Plain, adj / Plainly, adv lacking ornament, undecorated, simple, free from extraneous matter, pure, evident to the mind or senses, true, genuine. There could be lots of reasons for wanting things plain 'n simple. Maybe it's because I'm living in my sixth decade of this earthly journey. Maybe it is because I've walked alongside countless travelers - brothers and sisters in Christ - in five pastorates, four associate positions with church fellowships in four states. Oh, add in two years as a North American Mission Board Chaplain at a maximum security prison. Maybe it is because I needed clear insight as our three children turned into teenagers..and passed successfully through those years into adulthood, and now I need that same clear insight as I pray for my grandchildren. Maybe it is because in the challenge of "living in this world, but not of it" and facing its inherent injustices, deceits, and sorrows added to my own willful ways, I need the Way made evident to my mind and senses to know His Hope and power. Maybe it's because I want the mechanic to just "cut to the chase", the physician to "tell me in words I can understand", and my sweet wife to say it "in fewer words." My heart (and perhaps yours as well) is no different from the Jewish guys of John 10:24 or even those who walked with the Savior as they spoke in John 16:29:(The Message) "Finally, You are giving it to us straight in plain talk...no more figures of speech." I am grateful for a God who makes Himself known and longs for us to seek His face that we may know Him intimately. May plainly-church be a place of Life, rest and refueling as we share His Word together. Let us leave here taking His love to the highways and byways, and then assemble in our places of corporate fellowship to hear His revealed Word and worship the One who first loved us! Thanks for spending some time here. Our aim is obviously plain.. Until He Comes Again, Bro. Benny |
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VERSE-BY-VERSE
Biblical interpretation from the original, Biblical languages.
"..Feed the church of God, which He has
purchased with His own Blood"
Acts 20:28
KJV
Biblical interpretation from the original, Biblical languages.
"..Feed the church of God, which He has
purchased with His own Blood"
Acts 20:28
KJV
"Springs of water will burst out in the wilderness
streams flow in the desert"
Isaiah 35:7
This little green tree holds some meaningful stories; in addition to the stories, the "green
tree" represents NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH where it is the church logo.
Green the color which represents LIFE. During the winter of the year, GREEN has
saturated trees with its absence! The trees appear dead; that's because, as you know,
the 'sap' has gone into to roots. In the 'sap' there is life.
Metaphorically, 'sap' to the tree equals the Holy Spirit to the church. No Spirit ~ no life!
"Look at me. I stand at the door. I knock. If you hear me call and open the
door, I'll come right in and sit down to supper with you,"
Revelations 3:20 The Message
Ashamedly, this text, which comes from Jesus' lips, goes to the Laodicean CHURCH.
Imagine, Jesus having to ask a CHURCH to invite HIM in, as HE knocks on the
CHURCH'S door.
Green stands for one of the reasons for using The Tree as N.C.C.'s logo-color. We're
alive because He is alive!
Any tree maintains its vibrancy, life and 'fruits' because of the root system.
N.C.C.'s very first objective with new attenders will be to establish a solid foundation for
their Christian life (root system) in God's Word.
Thirdly, notice The Tree displays several parts. Notice the limbs; notice the leaves;
notice the trunk; each part is different, yet each is necessary! Each part claims
no superiority to the other parts. That's because each is equal and necessary. Each
part complements the other to constitute the whole: The GREEN TREE.
Visit N.C.C. to watch a 21st century church function as Christ intended it!
You are invited to celebrate Jesus with us
Sunday Mornings at 10:30 A.M.
at New Community Church
I-40 & S. Anderson Road
Midwest City, OK 73150
You will find caring people, just "Loving God and Loving You."
Biblical Preaching/Teaching Contemporary Worship
Plainly - Church
".....If You are the
Christ,
tell us plainly......"
John 10:24
Christ,
tell us plainly......"
John 10:24
| New Community Church I-40 & S. Anderson Rd. Midwest City, OK 73150 736-9000 "Loving God & Loving You!" ~~~~~~ |
| NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH IS LOCATED THREE BLOCKS NORTH OF THE EAST BOUND EXIT ROAD OF I-40 AND S. ANDERSON ROAD. ~~ NEW COMMUNITY CHURCH IS LOCATED TWO BLOCKS NORTH OF HE WEST BOUND EXIT ROAD TO I-40 AND S. ANDERSON RD. |
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July 28 - Aug 1
6 - 8 PM
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732 - 0943
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SCHOOL
OUTRIGGER
ISLAND
July 28 - Aug 1
6 - 8 PM
3 yrs - Senior
Call Jan Swartz
732 - 0943