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Church Family,

Today we looked at the fragrance of Christ. I have heard Dad preach this message many times but today it really struck me. I can exude the fragrance of Christ by living in dependence on Christ. My life can show Christ to others but I need to stay close to Christ so that others will see him in me.

I got to demonstrate the Gospel Presentation today. It was neat to watch the pastors begin to see the value of the presentation. They finally got to practice the presentation with each other. It was fun to watch and listen to them explain the presentation.

Dad shared a lot of stories today about his soul winning experiences. I was so encouraged to see what God had done through his life and challenged to see God work those things through my life. I was also struck with the thoroughness and effectiveness of the Inquires Bible Study. We as a church need to start using this study to see our friends and family saved. It will grow our Church.


After our day of class we went over to the Haflers house. I got a chance to play with their boys. We swam, jumped on the trampoline, and played board games. It was great to be able to encourage their children. I have found that the missionary Children here are just longing for attention and love. I think they tend to get isolated because of language and cultural barriers. It was fun to poor love into them. The power went out tonight so we did everything in the dark. It was a ton of fun.

Pray for us tomorrow as we do our outreach in the town. I am praying that we see some people saved.

Pastor Josh

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Dear Church Family,

What a beautiful to sight to look out at the landscape transformed by the white snow. As I look out the window preparing for tomorrow I can’t stop thinking about the sacrifice that Jesus made for me to make my sin as white as snow. I pray that you will begin thinking these thoughts today and prepare your heart for tomorrow’s service. We have a very special service planned tomorrow. Our singing will be focused on the sacrifice that Christ made for us on the cross. Maria Barta, one of our newest members, will be singing one of my favorite songs tomorrow, The Look (the lyrics for this song can be found at the bottom of this post). We will conclude the service with our Sacrifice Sunday Offering. In this offering you will be asked to place your financial, as well as time, sacrifice to Christ. It will be a wonderful time of focus on the work of our precious Savior.

I understand that the snow has made it difficult for many to get out; however, I believe that tomorrow’s service is extremely important for our church. We have a quick fellowship after the service tomorrow followed by a presentation of the plans for our new auditorium. If our church is going to move forward on this building project I believe it is vital for us all to be on the same page. We are planing the future of our church tomorrow. We spent the entire month of January building up to this service. I believe this is a critical time for our church body. We have the opportunity to gather together and focus on the sacrifice that Christ made for us on the cross. I pray that you will be here tomorrow to worship together with the body of Christ.

In Christ,

Pastor Josh


The Look


I saw one hanging on a tree in agony and blood

Who fixed His loving eyes on me as near His cross I stood

And never till my dying breath will I forget that look

It seemed to charge me with His death though not a word He spoke


My conscience felt and owned the guilt and plunged me in despair

I saw my sins His blood had spilt and helped to nail Him there

But with a second look He said “I freely all forgive

this blood is for your ransom paid; I died that you might live”


Thus while His death my sin displays for all the world to view

Such is the mystery of grace; it seals my pardon too

With pleasing grief and mournful joy my spirit now is filled

That I should such a life destroy yet live by Him I killed


CHORUS

Forever etched upon my mind is the look of Him who died

The Lamb I crucified and now my life will sing the praise

Of pure atoning grace that looked on me and gladly

took my place



Original lyrics by John Newton. New and Alternate lyrics by Bob Kauflin. © 2001 PDI Praise (BMI). Sovereign Grace Music, a division of Sovereign Grace Ministries.

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