Divine Faith Ministries

DIVINE FAITH MINISTRIES
Pastor Michele A. Vargo
Palmerton, Pennsylvania
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TODAY'S SCRIPTURE
31) Meanwhile the disciples besought him, saying, "Rabbi, eat." 32) But he said to them, "I have food to eat of which you do not know." 33) So the disciples said to one another, "Has any one brought him food?" 34) Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work. 35) Do you not say, 'There are yet four months, then comes the harvest'? I tell you, lift up your eyes, and see how the fields are already white for harvest. 36) He who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit for eternal life, so that sower and reaper may rejoice together. 37) For here the saying holds true, `One sows and another reaps.' 38) I sent you to reap that for which you did not labor; others have labored, and you have entered into their labor." 46) So he came again to Cana in Galilee, where he had made the water wine. And at Caper'na-um there was an official whose son was ill. 47) When he heard that Jesus had come from Judea to Galilee, he went and begged him to come down and heal his son, for he was at the point of death. 48) Jesus therefore said to him, "Unless you see signs and wonders you will not believe." 49) The official said to him, "Sir, come down before my child dies." 50) Jesus said to him, "Go; your son will live." The man believed the word that Jesus spoke to him and went his way. 51) As he was going down, his servants met him and told him that his son was living. 52) So he asked them the hour when he began to mend, and they said to him, "Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him." 53) The father knew that was the hour when Jesus had said to him, "Your son will live"; and he himself believed, and all his household. 54) This was now the second sign that Jesus did when he had come from Judea to Galilee.

-- John 4:31-38; 4:46-54

WEEKLY SCRIPTURE
1) The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2) As it is written in Isaiah the prophet, "Behold, I send my messenger before thy face, who shall prepare thy way; 3) the voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight -- " 4) John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. 5) And there went out to him all the country of Judea, and all the people of Jerusalem; and they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. 6) Now John was clothed with camel's hair, and had a leather girdle around his waist, and ate locusts and wild honey. 7) And he preached, saying, "After me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. 8) I have baptized you with water; but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit." 9) In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. 10) And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens opened and the Spirit descending upon him like a dove; 11) and a voice came from heaven, "Thou art my beloved Son; with thee I am well pleased." 12) The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. 13) And he was in the wilderness forty days, tempted by Satan; and he was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered to him. 14) Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God, 15) and saying, " The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the gospel." 16) And passing along by the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen. 17) And Jesus said to them, " Follow me and I will make you become fishers of men." 18) And immediately they left their nets and followed him."

-- Mark 1:9-18

If you have a secret sorrow,
a burden or a loss,
An aching need for healing...
Hang It On The Cross.
If worry steals your sleep
and makes you turn and toss,
If your heart is feeling heavy...
Hang It On The Cross.
Every obstacle to faith
or doubt you come across,
Every prayer unanswered...
Hang It On The Cross.
For Christ has borne our brokenness
and dearly paid the cost
To turn our trials to triumph...
Hanging On The Cross.

--Lisa O. Englehardt

A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!!!

Guest of Honor: Jesus Christ.

Date: Every day. Traditionally, December 25.
(but He's always around, so the date is flexible...)

Time: Whenever you're ready.
(Please don't be late, though, or you'll missout on all the fun!)

Place: In your heart.... He'll meet you there.
(You'll hear Him knock.)

Attire: Come as you are.... grubbies are okay.
(He'll be washing our clothes anyway. He said something about new white robes and crowns for everyone who stays till the last.)

Tickets: Admission is free. He's already paid for everyone....
(He says you wouldn't have been able to afford it anyway... it cost Him everything He had. But you do need to accept the ticket!!!)

Refreshments: New wine, bread, and a far-out drink He calls "Living Water".
(followed by a supper that promises to be out of this world!)

Gift Suggestions: Your life. He's one of those people who already has everything else.
(He's very generous in return though. Just wait until you see what He has for you!)

Entertainment: Joy, Peace, Truth, Light, Life, Love, Real Happiness, Communion with God, Forgiveness,
Miracles, Healing, Power, Eternity in Paradise, Contentment, and much more!
(All "G" rated, so bring your family and friends.)

R.S.V.P. Very Important!
He must know ahead so He can reserve a spot for you at the table. Also, He's keeping a list of His friends for future reference. He calls it the "Lamb's Book of Life."

Party being given by His Kids (that's us!!)! Hope to see you there!

---PRAYER LIST---

Albert Leibenguth Jr (open heart surgery)
AnnaMae Leibenguth (health)
Al Leibenguth III (health)

When I must leave you for a little while
Please do not grieve and shed wild tears
And hug your sorrow to you
through the years
But start out bravely with a gallant smile:
And for my sake and in my name
live on and do all things the same,
Feed not your loneliness on empty days,
But fill each waking hour
in useful ways,
Reach out your hand
in comfort and in cheer
And I in turn will comfort you
and hold you near:
And never, never be afraid to die.
For I am waiting for you in the sky!

	This candle is lit for those who were called home. May the good Lord watch over them and give them peace. Ralph J. Reichel was called home on 30 December 2007 Frank P. Vargo was called home on 31 August 2008 David (Sheik) Davis was called home on 26 November 2010 Marion Transue was called home on 29 November 2010 Rose P. Vargo was called home on 23 August 2011
"GOD KNOWS BEST, AND IN HIM WE FIND OUR REST" A SPECIAL LIFE HAS PASSED FROM OUR SIGHT BUT NEVER FROM OUR HEARTS Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this? John 11: 25-26

Joel Osteen, Your Best Life Now

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