For what we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. 6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of God’s glory displayed in the face of Christ. 7 But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. 2 Corinthians 4:5-7 I came across this verse through our families morning devotion & wanted to share it with you. May Christ’s light shine out of the darkness this New Year as His glory is revealed to us so that we can better witness and share the good news. May Christ Jesus be truly glorified as we worship Him in Spirit & the truth in 2011!
We are preparing for another Snow Camp on January 7th-9th in Erie Pa and I would appreciate your prayers for the following. Salvation, new relationships to be built, speakers bring the gospel & travel. Your prayers whether you realize it or not make all the difference in the Lord’s ministry and Kingdom. We value you as our prayer and financial support in reaching the youth of our communities and it’s greatly appreciated. We’re excited and looking forward to an awesome experience this weekend as the Lord meets us with His presence and unconditional love. Our staff is doing the messages this year and we’ll be focusing on Christ’s love through the crucifixion, His resurrection, His salvation, forgiveness and living by the Holy Spirit.
I have been making some very positive connections with the youth out in the West End as we’ve been talking briefly about God’s word and how it’s protected for eternity. I came across a powerful testimony where one pastor lost everything including his house in a tragic fire. When the fire fighters returned from extinguishing this blazing inferno they handed the pastor’s Holy Bible to him and said that they had found it in the bedroom lying on the floor. The fire had taken every possession that he had once owned but not God’s word because it is protected for all eternity. Matthew 24:35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away. I want to encourage you brothers and sisters today that no matter what trials, tribulation or death we face, The Lord God Almighty, God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob will sustain us and carry us through until He comes. Read His word to you today and be changed forever!
I believe that he Lord has a lot in store for His children this New Year so hold on to His promises and remember that only God’s word brings life and is eternal. I pray you have a blessed New Year and may you draw closer, deeper and more intimate in your relationship with The Lord Jesus Christ as you serve Him and His Kingdom. Have a great month and remember that you may keep updated on our upcoming youth events and camps through our new web blog at xtremekidsandteens.blogspot.com. Thanks again for your faithfulness in sewing seed into the Lord’s Kingdom!
He’s Glorious,
Shawn A. Hoffmaster
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