Good Day WOL Family,

We are in the second month of a year of Victory!  The word from the Lord last night was, "there is hope."  Many of us here at the church have been in a battle the last few weeks.  Take note:  God has promised Victory!  We receive that victory through Faith.  Faith works by Love.  Last night Pastor Phil spoke on Love.  He came out of John 21 where Jesus is talking to Peter.  Jesus asks Peter a question, "Do you love me?"  Peter, of course answers, "Yes, Lord, I love you."  The point that we miss in English is the words for love that are being used.  Jesus is asking Peter if he "Agape" him.  Peter answers him with the word "phileo."  Jesus was asking Peter if he loved him with the God kind of love that will stick with someone through thick and thin.  Peter's answer in today's vernacular was, "Jesus, I like you as a friend."  The point is this:  Are we "in Love" with Jesus or are we just kind of "buddy, buddy" with Him.  Have we made the covenant commitment to stand with Jesus no matter what?  Have we made the covenant commitment to stand with Jesus through thick and thin, for richer or poorer, in sickness and in health?  Read through 1 Corinthians 13 to find out about Agape love.  It is the kind of love God has for us.  Even when we turn "lukewarm" or "cold" he keeps drawing us back to himself.  He loves as a father and disciplines those that  are His (Heb. 12:4-11).  Keep standing with Him and keep declaring YOUR Victory!

Saturday, February 4th the outreach team will be going to Elberta Health Care on Elberta Rd.  They will begin at 3:00.  Please be there by 2:45 to pray together.

The big event that we don't want anyone to miss is this weekend.  Saturday, February 4th at 6:00 and Sunday morning at 10:30 we will be having Doug Jones from RHEMA Bible Training Center with us.  These meetings promise to be incredibly anointed with the manifestation of the Spirit and Power.  Please make every attempt to be at both services.  Also note that we will be taking an offering for Mr. Jones.  Please pray and ask the Lord what He would have you do for this Man of God.  Thank  you for taking the time this weekend to come support these meetings.

Finally, we will be having our annual meeting for all members on Sunday the 12th.  Please make plans to attend this meeting, as well.  This is the one time during the year that you can see what the church is doing with the tithes and offerings that you faithfully give.  It also gives you an idea about where we are headed and what plans we have for the future.  Your participation is welcome and appreciated.  Thank you in advance for your participation.

Jesus had Victory over all His enemies.  He desires you to come to Him so He can do the same for you.  Keep pushing into Him.  And not matter what, Keep Praising HIM!

Pastor Doug

P.S.  Don't forget about Doug Jones Saturday night.  I hope to see you there and Sunday morning.