Hi to all of my dear friends who have stopped, stopping by! Does that statement alarm you? I am just apologizing for not updating my Pastor's Moment. My last update was in December and I'm sure that many cyber travelers have passed me by for that reason.

 

I could say that I've been too busy to update my column. But then everybody uses that excuse. I might even say that I have been out of town. But then it would be necessary for me to not only apologize to my readers but I would have to ask our Lord for forgiveness for telling you a story. In fact, if I said anything at all other than I just hadn't gotten around to writing an update, I would be telling a story.

 

Now I have been busy but for good reasons.

 

Beginning on Friday evening, April 13th, I will be hosting a series of revival meetings. These meetings are going to be one of the most dynamic, spiritual, inspirational and informational series that anyone has ever encountered. I'm not just saying that because I am involved with these meetings. I'm saying that because the impact that they will have on the lives of those in attendance will come from heaven itself. The opening night presentation is "How To Know the Future". This study is about a story that actually took place several years ago. God had placed a dream into the mind of the king of one of our foreign countries. According to my information, when the King received the dream, all that he could remember about it was frightening. He searched for help with interpreting the dream but without any success. In my research I found out that the dream could only be interpreted by God. Isn't that exciting? Don't miss the opening night on Friday, April 13. Come and hear the story of our God who loves us so much. He has continually watched over this world and His church and it's message of hope.

 

We are living in a time when people are beginning to stop, look and listen to what is actually happening in our world. This leads them to curiosities about God. Does He really exist? If He does then why so much suffering, death and violence? I promise you that if you attend this series of meetings, these and many more questions will be answered for you.

 

Each night we will have drawings for special gifts. The nightly drawings will be for Bibles, Bible Study Helps, spiritual growth literature, and other wonderful items to help you in your search to know God better. So plan now to attend and be there early.

 

For nearly three years now as I have written my column, you have read the name of Mark Kent. Mark has been a great help to me in my work as pastor of our church. He is always willing to help in anyway and when I called upon him in emergencies, he was there for me. He has many gifts and talents that he has shared with our church. But Mark has a higher calling.

 

Mark has felt for some time now that the Lord has been encouraging him to return to college and complete his studies in Religious Theology and receive his degree in Pastoral Ministry. As I write this update, Mark is now in the preparation stages of leaving for college. He will be heading to Andrews University for the May semester. Mark placed his application with the enrollment board at Andrews and was accepted. In just a few weeks Mark will be walking the hallways that some of the greatest theological minds in the world have traveled.

 

I will miss Mark but I know that he is answering a call that God placed in the chambers of his heart when he was conceived. Before Mark ever made his grand entrance into our society, Jesus had designed a ministry for Mark. Of course He left the decision up to Mark as to whether or not he would accept. But Mark has accepted and he will be leaving my side and I will miss him very much.

 

I would like for all of you to keep Mark in your prayers as he makes this transition in his life. He is single (and this information is for the ladies) but he leaves behind a wonderful dad and super mom who no doubt will miss him greatly. Our church congregation will miss Mark and his ministry but as he leaves us, we wish him the best of God's blessings.

 

We continue to offer our Discovery Bible School to those who are interested in studying the Bible by mail correspondence. Just write to our church address that is on the Contact Us page and request the study guides and they will be sent to you. You will be assigned a teacher and he or she will communicate with you on the progress that you make as well as answer any questions that you might have concerning the Bible.

 

Also on our web-site you will find many offers of helpful information that you can write or call for and they will be sent to you.

 

As I close my article, I just want to remind you that regardless of how things look to you in our world, we are on the verge of the second, greatest miracle that has ever happened to our world. The first miracle was God's Son accepting the challenge to become human, live among us and then offer Himself as a sacrifice for all of mankind's sins. The second great miracle is the fact that that same Jesus is very near giving the command to re-enter our world. This time He is not coming as a babe in a manger but as King of all kings and Lord of all lords to receive His kingdom. All that have made Him their Savior; all that have made Him their Lord; I don't know about you but I can't wait.

 

Hold onto your faith, keep looking up. And remember, just as sure as Jesus spoke the promises of His return, is just how sure you can be that His return is soon.

 

May God's greatest blessings rule in your heart.

 

Pastor Danny