Marie’s daily verse: Psalm 108:12-1312 Give us help from trouble, for the help of man is useless. 13 Through God we will do valiantly, for it is He who shall tread down our enemies. 

DEVOTION, Sept. 12, Saturday, Every knee bow

Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth,  and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father (Philippians 2:9-11, NKJV).

God the Father has highly exalted the name of Jesus. His name is above every name. His name is greater than George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Albert Einstein – – – any great person that comes to mind. People in heaven, on earth, and under the earth, are to bow in humility and submission before the name of Jesus. In other words, we are to honor Jesus more than we honor anyone, certainly more than we honor ourselves!

Notice the word “should” in the verse. Not everyone bows the knee in honor of  Jesus, but everyone should so honor Him. Our lips should confess that He is our Lord, the one to whom we owe our highest allegiance. The day will come when everyone who has ever lived will realize that He is Lord. For some, that recognition will come too late.  This is another verse by which the reality of our faith can be tested. Do my lips and life reflect the truth that Jesus is my Lord?

Father in heaven, I want my lips and my life to demonstrate clearly that Jesus is my Lord. I know I do not reflect my faith in Him to perfection, but I pray that His life and truth will shine forth from my life. I want to honor Him today and always. In His blessed name, I pray, Amen.

The sermon series on praying according to the will of God continues. This Sunday we will be looking at that important word “forgiveness.” It is a topic I have broached before several times. It ties in very closely to the theme of praying in harmony with God’s will so we will look at it once more.
Wednesday Bible study will continue our study in the book of Isaiah. We will be looking at Isaiah 28:1 thru 31:9.
All are invited to the various Thanksgiving and Christmas events coming up. The annual church Thanksgiving dinner will be on Nov. 24 (next Sunday!) at 5:30. Turkey. dressing provided. Bring side dishes to share.
Bowman all church Christmas dinner at Lil Papa Joe’s restaurant at 5:30. Food provided. Fun and fellowship provided by you! Brief board meeting will follow. Sign up sheet in fellowship hall.
Annual Christmas Show at Osage Beach, Main Street Music Hall, at 3 PM Sunday, December 15th. Sign up by December 1st please. If you forgot to sign up at church send me an email or text and I will make sure you are on the list(s).
Also, on December 15th we will have our Christmas fellowship dinner after church. It is a soup dinner.
FYI the annual Hospice Memorial Service will be at our church on Dec. 4th at 5 PM. Bible study canceled for that day and choir moved to 2 PM.
Lots going on so be sure to mark your calendar.
Pastor Bowman

This Week at Warsaw Christian Church, 7/29 thru 8/4/19
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On Wednesday at 3:30 we begin a new 6 week series om “How We Got The Bible”. We will view a 30 minute lecture by Dr.Timothy Paul Jones. The first session is entitled, “What’s so Special about the Bible?” Following the video lecture we will have a 30 minutes discussion period. The series will answer basic questions such as:
1. What makes the Bible unlike any other book?
2. What does it mean when we say the Bible is inspired and inerrant?
3. How the text of the Bible has been accurately preserved over the centuries.
4. How we know the New Testament is reliable.
….and other issues.

Sunday’s sermon will bring to completion our study of 1st Peter. We will be looking at chapter 4 and 5 where we learn of Peter’s parting words to the church.

Thanks to Char Daleske and friends for a wonderful dinner last Sunday. Thanks also to Norma Ard and Joyce Newell for providing special music Sunday. Their duet was outstanding!
Pastor Bowman