Sorry!

Wow! Can't believe I haven't written anything but so much has been happening and I am thrilled to be serving the Lord. Sadness and loss over the last month. Sis Becky Jones lost a nephew, Rev. and Mrs. White lost a precious daughter, Jacqueline, and Sis Brown passed away. Through all these tribulations God is faithful. Neverchanging, He stands by our side. That is what I am most thankful for in 2010. That is His true and faithful promise. He will never leave us nor forsake us.

Don't be afraid to lose this life. Yes, Jesus has blessed me and I do enjoy my children, brothers and sisters, church life and my wonderful husband but I must be ready to give it all up to see the Lord. Thank God, He understands our fraility.

Installation service for Rev. Shane and Sis Jessica Koch was annointed and timely. The Lord spoke to us in prayer service the next day and stating that He had specifically gathered those in The Rock of Salinas and we were going to be a spiritually force in the city of Salinas. Thank you Sis Jeannie for being faithful and sensitive. It is a difficult thing to be used in the gifts but with Pastor Koch at the helm, I believe we shall see more of God's spirit moving in these last days to save souls.

Quote from Rev. Ron Mullings

Rev. Mullings was the preacher for the Section 5 of Western District of UPC Prayer and Bible Conference. He is anointed and profound. One statement that struck home was "Being humble doesn't mean you think less of yourself but it does mean you spend less time thinking of yourself." Makes you stop and think about what you have been thinking about!!!

So You Want to be a Lowrider, eh?

Trucks are manufactured and built to drive, haul, tow and climb. They have specifications for the tires, brakes, shocks, struts (sounds like I know something about cars? lol) What I am trying to say is that cars are built so they will perform. When we tamper with that, it may look good but it will not be able to do what it was meant to do.

Jedediah saw a beautiful low-rider on his way to church. He described the paint job and the angle at which the body was set. The bumper almost kissing the asphalt. The dude with an attitude. Gotta have that! He began to think of the diminished value of the truck. Oh, it might hold value to the owner or others who cherish that kind of ride but for the ones who created the truck, it was ruined. It could no longer go off-road or into sand dunes. It would not be able to haul loads or move furniture. It would have a hard enough time going over speed bumps or up curbs. It was only for show. It really couldn't be used as a truck anymore. Too bad.

God creates us with specific designs and abilities. All too often, we take our vessels and pollute them, change them, cheapen them, altar them, abuse them all for our glory but not God's glory.

The Lord speaks of vessels unto honor and some to dishonor. If we follow God's design and allow Him to change us, we can become a vessel unto honor. We will be ready when Jesus looks for a vessel to use. He will see us waiting on His will.

I think I would rather be an old truck that has been able to climb the mountains of life and stand the heat of the valley of trials. One that has been maintained on the Word of the Lord and the oil of the Holy Ghost has been changed every 3000 miles. The tires of my life have worn well with living the life of a Christian. The interior smells of the joy and praise found on the lips of the driver.
That is the kind of vessel I want to be!

Desperation is a Powerful Emotion!

Rev. Shane Koch preached a powerful message on being desperate for God. We don't casually come into this life of a Christian. No! We are born again and enter into warfare. We need to be passionate about our faith. Passionate about the truth. That is what sets us free. I remember feeling so free from the world's belief system which is not much of a belief system. It is more "loosey goosey" and "anything goes" belief. I lacked security and once I met Jesus and He straightened me out, my footing became sure. I knew right from wrong. Everything was clear. Peace entered my life.

Pastor Brian Koch announced the installation of Bro. Shane Koch into the position of Pastor of the Rock. The church prayed for Bro. Shane and Sis. Jessica as they fulfill the call of God in their life.

Bro. Jedediah and Sis. Nicole will be starting outreach in Greenfield with Bible studies.

Please pray for these wonderful young men and women as they work to bring in the harvest. God is with them.

Work It Out!

Sunday evening powered by the engine of the Holy Ghost reminds us to work out our own personal salvation with fear and trembling as stated in Philippians 2:12. We need to forgive those forgotten memories of hurt and trauma that have occurred over our lifetime. Fear and trembling need to be the cautionary emotions that lead us to peace and assurance in Jesus.

It's HOT in Here!

It must be about 85 degrees in here but Bro. Frank led testimonies with fire. It is the Holy Ghost burning in us and it should be evident in our lives. Pastor is at work but the church is being led by the Holy Ghost and able young men and women.
Rev. Shane is doing an awesome job along with his beautiful young wife, Jessica, with her singing talent. Bro. Jed leads in drums and adds his wonderful tenor voice.

Bro. Caleb is thankful for nothing cuz sometimes nothing is good!
Praise God! The Ramirez family is thankful for the simple things in living for God. Sis. Carmen carries a burden for her family but she hears from God His wonderful constant assurances.

Rev. Shane begins his message with the question, "Where did the sword come from?".
The will of God comes to your life so clear and plain and we respond "God, I want your will but I know that ain't it!" We need to quit fleecing God and start trusting God. You think Gideon was excited that his fleece worked? He went about figuring out a plan that did not match up with the plan of God. Thank God he listened to God, reduced the army, changed the tactics and won the victory for the Lord.

Peter thought he knew the will of God and wore a sword (remember he was a fisherman!) to join into the fight for the kingdom of God but when he struck out at the armed guard he was quickly rebuked for cutting off the ear of the guard as the Lord healed the man. Jesus won the battle and Peter picked up the sword of the Spirit on the day of Pentecost and spoke to the sinners about what they needed to do to make it into the true kingdom of Heaven.

Are You Tenderhearted?

Ephesians 4:32 "And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you."

Powerful tongues and interpretations with a message of love from God Almighty, straight down to our congregation prepared the way for preaching by Pastor Koch on the power of a tender heart. Forgiving one another allows our footing on the Rock to remain strong. "Vengence is mine, sayeth the Lord." from Romans 12:19...Remove wrath and evil speaking far from you...How often do we get hurt and angry when we should be loving and forgiving? Pastor Koch used to ask his children when they were misbehaving "Just who do you think you are?" I am sure that Jesus would like to ask us that same question. Let us put bad thoughts and things far away from us and let's just love one another and Jesus. I want to make it to Heaven, don't you?
Let's go!