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Wandering in the Dessert

In this picture we see some numbers in the wilderness, signifying the book of Numbers.  What these numbers are doing reminds us of a key word for the book of Numbers—Wanders. Numbers in the Hebrew Scripture begins and ends with an official count of the people of Israel.  But between the two numberings occurs the real story of the book:  the wanderings of God’s people in the wilderness.  Twelve scouts were sent into the land.  Because of the negative report of 10, the fearful people chose to rebel against God despite the Lord's assurances of blessing.  And so, rather than enjoy the Promised Land of milk and honey, the Israelites spent nearly 40 years wandering in the desert wilderness.  Throughout Numbers the faithfulness of God is contrasted with the fickleness of God's people.  And even though the Lord had to judge their disobedience, God faithfully led them through the agonizing detour they had created for themselves.

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Here's a wonderful Bible verse from Numbers to remember:

"The Lord bless you and keep you!" (Numbers 6:24)

 

Living a Life of Reverence

I can embrace God’s Grace in a California Rain and call the moment Holy!

Overview of Leviticus

The Gift of Music

Throughout the Bible, we read that the people of God sing. After escaping from the Egyptians and crossing the Red Sea, the people of Israel sang a song to the Lord (Exod. 15). Singing was part of Israel's formal worship in both tabernacle and temple (1 Chron. 6:31-32, 16:42). In the Psalms there are songs of joy and sorrow, praise and lament.  In every different type of circumstance the people raised their voices in song to God.

Hymn singing was practiced by Jesus and his disciples (Matt. 26:30). The Apostle Paul instructed the Colossians, "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; teach and admonish one another in all wisdom; and with gratitude in your hearts sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God. And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him" (Col. 3: 16-17).

I'm so grateful for a choir that guides us in the embrace of God's great gift of music.   Jonathan Edwards says, "The best, most beautiful, and most perfect way that we have of expressing a sweet concord of mind to each other is by music.

(picture by Monte Stuck)

Believe Walk

BELIEVE WALK

The 9th Annual Believe Walk will be held on Sunday, October 2 beginning at 8:00 a.m.  The Believe Walk routes have been modified to ensure proper crowd control and access to church in our neighborhood. Below is a map of the route

Coming from East of the Church

Head west on Redlands Blvd. Go around the Old Redlands Mall, a make a left on
Eureka St. a left on Citrus Ave (Brookside) and a right on Cajon St to the church.

Coming from West of the Church

Take Brookside all the way in and turn right on Cajon St.

Coming from South of the Church

Stay clear of Cajon and Palm.  Make your way to Redlands Blvd on the Eastside or San Mateo Ave on the west side of town.  Then follow the above directions.

Coming from North of the Church

Stay north and make your way to Eureka or Center, on Redlands Blvd. or any street north of Redlands Blvd.  Then turn left on Brookside and head to Cajon.