These two questions are of great importance. We are here for a spcific purpose. Many things can happen between this Feast and the next one. Will we be here next year keeping the Feast?
As we are here in 2020, it has been crazy. We don't know what next year will bring, but we will be here. We can't excuse ourselves. We must overcome. God doesn't disqualify us, we do that ourselves. Never give up.
What was your primary focus as you came to the Feast this year? In years past, we might have routinely heard the phrase, “Why Are You Here?” So, let’s explore that question, in a slightly different way. Did you come here for the same...
In this class we will discuss Acts 20:3-38 and examine the following: Paul spends three months in Greece, preparing to sail to Syria. As he leaves, a plot against him by the Jews prompts him to change his plans and return through...
The goal of the Church is not merely to help the youth to have fun, strengthen relationships, and become good people. The goal of the Church is to help you become disciples of Jesus Christ. Let’s go through the steps you'll have to...
Following is a paper 11-year-old Tessa Black wrote for a class in school about why we keep the Holy Days. Tessa and her family attend the East Texas congregation.
A few months ago, I found myself in a neglected graveyard in southern England, standing before four aging stones. The contributions of these four people still impact others today all over the world. You have the chance to serve now in ways...
In this class, we will discuss Acts 13:1-14 and look at Barnabas and Saul (Paul) being chosen for the work and being sent off to Cyprus. While in Cyprus, Barnabas and Paul met up with John (John Mark) who became their helper. We will...
In this class, we will discuss Acts 19:6-16 and examine the following: Paul laid his hands on some disciples in Ephesus, and they received the Holy Spirit, spoke in tongues and prophesied. Some Jewish men who practiced exorcism attempted...
God is eternal. He has a plan. The Sabbath teaches us from week to week. It looks back to the creation of this earth, but also forward to a new creation, and it gives us an overall timeline of the plan of God for humanity.
In this class, we will discuss Acts 14:1-21 and look at the people Paul and Barnabas interacted with while traveling in Iconium, Lystra and Derbe. We will examine why the people of Lystra called Barnabas, Zeus and Paul, Hermes. Also, we...
