Willow Street Church of God Long Beach

Wednesday night bible study! Thank God for technology. During this pandemic, we are challenged but still connected. Praise God! Would you like to join us? Contact us at Telephone: (562) 424-4182 Email: [email protected]

To all who have served and their families: The entire country thanks you for your service and sacrifice. THANK YOU!!

Special Announcement regarding changes to Willow Street Church of God, Wednesday night Bible study change. We are moving our bible study from our YouTube channel to our ZOOM platform. The Word encourages in saying; "Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:25 Our online study group will be held on WSCOG ZOOM platform where we will continue to offer interactiv...e teaching and fellowship. YES! Click on our ZOOM meeting link below. You will receive updated links (as required) so you are able to join us each Wednesday at 7:00 pm, pacific time. Use the following information to join: Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88313315615 Meeting ID: 883 1331 5615 Passcode: 326868 If you prefer to participate via telephone, please dial: 1 (669) 900-6833. An email will be emailed and/or texted weekly with the meeting ID and Password. Please contact our office if you want to join our interactive bible study. Our website is wscog.net. Our email address is [email protected] and our phone number: 1 (562) 424-4182. Let's draw our life from the True Vine and win daily. See you Wednesday!

A renewed hope! Isaiah 43:18-19 Remember not the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I am doing a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

Laser Focused "for we have heard him say that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and change the customs which Moses delivered to us. And all who sat in the council, looking steadfastly at him, saw his face as the face of an angel". Acts 6:14-15 (NKJV)... Throughout his career, Kobe established himself as a clutch NBA shooter. There is a short list of popular NBA players that wouldn't hesitate to take the big shot when time was running out. Kobe was known to be a laser focused shooter and yet, an excellent defender. On January 22nd, 2006, in a comeback victory at home, Kobe finished with 81 points and beat the Toronto Raptors. He was most certianly laser focused. What a game! According to Acts 6:14-15; Stephen's focus was on Jesus. Matter of fact, Stephen was laser focused! Though people with twisted words, inappropriate behaviors, and false accusations tried to get in his way, Stephen remained 'FIRM' in the faith. He refused to let worldly distractions obscure his heavenly focus. Spiritually, I can imagine heaven cheering with a glorious celebration of joy. YES! From his vantage point, he saw Jesus. The One Who had captured his heart. That uninterrupted view gave him strength to face his foes with courage. Questions: Where is your focus? Are you laser focused in the promises of God, or the things of this world only? Pondering thought: Kobe was admired for his skillset, however don't forget that he spent countless hours practicing. Stephen spent valuable time developing his faith. YES! Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me to remain laser focused on and in my faith. AMEN! 2020 'INTENTIONAL' "Jesus is My Focus"

"The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; My God, my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold". Psalm 18:2

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (ESV) 16 "Rejoice always, 17 pray without ceasing, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you".

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AMEN "Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins so that He might rescue us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be the glory forevermore. Amen". Galatians 1:3-5... During this testing span of time and uncertainty, there is a word that we use to express confidence in God’s actions and attributes. That word is 'AMEN'. I like watching a good movie about different branches of our military that captures a certain part of history. In the Army, soldiers have a similar word, Hooah, which they use to express enthusiastic agreement. The use of AMEN began in the Old Testament; in the Hebrew language it means, To confirm or to make firm. It carries the weight of approval, support, acknowledgment and affirmation. Like Army personnel that shout Hooah, with an enthusiastic expression, believers affirm with sincere emotion utter 'AMEN'! Amen conveys firmness and certainty, so may we be in agreement that though we do not SEE what will occur tomorrow or throughout 2021, may we change our thinking, speech and behaviors to a firmness in our 'FAITH'? An AMEN FAITH! Loved ones, Jesus is unshakeable, undeniably HOLY, eternally faithful, He offers a divine and sure love towards us. So, AMEN to any uncertainty and coming year of 2021, because we reaffirm in our hearts that the Lord is our covering. AMEN! That the Word is true. AMEN! The Lord is trustworthy! AMEN! He is GOOD! AMEN! By saying Amen we are stating that God’s decrees are established and sure. We concur with what God has said. AMEN! Therefore, may I encourage you this wonderful day to use the word 'AMEN' as you journey through any rough patches of uncertainty. We are not exempt from challenges, problems, setbacks, trauma and patches of uncertainty. However, we are promised that the Lord will never leave us or forsake us. AMEN! Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for being the AMEN in my life. Mediate: "Saying, Amen: Blessing, Glory, Honor, Wisdom, Power, Might, and Thanksgiving be unto our GOD for ever and ever. Amen". Revelation 7:12 (KJV) 2020 'INTENTIONAL' "AMEN"

AMÉN Gracia y paz a vosotros de Dios nuestro Padre y del Señor Jesucristo, que se dio a sí mismo por nuestros pecados para librarnos de este presente siglo malo, según la voluntad de nuestro Dios y Padre, a quien sea la gloria por los siglos de los siglos. . Amén". Gálatas 1: 3-5 ... Durante este período de prueba e incertidumbre, hay una palabra que usamos para expresar confianza en las acciones y atributos de Dios. Esa palabra es 'AMEN'. Me gusta ver una buena película sobre diferentes ramas de nuestro ejército que captura cierta parte de la historia. En el Ejército, los soldados tienen una palabra similar, "Hooah", que utilizan para expresar su entusiasmo. El uso de AMEN comenzó en el Antiguo Testamento; en el idioma hebreo significa Confirmar o afirmar. Lleva el peso de la aprobación, el apoyo, el reconocimiento y la afirmación. Como personal del Ejército que grita ¡Hooah! , Con una expresión entusiasta, los creyentes afirman con sincera emoción pronuncian '¡AMÉN'! Amén transmite firmeza y certeza, entonces, ¿podemos estar de acuerdo en que aunque no VEMOS lo que ocurrirá mañana o durante el 2021, podemos cambiar nuestro pensamiento, habla y comportamiento a una firmeza en nuestra 'FE'? ¡Una fe de amén! Amados, Jesús es inquebrantable, innegablemente SANTO, eternamente fiel, nos ofrece un amor divino y seguro. Entonces, AMÉN a cualquier incertidumbre y el próximo año 2021, porque reafirmamos en nuestro corazón que el Señor es nuestra cobertura. ¡AMÉN! Que la Palabra es verdadera. ¡AMÉN! ¡El Señor es digno de confianza! ¡AMÉN! ¡El es bueno! ¡AMÉN! Al decir "Amén", estamos afirmando que los decretos de Dios están establecidos y son seguros. Coincidimos con lo que Dios ha dicho. ¡AMÉN! Por lo tanto, les animo en este maravilloso día a usar la palabra 'AMÉN' mientras viajan a través de los momentos difíciles de incertidumbre. No estamos exentos de desafíos, problemas, reveses, traumas y parches de incertidumbre. Sin embargo, se nos promete que el Señor nunca nos dejará ni nos desamparará. ¡AMÉN! Oración: Padre Celestial, gracias por ser el AMEN en mi vida. Mediar: "Diciendo: Amén: Bendición, Gloria, Honor, Sabiduría, Poder, Fortaleza y Acción de Gracias sean a nuestro DIOS por los siglos de los siglos. Amén". Apocalipsis 7:12 (KJV) 2020 'INTENCIONAL' "AMÉN"

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