Fil-Am Christian Fellowship of Long Beach

December 29, 2020 The Word Became Flesh And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. (Joh_1:14) Looking upon the Babe in the Manger we realize that there is something more to this scene than meets the eye something awesome, staggering, and absolutely incomprehensible. Something mysterious, magnificent, and undeniably Divine. God, the Maker of Heaven and Earth, has Himself b...ecome a man! The word incarnation comes from the Latin, and it means in the flesh. Paul the Apostle wrote to Timothy, saying, And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. (1Ti_3:16). The Word to become flesh in you and me? Oh, not in the same manner as with Mary certainly not. But nonetheless, Christ may be made manifest in each one of us every day in a number of ways. The Word itself stirs us to this great longing that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh! (2Co_4:11). In what ways might others see Jesus in you today? > See more

AS WE CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF THE LORD I want to share some beautiful lessons I gleaned from passages leading to the birth of the Lord Jesus in human form. SAYING YES TO GOD Be it unto me according to Your Word. (Luk_1:38) These are the words that came out of the mouth a farmer girl from a rural town. Like any ordinary girl, she dreamed of something more. God took note of her tender hopes, and one special night He spoke to her of unimaginable things. She said Yes to God’...s will and then walked into history. We know her today as Mother Mary. There are great lessons we may learn from Mary’s humble response to God’s amazing invitation, and if we will follow her example and say YES to God’s will for our lives we just might step into history as well. Lesson One: Never Overlook the Potential of the Ordinary Despise not the day of small beginnings. (Zec_4:10, NLT) God always does extraordinary things with ordinary stuff. Just look at what He made with dirt YOU! How amazing is that? The Bible tells us that He made everything out of nothing. He is the CAN DO God. With Him nothing is impossible. One day a young boy showed up at a crowded event to hear a traveling preached talk about wonderful things. He never dreamed that he would become the central character in an epic moment of history. The preacher was Jesus. The young boy was the lad with a small sack lunch containing two fish and five loaves of bread. It was just a sack lunch on any other day, but on this day it became the stuff of miracles. It is amazing what can happen when you place something in the hands of Jesus. What do you think could happen if you placed your life in His hands? You may be just an ordinary person, with ordinary looks, and ordinary thoughts, ordinary talents and ordinary dreams but Jesus can do something amazing with that sack lunch of yours. If you just let Him have it. Most people never reach their full potential in life simply because they overlook the potential of the ordinary. If you simply start where you ARE, instead of waiting to start until you get to where you hope to go you will become all you ever dreamed of being! Little by little. Step by step. Day by day. Like Mary did on that first night when God told her of extraordinary things, say yes to God and let the miracle begin to slowly grow inside you. Never overlook the potential of the ordinary. Join me tomorrow as we learn from Mary’s humble response to God’s invitation. > Adopted Article (Dec. 19, 2020) See more

WORSHIP CELEBRATION AT HOME MAY 24, 20209:30 AM ~ MEMORIAL SUNDAY WELCOME: As WE Worship: Be silent. Be reverent. Before the service, speak to God. As you worship, let God speak to you. After worship, call each other....Continue reading

WORSHIP CELEBRATION AT HOME April 19, 2020 9:30 am AS WE WORSHIP: Be silent. Be reverent. Before the service, speak to God. As you worship, let God speak to you. After worship, CALL each other....Continue reading

As we observe "abundance of caution" I believe it is better that all family members should stay together (including children) as we celebrate worship tomorrow. Let us follow the so-called "social distance" to safeguard each other. Blessings to all and see you on Sunday at 9:30am.

DISCUSSION GUIDE FEB 23, 2020 Read Acts 4:1-12 The more resolute are Christ’s servants to witness of Him, the more unkind will be the agents of Satantherefore, let Satan’s agents be ever so spiteful, Christ’s witnesses must be resolute (firm, determined), for the Holy Spirit may be counted upon to enable them to do their part. Persecution gives wings to the truth. DICUSSION QUESTIONS:... 1. Icebreaker: If you were a cat, what would you be: A timid kitten, Ferocious like lion, or an alley cat? Why? 2. Identify the characters in Acts 4:1-12. 3. Read Luke 20:27-40; 22:6, 52. What roles did the priest, captain of the guard, and the Sadducees play in the ministry of Jesus? 4. Why would the Sadducees oppose the disciples’ preaching (Acts 4:2)? 5. What would you feel if you were one of the believers who saw Peter and John taken away (Acts 4:2-3)? *What would you feel if you were Peter or John? 6. What is the high priest’s family trying to do, seek information or intimidate (vv.6-7)? *Why (see Acts 4:2 and Acts 3:16) 7. If you were one of the authorities, what would be your reaction to Peter’s bold answer> *How does Peter able to give such bold response (vv.8-12)? APPLICATION: ~ What is the most persecution you have experienced due to your faith? ~ How did you take it? ~ On a scale of 1(low) to 10 (high), how sure are you of Peter’s statement in Acts 4:12? ~ What has built your assurance the most? ~ What doubt still linger? Prepared by PPP (02-20-2020)

DISCUSSION GUIDE DECEMBER 8, 2019 Read Matthew 25:1-13 The hour of our Lord’s second coming is very uncertain which is good reason why we should live not only in a state of habitual preparation but actual diligence in present service for Him, and engaged in works of charity for men. Those who have so lived will in that day receive the grandest degree in the universe, the well-done of Jesus Christ. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:... 1. Icebreakers: a) Are you usually early, late or right on time in your appointments? b) What is one of your classic memories of being late and missing something important? 2. Identify the characters of the parables and their manner of preparation for the wedding ceremony. 3. In what ways were the ten women alike? * In what ways they were different? 4. What unexpected event takes place (vv.5-6)? 5. What would you call the refusal of the five women to share their oil (vv.7-9)? Was it: wise__; selfish ___; shrewd ___; just ___; unjust ___; or mean ___? 6. How do you feel about the Lord Jesus saying.that the door to the kingdom gets closed to some (vv.11-12)? 7. Why is readiness so important in regard to the second advent (coming) of the Lord Jesus (v.13)? APPLICATION: ~ At the final wedding banquet, where will you be standing? ~ What is the oil that keeps your lamp lit? ~ Who are you most likely in this story? ~ Why? Prepared by: PPP (12-05-2019)

Celebrate with us this Sunday, December 16 at 9:30 in the morning. The Choir will be rendering a Christmas Musical, "Good News From Home." Guest Speaker - Rev. Chaplain Johnny & Ningning Cometa

AN INVITATION TO ALL: October 14 (am) Worship Celebration - Speaker: Rev. Chaplain Johnny Cometa October 14 (6:00PM) - Thanksgiving Concert with Four Guests Singers October 21 -(9:30 am) - Anniversary Worship Celebration Our Address:... 3190 Magnolia Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90806 Telephone: 562-492-9616