Last Update - February 24, 2025

ALL Kids' Classes Cancelled Until March
From Pastor Greg Isom:
"Upon reaching out to teachers, we have agreed to go ahead and CANCEL KIDS' CLASSES UNTIL MARCH! This is due to all the sickness in the schools."

 

 

Baptism Scheduled for Sunday Morning, March 2nd
A baptism is scheduled for March 2nd, at the beginning of the Sunday Morning Worship Service.

 

 

Children's Wednesday Bible Study Currently Cancelled
We are holding off on resuming Children's Wednesday Night Bible Study due to so much sickness going around. We will announce when the Children's Bible Study begins again.

 

 

Ladies Meeting is Saturday, March 8th
The next Ladies Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, March 8th, at 9:30 a.m. in the fellowship/kitchen area of the church. Breakfast will be served. Come and enjoy this special time of fellowship.

 

 

Children's Church (Note: Currently Cancelled)
On the first Sunday of each month the children will remain in the sanctuary during the Sunday Morning Service.

On the remaining Sundays the children will be dismissed to Children's Church at "Hug & Howdy" time, which is right after Communion.

 

 

Studying the Gospel of John on Sunday Mornings
We are doing an in depth study of the Gospel of John on Sunday mornings.

John's gospel is written intimatley from the perspective of one who considered himself to be Jesus' best friend as you could argue no one knew Him better. He lived a long life following Jesus from perhaps his teens into his 90s. It was a long life, but sometime difficult one often being persecuted for his faith. He was exiled to the island of Patmos later in his life where he was given wonderful visions of heaven and future events which he wrote about in the Book of Revelations. He is the only apostle to die of natural causes. His Gospel differs from the other three in that rather than telling a story in order, he hand picks events to prove a certain point. The point he emphasizes is that Jesus is the Son of God. His close relationship with Jesus empowers his words to have extra special meaning as an insider rather than one observing from the outside. He actually states the purpose for writing this account near the end in chapter 20.

"And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name."
John 20:30-31.

 

 

Studying the Book of Revelation Sunday Evenings
There is a reason Revelations is the last book in our Bible. Not only does the Book look forward to future events, but it also ties together many of the loose ends we find in the other 65 books of the Bible. To understand Revelations, we must have a good knowledge of those other 65 books. Many of the symbols, events, numbers, color references are nearly encountered previously in the word of God. My commentary refers to this book as the "Grand Central Station" of the Bible where all the "trains" of thought that run throughout the scriptures are brought together; as we will see on display shortly and John describes Jesus. Central themes such as the scarlet thread of redemption, the nation of Israel, the Gentile nations, the church, Satan, and the end times all are brought together. This truly makes the study of the Book one that can become as in depth as you would like it to be. You can dig as deep as you wish. For us, we will just dive in and see where the Spirit leads us.

Sunday evening is a wonderful time of digging into God's Word. Also, we are usually blessed with a couple of Bluegrass gospel songs from Dick and Rita on Sunday evenings. Come join us!

 

 

Adult Bible Study on Wednesday Evenings
We are currently studying the Book of Acts on Wednesday Evenings. This is an informal time of Bible Study with plenty of opportunity for questions and comments.

 

 

Bride of Christ Fellowship Ladies
Ladies of the Bride of Christ Fellowship, you can stay connected on Facebook on the
Bride of Christ Fellowship Ladies Facebook page.

 

 

Guidelines for Church Service Cancellations
Church Service cancellations due to extreme weather conditions or other unexpected reasons will be passed along on the prayer chain.

In addition, we will attempt to get them posted to this web page and the Bride of Christ Ladies Facebook page.

 

 

Church Offerings
For those of you asking where to send your church offerings when not attending in-church services, you can still mail them to:

Bride of Christ Fellowship
c/o Grace R. Pemberton
1988 State Road 37
Mitchell, IN 47446

For security reasons, PLEASE do NOT send cash.

February 23, 2025

The Holy Spirit Our Helper
John 14:15-31
Sunday Morning
Pastor Greg Isom

"These things I have spoken to you while being present with you. But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you."
John 14:25-26 

The Holy Spirt will teach us all things and will help us to retain and remember all that Jesus commands us. John wrote this gospel through the guidance of the Spirit, as was all scripture written. The Spirit is like our internet connection to God. Through Him, God can speak to us teaching and empowering us to retain God's Word in our hearts. John explained the Spirit this way later in his writings:

"But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him."
I John 2:27

The anointing is the receiving of the Holy Spirit in our lives and He reiterates that He will "abide in you, teach you, and leads you to truth." With the help of the Spirit each of us can read the scriptures and grasp the truth that is there. He also will cry out within us when we hear false teaching guiding us to discern between what is from God and what is not. What a comfort that is for us! God is with us each and every moment of our lives guiding us to stay on course as we follow Jesus. By reading the Word and praying we learn to listen to His guidance and trust Him to go with us into the uncertainties and difficulties of life. The Holy Spirit is our Helper, Comforter, Counselor, and Encourager!

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The Church in Pergamos
Revelation 2:12-17
Sunday Evening
Pastor Greg Isom

"For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account."
Hebrews 4:12-13

The sword is a symbol of judgement of not only ones works, but also their intents with nothing hidden from His sights. The sword is drawn and sharp ready to bring judgment quickly. In Revelation, chapter 19, Jesus appears as the rider upon the white horse and "out of His mouth goes a sharp sword that with it He should strike nations."

"What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it?"
Romans 6:1-2

Paul went on to explain that when we are baptized into Christ, we die out to ourselves to live for Christ. We walk away from a life driven by fleshly desires and now focus on displaying our love for God by obeying His commands.

Heavenly Father, empower us through the Spirit to stand boldly and to be uncompromising on what is Your Truth. Help us to show true love to those around us by speaking only the Truth.

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Worship Services

Sunday Morning Worship:
10:00 a.m.
Children's Church:
~during the
Morning Worship Service~
Sunday Evening Service:
~6:00 p.m.~
Wednesday Night Adult Bible Study:
~6:00 p.m.~
Wednesday Night Youth
Bible Study:
~6:00 p.m.~