Sawn Diego New Life Ministries
March Connection
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY
www.sdcogop.com sdcogop@yahoo.com
March 2012
SanDiego NewLife Church
In this Issue: From the Heart of Your Pastor
Bishop Jack Sheets Sr., Senior Pastor 1
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Locations 730 Concepcion Ave. Spring Valley (619) 741-8166 Sunday Meeting Times: Connection Cafe – 10:00am Worship – 11:00 am Servicio en Español-5:00pm Wednesday: iYouthz Youth Connection 6:30pm
2107 I Avenue National City (619) 474-6062 Tuesday Life Groups: English at- 6:30pm Español at 7:00pm
A dad walked by his young daughter’s bedroom and saw her playing on the floor surrounded by her dolls and stuffed animals. Crocodile tears were streaming down her face. Gently he asked her, “What’s wrong honey?” She looked up and whispered, “Dad, I love them…I love them…I love them. But they never love me back.” The bedrock of Christianity hangs on the love of God toward you and me. As children we are taught that “God is love” (1 John 4:8ESV)… and that He “so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16 KJV) In the Psalms alone, God’s “steadfast love” toward us is mentioned over 120 times. In fact, every one of the 26 verses of Psalm 136 uses the word steadfast, which in the Hebrew, encompasses God’s neverending grace, favor and mercy. What’s interesting also is the emphasis the Bible puts on how we are to love God back. In response to being asked what was the greatest commandment, Jesus himself replied, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” (Matthew 22:37 ESV) When it comes to love, Jesus is serious. He isn’t playing! You shall love…with “all of your heart, soul and mind.” Have you ever wondered what that really looks like? Especially to God? How do we even attempt to love God like that?
Undoubtedly, one of the greatest expressions of our love for God is in our times of praise and worship. Jesus explained to the Samaritan woman at the well that true worshippers “worship the Father in spirit and in truth…” (John 4:23 ESV) However, notice the next phrase – “the Father is seeking such people to worship (love) him.” (vs. 23 ESV) The inference of the Greek word for “seeking” is to intensely desire or crave. Our Father craves our worship…He desires time with us…He loves when we spend time in prayer with Him. Jesus said we also show love to Him when we keep (obey) His commandments. (John 14:15) Is it difficult to tell God, and express to Him, that we love Him? Oh yes! We often struggle because we feel distant, angry, cheated or even unworthy. The Apostle John beautifully helps us understand “loving God” by writing, “In this is love, not that we have loved God but that He loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” (1John 4:10 ESV). John continues with “We love, because he (God) first loved us.” (vs. 19 ESV) Loving Him starts by understanding more fully He loves us. And each morning He pours out His love – full of grace, favor and mercy. And they fail not. Let’s go back to the little girl and her dolls – does God ever look down and whisper, “I love them… I love them… I love them… but they never love me back.” ? Why don’t you take the time right now and just love God back? To love God does not mean to meet His needs, but rather to delight in Him and to be captivated by His glorious power and grace, and to value Him above all other things on earth. -John Piper
March Connection
Youth Conference
WANTED We want and need more Life Group facilitators! Join us at 9:00 am on Sunday, March 4 for tips and inspirations for successful small group leaders.
Have a Need? God cans everywhere are full of needs. Our churches worldwide and our government need prayer. Join the forces who are committed to fast and pray the first Tuesday of each month. When you grocery shop…
March 23–25 Visalia Convention Center
“Men of Courage”
Men’s Breakfast
Sat.,March 10 9:00 a.m.
iYouthz Youth Connection
A place where Faith grows! Go Green! Save a tree . . . To receive this monthly publication online, send an email to sdcogop@yahoo.com
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Especially for Women “Tea for the Soul” Bible Study The first Thursday of each month March 1 at 6:30 p.m.
Combining faith and fitness on March 1. First half hour will be a basic Pilates class taught by Aurora Ayala. Please bring a mat and/or a towel. Following the workout there will be a study on “Why Did God Bother to Create Woman?”
Remember Joseph’s Storehouse
Sundays 10am – 12pm
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Come develop new friendships and begin a spiritual journey.
Wednesdays ~ 6:30pm www.iYouthz.com
Movie Night: March 17 6:00 p.m.
Come early if you can and bring someone with you! Coordinated by Rosy Barajas
Remember to move your clocks forward 1 hour by 2am on March 11
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There is Hope
At San Diego New Life Ministries, we want to be more than just a friendly church, we desire to be a church where you will cultivate friendships with people who will care for you, encourage you, challenge and pray for you. East Chula Vista Wednesday at 7:00 pm Ray Roybal (619) 690-0397 Jim Tr鱈poli (619) 482-9410
Where there were questions, Jesus came along and answered themYes, I love you. Yes, there is hope. Yes, all things are possible in peace, in rest . . . in Me. - Trieste Van Wyngarden In preparation for Easter, visit Dayspring.com every Wednesday for a devotion and message focused on Jesus, the cross, His resurrection and the new life we celebrate this season. Share the hope of Jesus with others.
National City English Tuesday at 6:30 pm Pastors on rotation National City Espa単ol Tuesday at 7:00 pm Ezequiel Tagle (619) 267-0936 National City Espa単ol Juventud Saturday at 7:00 pm Ezequiel Tagle (619) 267-0936 North County Sunday at 8:00 a.m. David & Claudette Dinkins (619) 267-8064
Celebrate! Easter With Us April 8
San Carlos Sunday at 6:00 p.m. Joel Drake (619) 466-7380 South East San Diego Sunday afternoons Michelle Wilburn (619) 249-3674 Spring Valley Espa単ol Wednesday at 6:30 pm Friday at 6:00 p.m. Ezequiel Tagle (619) 267-0936
To volunteer services to the church, please contact Gabe Ortiz in person, by e-mail at gortiz@cox.net or, by calling (619) 466-9988.