Message
From
New Pastor Warren Huddleston
This Week at Providence
Weekly Message
“You Go, Girl!”
The Lord is the stabilizing force in life and I experience that stability through the love of my mother and my wife, the girls in my life. Over the years I have asked myself, “Where would I be without them?” The love they have shown me can only be compared to God's love for us: they have loved me when I did not deserve it and helped me when no one else would.
This is a tribute to all women….those who have loved without reservation and given without expectation, those who go without so that others will have what they need. They work diligently without complaint, hoping only to be loved in return. Their gifts are many, their needs are few; their toil is endless and their hope is full. They trust God completely and pray fervently for their children and husbands. They are angels sent by God to help men be more like Him.
“Charm can mislead and beauty soon fades. The woman to be admired and praised is the woman who lives in the fear-of-GOD. Give her everything she deserves! Festoon her life with praises!” Proverbs 31:30-31 The Message
The value of a virtuous woman is above all the material riches of this world. Her merit exceeds all beauty and her spirit is from God. She is a champion for her family and a warrior for her Lord. In the face of fear she is bold and she wants no recognition. She exceeds any expectation set for her and she is a tribute to all who know her. (Proverbs 31:10-31)
I thank God for the women in my life who have shown me a little bit of heaven here on earth. There are many godly women here at Providence who have made my ministry so much more than it would be without them and I sing praises to God for them and all they do. Today is not just Mother's Day-it is a day for all women who make life worth living. We hold you up before God and thank Him for who you are. Praise God for His Son, Jesus, and for the godly women He puts in our lives! It is fitting that today is also Pentecost
Sunday-the day the Holy Spirit fell on the Church. Just as our mothers and wives refresh and sustain us, the Holy Spirit reminds us of God's love and gives us the strength, courage and enthusiasm to go on doing His work.
A thankful son and husband,
Warren
Monthly Message
Sound the Charge
“If my people, who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” II Chronicles 7:14
God calls us to His work when we accept Jesus as our Savior. The Holy Spirit brings us to an understanding of our mission for Him so we can do His will. The mission He gives us brings Him glory and He blesses others because of our faithfulness.
I know that we all are facing uncertainties with our homes, cars, jobs and even grocery prices in this economic downturn, but our mission is to be faithful at all times, to pray (Phil. 4:6) and give thanks in all circumstances. (1 Th. 5:18). On May 1st, the National Day of Prayer, and every day, I encourage you to pray for our country, state, county, towns and all our leaders. Then, on Memorial Day, May 26th, please remember those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom to worship Him together as Christians.
Though we will celebrate the women of the church & mothers on May 11th, this year that day has even greater meaning. In the Old Testament, we read that Moses and the Israelites received the law from God 50 days after they were delivered from Egypt. Sunday, May 11th is 50 days since Easter, which means it is Pentecost Sunday, the day the Holy Spirit came on the Church. It is time we receive a fresh touch of the Holy Spirit! We stop being so concerned about gas prices and the economy and begin to go forward once again in the name of God.
So, ready the troops, Christians, prepare for battle. Get mounted and ready and God will sound the charge and we will move as a mighty army for Him.
In His army with you,
Warren