grow dull, so as to neglect to keep any part of these Resolutions, to repent of all I can remember, when I come to myself again.
4. Resolved, never to do any manner of thing, whether in soul or body, less or more, but what tends to the glory of God; nor be, nor suffer it, if I can avoid it.
5. Resolved, never to lose one moment of time; but improve it the most profitable way I possibly can.
6. Resolved, to live with all my might, while I do live.
7. Resolved, never to do anything, which I should be afraid to do, if it were the last hour of my life.
8. Resolved, to act, in all respects, both speaking and doing, as if nobody had been so vile as I, and as if I had committed the same sins, or had the same infirmities or failings as others; and that I will let the knowledge of their failings promote nothing but shame in myself, and prove only an occasion of my confessing my own sins and misery to God. July 30.
9. Resolved, to think much on all occasions of my own dying, and of the common circumstances which attend death.
10. Resolved, when I feel pain, to think of the pains of martyrdom, and of hell.
Farewell First Pres.
Hey Everyone!
This is the LAST WEEK will be meeting at First Presbyterian Church in Webb City. Come be a part of memories.
5:30pm Sunday Evening - We will be finishing a 2 part series on called Before the Throne about being a worshiping church. Invite a friend and connect with those you've missed over the holidays as we ring in the new year and a new path of mission for Mystery.
This is the LAST WEEK will be meeting at First Presbyterian Church in Webb City. Come be a part of memories.
5:30pm Sunday Evening - We will be finishing a 2 part series on called Before the Throne about being a worshiping church. Invite a friend and connect with those you've missed over the holidays as we ring in the new year and a new path of mission for Mystery.
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