IN THE FIRE

Are you just close to the fire or are you IN it?

 As Rev. Jason Beardsley reminded us Sunday – there’s a difference between standing around the fire and being in it. When you’re in it, you move.

 “I don’t want to be a Christian who sits back,” he said. “I want that fire to burn again and again and again.”

 And just like a campfire, we need to be sure to clear the ashes of the past – like sin and past failures -- to keep the fire going strong. And that comes through repentance, prayer and worship.

 “It is important that we keep the altars clean,” he said. “Many of us need to get in the proper worship and shake off the stuff.”

 He reminded us that even though trials may come our way or things don’t work out quite like we planned, we need to keep getting up and move ahead. Just like the Navy Seal in training, if you ring the bell, you may never know what your walk with God could have been.

 So don’t give in. Don’t let the enemy keep throwing the things of the past in your way. Get up and get moving and keep that fire burning…..

Contributed by Alice Fabbre

Eleven Year Old Danica Pierce Healed!

Danica Pierce With Her Middle Mania Friends

Two years ago Danica Pierce was hospitalized for several weeks with a disease that affects different parts of the body.

“I just felt like…how did I get here? How did this happen? I was scared, but my Pastor’s, and friends from church prayed for me. Jesus healed me. This was the best thing that ever happened to me. Now I am not afraid to pray for people because God has given me a gift after what happened, and I know He can do it for my friends," says Danica

(Danica is an 11 year old girl in our Middle Mania*class that meets every Sunday morning at 11am.)

The Holy Bible says, “Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.” (Luke 4)

Danica Pierce

In Middle Mania, there is a great relationship between the students and teachers. The teachers are open to answering questions, and often times refer the students to scriptures in the Holy Bible for  answers.

The students in Middle Mania are a great group of individuals. They pray together, they fellowship with one another, and strengthen each other daily. The only way they are able to do this, is with the power of God. To this day, Danica’s story has impacted and inspired many of the students.

At UPC Bartlett, we believe that with the strength of the Lord, we can do all things. The next generation can overcome drugs, peer pressure, suicidal thoughts, and self-esteem issues not by our strength, but by His.

The Holy Bible says, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” (Philippians 4:13)

Danica’s testimony not only lifted her faith, but it also lifted everyone else’s in the class.

“If you ever have a need…just keep your faith in God, and He will help you,"says Danica

This is what Holy Bible says that faith is: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” (Hebrews 11:1)

There are great things happening in Middle Mania. Each and every student welcomes you to join our group. We would love to meet you!

Danica Praying With Her Friends

*Middle Mania is a pre-teen class ages 11-13. In this class, our teachers focus on giving students the tools they need to live a life for God. We talk about the struggles we face in this world, and how to get through them. We teach and discuss what it means to live a Holy life, and coach them on what’s necessary to get them onto the path to righteousness.

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