We Welcome 2017 by David O. Cofield

We welcome 2017 as a precious gift from our Sovereign Lord who we know personally through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ alone.

We know the One who is giving us 2017. Meditate on that thought.

Our God knows everything that will happen in 2017.  Our God controls the ultimate destiny of 2017.  Our God will NEVER be upset or unprepared for anything that will happen in 2017.

So, we confidence in our great God;  we welcome 2017.

As believers at Rainsville First Family, we will join together in January to pray and fast seeking the Lord so we will be in harmony with our Sovereign

Lord for the new year.  This promises to be a alliterating experience and a church-setting time.

Beginning next Sunday night, I will preach for four weeks on prayer and fasting, looking at the life of Daniel.  He will be our model for fasting and prayer.

I will ask you to join me in fasting these days:  Wednesday, January 11; Wednesday, January 18; Monday, January 23 through Wednesday, January 25.  We will begin at 5:00 pm (sundown) on Tuesday and end our fast on Wednesday at 5:00 pm.

During this time, you may fast to whatever degree God leads and is appropriate for you.  Those who cannot fast from food may choose to fast from certain types of food or from social media, television, or something similar.  Even if you cannot fast, pray with us. We want everyone to participate at some level.

One thing that will determine the strength of our ministry in 2017 is our prayer and fasting.  I look forward to our emphasis.

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