It's been another AMAZING week! We had a GREAT WORD from Pastor Terri on Sunday, followed by a Solar eclipse on Monday! Could it get any more AMAZING? Yes! Yes it can! Tonight, Thursday, we have our monthly Radiant meeting where we will unpack the last portion of Pastor Terri's message, and also discuss why attending the Passover Seder is important. THEN… Saturday, we have our Radiant Day Out at the American Journey Experience museum where we will be equipped with information about our nation that we can use as another tool when someone questions why we believe the way we do!
Now for this week's verse in Proverbs 2:
"He hides away sound and godly Wisdom and stores it for the righteous (those who are upright and in right standing with Him); He is a shield to those who walk uprightly and in integrity," Proverbs 2:7 (AMPC)
Of course, not just everyone can find God's wisdom. Only those who are ready for it, who desire and seek after God with all their heart, are willing to understand and receive His wisdom. God is always ready to be found, and His wisdom is always available. But those who don't seek Him don't find Him. The wisdom of God is hidden away, to be discovered only by those who serve Him, desire Him and give Him authority in their lives. You see, God isn't hiding His wisdom from us; He's hiding wisdom for us.
Listen to what the Kesuvim / The Writings (Mishlei/Proverbs) on pg. 17 say about verse seven:
Vs. 7 "He secures the eternal Torah for the upright. The commentators offer various reasons Torah is called tûšîyâ, which usually refers to wise counsel. According to Ibn Ezra, it is related to the word existent and substantial. The wisdom of the Torah exists eternally and will not revert to nothingness, as do worldly things (Metzudos)."
"It is a shield for those who walk in innocence. The Torah will protect them against the challenges and changing mores of the times (Radak)."
Now, here’s a look at what is happening this week into next with our Radiant groups!
- Thursday, April 11th is our monthly Radiant meeting. Join us at 7pm in the Chapel for another night in the Father’s presence! We will continue to unpack our authority as a believer, and how we use the prayer armor God has given us – the armor of God! Doors open at 6:30pm with food and fellowship. Children’s ministry is provided for birth-5th grade. Bring a friend and register today!
You can register here: Radiant - Saturday, April 13th is our Radiant Day Out. Join us on Saturday, April 13th for our next Radiant Day Out as we take an exclusive guided tour of the American Journey Experience Museum, located in Irving, Texas.
The American Journey Experience is a state-of the-art museum and research library focused on American history from Christopher Columbus to the Space Race and is a collaboration between Wallbuilders and Glen Beck. - Saturday, April 13th is our Advancing in Faith group. This group is using Brother Kenneth E. Hagin’s study guide, Bible Faith! We meet every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month in the Living Room modular at 9 am. This group is also available online via Zoom.
- Sunday, April 14th is our Marriage Re-Envisioned group for single women. Come join us as we learn the essentials of preparing for marriage. Whether you are single, divorced, or widowed we have a place for you! We meet every 2nd Sunday right after service in SLC Classroom B. You may bring a lunch with you.
- Monday, April 15th is our weekly Radiant Discipleship group led by Pastor Cathy Grigg. Join us as we study Dr. Bill Winston's teaching on Living In The Fourth Dimension! We meet at 12:15 pm in the Hospitality Room. This group is also available via Zoom! Click here to register!
- Wednesday, April 17th is our Radiant Bible Study. Enjoy the Word of God and good teaching with other women of EMIC. We meet every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Hospitality Room at 10:30 am.
- Thursday, April 18th is our monthly Women's Business Group meeting at 7pm in the Living Room modular. Topic: Business and Dress Etiquette. Lauryn Bray and Brittany Brookens will share tips on how to dress for your business. They will also offer etiquette tips that will serve and equip you for any type of business situation.
For information on any of our groups, email women@emic.org. Also, if you are ever in need of prayer, please call our prayer line at 877-281-6297. Or, if you need pastoral counseling, call the church office at 817-252-2900 to schedule a time to meet with me.
You are LOVED!
Pastor Cathy
