In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation–having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God’s own possession, to the praise of His glory. For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you, and your love for all the saints, do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe (Ephesians 1:13-19a; NASB).

1. Sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit to the praise of His glory
2. Faith in Jesus and love for the saints
3. Praying for the spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Jesus
4. Praying that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you may know (1) the hope of His calling; (2) the riches of the glory of His inheritance; and (3) the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe.

What an awesome passage!

Grace & peace,

Mac

At 1:00 this afternoon I will be in Warner Robins at McCullough Funeral Home speaking at the funeral service for Rob Mead, the brother of Mark Morgan, who is a dear friend of Roger & Barbara Miller. I never knew Rob, but I do know Someone who knows him perfectly and I am depending upon Him to speak through me today. Your prayers will be appreciated–both for me and this family.

Irrefutable Evidence

Yes, it is really true! A picture is worth a thousand words (or so someone said), so this should be irrefutable evidence that Leigh has been baptized, immersed, ducked, however you want to call it. As you can see Leigh was a bit younger when I baptized her (1994), but not to worry, as once is enough. We are standing in the baptismal pool in the sanctuary of the old Mabel White Baptist Church. Don’t you just love our white garments?! Anyway, I am glad Leigh is back among us, and I am very glad that she doesn’t need to be baptized again!

We welcome Jonah to this wonderful world! Congratulations to his Dad & Mom, Mike & Annie Biers.

Annie Biers gave birth (C-Section) to a 9 lbs, 10 oz boy today at 1:42 PM. He checked in at 22 inches tall. His name is Jonah Elliott Biers and you can call him Jonah. Mike assisted in the delivery by taking pictures (which will come later) and crying. Go figure! Congratulations to a couple of Biers!

Today, I am launching a blog specifically designed for the members of Grace Christian Fellowship. It will be the “official information site” for this part of the Body of Christ. If you have anything you want me to post, please forward it to me vial email (212juniper@gmail.com).

Hopefully, you will check it our regularly.

Grace & peace,

Mac Goddard