Lighthouse Ministry March Newsletter Dear Friends, One of the greatest blessings of working at a Chrisan school is being able to enjoy, and be challenged by the many different chapel speakers we have here each Tuesday. Many of these guest speakers come from var- ied backgrounds, and share from different perspecves. Recently, we have had an excing series by a local businessman, who happens to be a father to some students in the school. He has shared on the importance of character in the work- place, highlighng things such as honesty, Integrity, and a strong work ethic, and what they look like from an employ- er’s perspecve. Much of the wisdom shared has been gath- ered from the book of Proverbs, as well as quotes from suc- cessful businessmen. In our society, the focus is far too oen only on the pre- sent, what makes me happy here and now, with lile regard for the future. Many rob themselves and even their loved ones of the blessings of God on their relaonships, finances, and life decisions, without realizing what it is that they are even doing. It is easy to think we can get ahead in life by cung corners, telling “lile white lies”, and half truths, but both Scripture and successful men have proven otherwise. Consider Proverbs 10:9 “He who walks in integrity walks secure- ly, But he who perverts his ways will be found out.“ Is it any surprise that the words of successful men, regardless of their background, happen to line up with the principles in Scripture? God desires us to be successful in life. He wants us to be known to those around us and that reputaon to be glorifying to Him. Consider also this quote: “It takes 20 years to build a reputaon and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that you'll do things differently.” ― Warren Buffe Our academy students have been memorizing chapters 2 & 3 of Genesis. In their February Scripture, they saw where one of the many results of sin is that we need to eat by the sweat of our brow (Genesis 3:19). This same principal is ech- oed in Proverbs 20:13, “Do not love sleep, lest you come to pov- erty; Open your eyes, and you will be sasfied with bread.“ A good work ethic is essenal to not only being success- ful in life, but maintaining the type of Godly character to which we are called. In a society which is working hard to villainize the Chrisan life, our moral integrity and commit- ment to Christ should stand out. This integrity is only the re- sult of a full surrender of our own rights, and an acceptance of Jesus as the Lord of our life. Consider this: “Somebody once said that in looking for people to hire, you look for three qualies: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if you don’t have the first, the other two will kill you. You think about it; it’s true. If you hire somebody without [integrity], you really want them to be dumb and lazy.” ― Warren Buffe Are we being seen as people of this type of integrity? Even those not in the faith community recognize integrity as being something to be desired above other character traits. It is important that we make it part of our daily lives to sur- render our will to Christ, to incorporate the wisdom from Scripture into our lives daily, and to be that sweet aroma in the world around us (2 Corinthians 2:14-16). This will give us some awesome opportunies, “To Know Jesus and to make Him Known” each day! God Bless You! Pastor Jacob Masemore “To Know Jesus Christ, and to make Him Known” “To Know Jesus Christ, and to make Him Known” “To Know Jesus Christ, and to make Him Known” “To Know Jesus Christ, and to make Him Known” Lighthouse Community Church Lighthouse Chrisan Academy & Bible Instute www.LMChurchAcademy.org Phone #(610) 682-2109 [email protected]Fax# 610-682-0089 5 Penn St, P.O. Box 287 Lyon Staon, PA 19536 1888-202-4409 Toll Free Pastor Al Zentner [email protected]Home (610) 944-0946 Cell (610) 334-3337 Assistant Pastor Jacob Masemore [email protected](610) 334-9341
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Lighthouse Ministry
March Newsletter
Dear Friends,
One of the greatest blessings of
working at a Chris�an school is being
able to enjoy, and be challenged by
the many different chapel speakers
we have here each Tuesday. Many of
these guest speakers come from var-
ied backgrounds, and share from
different perspec�ves. Recently, we
have had an exci�ng series by a local
businessman, who happens to be a
father to some students in the school.
He has shared on the importance of character in the work-
place, highligh�ng things such as honesty, Integrity, and a
strong work ethic, and what they look like from an employ-
er’s perspec�ve. Much of the wisdom shared has been gath-
ered from the book of Proverbs, as well as quotes from suc-
cessful businessmen.
In our society, the focus is far too o+en only on the pre-
sent, what makes me happy here and now, with li,le regard
for the future. Many rob themselves and even their loved
ones of the blessings of God on their rela�onships, finances,
and life decisions, without realizing what it is that they are
even doing. It is easy to think we can get ahead in life by
cu0ng corners, telling “li,le white lies”, and half truths, but
both Scripture and successful men have proven otherwise.
Consider Proverbs 10:9 “He who walks in integrity walks secure-
ly, But he who perverts his ways will be found out.“
Is it any surprise that the words of successful men, regardless
of their background, happen to line up with the principles in
Scripture? God desires us to be successful in life. He wants us
to be known to those around us and that reputa�on to be
glorifying to Him. Consider also this quote:
“It takes 20 years to build a reputa�on and five minutes to ruin it. If
you think about that you'll do things differently.”
― Warren Buffe,
Our academy students have been memorizing chapters
2 & 3 of Genesis. In their February Scripture, they saw where
one of the many results of sin is that we need to eat by the
sweat of our brow (Genesis 3:19). This same principal is ech-
oed in Proverbs 20:13, “Do not love sleep, lest you come to pov-
erty; Open your eyes, and you will be sa�sfied with bread.“
A good work ethic is essen�al to not only being success-
ful in life, but maintaining the type of Godly character to
which we are called. In a society which is working hard to
villainize the Chris�an life, our moral integrity and commit-
ment to Christ should stand out. This integrity is only the re-
sult of a full surrender of our own rights, and an acceptance
of Jesus as the Lord of our life. Consider this:
“Somebody once said that in looking for people to hire, you look
for three quali�es: integrity, intelligence, and energy. And if you
don’t have the first, the other two will kill you. You think about it;
it’s true. If you hire somebody without [integrity], you really want
them to be dumb and lazy.”
― Warren Buffe,
Are we being seen as people of this type of integrity?
Even those not in the faith community recognize integrity as
being something to be desired above other character traits.
It is important that we make it part of our daily lives to sur-
render our will to Christ, to incorporate the wisdom from
Scripture into our lives daily, and to be that sweet aroma in
the world around us (2 Corinthians 2:14-16). This will give us
some awesome opportuni�es, “To Know Jesus and to make
Him Known” each day!
God Bless You!
Pastor Jacob Masemore
“To Know Jesus Christ, and to make Him Known”“To Know Jesus Christ, and to make Him Known”“To Know Jesus Christ, and to make Him Known”“To Know Jesus Christ, and to make Him Known”