Amazing Grace Baptist Bulletin Post March 8th

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 Encouraging Bible Verses to Read Today

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🌿 1. Isaiah 43:19 (KJV)

“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?”
A beautiful reminder that God is always working in the unseen places.

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🌸 2. Psalm 118:24 (KJV)

“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”
A perfect verse for starting the day with gratitude.

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🌱 3. Lamentations 3:22–23 (KJV)

“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed… They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
A gentle promise of fresh mercy and new beginnings.

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🌼 4. Psalm 51:10 (KJV)

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”
A prayer for renewal — fitting for springtime and spiritual growth.

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🌤️ 5. Proverbs 3:5–6 (KJV)

“Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”
A steadying verse for days when you need guidance.

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🕊️ 6. Philippians 4:7 (KJV)

“And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”
A verse that wraps the heart in calm.

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🌷 7. Psalm 34:8 (KJV)

“O taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in him.”
A sweet reminder of God’s goodness in every season.

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Little True Stories To Encourage.

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🦉 1. The Lost Button

Mrs. Ellison was sewing a patch on her grandson’s coat when she noticed a button missing. She searched the floor, the sewing box, even the laundry basket — nothing. Just as she sighed and gave up, she spotted it nestled in the folds of her Bible cover.

She smiled. “Even the little things, Lord?”
Yes. Even the little things.

“But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered.”
— Luke 12:7 (KJV)

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🌸 2. The Quiet Hug

Little Ava had a rough morning. Her shoes didn’t match, her cereal spilled, and her feelings were too big for words. At church, she sat quietly until Miss Ruth knelt beside her and simply opened her arms.

Ava melted into the hug. No sermon. No speech. Just love.

“Let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.”
— 1 John 3:18 (KJV)

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🌿 3. The Garden Note

Tom was planting spring bulbs when he found a note tucked under a stone:
“Thank you for sharing your garden. It gives me hope.”
No name. No date. Just kindness blooming quietly.

Tom smiled and whispered, “Lord, let me keep planting.”

“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
— Galatians 6:9 (KJV)

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🌿 The Bridge of Early Spring

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In the early spring of 1962, the river that ran through Maple Glen finally thawed. The ice cracked open in long silver lines, and the water began to move again — slow at first, then with a gentle, determined rush.

On the edge of town lived an older man named Mr. Ellery. He was quiet, steady, and known mostly for the small wooden toys he carved for the children at Christmas. But that spring, he noticed something no one else had:
the footbridge across the river had begun to sag.

It wasn’t broken.
It wasn’t dangerous yet.
But it was tired — the kind of tired that comes from years of carrying people without complaint.

So one morning, without being asked, Mr. Ellery gathered his tools and walked to the bridge. He didn’t make an announcement. He didn’t call a meeting. He simply began to repair what needed mending.

He replaced boards.
He tightened bolts.
He sanded rough edges.
He worked quietly, humming old hymns as the sun warmed the riverbanks.

People passed by and waved.
Some asked what he was doing.
He just smiled and said, “Helping the bridge keep doing its job.”

By the end of the week, the bridge stood straight again — strong, safe, and ready for another season of footsteps.

On Sunday morning, the pastor mentioned it during the service.

“Love is often like that bridge,” he said.
“It carries more weight than anyone realizes.
And sometimes, the holiest work is done by those who quietly strengthen what holds us together.”

The congregation turned to look at Mr. Ellery, who sat in the back row, surprised and a little embarrassed. He hadn’t done it for recognition. He had done it because he saw something that needed care — and he cared.

That spring, the town learned something simple and beautiful:

Love doesn’t always ask for permission.
Sometimes it just shows up with a toolbox.

And because of one man’s quiet initiative, the whole community walked forward with greater confidence — supported by a bridge that was stronger than before.

Susan Barker Nikitenko 2026©

             🐴 A Funny About Melvina the Lone Donkey

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Everyone in town knows Melvina — the lone donkey with the personality of a small marching band and the stubbornness of a thousand mules. Last Tuesday, she wandered past the church yard just as the ladies’ spring cleaning crew was sweeping the sidewalk.

Melvina stopped, stared at the broom, and let out a dramatic sigh that could be heard three counties over.

Sister Hattie said, “Melvina, what’s wrong with you now?”

Melvina blinked slowly, as if delivering a sermon of her own, and brayed:

“Hee‑haw means: I don’t do spring cleaning.”

Then she strutted off — ears high, tail swishing — leaving the ladies laughing and one broom mysteriously missing. (It was later found behind the fellowship hall, where Melvina had apparently tried to use it as a back scratcher.)

And so the legend continues:

Melvina the Lone Donkey — too dignified to work, but never too dignified to cause a little joy.

🌷 A Prayer for Spring’s Beginning

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Heavenly Father,
As spring begins, our hearts lift with gratitude for the promise of new life.
You are the God who melts the winter cold, awakens the earth,
and reminds us that nothing is beyond Your power to renew.

Let this new season stir fresh hope within our church family.
Where faith has grown weary, breathe strength again.
Where hearts feel heavy, shine Your warm and healing light.
Where we have planted in tears, help us look forward to a harvest of joy.

Teach us to grow in grace as the flowers grow toward the sun.
Make our love for one another vibrant and sincere.
Help us walk in forgiveness, kindness, and unity,
so that Your beauty is seen in all we do.

Bless our worship, our fellowship, our service,
and every quiet act of obedience done in Your name.
May this spring be a season of spiritual awakening—
in our homes, in our church, and in every heart that seeks You.

Lord, make all things new in us.
We welcome the fresh work of Your Spirit
as spring begins.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.   

    Melvina and the Great Spring Surprise

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Spring had just begun, and the church children were outside hunting for early flowers.
Melvina wandered over, curious as ever, and began sniffing every patch of grass like she was the official inspector of spring.
Little Emma pointed at her and said, “Melvina, are you helping us find flowers?”
Melvina shook her head dramatically and stomped once — the universal donkey sign for absolutely not.
Then, with great ceremony, she lowered her head and nudged something forward with her nose.
It wasn’t a flower.
It wasn’t a leaf.
It was…
a half‑eaten carrot she had buried last fall.
The children burst into giggles.
Emma said, “Melvina, that’s not spring!”
Melvina brayed proudly,
“Hee‑haw means: It sprang right out of the ground, didn’t it?”
“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it?”
— Isaiah 43:19 (KJV)      

                              

             🌿 Encouraging Quotes from The Heart

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1. “Faith moves one step at a time, but every step taken with God becomes a victory.”

2. “When God calls you forward, He has already prepared the strength you’ll need to get there.”

3. “The work of faith is never wasted — heaven sees every tear, every prayer, every quiet act of love.”

4. “Courage grows when we remember Who walks beside us.”

5. “God does not ask us to be strong — only willing. His strength fills the willing heart.”

6. “Pressing on is easier when your eyes are on Jesus and not on the weight you carry.”

7. “Faith doesn’t always feel brave, but it always leads us closer to the heart of God.”

8. “God is not only at the finish line — He is in every step.”

9. “The smallest obedience can open the door to the greatest blessing.”

10. “Keep going. God is working in ways you cannot yet see.”

Have a Good Sunday Love Always 

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🌿 A Prayer for God’s Blessing Upon Our Church in March

O Lord our God, as we step into the month of March—when winter still lingers but spring begins to whisper—bless our church with renewed strength, deeper faith, and the comfort of Thy presence. March us forward in unity, in holiness, and in love. Let weary hearts find rest, grieving souls find hope, and every believer find courage to trust Thee more.

“The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace.”
Psalm 29:11

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🌤️ A True Story for the Grieving and the Weary

“The March Wind and the Window Light”

Years ago, a widowed grandmother named Ruth lived in a small farmhouse on the edge of town. March was always the hardest month for her. It was the month her husband had gone home to be with the Lord, and every year the cold winds seemed to stir up the ache of loss.

One March afternoon, as she sat by the window with her Bible open, a fierce wind rattled the panes. She whispered, “Lord, I’m tired. I’m lonely. I need You to help me through this day.”

At that very moment, a beam of sunlight broke through the clouds and fell directly across her Bible—right on the verse she had been reading:

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee…”
Isaiah 41:10

Ruth later said, “It was as if God Himself stepped into the room and sat beside me.”

That day, her grief didn’t vanish, but her strength returned. She said the Lord didn’t take away the storm—He simply lit the window so she could see Him better.

And every March after that, she would tell her grandchildren, “When the winds blow hardest, that’s when God’s light shines sweetest.”

Her story still comforts many who grieve, reminding them that God meets His children in the very month that hurts the most.

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💬 True, Faithful, Meaningful Quotes From the Heart

• “God’s mercy walks through March long before spring arrives.”
• “The Lord does not forget the weary; He gathers them as the shepherd gathers lambs.”
• “Grief may bend the heart, but grace keeps it from breaking.”
• “Faith grows stronger when the winds grow colder.”
• “God’s timing is never late; it is lovingly exact.”
• “Every prayer prayed in weakness is heard by a God of strength.”
• “Hope is not the absence of sorrow—it is the presence of God in the midst of it.”

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🎶 A Hymn Story About Prayer

“Sweet Hour of Prayer”

William Walford, a blind English preacher in the 1800s, carved small wooden items to support himself. Though he could not see, he had memorized vast portions of Scripture. One day, he recited a poem he had written to a visiting pastor. That poem became the hymn “Sweet Hour of Prayer.”

The hymn was born out of a man’s darkness—yet it shines with the light of heaven.

“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things…”
Jeremiah 33:3

Walford could not see the world around him, but he saw God clearly in prayer. His hymn still lifts the brokenhearted and strengthens the faint.

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🫏 A Lighthearted Moment: Melvina the Lone Donkey

Every church needs a smile in March, so here’s Melvina:

Melvina the Lone Donkey was known for two things:

1. Her stubborn refusal to walk in a straight line
2. Her loud opinions about everything

One chilly March morning, the farmer tried to lead her to the barn. Melvina planted her hooves and refused to move. The farmer sighed, “Melvina, why must you always be so difficult?”

Melvina brayed loudly—as if to say, “I’m not difficult. I’m selectively cooperative.”

The farmer finally coaxed her along with a carrot, and Melvina strutted into the barn like she had planned it all along.

The children in church still say:
“Whenever we don’t feel like obeying God, we’re having a Melvina moment.”

Even a donkey can remind us:
“Obey my voice, and I will be your God…”
Jeremiah 7:23

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🙏 A Prayer of Faith for Our Church

Heavenly Father, bless our church in this month of March. Strengthen the grieving, renew the weary, and deepen our faith. Let Your Word be our anchor, Your Spirit our comfort, and Your presence our peace. Lead us forward in unity, holiness, and joy. Teach us to pray with confidence, to trust with courage, and to walk with You daily. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

A Prayer for Our Military, Our Country, Our Leaders, Our Armed Forces, and Our Churches

Almighty God, our Refuge and Strength,
We bow before Thee with grateful hearts, lifting our nation and all who serve it into Thy mighty hands. Thou art the God “in whom we live, and move, and have our being” (Acts 17:28), and without Thee we can do nothing.

For Our Military and Armed Forces

Lord, bless the men and women who stand watch on land, sea, and air. Guard their bodies, steady their minds, and strengthen their spirits. Let no fear overtake them, for Thy Word declares, “The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear?” (Psalm 27:1).
Protect their families at home. Surround them with peace that passes all understanding. Let courage rise, and let righteousness guide every step.

For Our Country

Father, have mercy upon our land. Heal the wounds that divide us. Turn our hearts back to Thee. “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD” (Psalm 33:12).
Let truth reign, justice stand firm, and compassion flow like living water. Drive out confusion, strengthen what is good, and expose what is evil.

For Our Leaders

We pray for our President, our Congress, our judges, and all who hold authority. Grant them wisdom from above—pure, peaceable, gentle, and full of mercy. Let them seek righteousness, walk humbly, and fear the Lord.
“The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD… He turneth it whithersoever he will.” (Proverbs 21:1)

For Our Churches

Bless every church that lifts high the name of Jesus Christ. Strengthen pastors, teachers, and servants of the gospel. Revive the weary. Heal the brokenhearted. Restore the wandering.
Let the fire of the Holy Spirit burn bright again. Let the Word of God run swiftly. Let love abound.
“Upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (Matthew 16:18)

For All Who Are Grieving or Weary

Lord, comfort those who mourn. Lift those who are bowed down. Renew those who feel faint.
“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.” (Isaiah 40:29)
Let Your presence be their peace, Your promises their anchor, and Your love their healing.

Our Closing Prayer

O God of all grace, bless our military, our country, our leaders, our armed forces, and our churches. Keep us faithful. Keep us humble. Keep us strong.
And may Jesus Christ be honored in all we do.
In His holy name we pray, Amen.

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Faithful Quotes From the Heart 

• “Strength is not found in the soldier’s arm, but in the Lord who upholds him.”
• “A nation kneeling in prayer is stronger than an army standing in pride.”
• “The weary find rest when they lean on the everlasting arms.”
• “Leadership is safest when guided by Scripture and surrendered to God.”
• “The church is strongest when it prays the most.”
• “Grief bows the head, but grace lifts the heart.”
• “Faith grows in the dark because God shines brightest there.”

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A Lighthearted Moment: Melvina the Lone Donkey

Melvina the Lone Donkey heard the farmer praying for the military one morning. She perked up her long ears and brayed loudly—as if volunteering for service.

The farmer chuckled, “Melvina, you can’t join the armed forces.”

Melvina stomped her hoof proudly, insisting she was battle‑ready.

But when a tiny barn mouse ran across the floor, Melvina jumped three feet in the air and hid behind a hay bale.

The farmer shook his head and said,
“Melvina, you’re brave in theory—but terrified in practice.”

The children in church still laugh and say:
“Lord, help us not to be like Melvina—brave only until the mouse shows up!”

And the Scripture reminds us:
“Be strong and of a good courage… for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou guest.”Joshua 1:9

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Amazing Grace Baptist Church January 25th, Bulletin 2026

❄️ A Short True Winter Story — The Blizzard Prayer of 1913

(A real event from Nebraska, USA)

In the winter of 1913, a sudden blizzard swept across rural Nebraska. Temperatures dropped so quickly that many families were caught unprepared. One small farmhouse belonged to the Jensen family—parents and three young children.

As the storm worsened, their coal supply ran out. The wind howled through the cracks in the walls, and the house grew dangerously cold. Mrs. Jensen wrapped the children in quilts while her husband tried to block the drafts with towels and boards, but the temperature kept falling.

Finally, with no options left, the family knelt together in the dim lamplight.

“Lord Jesus,” Mr. Jensen prayed, “You are our help in time of trouble. Please send what we need.”

Not long after, through the roar of the storm, they heard the crunch of footsteps on the frozen snow. Their neighbor, Mr. Larson—who lived nearly a mile away—had felt a sudden, urgent impression while tending his barn:

“Take them coal. Go now.”

He loaded a small sled with coal and pushed it through the blinding snow, guided only by a lantern and the strange certainty that God was leading him.

When he reached the Jensen home and knocked, Mrs. Jensen burst into tears. The coal he brought kept their stove burning through the night and saved the family from freezing.

Later, Mr. Larson said quietly,

“I don’t know why, but the Lord pressed your name on my heart.”

And Mr. Jensen replied,

“We prayed—and Jesus sent you.”

📖 Scripture (KJV)

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”

— Psalm 46:1

⛄ The Snowman That Needed Everyone

The first real snowfall of the winter had finally come. Soft flakes drifted down like tiny white feathers, covering the churchyard in a sparkling blanket. After the morning service, a group of children rushed outside, cheeks rosy, boots squeaking in the fresh snow.

“Let’s build the biggest snowman our church has ever seen!” one of them shouted.

They all agreed—but as soon as they began, they discovered something important.

Little Lanna tried to roll the first snowball, but it barely grew. She pushed and pushed, but the snow clumped unevenly. Then Jacob came over and helped her pack it tighter. Soon, the ball grew large enough to be the snowman’s base.

Next, two older boys rolled the middle section. It was heavy, and they struggled to lift it. Without a word, several adults who had been watching stepped in. Together—children and grown-ups—they heaved it into place.

A few girls shaped the head, smoothing it carefully. Someone found a scarf. Another brought a carrot. A kind grandmother offered two shiny buttons from her coat pocket. A deacon found a fallen branch and snapped it in half for arms.

Piece by piece, gift by gift, effort by effort, the snowman came to life.

When they finally stepped back, everyone smiled. It wasn’t perfect—but it was theirs. Built by many hands, many hearts, and many small acts of kindness.

Pastor Millow, watching from the steps, said gently,
“Do you see what happened here? None of you could have built this snowman alone. But when everyone brought what they had—even something small—it became something wonderful. That’s how God builds His church too.”

The children nodded, understanding more than they could put into words.

                                                       Susan Nikitenko ©2026 CpABPm #4343

Lyrical Prayer:e

Lord of all grace,
Let Your love be the song in our hearts
and the strength in our hands.
Teach us to serve with gladness,
to labor with hope,
to shine with the kindness of Christ.
May every step we take
and every work we offer
be rooted in love that never fails
and grace that never runs dry.
Make us a people abounding in Your work,
abounding in Your love.
Amen.

God Will Bless Our Work

·  1 Corinthians 15:58 "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord."

·  Colossians 3:23-24 "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ."

·  Hebrews 6:10 "For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister."

·  Galatians 6:9 "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not."  

·  2 Chronicles 15:7 "Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded."

A Lesson for All of Us

In God’s family, no gift is too small, no effort unnoticed.
Some encourage.
Some pray.
Some teach.
Some give.
Some simply show up with a smile.

But when each person offers what God has placed in their hands, something beautiful takes shape—something none of us could build alone.

Lord of all grace, Let Your love be the song in our hearts and the strength in our hands. Teach us to serve with gladness, to labor with hope, to shine with the kindness of Christ. May every step we take and every work we offer be about you, in love that never fails and grace that never runs dry. Make us a people abounding in Your work, abounding in Your love. Amen.

Amazing Grace Baptist in Hinkly ©2026

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❄️ The Snowflake That Spoke of God’s Care — A True Winter Story

In the quiet mountain town of Estes Park, Colorado, winters arrive like a hymn—soft, solemn, and full of wonder. One January morning, Mrs. Eleanor Hayes, a retired schoolteacher known for her gentle spirit, stepped outside to check on the birds she fed each day. The night had been bitterly cold, and the world lay under a fresh quilt of snow.

As she opened the feeder, a single snowflake drifted down and landed on the sleeve of her coat. It was perfect—six‑pointed, delicate, shining like a tiny crystal crown. She paused, marveling at its beauty. In that moment, she remembered the verse she had read earlier that morning:

“He giveth snow like wool: He scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes.” — Psalm 147:16 (KJV)

Eleanor had been praying for weeks about her grandson, who was struggling with discouragement and drifting from church. She felt helpless, unsure how to reach him. But as she stared at that snowflake—unique, intricate, and crafted by the hand of God—she felt a quiet assurance settle over her heart.

“If God can design something this small with such care,” she whispered, “He can reach a young man’s heart.”

Later that afternoon, her phone rang. It was her grandson. His voice trembled as he said, “Grandma… I think I need to come back to church. I miss God. I miss peace.”

Tears filled her eyes. She looked out the window at the falling snow and said, “Honey, God’s been waiting for you.”

That Sunday, he walked into church beside her, and the congregation rejoiced. Eleanor kept the memory of that snowflake as a reminder that God works in quiet, beautiful ways—often in the very moments we feel most helpless.

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🙏 A Prayer of Blessing on Our Church

Heavenly Father, Bless our church family with unity, warmth, and steadfast love. Let Your Word be our anchor, Your Spirit our guide, and Your presence our joy. Strengthen every ministry, every servant, every child, and every elder. May our worship be pure, our fellowship sincere, and our mission fruitful. Cover us with Your peace in every season, and let Your light shine brightly through us. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

💗 Words of Help and Love for the Sick & Troubled

To those who are hurting, weary, or walking through deep valleys—your church loves you, and God has not forgotten you. Winter may feel long, but the Lord walks beside you with unfailing compassion. His promise still stands:

“Fear thou not; for I am with thee… I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee.” — Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)

You are held. You are prayed for. You are precious to God.

🙏 Prayer for the Sick and Troubled

Merciful Father, Stretch forth Your healing hand to those who are sick, suffering, or burdened with sorrow. Bring comfort to troubled minds, strength to weak bodies, and peace to anxious hearts. Let Your presence be a warm fire in their winter season. Surround them with love, restore their hope, and remind them that You are near to the brokenhearted. In Jesus’ mighty name, Amen.

🌊 Short Sermon Outline — “Jesus in the Boat”

Text: Mark 4:35–41 (KJV)

I. The Storm Came Suddenly

• “There arose a great storm of wind…” (v. 37)
• Storms don’t ask permission.
• Even obedient disciples face violent, unexpected seasons.
• Following Jesus does not prevent storms — but it guarantees His presence.

II. Jesus Was Already in the Boat

• “He was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow.” (v. 38)
• He was not distant, absent, or unaware.
• His presence is not proven by what we feel, but by what He promised.
• The storm did not wake Him — but the cry of His children did.

III. Fear Makes Us Forget Who Is With Us

• “Master, carest thou not that we perish?”
• Fear exaggerates the storm and minimizes the Savior.
• The disciples saw waves, but Jesus saw an opportunity for faith.
• Panic asks, “Where is God?”
• Faith whispers, “He is here.”

IV. Jesus Speaks Peace Into Chaos

• “Peace, be still.” (v. 39)
• The wind obeyed instantly.
• The sea became calm immediately.
• The storm outside bowed to the authority of the One inside the boat.

V. The Storm Revealed Their Faith

• “How is it that ye have no faith?” (v. 40)
• Storms expose what sermons cannot.
• They show us where we trust God — and where we don’t.
• Jesus uses storms to grow us, not to crush us.

VI. The Final Question: Who Is This Man?

• “What manner of man is this…?” (v. 41)
• The storm became a classroom.
• The disciples learned that the One who rides in their boat rules over their storm.
• When you know who Jesus is, you stop fearing what storms can do.

🌟 Closing Thought

The miracle is not only that Jesus calmed the storm — The miracle is that He got in the boat before the storm ever began.

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🌊 Was Jesus Truly in the Boat During the Storm?

Yes. The Bible plainly says Jesus was physically present in the boat with His disciples when the storm struck the Sea of Galilee.

📖 The Key Passage (KJV)

Mark 4:37–38 “And there arose a great storm of wind… And he was in the hinder part of the ship, asleep on a pillow…”

This is not symbolic or poetic — it is historical narrative. Jesus was literally there, asleep, while the storm raged.

🌬 Why This Matters

Jesus didn’t calm the storm from a distance. He didn’t shout from the shore. He didn’t send angels instead.

He got into the boat with them.

That means:

• He was present in their fear

• He was near when they panicked

• He was close enough to hear their cry

• He was the peace in the middle of their chaos

And when they woke Him, He rose and said:

“Peace, be still.” (Mark 4:39 KJV)

The storm obeyed because the Creator was already in the boat.

🌟 The Devotional Truth

The miracle is not only that Jesus calmed the storm — the miracle is that He was with them before the storm ever began.

Just as He is with you, with your church, and with every believer who feels overwhelmed.

❄️ Just a Thought God Repeated

Some truths in Scripture are spoken once. Others are whispered again and again. But a few—those that reach deepest into the human heart—God repeats with unmistakable clarity.

“Let My People Go.” Those words echoed through Egypt not once, but many times. God repeated them because freedom mattered. Deliverance mattered. His people mattered.

Centuries later, Jesus repeated something too—this time not to a nation, but to one man whose heart needed restoring.

“Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou Me?” He asked it three times. Not because He didn’t know the answer, but because Peter needed to hear the question. He needed to face his failure. He needed to rediscover his calling. He needed to know that grace still had room for him.

God repeats what heals us. He repeats what frees us. He repeats what restores us.

“Let My People Go.” “Do you love Me?”

Two repeated messages—one to break chains, the other to mend a heart. Both reveal a God who refuses to give up on His people.

And maybe today, He is repeating something to you. A call. A reminder. A gentle nudge. A truth you’ve heard before but needed to hear again.

Because the God who repeated Himself in Scripture still speaks with patience, mercy, and love.

Amazing Grace Baptist 2026©

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💗 Seven Trusted Quotes From the Heart

1. “When God holds your heart, no storm can steal your peace.”

2. “The Lord writes hope into our days long before we see the sunrise.”

3. “A prayer whispered in weakness reaches a God who answers in strength.”

4. “Even when life feels heavy, grace arrives light as a snowflake.”

5. “God’s love does not waver with the seasons; it stays warm through every winter.”

6. “Healing begins the moment a hurting soul remembers it is not alone.”

7. “Faith grows quietly—one step, one tear, one answered prayer at a time.”

Amazing Grace Baptist 2026©

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Amazing Grace Bulletin January 11th 2026

🙏 Prayer of Faith for Our Church

 Heavenly Father, We come before You with grateful hearts, trusting in Your unfailing love. Thank You for hearing us in every season—summer’s warmth, autumn’s change, and winter’s chill. Strengthen our faith to pray boldly, believe deeply, and walk confidently in Your promises.

Let our church be a house of prayer, a place where burdens are lifted, miracles are witnessed, and Your presence is felt. Teach us to seek You first, to trust You fully, and to rejoice in Your answers—whether they come swiftly or slowly.

Bless every family, every child, every elder, and every servant in this congregation. Warm our hearts with Your Spirit, guide our steps with Your Word, and fill our lives with Your peace.

We pray in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen.

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 🎶 A Beautiful Story About a Hymn of Prayer

In the late 1800s, a young pastor named Elisha A. Hoffman visited a woman in deep distress. Her husband had died, her children were ill, and her heart was heavy

with sorrow. After listening to her pour out her grief, Hoffman gently said, “You must tell Jesus. He alone can help you.”
The woman paused, wiped her tears, and whispered, “Yes… I must tell Jesus.”
Those four words stayed with Hoffman. That night, he sat at his small desk and wrote the hymn:
 
“I must tell Jesus all of my trials; I cannot bear these burdens alone.”
 
The hymn spread across churches like a healing balm. People sang it in revival tents, in small country chapels, and in grand sanctuaries. It became a reminder that prayer is not a ritual—it is a lifeline.
To this day, when believers sing
 
 “I Must Tell Jesus,” they join a long line of saints who discovered that the Lord truly is
 
“a very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1 KJV).

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                                   Quote For Today

1.       “Prayer is the doorway through which God’s warmth enters the coldest seasons of our lives.”

2.       “When we pray, heaven bends low, and God’s mercy rises high.”

3.       “No winter is too harsh for the God who spoke the snow into existence.”

4.       “Answered prayer is God’s gentle reminder that He is nearer than breath.”

5.       “Faith lifts our requests; God’s love delivers the miracle.”

6.       “Every prayer sown in tears becomes a testimony harvested in joy.”

7.       “God’s power is not limited by weather, time, or circumstance—only by our willingness to ask.”

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❄️ A Winter Answered Prayer: A True Story from Montana

 The winter of 1994 settled hard over the small town of Livingston, Montana. Snow piled high against ranch fences, and the wind swept across the plains with a force that rattled windows and tested the resolve of every soul who lived there. Among them was Brother Daniel, a quiet, hardworking man who rarely asked for help and believed deeply in the power of prayer.

 

Just days before New Year’s, his truck—his only means of getting to work—broke down on a remote stretch of road. The mechanic told him the repair would cost far more than he had. With temperatures dropping below zero, Daniel felt the weight of worry pressing on him. But that night, he opened his Bible and read, “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you” (1 Peter 5:7 KJV).

He knelt beside his woodstove and prayed, “Lord, You know my need. I trust You to make a way.”

 

The next morning, he heard a knock on the door. Standing there was Pastor Reynolds, bundled in a heavy coat, with two men from the church behind him. They explained that during their prayer meeting the night before, Daniel’s name had come strongly to their hearts. One of the men, a retired mechanic, said he felt the Lord urging him to check on Daniel first thing in the morning.

 

Within hours, they had towed Daniel’s truck to the church garage, repaired it with parts the mechanic “just happened” to have on hand, and filled the tank with gas.

Daniel stood there in the cold Montana air, tears warming his eyes. “God heard me,” he whispered. “He really heard me.”

 

That Sunday, he testified, “Even in the harshest winters, God’s mercy finds us.”

And the congregation felt the truth of it settle over them like a warm blanket.  

Amazing Grace Baptists 2026©

 

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