Letter from the Pastor

From: Mel Dahlgren
Date: Saturday, February 23, 2002
Subject: "He Is"

What a POWERFUL worship service today! I am still on a CLOUD of spiritual joy from what GOD gave us today through His servants. No wonder the "computer was missing" this morning so we couldn't start worship on time. Satan did NOT want us to hear what God had for us today. Those who were not able to make it, be sure to get your free copy by e-mailing Georgia Masiewicz at GMasiewicz@aol.com. I plan to listen to Chester's sermon again. We must not forget what was said today. Pray that God give us all a spirit of understanding so the message from God is able to bear fruit in each of our lives. That will be my prayer for every one of us.
Also, who can forget how God used our youth in worship last week? God is truly pouring out His Spirit in great measure and we have SO MUCH to be thankful for!!!!!!!
Out of THANKS TO GOD, I'd like to share this tribute to God with all of you:

He Is!

He is the First and Last,
the Beginning and the End!
He is the keeper of Creation
and the Creator of all!

He is the Architect of the Universe
and the Manager of all times.
He always was,
He always is,
and He always will be . . .
Unmoved,
Unchanged,
Undefeated,
and never Undone!

He was bruised and brought healing!
He was pierced and eased pain!
He was persecuted and brought freedom!
He was dead and brought life!
He is risen and brings power!
He reigns and brings Peace!

The world can't understand him,
The armies can't defeat Him,
The schools can't explain Him,
and the leaders can't ignore Him.

Herod couldn't kill Him,
The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him, and
The people couldn't hold Him!

Nero couldn't crush Him,
Hitler couldn't silence Him,
The New Age can't replace Him,
and non-believers can't explain Him away!

He is Light,
Love,
Longevity,
and Lord.

He is Goodness,
Kindness,
Gentleness,
and God.

He is Holy,
Righteous,
Mighty,
Powerful,
and Pure.

His ways are right,
His Word is eternal,
His will is unchanging,
and His mind is on me!

He is my Redeemer,
He is my Savior,
He is my Guide, and
He is my Peace!

He is my Joy,
He is my Comfort,
He is my Lord, and
He rules my life!

I serve Him because His bond is love,
His burden is light,
and His goal for me is abundant life.

I follow Him because He is the Wisdom of the wise,
the Power of the powerful, the Ancient of Days,
the Ruler of rulers,
the Leader of leaders,
the Overseer of the overcomers,
and the Sovereign Lord of all that was, and is and is to come.

And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size . . .

His goal is a relationship with me!

He will NEVER leave me,
NEVER forsake me,
NEVER mislead me,
NEVER forget me,
NEVER overlook me,
and NEVER cancel my appointment in His appointment book!

When I fall, He lifts me up!

When I fail, He forgives!

When I am weak, He is strong!

When I am lost, He is the way!

When I am afraid, He is my courage!

When I stumble, He steadies me!

When I am hurt, He heals me!

When I am broken, He mends me!

When I am blind, He leads me!

When I am hungry, He feeds me!

When I face trials, He is with me!

When I face persecution, He shields me!

When I face loss, He provides for me!

When I face Death, He carries me Home!

He is everything for everybody,
everywhere,
every time,
and every way.

He is God!
He is Faithful.
I am His,
and He is mine!

The father of this world has already been defeated by, and must obey, my Father in Heaven So, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this . . . He said it and that settles it.

God is in control,
I am on His side,
and that means all is well with my soul.
Every day is a blessing, for GOD Is!

May Grace and Peace be multiplied unto you.

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