As I think about the Mission Sunday contribution, I am reminded of Paul’s description of sacrifices made by the churches of Macedonia. He said of them, “I bear witness that according to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability, they were freely willing . . . they first gave themselves to the Lord” (2 Cor. 8:3, 5). These words describe how I…

The interest in the lesson presentation this past Sunday was so amazing. The previous Sunday (and also in last week’s bulletin) we looked at what God has enabled us to do since we began the Mission Sunday approach to funding our missionary efforts. As I stand before the church it is so remarkable to think that God has blessed us so abundantly…

Have you ever uttered or even had the thought, “I just don’t enjoy worship”?  Have you ever heard anyone say, “I just don’t enjoy worship”?  Have you ever known someone who by their actions (perhaps their frequent absence from worship) was saying, “I just don’t enjoy worship”?  If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, may I ask you a few…

In many respects January is the most exciting month at Palm Beach Lakes. It is the time we look ahead and focus on new programs—like the Sunday night’s Soldiers of Christ and the Cornerstone Groups in our new area program—and perhaps best of all to be part of Mission Sunday. Mission Sunday History Those who are new members at PBL may not…

From the days of the Old Testament, God has commanded, “You shall not show partiality” (Deut. 1:17).  The wise man of Israel declared, “These things also belong to the wise: It is not good to show partiality in judgment” (Prov. 24:23). Partiality! It is one of those words that seems to immediately grab our attention when spoken in our presence.  Lest someone…

The front page has two logos you will be seeing often throughout this year. Both of them were introduced this past Sunday as we assembled for our first service in 2009. We believe the year ahead can be one of the greatest in this history of the New Year. Revive Us Again is the theme we shall use this year to remind…

In 1883, Priscilla J. Owens had an appreciation for the Bible that very few ever enjoy.  It seems that Psalm 119 was particularly meaningful to her, although her words show an understanding of other divine designations for Scripture.  While her name may not be familiar to us, the song that she wrote should be.  We sing it often, but the words grabbed…