About Mount Hope Church

We Are Family. Mount Hope Church is a community of people who love God and others—and that includes YOU! As a church family, it’s exciting to grow alongside others of all ages and backgrounds, coming together to experience the hope that is found only in Jesus. It is our desire that as you encounter God’s love and amazing grace at Mount Hope Church, you will truly feel a part of the family as we say, “Welcome Home!”

We love first.

What does God’s Word have to say about sexuality, about homosexuality, or what we hear about so much today – transgender? Well, what does that mean? And does God have anything to say about that? Well, of course He does. We’ll find from God’s Word that God is not ambiguous when it comes to the way that He created our bodies to function sexually. Perhaps an equally more pressing question could be this: What should be, what must be, the Christian response to somebody in sexual sin—sexual sin of any kind—whether that’s adultery, pornography, or homosexuality? What is the “Jesus-like” response? This is so important that we get this.

Why am I talking to you about this? Because I love you. I care about you. I want you to be equipped with knowing what God’s Word has to say about it, about some issues that are so prevalent in our culture today. Also, I want to equip you. I want us to be able to respond the way that Jesus does, to people that are in sin.

What does that look like? What is that Jesus response? I see it clearly from God’s Word and it’s simple and powerful. I would say three things:

1. Love first.

That’s what Jesus did. The Gospels are clear that Jesus did not come to condemn the world but to save the world. Why didn’t Jesus come to condemn? Because we were already condemned. Everybody has sinned and everybody needs a savior. And outside of faith in Christ, we’re all under the wrath of God, facing nothing but impending judgment—again, outside of putting our faith in Christ. So, Jesus didn’t come to condemn people that were already condemned. He came to save them.

Scriptures say God so loved the world that He gave His Son. We must follow the example of Jesus and love first. You know, you can love somebody without condoning their behavior. Jesus did, and we must. We must follow the example of Jesus.

Here’s the thing: You can’t love somebody deeply when you’re too busy judging them. So, let’s not be like some. It grieves my heart that some that have named the name of Christ would be so quick to condemn somebody. That’s not what Jesus did. And we must follow His example.

I think it would be dangerous to say to love people, but never speak the truth about what God’s Word has to say about something, and some people are doing this. There have been entire denominations that have apologized for speaking what God’s Word has to say about sexuality. Listen, friend, we will never do that. We have to speak what God’s Word says.

2. Be truth tellers.

We have to speak the truth of God’s Word. I think it’s imperative, especially in this day, when so much of the truth of God’s Word is being twisted, if not entirely thrown out. We have to be truth tellers. Where do we get truth from? From the Bible. Now, this is important to pause right here and recognize that the Bible is not a prophet’s idea. The Bible is not some apostle’s personal opinion about an issue. Rather, the Bible is the inspired, infallible, and authoritative Word of God. This is the foundation of Christianity, the Bible.

And I’ve heard some say, “We have to upgrade the Bible to fit the way current culture looks.” I say, we never do that. We never try and upgrade the Bible. Instead, the Holy Spirit upgrades and updates our lives so our lives can line up with what the Bible says.

What is the Christian response? We see it clearly in John chapter eight. There were some religious leaders who threw this woman that had been caught in the act of adultery, a sexual sin, right in front of Jesus and said, “Hey, the law says to condemn her. What do you say?” And Jesus said, “Whoever’s without sin, go ahead, stone her. You throw the first stone.” Then, one by one, they all walked away from the oldest to the youngest. And then Jesus said these words, “Where are all of your accusers?” He said, “They’re not here to condemn you.” And then He said this as our example, “And neither do I. I’m not here to condemn you. Go and sin no more.” He didn’t say, “Hey, I love you. I’m not going to condemn you, so keep on sinning.” No. The truth is there are some things that are sin and the call, the command, is to stop sinning.

The command is to stop sinning, so let’s love first. Then let us speak the truth of God’s Word that actually calls people out of sin for their benefit. Do you know what God’s Word has to say about sexuality? Together, let’s look at just a couple verses right now.

Genesis 1:27 says God made them male and female. Later, Jesus affirms this in Matthew Chapter 19:4, as He was speaking about marriage. He said, “Haven’t you read the Scriptures? Where it tells us that God made them male and female, He created them.” What does this tell us? This tells us that our sexuality is determined not by how we feel on the inside, but rather how God made us. God made a man a male and a woman a female, and that’s what determines our sexuality.

Scriptures go on to tell us in 1 Corinthians 6 that those who indulge in sin are not going to inherit God’s kingdom. Like, who are those people? Those involved in sexual sins, those involved in male prostitution, homosexuality, adultery, greedy people, those who are cheating others. They’re not going to inherit God’s kingdom. Then Paul, inspired by the Holy Spirit, said this, “such were some of you.” That’s what you used to be like. You used to be greedy. You used to cheat people, you used to be adulterous, you used to be homosexual. But no longer, because now you’ve been cleansed by the blood of Jesus and by the power of the Spirit of God.

What does that mean? That means that when you place your faith in Christ, that’s what you used to be like. But now, thanks to the blood of Jesus and the power of God’s Spirit, He’s changed you into an entirely different person. This is the Gospel, and it is God’s Word. We must speak the truth. So, will you join me in loving people first? Let’s not be like some that would be quick to condemn, but let’s follow the example of Jesus and love first. Then secondly, let’s always be truth tellers, especially in a day when God’s Word is being so distorted. Let’s stand and speak the truth of God’s Word.

3. Point others to know Jesus as Lord.

Will you join me in helping get people on a journey to knowing Jesus as Lord? Jesus as Savior? He saves us from our sin. He also is King, Lord. What does that mean? It means that as King, He reigns and rules over every area of our life—including our sex lives.

Here’s the thing: Jesus died for you. He was tortured, crucified, buried. Three days later, He rose from the dead. Why? So that He might reign as King over all of your life, every area of your life. He has the last say.

Friend, I hope you’ve been encouraged. Love first, just like Jesus, to know the truth and speak the truth of God’s Word, and to help get people on a journey to know Jesus as Lord—King—over every area of their lives.

I know these are difficult times and I’m praying for you. The Scriptures tell us that Lot’s soul was troubled—vexed deeply—by the sin he saw around him. For some of you, it’s not so much the sin you see off in the distance as much as in those you know well—your family, close friends—you see sin in their lives that you know will ultimately destroy them and it troubles your heart. I’m praying for you now:

I pray that God strengthen your heart, your inner man. I pray that the power of the Holy Spirit—the same Holy Spirit that raised Jesus from the dead—would surround you to strengthen and comfort you. I pray that God would pour out His love into your life so much so, that when people you love deeply look into your eyes, they see the love of God in your eyes. And when they hear your voice even as you’re speaking the truth, they hear the love of God in your voice. Know this, friend, God sees you, and the people you love so deeply, God loves them even more. He sees you and He’s with you.

God bless you. I love you.

Pastor Kevin

Scripture References

So God created human beings in his own image. In the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.

Haven’t you read the Scriptures? Jesus replied. They record that from the beginning God made them male and female.

You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination.

A woman must not put on men’s clothing, and a man must not wear woman’s clothing. Anyone who does this is detestable in the sight of the Lord your God.

And don’t forget Sodom and Gomorrah and their neighboring towns, which were filled with immorality and every kind of sexual perversion. Those cities were destroyed by fire to serve as a warning of the eternal fire of God’s judgment.

21 Yes, they knew God, but they wouldn’t worship him as God or even give him thanks. And they began to think up foolish ideas of what God was like. As a result, their minds became dark and confused.  24 So, God abandoned them to do whatever shameful things their hearts desired. As a result, they did vile and degrading things with each other’s bodies.

26 That is why God abandoned them to their shameful desires. Even the women turned against the natural way to have sex and instead indulged in sex with each other. 27 And the men, instead of having normal sexual relations with women, burned with lust for each other. Men did shameful things with other men, and as a result of this sin, they suffered within themselves the penalty they deserved.

Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, 10 or are thieves, or greedy people, or drunkards, or are abusive, or cheat people—none of these will inherit the Kingdom of God. 11 Some of you were once like that. But you were cleansed; you were made holy; you were made right with God by calling on the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God.

We Want to Pray with You!

If you identify as a transgender/homosexual, or have family who are transgender/homosexual, we want you to know God loves you, and He loves your family! Just as Jesus didn’t come to condemn, but to save and call people out of sin for their benefit, we also love you and would love the opportunity to be on this journey with you, to pray with you, and express God’s kindness.

Rhythm of Rest

Summer is here! It’s a great time to rest and enjoy time together as a family. I know summer can quickly become the time for getting projects done around the house, trying to create structure for your kids so they don’t die of boredom, and maybe squeezing in that one jam-packed, high energy family vacation!

In the middle of all the busyness and changes that a summer schedule brings, I would encourage you this year to operate out of rest, move slow, and enjoy your out-of-the-ordinary time together.

I love that when God was establishing His people, after He rescued them from Egypt, He established regular rhythms of intentional rest. God literally made it one of the Ten Commandments to incorporate rest into our weekly habits. This summer, set time aside time as a rhythm of rest for your family. Here are three ways to making the most of your summer with your family:

1. Define the win.

When it comes to the summer, it can be really easy to fall into a default setting as a family. Clearly state what you want out of this summer. Whether a weekend goal, a vacation goal, or spiritual goal—whatever it is—just clearly define what you want to happen as a result of the plans you make this summer with your family.

2. Press the reset button.

The summer is a great time to start some new family habits and norms! As your kids are changing their schedules for the summer months, it’s a great time for you to create a new normal. This could look like less screen time, dinner as a family, having regular conversations with your kids about their faith, things they’re thinking about, and sharing pieces of who you are as well.

3. Plan for it.

Don’t just lounge around; plan activities to do as a family. Take some time off if you can. Be intentional with your kids. Take advantage of what’s happening in your community—things like toddler times at trampoline parks, a day at the zoo, or a trip to a splash pad. You can plan special moments for your family to experience quality time together!

Summer is an amazing time of rest for your family. It is out of the ordinary. You have the opportunity to establish rhythms of rest and intentionality, so take advantage of it. Define the win, press the reset button, and set aside intentional time for your family to spend together this summer.

4 Tips to a Stress Free Summer

Parents, summer is here and probably brings mixed emotions. I am sure there is so much you are looking forward to: longer days, vacations, and time off of work. If we are being honest, maybe the summer overwhelms you! There’s childcare to think about, trips to plan, and camps to budget for. If no one else has told you yet, let me be the first to say that this is going to be an amazing summer for your family and kids—we truly believe it! What your kids want more than a jam-packed summer full of constant fun and entertainment is simply time with you!

I know it is easier said than done but one major way you can commit to making this a summer your family never forgets is setting aside time to simply be together as a family! Here are four practical tips that may seem small but can have a huge impact: 

Limited screen time… for everyone!

This seems like a rule that is easily said to our kids but not so easily modeled by us parents. Set a time every night that your phones, and your kids’ video games and tablets, get shut off! Take this time to do devotions together as a family, go on a walk, and/or talk about the day! Let each of your kids take turns picking a themed dinner to make as a family for the night or a favorite place to go grab dessert. 

Invite your kids’ friends over.

Knowing who your kids are connected to is more than important. The old saying still rings true: you are the sum of your five closest friends. Use this as an opportunity to speak into their friendships. Learn about your friends’ families and the values that they hold. We believe that it’s important for your students to hear your thoughts about their friends, and you can’t do that without taking intentional time to get to know them!

Learn about your kids.

During times that you are together (and screens are off), think outside of the box with the questions you are asking and conversations you are having. Great questions are: What is God speaking to you? Who are your closest friends right now? What is something going on right now in life that is tough for you? How can I help you with that? What book of the Bible are you currently reading? What are you learning? 

Serve together.

Your students are being challenged this summer to give to missions in a greater way than ever before! Partner with them and help them be creative. Walk around your neighborhood and help them sell “Water for water”—selling cold water bottles for $1/each to raise money for World Serve (a Christian organization we partner with in Spyn that digs water wells in remote villages in Africa). Or, try making/selling bracelets to send money to rescue girls from human trafficking. These are great serving options for your family. There are also many options to partner with Mount Hope’s outreach ministry to serve the people of Lansing.

Remember, God hand-picked YOU to be the parents to your kids. Psalm 127:3 says “children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from him.”  Show them the Jesus inside of them, set time aside to prioritize being together, and empower them to serve this summer. It’s going to be a summer for the books!

Miracle in the Making

We began this year declaring it a year to BELIEVE BIG, a year that we are expecting More, Miracles, and Multiplication. I see the Lord moving in extraordinary ways among our children. Our children are having life changing God encounters every Sunday. 

Every child is a miracle made by God, and every child is a miracle in the making. God, who made them in their mother’s womb, is relentless at making them look more like Jesus all throughout their lives. Will you join me in believing big for continued miracles in our children’s ministry? 

“You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb.” Psalm 139:13

What is at stake?

We are living in a critical time! The world around us reminds us that there is a war for our children’s souls taking place right now. Satan has always tried to snuff out the children—from Pharoah commanding Hebrew male children be killed, to Herod attempting to kill baby Jesus. Today, there is the abortion crisis and an overall indoctrination by this anti-God culture. 

What must we do?

We must be more intentional than ever in our ministry to children and families. We must utilize every tool in our toolbox to equip our staff, innovate our approach to ministry, and, practically speaking, upgrade the physical space where our children come week in and week out to be shaped and equipped as strong followers of Christ. 

We must be intentional about providing an atmosphere for children to have fun! Where kids may see a slide or game area, we see a space where children are building relationships that will shape their lives. Where some see technology or video equipment, we see creative ways to teach important lessons from the Bible. Some may see new paint and carpet; we see a safe space for small group ministry, learning through play, and a space that is made for miracles to happen in the lives of our children.  

Here’s how you can help!

You will help make miracles happen in the lives of children by giving. Your giving is directly tied to shaping and equipping children to be disciples of Jesus who will grow and make disciples. It’s the miracle of being like Christ! 

You are building the foundation for the next generation of world-changers. You are part of the Great Commission to make disciples. You are coming alongside parents to build strong families.

You are why a preschooler will know the name of Jesus; why a fifth-grader will be filled with the power of the Holy Spirit and the Word of God before heading into middle school.

You are inspiring others to give. And you are launching forth thousands of new miracles. Your impact will ripple into the lives of families you know and ones you’ll never meet.

I’m asking you to do two things:

  • Plan to give. Look at your monthly budget and plan to give every month until we complete this project.
  • Pray to give. Ask the Lord what He would like to give through you, then pray in that amount as you exercise your faith.

Together, we will make miracles happen—thank you!

Your Friend and Pastor,

Kevin Berry

The Power of the Blood

The Significance of Communion

Do you need a miracle in some area of your life? I want to encourage you that communion is more than something we do at church once a month. Communion is a weapon that can grant you access to miracles through the blood of Christ. 

I grew up in church receiving communion regularly, but I didn’t get it. It was something that “church people” do. I would eat the little tasteless wafer and wonder, why can’t we get something that has some taste to it, or at least isn’t stale? I would drink from the cup and wonder, why are these cups so tiny? We had a communion table at the front of the church with the words “Do This in Remembrance of Me” engraved on it. What we remember and say makes receiving communion a tool that we can use to access miracles! 

For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which he was betrayed took bread; and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, “Take, eat; this is My body which is broken for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” In the same manner, He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood. As often as you drink it, this do in remembrance of Me.” For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes. – 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Remembrance

Jesus gave a way to remember the cross. We are to remember what He achieved for us—our healing and salvation! We are to remember who He made us—His children—through faith in His sacrifice for our sins. This tool reminds us that the devil is defeated! Jesus wins, and we are on the winning team because of our faith in Christ! 

Let me ask you a question—how often should you remember these things? How valuable would it be for you and your family to remember these things daily? I want to challenge you to start receiving communion with your family every week. Why not every day for a while? How about every time your Life Group meets? Receiving communion could become an essential part of your daily schedule! 

There are countless miracle stories of people who had cancer and received complete healing after they received communion daily for weeks. Then there are the parents whose children fell away from the Lord, yet after receiving communion and applying the saving blood of Jesus over their children, they came back to Jesus. The stories are endless of the miracles released when people practiced communion as a weapon. 

Proclaim His Power

When you receive communion, you proclaim the Lord’s death till He comes. Every time you receive communion, you should announce what the body and blood of Jesus have purchased for you. Proclaim protection through the blood of Jesus. Proclaim life in your body, your family, your business. Life is in the blood! 

There is enough power in the blood of Jesus to cancel any curse, to save us from all of our sins, and to heal every disease that comes against us. As the song I used to sing as a child says, “There is power, power, wonder-working power in the precious blood of the Lamb.”

Enjoy a new miracle-releasing practice of regularly receiving communion in your home! 

Your Friend and Pastor,

Kevin Berry

He Died For You!

“He has risen from the dead” is the ultimate declaration of victory! Nothing can conquer Jesus; even death could not hold him down. Through faith, He lives in you! 

Jesus didn’t just die. He died for you, in place of you! God raised Him to life on the third day as the sacrifice for your sins. If you believe that and have chosen to be a Jesus follower, then the One whom death could not destroy lives in you!  

The cross is central to Christianity, central to your life! A divine exchange took place at the cross, planned by the Living God who loves you. Have you had a revelation of what Jesus purchased for you? It is simply this: 

All the evil that was due us, earned by our sinful lives, came on Jesus, so all the good due to Jesus, earned by His sinless obedience, might be available to us.

Join me on Easter Sunday at Mount Hope Church and experience joy from the Holy Spirit as we celebrate the most significant event in history—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 

A few Wednesday nights ago, we were receiving communion together at our prayer gathering. I spontaneously asked my friend T.L Hart to tell us what the blood of Jesus means to us. His response triggered an eruption of praise. I’ve included his reply for you on the other side. 

As we approach Easter, let’s speak about what the blood of Christ has accomplished for us every day. 

Your Friend and Pastor,

Kevin Berry

Made to Love

We are about to start a very exciting series on Sunday mornings that could drastically upgrade your life: The Great Pursuit. Seriously! With all that is going on in the world, we need to discover what the Word of God tells us is the greatest pursuit of all time! If you join me in this pursuit, I promise your life will begin a journey of massive upgrades.

What is the greatest thing in the world? What is the noblest goal for anyone to go after?

The Bible is clear—the greatest goal is love! Nothing else matters. The greatest gifts you may have or desire to have, mean nothing without love. Love brings about the greatest transformation. Love—we were created for it.

Was love the motive behind all our actions on this earth? If you could take the entire Bible and sum it up in one word, it would have to be: LOVE.

Nestled between a description of spiritual gifts, and how they are to function in the church, we find that the real heart of the matter is love. The Apostle Paul said,

If I could speak all the languages of earth and of angels but didn’t love others, I would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. If I had the gift of prophecy, and if I understood all of God’s secret plans and possessed all knowledge, and if I had such faith that I could move mountains but didn’t love others, I would be nothing. If I gave everything I have to the poor and even sacrificed my body, I could boast about it; but if I didn’t love others, I would have gained nothing. Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13:1-3,13 NLT)

We desperately need the gifts of the Holy Spirit to be properly exercised in the church today. However, as in Paul’s day, the gifts would mean nothing if there is not love.

The great evangelist D.L. Moody heard Henry Drummond expound on 1 Corinthians 13, the subject of love. In response, he said, “It seemed to me that I had never heard anything so beautiful. The one great need in our Christian life is love, more love to God and to each other. Would that we could all move into that love chapter and live there.”

But what is love? What does love look like when it shows up on our doorstep, offices, schools, and homes? In this series, we will discover what real love is—the kind of love that comes straight from the Father’s heart.

Love has nine attributes:

  • Patience—love suffers long.
  • Kindness—love is kind.
  • Generosity—love doesn’t envy.
  • Humility—love is not proud.
  • Courtesy—love is not rude.
  • Unselfishness—love seeks not its own.
  • Good temper—love is not easily provoked.
  • Purity—love thinks no evil.
  • Sincerity—love rejoices in the truth.

You were made for the one thing that really matters: LOVE.

To get the most out of this series, I strongly encourage you to connect with a Life Group! Discover the power of love together with friends and family and be transformed by the love of God. Looking forward to seeing you real soon!

Pray for Ukraine

Urgent Prayers for Ukraine

As the potential of a Russian invasion increases in Ukraine, Mount Hope’s Eurasia region is asking for urgent prayers for peace be offered up.

Currently, two Mount Hope missionary families plan to stay in Ukraine, while five will return to the United States. Five more families were already in the United States for itineration, and will remain stateside until further notice.

Missionaries Gerald and Jane Dollar say, “Everyone is speculating and preparing for an invasion, but that hasn’t happened. We read the American News and it is accurate reporting. A devastating invasion in the east could happen, and air strikes on Kyiv could happen. Everyone is preparing—most civilians have a plan. The situation is grave, but GOD! He will not forsake us. Only His mighty hand can stop the imminent bloodshed. That is what Christians on both sides of the conflict are believing for. Churches are on high alert. We’ve been called to prayer and fasting.”

The Pentecostal Union

Amid Ukraine’s population of 44 million, 11,000 registered evangelical organizations and churches exist. The Mount Hope’s primary partnering organization—the Pentecostal Union—has 1,800 established churches. And 3.6% of the population is evangelical believers.

In recent years, the Pentecostal Union, in partnership with Mount Hope personnel, has engaged in aggressive church planting across Ukraine, realizing that years of peace gave them unprecedented opportunity to work quickly and thoroughly.

“We must seize this opportunity and plant as many churches as we can before doors are closed. Our task is to prepare and send leaders to new churches,” says Vasiliy Voytovich. (In September 2015, ETS launched the first Russian-language Doctor of Practical Theology program in the former Soviet Union of which Voytovich is the president!)

His wife, Lyubov, agrees, “Every day, I and my 10 younger siblings left for school unsure if we would even get home to see our parents,” she says. “The government was threatening to take us from them unless they raised us as atheists. So, I know that what we have opportunity to do now is important! Please pray that we will have the wisdom to catch and realize what God wants us to do in the midst of what He is doing so quickly. We don’t want to miss anything that He needs us to do.”

Prayer Points

The Pentecostal Union has issued a call to prayer and fasting January 30—February 6, with the following prayer points:

  • Peace in the region
  • That many will come to repentance
  • That the good news of Jesus Christ will be preached widely throughout this crisis
  • For sound minds and peaceful hearts

In addition to our calls to prayer, many believers have already been fasting for weeks around the world. We know there is a miracle needed! And God will show up. I’m sure of it.

Believe Big

Dear Friend,

Renee and I thank God for you, and we are praying Luke 1:45 over your new year!

You are blessed because you believed that the Lord would do what he said (Luke 1:45).

Mary believed in God and was blessed because of her faith. It is the same with you! There is a blessing for you that is linked to those words, “because you believed.”

An unwavering belief in what God said has shut the mouths of lions, caused walls to come tumbling down, brought salvation to an entire city, brought Israel out of Egypt, brought healing to sick bodies, caused the waters of the Red Sea to run out of the way, brought overnight miracles, and filled God’s people with courage in the midst of the impossible.

The times we live in call for unwavering belief. Will you put action to your faith by joining Renee and me in 21 days of fasting and prayer? We will start the fast on Monday, January 3 and continue through Sunday, January 23. We will then pray, worship, and celebrate together with a citywide prayer gathering on Wednesday, January 26, @ 7pm.

Fasting is the secret weapon for every Christian! Fasting can trigger freedom for you and for others! Fasting can transform your prayers, deepen your relationship with God, increase your spiritual senses, bring increased sensitivity to the Holy Spirit, and result in personal revival.

Fasting can put you on the fast track to living your God-given destiny and bring freedom and awakening to our city and this region.

“Combining fasting with prayer can result in a spiritual atomic bomb that pulls down spiritual strongholds and releases the power of God in your life and the life of your church, its pastor, its leaders, and its members.”  — Bill Bright

For more information on fasting, I highly recommend Pastor Dave Williams’ book, The Miracle Results of Fasting. You can stop by the Resource Center, just across from the Connect Center, to pick up a copy this Sunday.

During our fast and throughout the rest of the year, let’s read the One Year Bible together. You can access The One Year Bible online at:  https://oneyearbibleonline.com/daily-oyb/?version=51&startmmdd=0101. Or you can purchase one at the Resource Center. Just remember this— when you are reading your Bible, you are not just reading words. You are reading the very words of God.

As He promised, may the Lord reward you for your fasting this year (Matthew 6:18). May you be filled with uncommon faith as we read through the Bible together this year. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord give you peace! God bless you and happy new year!

Your Friend and Pastor,

Kevin Berry

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