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Psalm 90:12King James Version (KJV)

12 So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Dear Friends,
Welcome 2018! God has ushered in another year and as my Pastor stated yesterday we are here in this new year because God invited us.  How shall we respond to the Lord's gracious invitation.  A response is required.  Will be purpose in our hearts to show up with our light shining for Christ on each day that the Lord allows us to wake up this year.  Will we allow God to order our steps thereby setting our calendars and impacting our appointments. After all we signed up to serve Him.
I Am on the Battlefield
Refrain:
I am on the battlefield for my Lord,
I'm on the battlefield for my Lord;
And I promised Him that I would serve Him till I die.
I am on the battlefield for my Lord.
1 I was alone and idle,
I was a sinner too,
I heard a voice from heaven
Say there is work to do,
I took the Master's hand,
And I joined the Christian band,
I'm on the battlefield for my Lord. [Refrain]
2 I left my friends and kindred
Bound for the Promised Land,
The grace of God upon me,
The Bible in my hand,
In distant lands I trod,
Crying sinner come to God,
I'm on the battlefield for my Lord. [Refrain]
3 Now when I met my Savior,
I met Him with a smile,
He healed my wounded Spirit,
And owned me as His child,
Around the throne of grace,
He appoints my soul a place,
I'm on the battlefield for my Lord. [Refrain]

Source: African American Heritage Hymnal #480
Lord hear our prayer: teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.  In Jesus name. Amen.

Happy New Year!

in Christ,
Sis. Stephanie

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