Articles & Announcements
Doctrines of the Reformed Faith
What is the Reformed faith? Is T.U.L.I.P. just a flower? What on earth is The Five Points of Calvinism? See the MARKINC representative at the Information Center this Sunday to purchase an attractively packaged 5-CD series for $25, featuring Dr. Betters and Sharon’s interviews on the subject.
2/7 Worship Service Cancelled
After consulting with all concerned, I have decided that it would simply be too dangerous to hold the worship service tomorrow. Even if we clear the lot, travel to and from the church would be risky and dangerous. Therefore, the church service for tomorrow is canceled.
However, Sharon and I MAY be able to hold another live online Q and A as we did the last time we had to cancel the worship service. So tune in at 10:30 tomorrow at www.glasgowchurch.com to see if we are live online. That will depend on whether or not we can get the right personnel there. Keep in mind that whenever we have to cancel a worship service we still need you to give your tithes and offerings, especially since it has cost us thousands and thousands of dollars this year to have the lot plowed and salted. Our expenses continue whether or not we conduct a worship service for that week. Stay warm and safe. Hold a mini-worship service in your home tomorrow and pray for your leadership even as we are praying for you.
12/27/2009 Sermon Notes
I have been asked to post the notes from Sunday’s sermon entitled CHRISTMAS. Here they are:
- Commitment to Jesus Christ – I want the men of Glasgow Church to commit their lives to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
- Humility before God and Family – I want the men of Glasgow Church to demonstrate a spirit of humility before God and man.
- Resolve – I want the men of Glasgow Church to resolve any conflicts the way God said they must in the Bible.
- Involvement in the Church – I want the men of Glasgow Church to be involved in the church and to labor for Jesus.
- Students of the Word – I want the men of Glasgow Church to become students of the Bible.
- Time for family – I want the men of Glasgow Church to spend quantitative and qualitative time with their families.
- Mercy Ministry to the poor and needy - I want the men of Glasgow Church to extend mercy to the poor and needy.
- Alertness to the schemes of the evil one – I want the men of Glasgow Church to be alert to the schemes of the devil.
- Sacrifice for God and others – I want the men of Glasgow Church to be willing to sacrifice their time, talents, and treasures for God and their families.
In His Grip,
Pastor Betters
Christmas Concert & Christmas Eve
Thanks to the snow, there is more time to invite friends and family to two awesome music events: our Christmas Concert on Wednesday 12/23 at 7:00pm, and the Christmas Eve service at 6:00 pm. Put the last minute shopping on hold and take some time to rock out and sing out to God with Glasgow’s worship team. The songs over both services have been carefully selected to reflect our “Ancient-Future” model of worship. Below are updated flyers you can print out and use to invite friends and family.
Sunday 12/20 Activities Cancelled
Glasgow Church Family:
Due to the snow storm, all activities at the Church for tomorrow have been cancelled. This includes morning worship and the concert scheduled for tomorrow night. Please note however the following:
- Sharon and I will conduct a live online Q and A along with some of our recent worship music at 10:30 tomorrow morning in lieu of a worship service. Go to www.glasgowchurch.com to join the discussion tomorrow. Please have your questions or comments ready to go when we start at 10:30. You can submit them on Glasgow Church’s fan page on facebook or by sending them to Glasgow@glasgowchurch.com. We did this once before and it was awesome. This way, with your PJ’s on you can still worship with the body. This ought to be fun.
- The concert and dessert night scheduled for tomorrow evening has been rescheduled for Wednesday evening, December 23rd at 7:00 PM (note the time).
- We will have our Christmas Eve service the next night at 6:00 PM (note the time).
- If you are participating in the STARS ministry with our deacons, please make arrangements to drop off your presents at the church no later than Monday, or email Chuck Leary at www.delearyous@aol.com to arrange for pickup.
- If you are one of the families planning on participating in my special sermon entitled CHRISTMAS, that sermon will be preached the following Sunday, December 27th at the 10:30 worship service. Please inform me immediately if this change in plans makes it impossible for your child to participate. Remember, there is a waiting list. Please plan to be there no later than 10:00 AM on the 27th.
Please pass along the word of all of these changes to your social networks.
In His Grip,
Pastor Betters
Christmas Invite
Download the flyer and print out to invite your friends!
http://www.glasgowchurch.com/wp-content/assets/2009/12/ChristmasEvents2-Web.pdf
Summit Sports Camp Pictures
Pictures from this past summer’s Summit Sports Camp.
Prayer Requests 10/23-30/09
Recently Submitted Prayer Requests/Updates…
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Submitted |
For… |
Date |
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| Kyle & Tracy Bendler | Former Pastor | 10/19/09 | Pastor at former church in Florida, recently diagnosed with multiple myeloma…bone marrow test and CAT scan yet to be taken to confirm diagnosis, but hematologist reasonably convinced. Pray for clear diagnosis and effective treatment for a cure |
| Lisa Cassidy | Self | 10/9/09 | Blood and other tests are pointing toward two diseases…polyarteritis nodosa and myasthenia gravis…both progressively debilitating. Doctors at John Hopkins are working with a specialist in Newark, DE for clear diagnosis and treatment of the symptoms. More tests and muscle biopsies to be done. Thanks to all for your support and prayers. |
| Sarah Price &Stephanie Ferguson | Longtime family friend | 10/13/09 | Karen Ayers has been diagnosed with cancer…either multiple myeloma or lymphoma…more tests will pin it down. She and her family are believers. Pray for clear diagnosis and effective treatment for a cure. |
| Debbie Kahler | Mother, Alice Fraser | 10/15/09 | …diagnosed with ovarian cancer…hysterectomy on Oct. 26th at which time they will find out what stage the cancer is. Please pray it has not spread. |
| Diane Walker | Member, Jay Walls | 10/22/09 | Recovering from surgery – pray that his immune system would strengthen and that he wouldn’t contract anything while in the hospital. |
| Ron Uscenski | Mother, Florence | 10/15/09 | …congestive heart failure…lives in Bensalem, PA. |
Continuing Prayer Requested for…
| 10/9/09 Update- Emerald Cassidy…infection appears to be under control and healing well…should take about 6 mos. To heal completely…pray for continued healing and that she can regain use of the finger. Thanks to all for your faithful prayers. 9/16/09 – Pray for healing of severed finger, infection to heal and to regain use of finger. |
| 10/12/09 – Sharon Farina’s niece, Danielle – 10/27 …having minimal seizures…There is NO fever and her blood pressure is NORMAL!! Her respirator is down from 80% to 65% and the doctor said they will lower that to 50% soon…Procedure for brain biopsy on 10/8 went well (results on Tuesday)…some memory loss possible. Has developed pneumonia and on heavy antibiotics. 10/15 doctor will do a tracheotomy and also put in a feeding tube. 9/27/09…seizures….fluid around brain…unresponsive and on ventilator…extent of damage not known at this time…has heard the Gospel but family unsure where she stands with the Lord. My brother and his family requests that we pray and ask the Lord to give them His abundant grace, His strength and peace that passes all understanding as they trust in Him without fear or doubt. |
| 9/18/09 – Richard Long –non-small cell cancer, large mass in his right lung, in his lymph nodes and abdomen. |
| Wayne Ho, brother of Willie…fragile immune-compromised state and possibly more aggressive treatment of the myeloma, neurological problems. Check for updates at www.caringbridge.org/visit/wayneho…Multiple myeloma |
| 9/1//09 – Cathy Hoddinott’s niece, Beth (32) in CA…has Tietze’s Syndrome… Friend, Bea…localized lung cancer… Pray for healing, pain lessening, so she can get off meds that make her sick and unable to keep food down. |
| 7/09 -Rev. Bruce Howes, former pastor of Heritage Pres. PCA in New Castle – “My NHL follicular lymphoma cancer has transformed itself into a very aggressive and difficult-to-treat type of cancer throughout my body now 100%…have started chemotherapy again. For updates go to http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/bruhowes “ |
| Gerald Lekberg…4/10…new tumors (2 in the skull and 2 in the brain)…having the cyber-knife radiation treatment once again and back on chemo. Praise that his brain stem tumor has reduced again and the brain stem is back to normal size. We ask for your continued prayers…Brain tumor close to brain stem |
| 10/1/09-Janet Sanders from husband Stan-“Please continue to pray for my wife Janet. She has severe fatigue, acute fibromyalgia, and is still not able to do very much. Also, side effects of some medications complicate her progress.” |
| 7/09-John Thisell’s Aunt Carole in SC in her 80s –lung cancer |
| 10/14/09- Julie Tokarski’s father, Jack Campbell – has been battling cellulitis (since before Labor Day) in his leg and staph in his blood…came home 10/14 with a walker to use and oxygen….hopeful he won’t need to them too long. Pray for complete healing and that he regains his strength. |
| Van Wingerden Family on the loss of daughter Ashley on 7/24/09 |
Pray Every Day for these Men and Women (and their families) Serving Our Country.
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Name/Relationship |
Request and/or Update |
| Michael Berth (25) (son of GRPC members Rolland and Carol Berth) | 9/27/09 - left this week for a 7 to 8 month deployment with his US Marine Reserve unit to Iraq. His address is: Lcpl Berth, Michael, MWSS 472 / MP Section, Unit 78261, FPO AE 09509-8261 Email: mlberthusmc@yahoo.com. |
| Adam Brenner (19) (son of GRPC member Elena Brenner) | “Thank you for your prayers and cards.” Being deployed to Afghanistan in November, 2009…is very homesick. Cards or notes would be appreciated… PFC Brenner, Adam R., 1st MLG 7th ESB H & S Co Comm, Box 444677, Camp Pendleton, CA 92055 |
| Staff Sgt. Brian Creek (son of GRPC members Don and Elaine Creek and brother of GRPC members J.R. , Steven and Kevin Creek) | 9/23/09- Back at Alaska base following 3rd tour of duty in Iraq…not yet heard if he will get the position of recruiter and transferred to a base on the east coast….will be in DE for a week in early Oct. then has to go back to Alaska…family has been under great strain and needs to be brought together and strengthened. If he does not get the transfer, he may be heading to Afghanistan. |
| Capt. Wesley Davison (son of Greg and Candy Davison) | 6/09 Update-Captain Wesley Davison will be going back to Iraq in June as an intelligence pilot privately contracted by the Army. He will be in Iraq 2 to 3 months at a time and home 2 to 3 months at a time. He has also joined the Army Reserves. |
| Brad Fisher (son of GRPC members David and Betsy Fisher) | Commission Ensign in U.S. Navy…stationed at San Diego, CA…training in special warfare. |
| Major Gregory Scott Hall (son of GRPC member Pamela Hall) | 5/7/09 – Air Force base in Ohio…leaving for 6 mos. in Afghanistan in July. Address: Greg Hall, Camp Phoenix, AF-MMTT, APO-AE 09320 |
| Reserves…Robert Howell (GRPC member Marion Howell’s husband) | 7/20/09 – has tarsal tunnel syndrome, peripheral neuropathy and needs a hip replacement |
| Airman Aaron T. Johnson (21) (son of GRPC member Rod Johnson) | …at RAF Lakenheath in England serving in the U.S. Air Force…48th Fighter Wing Munitions Squadron…builds, stores, and transports bombs. Email: AaronT.Johnson@lakenheath.af.mil |
| McGaughan, Sean (28) (GRPC member) | US Coast Guard 10/12/09 Update: being sent away for 5 months in beginning of Jan. Pray for his family…wife, Carrie, 16 mo.old, John (who is VERY attached to his Daddy) and 3 mo. old Riagan. |
| McManis (Nequist), Cori (19) (GRPC member and son of GRPC members Greg & Heidi Nequist) | 12/08…in Naval School…send notes/cards to…Cori McManis, 320A Dewey Ave., 6301 rm 512, Great Lakes, IL 60088 |
| Pilot, Lloyd Massey, acquaintance of SK attendee, Andy White – stationed in Kuwait. | in Kuwait. Address: CW4 Lloyd Massey, CJTF – C12 RFC Army, Unit 67001, 386 AEW/Post Office, APO AE 09855. Please also pray for his wife, Peg, and 2-year-old son in Clayton, DE. |
| Cpl. Benjamin Nelson, friend of Marion Howell | 10/15/09-in OCS (mid-20s)…having heart issues. Pray for healing and resolution so he can finish his schooling. |
| Smith, Zachary (22) (GRPC member, son of Ed and Terri Smith) | 7/2/09– graduated from basic training with the Navy, Great Lakes base…finishing “A school” this week…home for two weeks…will be stationed in Washington, D.C. |
| Starrett, Candace (23) GRPC regular attendee), (daughter of GRPC members Paul and Matina Starrett) | 8/08 Update – seaman in the U.S. Coast Guard… stationed in RI…spends bulk of time on the Ida Lewis, a buoy tender. Her address is 2121 W. Main Road, Apt. 109, Portsmouth, RI 02871 |
| Tom Watson (25) (son of GRPC members Tom and Diane Watson) | 8/24/09 Update – 82nd Airborne stationed in Afghanistan. |
Prayer Requests –October 16-23, 2009
Recently Submitted Prayer Requests/Updates…
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Submitted |
For… |
Date |
|
| Kyle & Tracy Bendler | Former Pastor | 10/19/09 | Pastor at former church in Florida, recently diagnosed with multiple myeloma…bone marrow test and CAT scan yet to be taken to confirm diagnosis, but hematologist reasonably convinced. Pray for clear diagnosis and effective treatment for a cure |
| Lisa Cassidy | Self | 10/9/09 | Blood and other tests are pointing toward two diseases…polyarteritis nodosa and myasthenia gravis…both progressively debilitating. Doctors at John Hopkins are working with a specialist in Newark, DE for clear diagnosis and treatment of the symptoms. More tests and muscle biopsies to be done. Thanks to all for your support and prayers. |
| Sarah Price &Stephanie Ferguson | Longtime family friend | 10/13/09 | Karen Ayers has been diagnosed with cancer…either multiple myeloma or lymphoma…more tests will pin it down. She and her family are believers. Pray for clear diagnosis and effective treatment for a cure. |
| Debbie Kahler | Mother, Alice Fraser | 10/15/09 | …diagnosed with ovarian cancer…hysterectomy on Oct. 26th at which time they will find out what stage the cancer is. Please pray it has not spread. |
| April Tackett | Brother’s co-worker and family | 10/13/09 | …13-year-old son, Shawn, on 10/11/09 was hit by the Accela train and killed. Ed, wife and 5-year-old daughter are left behind. |
| Ron Uscenski | Mother, Florence | 10/15/09 | …congestive heart failure…lives in Bensalem, PA. |
Crossroads Career Network
We have some exciting and pertinent news to share with you if you are currently in career transition or actively searching for a career move. On Monday, October 19th, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in the library we will begin a new ministry entitled “Crossroads Career,” this is a Christ- centered employment ministry that will focus on all types of job skill enhancement tools, from how to interview to how to market yourself in today’s ever changing marketplace. These meetings will take place the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. For further details please contact Russell Purdie or George Timko and keep watch for further information in the Redemptive Presence. You may check out the website at www.crossroadscareer.org.