From Pastor Edwards It’s time to SPRING forward in your faith!
“For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it.” John 3:17 NLT Are you a believer, but you can’t seem to shake the feeling of guilt? You know God saved you, but you still feel so much guilt from your past? I need to assure you today that, in my understanding of Scripture, guilt does not come from God. The devil often uses guilt to keep us from doing the will of God and growing in our relationship with Jesus Christ. Guilt has to do with condemnation. You feel the “weight” or “sentence” of your sin. But, didn’t Christ die for that condemnation? The next verse after John 3:16, the famous and familiar verse, reminds us that God sent Jesus to save, not to condemn it. Romans 8:1 says there is “no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” The very definition of guilt has to do with remorse for having done something wrong. Furthermore, guilt is being responsible for an offense. A Christian’s sins have been paid for on the Cross. The sin debt of any believer is heavy, but every bad offense we have ever committed has been covered over by the grace of Jesus Christ. We still sin, but Jesus doesn’t get back on the Cross. His death was sufficient for all our sins. There is “no condemnation” for those who are in Christ Jesus. Please don’t misunderstand, you may feel sorry for your sins and ask God for forgiveness. That’s what we call repentance, but God’s motivating factor in obedience is love, not guilt. God guides His children to obey Him with a loving hand. Sometimes God’s love for us involves discipline. Many times we suffer the consequences of our sins. God will lead us to follow Him exclusively, but He will do it with love, not with guilt. Jesus didn’t come to earth to bring condemnation. He came to bring salvation to all who would believe in Him. Thank God today that there is no guilt for the person who knows, loves and believes in Jesus Christ as Savior. I believe God! How about you? Spring forward in your faith. It’s April… BE ENCOURAGED! Pastor Darron L. Edwards, Sr.
This Week at UBCC… Monday – Friday 5-Minute Devotional Call CALL IN NUMBER: 661-673-8600; ACCESS CODE TO ENTER IS 679233 THEN HIT #
Tuesday Night Teaching (TNT) Bible Study SOUTH Campus @ 6:30 p.m. Pre-Service Prayer from 6:00 – 6:20 p.m.
Word on Wednesdays (WOW) Bible Study NORTH Campus @ 6:30 p.m. Jamison Temple CME Church Spring Revival 3115 E. Linwood, KCMO @ 7:00 p.m.
Men’s Bible Study SOUTH Campus @ 10:00 a.m. UBCC Monthly Outreach at Ozanam 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. @ 421 E. 137° St. KCMO JOY Seniors Meeting & Meal with Pas NORTH Campus @ 11:30 a.m.
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Next Week’s Sermon…
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Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. @ South Campus Pastor Edwards “Be Right: Study of the Book of Romans” Deacons Edward Newsome and John Pitts “A Challenge to Excel in the Faith” The International Lesson Class in now called, "A Challenge To Excel In The Faith". This is a study of God's Word that takes us to a deeper understanding of God's will for our lives as He continues to mold and shape us into the image of His Son, Jesus Christ. If you are interested in understanding God on a much deeper level, please join us every Tuesday night at 6:30 PM.
Jewell Lavender and Minister Brenda Hicks-Wiggins “Missing Pieces: Real Hope When Life Doesn't Make Sense”
Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. @ North Campus Pastor Edwards “Be Right: Study of the Book of Romans”
Sundays 10:00 a.m. @ North Campus Only Dr. Brenda Munson and Minister Cleophus Cline International Lessons
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Our Members‌ UBCC Easter Eggstravaganza Saturday, March 30th @ South Campus
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Extending into our community‌
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Kansas City District (formerly District 4) has recently posted and advertised several positions (over twenty (20) vacancies) in our Maintenance and General Services Divisions. The positions are seasonal (normally six months in duration) employment opportunities under the job title, " Seasonal Maintenance Worker" and "Seasonal / General Laborer". Please note, we are not offering benefits for seasonal employment at this time. Please note, the deadline date to apply is April 1 and April 2, 2013. These position will be filled by a competitive process, which will include a panel interview, reference information from a previous employer....etc. As was the case prior, the minimum qualifications to be considered for the positions would include: a high school diploma or GED; a valid driver's license; and a passing grade on the written portion of the commercial driver's license (CDL) exam with tanker endorsement and no air brake restriction. At that, a Class "A" or "B" CDL is preferred. Please note, one would need to apply for the position(s) specifically whereas their interest may lie. All interested parties must apply electronically. The website address is : http://www.modot.org/jobs/Kansas_City_Area_District/index. htm If there are questions, please feel free to contact Jim Flight at 816.607.2142. CONNECTING WITH YOU...WEEK OF APRIL 1, 2012
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Contact Us… South Campus 5600 East 112th Terrace Kansas City, MO 64134 Telephone: 816-761-3777
North Campus 5445 East 29th Street, Kansas City, MO 64128 Telephone: 816-361-9996
Sunday Worship – 7:30 a.m. & 9:15 a.m. Learning Center Tutoring – Tuesdays 4:30 -6:30 p.m. Tuesday Night Teaching – 6:30 p.m.
Sunday Worship – 11:15 a.m. Learning Center Tutoring – Wednesdays 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Word on Wednesdays – 6:30 p.m.
www.believeandbelong.org UBCC Church Office: office@unitedbelieverschurch.org The church office is open for business on both campuses -- Tuesdays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon) Tag Pastor Edwards @paseds or tag United Believers Church on Facebook each Sunday!
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