Victorious News - May
"Loving HIS Appearing"
2 Tim. 4:8 “Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”
Picture a fourth-grade boy sitting in the principal’s office, waiting for the appearing of the principal. Now picture the same boy at noon on a Friday, waiting for his mom to pick him up early from school to begin a long family vacation weekend. He is waiting for the appearing of his mother. Which “appearing” does the lad love? Obviously, the appearing that will precede a weekend of fun and excitement. There is a difference between waiting and waiting with excitement and anticipation as the apostle Paul seems to suggest in 2 Timothy 4:8. There he mentions the “crown of righteousness” that awaits all who “love” the appearing of Christ at His Coming. It’s one thing to wait for Christ’s return, but it’s another to wait with love and anticipation. Those who love the idea of seeing Christ face to face will live in such a way as to welcome, His appearing, and not shy away like the boy waiting in the principal’s office.
If Christ appears today, will He find you loving His appearing, or not?
Church Chatter
We had a wonderful Sunrise Service and breakfast celebrating the risen Lord. And then on April 12th in the morning service, we were blessed with the music of Victory Express.
We thank Rev. Mark Sweeney for ministering in a Sunday evening service.
On April 26th we had a Baby Dedication service where three little girls were dedicated to the Lord. What a blessing that was!
We give thanks to God for His continual blessing to the church congregation.
Mission Minutes
FROM MEXICO
Bro. Kincaid reports a new church was established in Mexico City and is now officially received by the Prince of Peace churches as a Chamula congregation. Their fellowship has grown to 100 believers.
At the recent national convention of pastors in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas, they held a special ordination service in which 12 ministers were ordained with the Prince of Peace Churches in Mexico. During the convention and ordination, pastors and their families were encouraged and challenged as they renewed their commitments to one another and the Lord.
Bro. Kincaid and the superintendent of the Prince of Peace churches, Andres Ramirez joined together in ministry at the church in Grand Prairie, Texas.
Darin Kincaid ministered at the 6th anniversary of the church in San Antonio de los Montes, Chiapas. It was a joy to praise the Lord along with their worship team with trumpets, trombones, saxophones, violin, guitars, keyboard and drums. It was wonderful to seeing these young people worshiping the Lord with the talents God has given them.
Prayer Requests
**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 Jason Wetzel.
**Pray for the Missing Link ministry.
**Pray for speedy recovery and strength for Louise Stence.
**Pray for speedy recovery and strength for Nathan Moody.
**Pray for speedy recovery and strength for Olivia.
Our Daily Bread
HOW HAVE YOU SEEN JESUS REVEALED IN OTHERS?
WHY DO YOU THINK GOD ENCLOSES HIS PRESENCE IN THESE “JARS OF CLAY”?
SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD, PLEASE LIVE IN ME THAT I MIGHT SHINE WITH YOUR LOVE AND PRESNCE.
Where To Find 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.