Assembly of God
After the seemingly endless monotony of stay at home orders in 2020 and into 2021, this year has flown by surprisingly fast as the world resumes more and more normal activities.
Rumors of shortages on traditional Thanksgiving food and the unavailability of Christmas gifts, along with rising prices on everything, can cause anxiety and dread in people when looking ahead to what should create joyful anticipation of the season ahead. When that spark of worry starts to flicker, before it becomes a consuming inferno, look to Psalm 28:7: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; I trust in him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy. I burst out in songs of thanksgiving” (NLT).
God is the source of provision and help. Believers can trust him. When people are convinced of that, their hearts are filled with joy and burst with thankfulness. So if Thanksgiving looks different this year, don’t fret. It will look different next year, too. God will provide when believers put their trust in him.
Missionary J.J. Ferrell will speak on Sunday, Nov. 28, at 10:30 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2. J.J.; his wife, Nelia; and their children are missionaries to youth who have served in Romania and are currently moving their base to Spain. LWAG has had a long relationship supporting J.J. Members will want to hear what their prayers and giving have helped accomplish at this week’s service.
On Wednesday, Dec. 1, at 10 a.m. in Clubhouse 3, Room 2, Assembly of God will begin a new study authored by Tony Evans called “Kingdom Heroes.” People will discover how to incorporate life-changing faith in their daily walk with the Lord. This is an interactive class.
Masks are no longer required during services, studies or meetings. However, people can still wear masks if it makes them more comfortable. More information about Assembly of God can be found at www.lwassemblyofgod.com. Its core values are to love people unconditionally, worship God wholeheartedly, act compassionately and grow continuously.
Those who would like prayer, to contact a pastor or a DVD of the Sunday morning sermon can contact Pastors Chuck and Sheryl Franco at (562) 357-4360 or pastorchuck@lwassemblyofgod. com.
Pastor Chuck’s sermons can be accessed on Facebook (Chuck Franco) and the Faithlife App under “Leisure World Assembly of God.”
