18
August
2017

August Memory Verse
2 Timothy 2:15,
"Study to shew thyself approved unto God,
a workman that needeth not to be ashamed,
rightly dividing the word of truth.

 
Paul's Philosophy of Ministry
Acts 20:17-38
 
Paul is encouraging the elders of the Ephesian church and we can glean from his statements to them his "philosophy" of ministry...
  1. Serve With Humility. (v.19a) 
  2. Expect Opposition. (v.19b,23) 
  3. Be Sure My Walk Matches My Talk. (v.20)
  4. Focus On Soul Winning. (v.20b) 
  5. Do Not Compromise God's Message. (v.20a,21-23) 
  6. Be Dedicated To Christ. (v.24) 
  7. Be Joyful. (v.24b)
  8. Don't Quit. (v.24b-c)
  9. Fulfill My Responsibilities. (v.25-27)
  10. Warn God's People of Spiritual Dangers. (v.28-31)
  11. Understand That It Is God That Gives Growth. (v.32)
  12. Be Content. (v.33-34)
  13. Be Generous, Hospitable, and Kind. (v.35)
  14. Saturate My Life and Ministry with Prayer. (v.36)
  15. Expect Opposition. (v.19b,23)
  16. Do Not Allow Others To Influence Me Out Of God's Will. (v.37-38)
We are looking forward to our Fall schedule with Master Clubs and Teens Alive programs beginning on Wednesday, September 6 at 7:00 p.m.
 
Mountain Lake Bible Institute begins Fall Semester on Monday, August 28. We are offering 2 classes this Semester: Bible Survey I at 6:30 p.m. taught by Pastor Bret Yates and Bible Doctrines III (the Doctrine of Christ) at 8:00 p.m. taught by Pastor Dennis Leatherman. I want to urge all our church folk and everyone within driving distance to consider enrolling in Bible Institute. 
 
Western Maryland's 23rd Annual Sword of the Lord Conference on Sept. 25-26 is rapidly approaching. You can see our schedule below. The preaching by Dr. Shelton Smith and Dr. Scott Caudill and music by Dr. Byron Foxx is going to be great, along with wonderful fellowship with Christians from across the region. Please plan on joining us and please pray with us for revival in our hearts and churches. All meals are provided and call the church about motels in the area.
 
Another big event coming up is our FALL TEEN RALLY on Saturday, October 7. God's has greatly blessed this over the years and this year we have scheduled Dr. Lou Rossi and Pastor Lee Bowman. Call the church for more information.
 
This Sunday morning I will be preaching on, "God's Great Invitation" from Isaiah 1:18. Pastor Bret Yates will be preaching in the evening service.
 
I hope to see you in church this Sunday, so bring your Bible and a friend!
 
Sincerely, your friend,
                                                          

                     

 

 

Dennis Leatherman - Pastor

 
Mountain Lake Independent Baptist Church
1005 Broadford Road, Oakland, MD, 21550