On Track
so well. reckless unconcern for value of life? The answer is “NO”.
Trains are made to run on tracks. If they get off the
tracks disaster is certain. Fear is one of the great weapons of hell. Oddly, fear has Yes there will be struggles. However, God is still in
a weird twist on human behavior. After 911 people ate charge. Satan has limited power. Christ will have His
The enemy of our souls is attempting to get our minds junk food to feel good. It was a psychological out for Church. The Church is firmly on track. Nothing has
off track. If fiery darts shot at us can create confusion stress. Fear also increases concern for a person’s own happened that is strange to God. Nothing has happened
and fear, than our focus on the Great Commission is welfare, e.g., during Hitler’s reign of terror mothers that has shaken the foundations of heaven to make God
lost. If we lose focus, we lose a sense of direction. If we turned their own children in to the Gestapo. Fear also nervous or throw prophecy off course or delay the
lose a sense of direction, we lose heart. If we lose heart, runs away from responsibility for others. If satan can Coming of Jesus.
we become lethargic. Lethargic we become useless for convince the saints to pamper “self” then the body of the
God and our own worst enemy. Church falls apart. Responsibility is forfeited for self- Rest assured, My Friend, when the day is done, when
interest. Caring for others is neglected in self- every knee shall bow and give account to Christ, the
I knew a man who obtained pilot license. On a foggy indulgence. Of course, selfishness will neglect honest events of history will be synchronized with Heaven’s
night he tried to land his airplane. Apparently in a stewardship and care for missionaries. Timetable!
moment of panic he decided not to land and pressed full
throttle intending to go up. Instead he turned the plane The question is whether the train is still on track? Is One thing more. There is a great revival in our world.
directly into the ground. It was a terrible tragedy. Jesus still seated in heaven beside Our Father? Will The Holy Spirit is moving mightily. Nations are being
Jesus return for the Church and take believers out of this shaken by the power of the gospel. Missionaries are
Too often I see people who have lost any sense of world before horrible judgment is rendered? Will there doing their work. In many nations that are ruled by
whether they are going up or down. They are running full be an anti-christ who will insist on numbering every despots and demonic powers multitudes are coming to
throttle to disaster. Their walk and their talk is person and organization with a digital variation of 666? know Jesus as Savior.
inconsistent. They speak pious words, but their works do
not demonstrate “If any man will come after me (Jesus), What do we see? We see the rise of terrorism as it was If you are in Him, be at peace. All is well.
let him deny himself and take up his cross, and follow before Rome came to power. Rome conquered terrorism
me (Matthew 16:24). with an “iron fist”. Rome was ruthless. No mercy. It was With firm hope,
not until Rome reigned strong that the seas were
Prophecy of the Bible speaks of man and woman essentially rid of pirates and roads were fairly safe to
becoming increasing self-centered as the Coming of travel. It seems to me that terrorism will continue to be a
Jesus approaches (II Timothy 3). Satan is aware of worldwide threat until the anti-christ comes to power. Pastor Bare
prophecy. He does not know everything, but he does The anti-christ will insist on numbering persons with a
have memory. He has been around since before the satanic seal as a means of providing international Luke 19:13 “...Occupy till I come.”
Garden of Eden. Our enemy knew Adam and conversed security. Those not taking the seal of the anti-christ will
with him. Our enemy has had 6,000 years of studying be killed. We would love to have you with us on our Sunday
God’s creation of man and woman. While our enemy can morning worship services . Come, worship with us,
not read our minds, he can watch our behaviors and see Where are we? We are on track. Countless pieces seem
what we do. Thus, lust of the flesh, lust of the eye, and to imply there is no harmony, no hope, and no logic. Will and bring a friend! Our services are at 8:30and 10:45
pride of life are still the primary methods of tempting man we fall into the hands of extremist religions that will AM. We also have 9:45 Bible Study Classes.
to sin (I John 2:16). There is no reason for satan to return mankind to Dark Ages of ignorance, fear, and
develop other methods, since these three have worked
From the
Prayer for the month of July
CHURCH ANNOUCEMENTS...
The church-wide Fasting &
through Saturday, July 12th-
offices 973-5536 for details.
Robert McCready at church
14th. Please contact Pastor
is scheduled next Thursday
THE FOUNDATIONS MINISTRY Volunteer of the Month is
NOTES OF INTEREST…
TOBEY AND BRANDY BOUCH
Tobey & Brandy Bouch have been an important part of Chil-
dren’s Ministry for many years. Both Tobey & Brandy volun- VOL. 25 ISSUE. 27 JULY 3, 2007
teer in the ministry and have helped in multiple areas. Not only
do they support our children here at home but help with Mis- THE BARE FACTS... WE ARE PRAYING FOR...
sions reaching out to children across the globe. TITHING: Tithing stabilizes Our Missionaries Patsy Jackson
faith. Our Troops Patricia Kerrigan
Thoughts and appreciation are to be sent to: Becky Anderson Harvey Laub
MISSIONHEART: Caring for D. & E. Anderson Billie Miller
Tobey and Brandy Bouch missionaries is one of the Barbara Bender Anthony Morris
highest duties on earth. Delaney Bickel Jeremy Orme
2936 Milton Road Elsie Brinkley Justin Parsons
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to action. John Campbell Gilbert Prince, Jr.
Ruby Alice Clark Ms Richard
CONGRATULATIONS to Michael and Minnette Stroud! Jesse Clowater Charlee Ruhe
PRAYER: Lord, may the
Minnette Presley was born on July 3rd at 3:33AM. She bugle of heaven call us to
McKenzie Coleman Victor Rubianes
weighed in at 8 lbs 8 ounces & was 21 1/4 inches. Mommy Tony Cooper Maya Shaw
action for the cause of Your Mark Deomar L & K Sheffron
and baby are doing well. Son Jesus and His Church! Jonathan Dechent Martha Shifflett
Donald Dyche Alice Snider
Linda Frantz Hazel Spellman
VBS 2007 – Game Day Central was great! We ministered to Ann Marie Freeman Charles Stroud
around 145 children, and 84 children gave their hearts to the Mark Gilmer Curtis Thacker
WHO WE ARE... Angie Glasgow Ruby Thomas-Keffer
Lord!! A big THANK YOU to all who helped especially during CORE VALUES: “We are a Cove- Javon Green Jody Vaughn
the months of planning. nant community, bonded together Janet Harper Jamee Yusuf
by the Holy Spirit, united in Cindy Hogan Chris Dulaney
Christ to serve His Church and Eula jackson
Sunday Morning and Wednesday Evening each other, and to preach, teach,
Discipleship Classes for July-August have begun. For a list and make disciples.” THE PASTOR’S HEART is a weekly news-
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA 22901
of classes, check out our website on this address: MISSION: to proclaim God’s letter from Covenant Church with the fea-
word...to share His love with our ture article written by Senior Pastor Harold
http://www.covenantchurch.net/biblestudy.asp
WWW.COVENANTCHURCH.NET
community and the world...and to L. Bare, Sr., Ph.D. (UVA). Dr. Bare is a
strengthen God’s people through former social worker/counselor and college
Weekly Pastor’s Heart If you want to receive a weekly copy discipleship. lecturer. While serving Covenant Church
1025 RIO ROAD EAST
since 1981, he has authored several books,
of the Pastor’s Heart through mail or email, please contact us VISION: to be a growing, mag- including They Call Me Pentecostal,
at church offices 973-5536 or email Fay at netic, encouraging, multicultural and Hell is War, as well as numerous
f.paurillo@covenantchurch.net church. articles. He is married to Laila Bare, Ed.D.
MOTTO: Sharing God’s love (VPI). They have three children, Danny,
...Caring for you. Dana, and Joshua, and 6 grandchildren.