The Source of Summit Life Church
What are we built upon

As SLC grows there is wisdom in understanding what the foundation SLC is being built upon. It is unwise to build and then consider the foundation of a structure.

This is not to cause division or create a denominational line in the sand – in truth, any attempt to create division among believers is the work of Satan:

“When his disciples told Jesus that there were people casting out demons in His name Jesus said, don’t stop them… because eventually it will lead them to the truth of Christ because as long as they are not against me they are for me. (Mark 9:38-40)

The Source of Summit Life Church is the Word of God – and His Spirit.

Here is a brief overview of some foundational beliefs of Summit Life Church:

The Holy Scriptures – (2 Timothy 3:16) Scripture is the inspired words of God. They cannot be altered in any way; they are profitable for teaching, reproof, correction and training in righteousness – they are complete.

- The Scriptures will endure forever, are without error and are the only source of truth for man. (Psalm 119:160)

- The word of God is settled in heaven, eternal, Christ centered and magnified above God’s name. (Psalm 138:2, Mat 24:35, Psalm 119:89)

- All things that are written in the Word of God have taken place and will be fulfilled (Mark 14:49).

The Godhead – Deuteronomy 6:4 – “The LORD our God, the LORD is one.” We believe in a ‘monotheistic’ God - There is one God who exists in three distinct persons; the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Isaiah 44:8, Matthew 28:19)

- The Spirit glorifies the Son, the Son glorifies the Father and the Father takes pleasure in the Son. (John 17:1&4, John 16:14, Mat 3:17)

The Person and Work of Christ – (John 1:1-3) Christ came to undo the works of Satan and to reestablish the Kingdom of God on earth. He defeated the works of Satan and sin by being a perfect sacrifice that has been accepted by the Father as atonement for the sin of man.

- He is eternal, the creator of all things, God who became man (John 1:1-3)

- Christ died once and for all and will never die again, instead he will return to conquer Satan who be cast into the lake of fire for ever and ever. He will be enthroned and take His rightful place as the Lord of Lords and King of Kings. (Romans 6:9, Revelation 20:10, Revelation 19:16)

- He is the only name through which man may be saved. He is alive and sits at the right hand of the Father until he returns on the clouds. (Romans 10:9, Acts 1:9-10)


The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit – John 14:16-17 – “I will ask the Father and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, even the Spirit of Truth.”

- The Holy Spirit gives new birth and new life to a person the MOMENT they receive Christ as Savior. (John 3:5)

- He lives in each believer and seals (certifies) every believer until the day of redemption. (Ephesians 1:13-14)

- The Holy Spirit is present to bring comfort, convict the world concerning sin and righteousness and judgment. (John 16:8)

- The Holy Spirit guides us into all truth. (John 16:13)

- The Holy Spirit is given in full measure the moment of salvation. (1 Corinthians 12:13, John 3)

- The Holy Spirit ‘fills’ believers many times with power for the work of ministry. (Acts 2:4, 4:8, 4:31, 9:17).

- The Holy Spirit is revealed in Scripture but He is not restrained by Scripture.

- The Holy Spirit must demonstrate the same nature and truth of Jesus Christ (John 14:26)


The Condition of Man – Romans 3:23 – “For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God.”

- Originally man was created in god’s image (Gen 1:26) to exercise dominion over the earth.

- Because of the sin of one man (Adam) all have sinned. Man is now created in the image of Adam and must be ‘born again’ (spiritual birth) through regeneration. (Gen 5:3, John 3:3, Romans 5:12)

- It is impossible for man to enter eternal life by himself and all men are dead in their sin (Ephesians 2:1&5, 2:8-9)

- Man is separated from God until he recognizes his lost condition and turns to God through Jesus Christ (Romans 6:23)


Salvation – Ephesians 2:8-9 – “For it is by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God not a result of works, so that no one may boast.”

- Salvation is a gift from God offered to the world. A person either accepts it or rejects it. Those who accept it are born again and will spend eternity in heaven, those who reject it are self-condemned and will spend eternity in hell. (1 John 4:14, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 6:23, John 3:16-18, Titus 3:11, Mat 10:5)

- The only way for eternal salvation is through placing faith in the person and redemptive work of Jesus Christ. (John 14:6)

- There is no salvation apart from Christ (Acts 4:12)

- Salvation is not attained through; good works, keeping a set of rules or self-effort (Titus 3:5, Ephesians 2:8-9, Galatians 2:16)

- Salvation is secure and can never be lost. (John 6:37-40, John 10:27-29, Romans 8:30-39, Hebrews 10 )

- It is possible to know is you are saved (John 10:27, 1 John 5:11)


Spiritual Gifts - Romans 12:3-8. 1 Cor 12:4-11, Ephesians 4:11

- Exhortation, giving, leadership, mercy, prophesy, service, teaching, administration, apostle, discernment, faith, healing, knowledge, miracles, prophesy, tongues, interpretation of tongues, wisdom, evangelism, pastor, celibacy, hospitality, martyrdom, missionary, poverty. (Romans 12, 1 Cor 12, Ephesians 4, 1 Cor 7:7-8, 1 Peter 4:9-10, 1 Cor 13:3, Ephesians 3:6-8, 1 Cor 13:3)

Any gift not contained within these is counterfeit and of the Devil.

For instance the interpretation of dreams (NOTE: Individuals to whom dreams are given are to interpret those dreams with the Lords help Luke 1:26, Luke 2:13, Luke 2:19, ) , astrology(Isaiah 47:13-14, Deuteronomy 14:13) , fortune telling (Leviticus 20:6, Acts 16:16-18) palm reading...)

- Gifts are given by God for the edification of the body of Christ (1 Cor 12:1-11, 1 Peter 4:10)

- All gifts still exist and are given according to the Spirit; including:

· Tongues – 1 Cor 14 – sing for unbelievers (14:22) with an interpretation (14:5).
· (Tongues) Prayer language – (Romans 8:26 – intercedes with groans) (1 Cor 14:4 – builds himself up)
· Prophesy – 1 Cor 14:24 – “But if all prophesy, the secrets of the heart are disclosed and it is a sign to all that God is among you.”

NOTE: Prophesy is to reveal what is in man’s heart not their sins.

· Healing – Mark 14:6 – These signs shall follow those who believe..; they shall lay their hands on the sick and they shall recover.”

NOTE: We are not told simply to pray for the sick… we are told to heal them.

· Miracles – the renewed mind considers the impossible logical.

A believer does not lack any spiritual gift and receives them at the moment of accepting Christ. (2 Timothy 3:17. 1 Cor 1:7)

5 Fold Ministry – (Ephesians 4:11) = gifts to men

- Apostle = doctrine and discipline = oversight and influence over churches and are recognized as having authority by those churches. “A Pastors, Pastor”.

- Prophet = "One who is sent" - is anointed to perceive and speak the mind of Christ to individuals, churches, countries and nations that never contradicts scripture. Should work with Apostles/Pastors for oversight and accountability.

- Evangelist = Gather people to Christ and presents the Gospel of Christ to the lost

- Pastor – is called to protect and guard the body of Christ entrusted to them. To care for the everyday needs of the church family

- Teacher = is called to instruct the Church in the practical application of God’s Word.

The establishment of order and authority in the church (1 Corinthians 14, Ephesians 4:11-13):

Why is this important?

“We can’t believe what we do not understand.”

- NOTE: In the case of God… while we are not capable of understanding all - we are capable of knowing Him through His Son, His word and His ways.

· Moses said – show me your ways God that I may know you.”

Theology works in tandem with revelation to bring about encounter.

If we do not understand what we believe we are restricted in our belief.

Because of a lack of understanding what and why we believe the light on a hill has been placed on a street corner - we have taken the light – the hope and desire of the nations – and have placed it under a basket.

“When we don’t sense the presence of God – we must be able to turn to His principals.”

- ‘God I can’t feel you leading me… but I know what you have told me and I choose to believe that.’

- God is not excited about the discussion of His principals but with the application of them.


“If you will create a history with God and His word – he will change history with your words.”

“God will always play the hand that we deal Him.”

- If I am not even aware of the rules of the game how will I ever be successful?

“Faith comes from hearing (today) – not by having heard the Word of God.”

- Our faith today depends on our hearing today.


Babel – man made design, entirely human effort, and will colapse (Genesis 11:1-9)

Bethel – God dwells here… no building necessary – but nevertheless a house of God that the gates of hell will not overtake. (Genesis 28:12-22)

Prayer Requests from Sunday 2-20-2011

Friday 2-25-11

Skyler T.- A great miracle has already occurred in that my son has come to Dallas and voluntarily been admitted to Green Oaks for treatment. He needs prayer for complete mental and emotional healing and restoration, and for God to reveal his true calling and destiny, and for him to continue to rise up as a man and have the knowledge and wisdom to break through into his manhood and his destiny.

Adam T.- For my sister: That my sister will be cute forever.

Alan and Kathryn T.- Praise God for the arrival of our little miracle Abby Sarah this week. Pray that God will help us as we adjust to her arrival. Thank You that she arrived healthy and safe.

Judy W.- Please pray that Dave Seymour and I find jobs. My unemployment has ended. I do not have any idea how I will be able to continue to pay my bills. I'm open to any type of work. Dave is a teacher and artist.

Jeff F.- My friend/client Rainey, has just been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I prayed on the phone with her for God’s healing. We are waiting expectantly.

SLC- That our Xchanged Life program will continue to grow and lives will be transformed to reflect the image of Christ. That the community will hear about Xchanged Life and understand there is a safe place that will support them and guide them to truth which will produce peace in their lives. In Jesus name, Amen.

SLC- Agreeable and quick negotiations for next 2 years lease of SLC space. God you are our provider! In Jesus name. Amen.

SLC- Prayers for the new Endurance Series, mid-week bible study that begins this Wednesday. "The Supernatural Power of a Transformed Mind." Lord, continue to lead and direct Pastor Michael as he discerns what to teach and how to teach it through this book. Pray for the 35+ people that have signed up for this study. What an amazing turn out! Be with us as we walk through this book together and speak to us each time we meet. Prepare the way for each individual to make it to church each Wednesday night and that the schemes of the enemy would be defeated. In Jesus name. Amen.

CP- For friend of Bella's. Her mom and dad are divorced and now in custody battle for older child who is 12. Lord, may your will be done in the lives of this family. Protect Bella's friend and her brother. Give wisdom to the mom as she makes these decisions with her ex husband. Be with me as I meet with the mom next week to try and help her discern God's will. There are no words for me to express my frustration with what divorce does to a family unit. Help us Lord to always be sensitive to our friends, neighbors, co-workers, church body, etc….in their times of need. In Jesus name, Amen.

CP- For friend's daughter who moved out from her home a month ago and has not heard since, how she is doing or where she is living. The daughter was not abiding by the rules of the house and was asked to leave. She told her mom she was the worst mom that ever lived. Father God, I cry out to you to bring reconciliation to this situation. It's so painful for the mother of this child to stand up against addiction and ask the daughter to leave, yet she knows she did it in love based on truth. Give the mom peace and comfort during this time – as even some in her own circle of family are not in agreement with the "tough love." In Jesus name. Amen.

CP- For friend from high school, Debi – who we prayed for a year ago. Her son, Bret was diagnosed Dec. 09 with non hotchkins lymphoma. Currently his scans show he is clear from cancer. PTL! But he has some swelling in one of his lymph nodes. They have checked and they say there are no abnormalities. Obviously, this is bringing fear to Debi and she is having anxiety over this situation. Be with her as she walks this out….bring her peace. She is physically and mentally weak right now as fear has a grip on her. Let's stand in agreement that Bret is healed and his next scan in April will be great, and until then that she will have peace in knowing God is by her side. In Jesus name, Amen.

Romans 8:24
For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees?

Greatest Hindrance to Healing

The Greatest Hindrance to Healing
2/20/11

Beside the issue of speaking in tongues, the theology and topic of divine healing is most misunderstood and therefore causes division within the universal church today. Because of that God's people are destroyed.

Hosea 4:6 – “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge.”

The Hebrew word for “knowledge” = (da`-ath) – means an understanding through application. Gaining ‘knowledge’ of an applied skill (for example: hunting - I become more proficient the more I apply my knowledge of hunting)

So essentially this verse tells us: People are destroyed because they do not put into use and practice the information that has been provided by God.

I can ‘know’ how to hunt (gun, round, location, camo) but unless I practice the knowledge, it is of no use.


This morning I would like to pragmatically address a few of the common misunderstandings regarding divine healing:

Always remember; What I agree with is what I have chosen to empower – either light of darkness – they cannot exist together as they are mutually exclusive.

1. Jesus was able to heal because he was the son of God.

The implication here is that Jesus is deity, therefore while he could bring healing and deliverance – we (as mortals) are not capable of the same.

Philippians 2:6-7 – “who though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.”

Jesus while entirely God, chose to 'make himself nothing and take on the likeness of men'. Jesus gave up His divinity so as to demonstrate for man what a person in perfect relationship to the Father would look like.

Matthew 28:18 – “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.”

God needs nothing given to Him – Jesus received authority – meaning he gave up that authority and upon His resurrection reclaimed it again.

John 14:12 – “…whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do…”

Mark 16:7-8 – “And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues… they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

These two verses speak for themselves.

2. Jesus had special power to heal

Again, the implication is that Jesus had access to a special power that modern day believers do not.

What was the power?

Acts 10:38 – “God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for God was with him.”

So the power that Jesus received was the Holy Spirit. That is how he went about healing and doing good. The amazing news is that people who have professed Christ as Lord and Savior have received that same Holy Spirit.

John 14:17 – “the Father will give you another Helper, the Spirit of truth, who will dwell with you and be in you.”

and again...

Ephesians 1:13 - “…when you heard the word of truth…and believed in him were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit…”

3. Jesus always healed instantly

The idea here is that every healing/deliverance accomplished by Jesus was seen and recognized immediately. Therefore, when it ‘appears’ that people are not instantly healed, God must not want to heal them.

The bible has two accounts in which 'healing' was not instantaneous:

Luke 17:11-15 – “… ten men with skin disease met him (Jesus). They stood at a distance and shouted, ‘Jesus, have mercy on us’ when He saw them, he told them, ‘show yourselves to the priests’, As they went, they were made clean.

Because we are not provided the distance these men traveled it is safe to assume that they lived at least a days journey from the 'priests' that were in the city. The common practice of the day (according to Josephus) was to banish lepers out of the city entirely.

John 4:46-53 – the nobleman whose son was sick with fever to the point of death. Jesus tells the man that to go his way and that his son will live. And the man believed the word that Jesus had spoken to him and he went his way.

Upon his returning his servants met him and told him that his son was alive. The man inquired the hour when his son ‘began to get better’ and they said yesterday at the 7th hour. Notice, that the man's son 'began to get better' giving us the picture of a gradual process of healing. In addition, the nobleman knew nothing of his sons healing… so to him it was not ‘instantly seen’ he believed the word.

Besides misunderstandings there are numerous religious answers to affliction and disease:

1. “If you don't get healed it's because you don't have enough faith…”

It’s not an issue of faith – it is an issue of belief.

In the 5th chapter of John there is an account of a man who had been paralyzed for 38 years at the pool at Bethesda. In this account of His healing there is no reference of him having faith in Jesus (although he did have faith in a false system of angelic-healing waters). Actually, when asked who healed him he says, "I do not know".

So if he did not have ‘faith’ what did he have? BELIEF in what Jesus said.

It's important to remember that faith is not the absence of doubt – it is the presence of belief.


2. I guess with this affliction I’m reaping what I sow…

The obvious question we should ask about spiritual issues is; "Was that demonstrated in the ministry and life of Christ?" In this case, the answer to that question is 'no' - Christ did not withhold healing and deliverance based on 'reaping and sowing'. Ask yourself; How many people did he encounter and say to them, “Sorry, can’t do anything for you… you’re getting what you deserve.”

Of course we are given the principal of reaping and sowing in Glatians 6:7 – “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap.”

As with any precident you must take the verse in the context with which it is given - YOU MUST KEEP READING – v8 – “For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.”

The point Paul is making here is that God cannot be fooled and if what we are sowing is for our personal gain (flesh) and not God’s glory (Spirit) when it is time for the “harvest” we will reap corruption for the things sown to our selfish desire of advancment in the world.

Another thing to remember: Text taken out of context will result in a pretext that deceives.


3. I’m going through this so that God can bring glory to Himself –

In regard to God needing ‘glory’ – he is not a narcissist and could force every knee to bow to give Him glory at any moment He desired. He does not need to use coercion to bring about worship or to display His glory on earth. He even tells us in Psalm 86:9 – All the nations you have made shall come and worship before you, O LORD, and shall glorify your name.”

In other words… God will eventually receive Glory from every nation, tribe and tongue – He does not need to use affliction to receive glory – His appearing is enough.

In thinking about this religious answer to affliction; Why would God allow (approve) of something that Jesus came against, and told His followers to stand in opposition too? That is a kingdom divided.

It is inconsistent to have Jesus pay the price for healing and for us to believe it is not God’s intention to heal.


So what is the greatest hindrance to healing?

Coming into agreement with the past and a spirit of unbelief. Statements like:

- I’ve never seen it first hand.

It is in the absence of experience that bad theology is formed.


- I’ve tried it before and it has not worked.

The bible tells us of a woman with the issue of blood (Mark 5:25) for 12 years. She had depleated her life savings going to doctors and therepists but none could help. Imagine what she needed to overcome to approach Jesus.

A modern day rebuttal of trying it before and it did not work out is Roger Bannister – who broke the 4 minute mile on May 6th 1954.

Up until that day no one had ever seen it before – although there were reports of people doing it. Thousands of runners tried from 1850-1954… none had succeeded. Experts had said that it was impossible because the heart will explode and human physiology will not allow for it.

Yet, Bannister broke it and 46 days later the 4 minute mile was broke again. The time for the mile has continued to get shorter and as of 1999 the record was 3:43.13

Any idea that does not have an expectation of good is under the influence of a lie.

God said it – “If I’m involved the result will always be good”.


4. People have told me that I’m living in denial.

before I even address this I must tell you, do not be irresponsible – go to the doctor, receive treatments, eat well, exercise…

However, in regard to living in denial 2 Corinthians 4:18 tells us – “…do not look at the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen.”

Colossians 3:2 – “Set you mind on the things above, not on things that are on earth.”

You rarely accomplish what you are unwilling to attempt.


Finally let me leave you with this principal found in Judges 20 that tells the story of Israel’s war with the tribe of Benjamin. Israel wanted the tribe of Benjamin to turn over some men who murdered a woman, cut her to pieces and sent the parts to the country of Israel but the tribe of Benjamin would not listen and took up battle lines against Israel. The people of Israel inquired of God - who instructed them to send the tribe of Judah up first and fight against Benjamin. Israel did according to the LORD but lost 22,000 men that day.

The people took courage and again formed battle lines. They inquired of God again and this time He told them to go up again… but this day they lost 18,000 men.

The people of Israel went to Bethel, wept, fasted and sacrificed peace and burnt offerings to the LORD. Once again, they inquired of the LORD and the LORD told them to go again into battle and this day attained victory.

Imagine what the people of Israel had to overcome in their effort to defeat God's enemy. Sickness and disease in an enemy of God and regardless of the number of times we do not attain the victory...

The mandate remains the same:

Mark 16:7-8 – “And these signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will cast out demons; they will speak in new tongues… they will lay their hands on the sick, and they will recover.”

Prayer Requests from Sunday 2-06-2011 and Sunday 2-13-11

Wednesday 2-16-11

Angela B.- I'm writing to you this morning to ask for your prayers. Some of you know my Godmother, Nita Bertram, and some of you do not. I received word last night from her that both of her sisters, Linda & Sandra, have been diagnosed with cancer. Last week, Sandra was diagnosed with a brain cancer that can only come from the spreading of cancer that started somewhere else. Today, Sandra goes in (since she couldn't last week) to do a bunch of testing and try to pin-point the original cancer and find out how good/bad everything is. Linda, who was diagnosed a little over a month ago, goes in to surgery for lung cancer, tomorrow. So, today Sandra, tomorrow Linda.

Please pray that God grant both these women answers, healing, comfort and strength as they make this difficult journey. But I also ask that we pray for Nita as these are all the sisters she has and must find the strength to be strong in helping care for both of them at the same time. Pray for her comfort and strength as she goes through this difficult time with her sisters.

Thank you in advance for your thoughts and prayers.

Angela B.- As of this morning, I was laid-off and am now searching for a job. If you could please say one more prayer for me today in my new journey that He has planned for me, whatever it may be. Thank you.

Vicki- My student has woken from his coma and is talking. Please keep praying for a full recovery from his brain injury.

Chris G.- Praise: My wife, who is amazing, more so every day. Prayer: Please pray for provision for my business which at times seems blocked by something. Reveal that something and remove it, dear Lord.

Autumn- Dear Heavenly Father, Chris you are special. Everything you do is special. And nothing would make me want to destroy you. You are a bright light in a dark room. Amen.

Autumn- Dear Heavenly Father, Sumer we want you be helthey and fell good. You are a light to the earth. You came from the best and remember you come from the best. Amen.

Deborah D.- Request: Would like to start praying that Baby Doyle will believe in God, love Him, and understand what it means to have a relationship with Him. Praise: The gift of Baby Doyle. :)

Rochelle C.- For my drinking problem to go away. A job, a job, a job... My friend Patti to have the peace in her heart from the pain from the ending of a relationship. She is 48 please help her.

Anonymous- Prayer for Pete- that he may find freedom from oppression. Prayer for Wade- that he may find Jesus and healing. Prayer for Simona and her 4 children, that they may come into a deep relationship with Jesus and be healed.

Anonymous- Please pray for Rodney and Diane Armstrong as they are on a mission trip in the Middle East. Pray that they will be protected as they share the Gospel with Muslim unbelievers.

Adam T.- Please [ray for my sister to come out this week.

Kathryn T.- Prayers for Alan's film competition this week. That God would give him the words and story He wants. And for good time management.

Anonymous- Father I pray for my sister in Christ, "Mel," that she would begin to experience "forgiveness" in her life and understand that Your blood was shed for all sins- even those that have hurt her and abandoned her. May she position herself this week to receive a touch from You- a holy God so that she will understand and experience the love of Christ.

Isabella P.- Dad and Mom God dogs kids PCA Me Jesus

Chris G.- Please pray a spirit of abundance upon the efforts and people involved in my business. Although there are many challenges, and worldly pressures can bring doubt to some, I know the Lord has prepared a kingdom of good works before us. Pray all will see this- through faith! Praise God.

Molly Jo and Jeff- Lord I pray my sister Daina would no longer believe the lies. Please let her feel Your compassion and know You!

Emily- My mother in law Gloria- in hospital for respiratory condition, she is on antibiotics- pray for her complete healing and that she will be released to go home soon.

Jenna W.- Pray for Aaron's "Uncle Bud" in Monroe, LA who had 6" of his small intestines removed, and is still in severe pain. Also pray for me to be healed from diabetes.

Adam T.- For my sister who's going to be born this week. That she will be healthy and strong, but not as strong as me.

Anonymous- Please pray for us. We were doing business with another Christian and he has not been fair or fulfilled his obligations to us. We had a lot riding on the two business deals we had with him. We need the Lord to intervene.

Isabella P.- PCA Mom and DaD Jesus Summit God

Alan T.- Prayer for health, safety and God's blessing as we welcome our daughter into the world this week. Prayer for God to honor and bless our 168 film project shoot this weekend. May we reflect His glory in all we do.

Courtney P.- My cousin Kosta Majdalani's heart. He is currently disfellowshipped from the Jehovah's Witness Kingdom Hall.

Andrew R.- For God to provide the money for my mission trip to Peru over Spring break. I need quite a bit by Feb. 20 and I know He'll be faithful. Also for the Holy Spirit to change the hearts of my dad Mike and sister Sarah. Praise Him!

Anonymous- For my sobriety, a job, and Money to pay my bills. 2 days sober!!

Tim B.- I am desiring a new job or career change that would better utilize my God given gifts and talents along with a shorter commute.

SLC- Father, there are so many (even those that belong to a body of believers) that are so lonely. I pray You fill their hearts with love from above- straight from You- an oil of gladness poured over their bodies and mind. I pray they trade their sorrows and pain for Your "peace and unfailing love." Show us as a church body how to minister to those that are lonely. Open our eyes to their needs. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

Judy W.- For Dave- He is looking for a teaching position after losing his due to rif in Dec. He is an art teacher, but also certified in special ed, and would love to coach as well...he changed careers several years ago after feeling led to teach...he had been teaching at Winfree Academy (a charter school for at risk teens)...he is also a very talented graphic artist/designer and spent many years doing the graphics at The Fort Worth Star Telegram...

So if you hear of anything job wise that seems to fit him feel free to contact him...

I am also still searching for a job as well...very little response from my applications...but my unemployment benefits will run out in about 2 months... I would like to be added to the prayer list as well...

Phil Johnson (and family)- Whose colon cancer has returned and prognosis is 50/50 – now in lymph nodes. Lives in Minneapolis - friends of Perron family.

Romans 15:13
May the God of your hope so fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound and be overflowing (bubbling over) with hope.

Prayer Requests from Sunday 1-30-2011

Wednesday 2-02-11

Stephanie H: Please pray for my daughter, Taylor, that she will repent and return back to God. She is making very bad choices right now and has chosen to walk away from her faith and family.

Pastor Patrick Robinson - Pray that God would provide the financial needs of his church. Tithe has dropped. He's in jeopard of having to let go of key people in leadership

Vicki - For my former student Matt Lavoy (17) in Wilmington, VT. He was in a car accident and has been in a coma since. His father Mark is at his bedside now at Boston Childrens Hospital. Praying for a full recovery from a traumatic brain injury for Matty Boy!!

Vicki - For Lisa Stratford in Leverett, MA. Lisa's lymphoma has come back and she has a 20% chance of survival. She is a loving wife to William and mother to Lily (13ish) and Will (15 or 16). Please pray for healing for Lisa and strength for her family.

Eric S.- Restored health in Christian(lung infection/rash). That Elizabeth and I would show Christian ALL things during our travels to Spain. Love you!!

Jeff- Lord, I don't know what to write, but You know. Lord, I don't know what I need, but You do. Lord, I pray Your will in EVERY area of my life. Pour me out completely. Fill me to overflowing with YOur Spirit to do all the good works You predestined me to walk in. I want what You have for me God! I don't want what the world has for me anymore. Pick me up again and use me as You see fit.

Jeff- Salvation for Destiny, Julie, my father (Duane), my sister (Abby), my niece (Karissa), my grandmother (Peg), Kurt, Jordan (return to the King), all of my uncles (Dale, Bob, Jerry, Tom, and Darrell). My friend Mike salvation. My ex wife Shonda- God's Spirit and blessing. Her husband Tom- God's love.

C.P.- Thank You Father for the marriages You have strengthened and restored this past year right before our very eyes. God you are so good- continue to draw these marriages unto You and your throne. Amen!

S.L.C.- Thank You Father for this "place" where we can gather and worship You! God before us and prepare the way as we present phase II of this lease at 14240 Midway Rd. Phase I of the first 6 mon. is about complete- and we believe it is Your will to continue our contract here- at least for the next 2 years. Bless the offer we have made to the property management. May it be received with favor form above. We love You Lord and only want what You desire for Summit Life Church. In Jesus' Name.

C.P.- Prayers for my friend's precious daughter who has stepped out of Your will and is missing in action, possibly with her fiance. Father, send Your angels to protect her and to draw her back to You and her family. Moreover, God, heal her heart- her broken heart that is the root of all rebellion. soften her. Fill her with peace and joy. I thank You for the faith and strength of her mom. We stand in agreement for reconciliation and salvation for her daughter's life. In Jesus' Name, Amen.

Proverbs 3:9-10:

Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

So shall thy barns be filled with plenty, and thy presses shall burst out with new wine.