Victorious News - June

John 21:16 “He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.” 

How would you feel about a friend denying any knowledge of you? We know that’s what happened when Peter denied knowing Jesus. As a disciple, Peter was outspoken and impulsive. Perhaps his weakness was a wake-upcall. But how does one recover from such a failure? After having been given the keys to the kingdom of God and declared to be the foundation of Christ’s Church, how does one regain favor after failure? 

Matt. 16:17-19 “And Jesus answered and said unto Him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. And I say also unto thee, "That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” 

Favor is the word—favor as in grace. Grace is the unmerited (unconditional) favor of God which is what Jesus showed to Peter after His crucifixion and resurrection. When Jesus met with Peter after the resurrection, He didn’t say, “Peter, you can continue to serve Me if you promise never to deny Me again”. He simply recommissioned Peter unconditionally in spite of his failure. That’s how God loves you today. Unconditionally, no strings attached. Rest in His grace and love today. 

The Mother-Daughter Banquet was a great success. Every family or group decorated their table, and they were very imaginative and creative. Some of the men of the church served and did cleanup after the banquet. They did a wonderful job and a great big Thank You to them. (See photo gallery below)

The Pastor and wife have had 3 family members pass away within 2 months, but God has blessed the church with the birth of a little girl, Oaklynn Sweeney. Heaven gained 3 and Earth has gained 1. Praise the Lord!!!  

Be sure to check our Calendar for upcoming events!

FROM TORTOLA - Sis. Veta reports that the Easter celebration at the Sunday School was a great success. There were 2 young ladies that came to help, and they were such a blessing. They not only helped with the school but also at Sis. Veta’s home. There were 2 former students that came to the Easter celebration and surprised Sis. Veta. They spoke to the students, telling them of how the Sunday school influenced their lives and walk with God. What a blessing to see how God works in the lives of people. Sis. Veta is now preparing for VBS.  

**Pray for strength and protection for all our missionaries. 

**Pray for the names in the basket (salvation and encouragement). 

**Pray for the Churches in Kenya. 

**Pray for Victory Tabernacle. 

**Pray for our nation and leaders. 

**Pray for the unsaved. 

**Pray for Israel. 

**Pray for healing for Bob Bollinger. 

**Pray for Pastor Georges and the situation in Haiti. 

**Pray for healing and strength for Lane Hennesy. 

**Pray for healing and strength for Charlene March. 

**Pray for healing and strength for Bonnie Lowman. 

**Pray for healing for Nathan Moody. 

**Pray for healing for Karon Keeseman.  

DEAR LORD, IT THRILLS US THAT YOU WANT TO HAVE A RELATIONSHIP WITH US! THANK YOU FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN OF YOU THROUGH THE BIBLE AND TO TALK WITH YOU IN PRAYER. 

GOD DELIGHTS TO HEAR FROM US! 

VICTORY TABERNACLE CHURCH OF CARLISLE     

472 E. North Street 

Carlisle, PA. 17013 

Pastor Glenn H. Yohn 

717-226-3076 (cell) 

Service Times 

Sunday School (All ages):  9:30 AM 

Sunday Night Worship:      6:00 PM 

Wednesday Night:                7:00 PM 

TRAVELING ROUTE 81 NORTH: Take Exit 48 (York St.) At traffic light turn left onto York St. At second traffic light turn left onto High St. (Route 641). At the next traffic light turn right onto Spring Garden St. Proceed to the stop sign and turn right onto Louther St. Church sits on the left side of the street across from Wenger Meats. 

TRAVELING ROUTE 81 SOUTH: Take Exit 49 (High St.) At traffic light turn right onto High St, (Route 641). At the fourth traffic light turn right onto Spring Garden St. Proceed to the stop sign and turn right onto Louther St. Church sits on the left side of the street across from Wenger Meats.