FFBC Link – April 2009

From the President

Luke 24:32 “And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?” My favorite account of the resurrection appearance of Christ in the Scripture is found in Luke 24:13-35.  It was a great blessing to my heart when I was in Israel to be on the Emmaus Road.  As I walked along the road and took in the sights, smells and sounds as I felt the gravel under my feet, I could not help but think what it must have been like to walk on this very road with the resurrected Messiah? What was it like to hear the Lord open the Scriptures and tell of His death and resurrection? What was it like to partake in a meal with the Lord? And what was it like when He was revealed to them? We are told in verse 32 that there was something special that happened when this mysterious man spoke with them. Their hearts burned within them. O my dear friends, we need hearts that are aflame for our resurrected Savior! What was it that set their hearts aflame? It was the words of the Lord Jesus as He talked with them. And what did He talk to them about? He taught them of His death and resurrection from Moses to the prophets or from Genesis to Malachi. No wonder their hearts burned within them as they heard the Master Teacher survey the Old Testament while teaching its Christological content. My dear friend, is your heart ablaze for the Savior? Does your heart burn within you as He speaks to you through His Word, or as you hear His Word preached? If the fire has gone out, ask the Lord to rekindle it. Ask Him to give you a fire that burns within. Ask Him to come alongside as you journey on your “Emmaus Road.” Then go and tell others “what things were done in the way. ”

Around the FFBC

FFBC West: Brother Brent Snow serving the Lord in California has asked us to pray for their Good Friday Service and their evangelistic meetings with Barry Webb, April 19-May 1.

Did you get your copy of Today’s Christian Preacher and read the article about Pastor Steve Snavely and his ministry in NY. He will be available to autograph your copy at Annual Conference, so make sure you bring it.

70th Anniversary Information This coming Annual Conference we will be celebrating our 70th anniversary. Please send Pastor Glenn Doughty information and pictures of your church.

Executive Committee Meeting Friday April 3rd, 6 pm at Tri-State: Please call Chris for dinner reservations (6pm), the meeting will start at 7 pm sharp. Also, please try to stay Saturday for the work retreat. I know that this will be a great encouragement to the staff.

TSBC News Retreats Work Retreat: April 3-4 Ladies Retreats: April 17-18, and April 24-25 (filling up fast) Men’s Retreat: May 15-16 (Please call and make your reservations)

Golf Outing Friday May 8: Tri-State will be hosting its first golf outing at the Town and Country golf links in Woodstown, NJ on Friday May 8, 2009. If you are interested in participating as a player, a sponsor or just by coming to the luncheon and silent auction, please call the camp or visit us online www.tristatebiblecamp.org/golf-outing.html All proceeds will go to further the ministry of the camp.

TSBC is in need of several staff members for the summer of 09. If any young people 16 or older would like to be part of this ministry please contact the Camp.

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