CALVARY APOSTOLIC CHURCH, UPCI La Crosse, Wisconsin The Basic fundamental doctrine of this organization shall be the Bible standard of full salvation, which is repentance, baptism in water by immersion in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ for re- mission of sins, and baptism of the Holy Ghost with the initial sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utter- ance. We shall endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit until we all come into the unity of the faith, at the same time admonishing all brethren that they shall not contend for their different views to the disunity of the body. OUR CHURCH PURPOSE IS: That you might walk wor- thy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God.(Colossians1:10) OUR CHURCH VISION IS: To remain a church of divine leadership and spiritual growth for all. TO MEET OUR VISION, OUR CHURCH GOALS ARE— Faithfulness by all in: Church Attendance Leadership Training Prayer Times Sunday School Mid-Week Bible Study Personal Bible Reading Daily Outreach Personal Prayer Time Joint Outreach Efforts Giving to the Lord’s Work Thou art my servant . . . In whom I will be glorified. Isaiah 49:3 Lifeline November 2011 C A C Calvary Apostolic Church Rufus M. Parker, Pastor 1353 Charles Street La Crosse, WI 54603 http://www.caclacrosse.org 608-782-6497
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CALVARY APOSTOLIC CHURCH, UPCI
La Crosse, Wisconsin The Basic fundamental doctrine of this organization shall be the
Bible standard of full salvation, which is repentance, baptism in
water by immersion in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ for re-
mission of sins, and baptism of the Holy Ghost with the initial
sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit gives utter-
ance. We shall endeavor to keep the unity of the Spirit until we
all come into the unity of the faith, at the same time admonishing
all brethren that they shall not contend for their different views to
the disunity of the body.
OUR CHURCH PURPOSE IS: That you might walk wor-
thy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good
work, and increasing in the knowledge of God.(Colossians1:10)
OUR CHURCH VISION IS: To remain a church of divine
leadership and spiritual growth for all.
TO MEET OUR VISION, OUR CHURCH GOALS
ARE— Faithfulness by all in:
Church Attendance Leadership Training
Prayer Times Sunday School
Mid-Week Bible Study Personal Bible Reading
Daily Outreach Personal Prayer Time
Joint Outreach Efforts Giving to the Lord’s Work
Thou art my servant . . . In whom I will be glorified.
Isaiah 49:3
Lifeline
November 2011
C A C
Calvary Apostolic Church
Rufus M. Parker, Pastor
1353 Charles Street
La Crosse, WI 54603
http://www.caclacrosse.org
608-782-6497
Learning to be Thankful
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ
Jesus concerning you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
If you were asked to make a list of the top ten things in your
life you are thankful for, what would they be? Would you have
to ponder and wonder about them? Do you know which one of
the ten you would choose to put in first place? Where would
your salvation fit on the list? What about how much Jesus loves
you? Would being alive come in the top ten? What about who
you are? We often have trouble determining which should come
first; but really, we shouldn’t have to decide which is first as we
should always give thanks to God for everything that is taking
place in our lives. When we are grateful for what God has done
and is doing through us and in us, it should cause us to offer
thanks continually. Paul said that in the last days perilous time
would come for men would be unthankful. In other words, they
would not offer thanks for what they have, nor what they are
receiving. There is a danger associated with not being thankful.
Being unthankful leads to lust, envy, jealousy, and
discontentment. Paul tells us in everything give thanks because
it is the will of God. If it is God’s will that we offer thanks, then
we must offer thanks.
The Psalmist said, in Psalms 136: O give thanks unto the Lord;
for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever...
It is because of His mercy that we are not consumed, and that
should cause us to be thankful. Always remember, silent
gratitude isn't much use to anyone.
Pastor Parker
A Few Psalms of Thanksgiving Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness. Psalm 97:12 O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people. Psalm 105:1 Praise ye the LORD. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm106:1 O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 107:1 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments. Psalm 119:62 Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto thy name: the upright shall dwell in thy presence. Psalm 140:13
A 4-year-old boy who was asked to
return thanks before Thanksgiving
dinner. The family members bowed
their heads in expectation. He began
his prayer, thanking God for all his
friends, naming them one by one. Then he thanked God for
Mommy, Daddy, brother, sister, Grandma, Grandpa, and all his
aunts and uncles. Then he began to thank God for the food.
He gave thanks for the turkey, the dressing, the fruit salad, the
cranberry sauce, the pies, the cakes, even the Cool Whip. Then
he paused, and everyone waited--and waited. After a long
silence, the young fellow looked up at his mother and asked, "If
I thank God for the broccoli, won't he know that I'm lying?"