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Sunday, January 13, 2013

Does Pastor Vic Really Do Dishes???

Good Monday Morning To You!



I trust you have had a safe and healthy week. The same has not been the case here at the Cooper home. Miss Bessie, along with recovering from her total knee replacement, also has the flu. It has hit her pretty hard. My daughter, Michele, is fighting an upper repertory infection. Even poor ole Pastor Vic had several days where he felt absolutely miserable. I still have the stuffy head and a cough, but at least the body aches and fever are gone. This, however is not the case for Miss Bessie. Please pray for her swift recovery, because quite frankly, I’m not used to performing all these wifely duties; dishes, laundry, cooking, cleaning. I thank God I was born a boy!!! I was standing at the sink, getting myself a good case of dish-pan hands, when a Scripture came to mind: 2 Kings 21:13 “And I will stretch over Jerusalem the line of Samaria, and the plummet of the house of Ahab: and I will wipe Jerusalem as a man wipeth a dish, wiping it, and turning it upside down.” Did you catch that? As a man wipeth a dish; not a woman. The author of 1 and 2 Kings is unknown. If I’d have written about a man having to do dishes, I’d write anonymously too.

Some of you have asked about my mom, Alene Cooper. Last week mom fell and broke the femur (the large bone) in her right leg. It required surgery, but her surgeon is confident that she will recover. Mom was transferred on Friday from Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, to a rehab center just east of the city. She is at the same place she was last year after her gall bladder exploded. We expect her recovery this time should be a bit easier. Please continue to pray for her. I spoke to her just a few minutes ago, and she sounded good. If you’d like to send her a card, contact me for the address.

We had a good service at Friendship Harmony yesterday, in spite of quite a few being out sick. The attendance was still good, and the song service was uplifting. I preached a message on “Some Do’s and Don’ts.” The notes are below, and the message is probably a little different than what you might be expecting. The video will be posted at some point this week if it is useable. I took a couple of coughing spells and I’m sure for internet viewing that might be quite distracting. We’ll see.

Last week’s video from the message, “Bearing The Cross,” is now available online. You can get to it at www.youtube.com. When their home page comes up, type Friendship Harmony Baptist Church in the box next to their logo. We don’t have a picture posted, but you will see a silhouette of a skinny little guy which you may safely assume is me. Here are the notes from yesterday.

Some Do’s And Don’ts ©
Isaiah 41:10; 40:11
By Victor Cooper
1/11,12/13

Intro: Many Scriptures speak of God’s care of and provision for believers.. The “Good Shepherd” teaching is not a New Testament concept. God used Isaiah to convey the same message some 700 years before the birth of Jesus.

I. The “Don’ts.” Isaiah 41:10.
A. Do not fear. To be frightened. Why would Israel be fearful?
1. They had rebelled many times --- perhaps they were afraid of losing their covenant status.
2. Bible Knowledge Commentary Even though Israel was exiled because of sin and unbelief, she still was not rejected by God. Since the covenant the Lord made with Abraham was unconditional (Gen. 15), his descendants need not fear.
3. “You do not have to be afraid because I am still with you.” VCT*
B. Do not be dismayed. To look around bewildered; confused to the point of inaction.
1. Why would they be confused and bewildered?
2. Fear generally leads to confusion.
3. “You do not have to be dismayed because I am eternally your God.”: VCT*

II. The “Do’s”
A. I will strengthen you.
1. The plus: when God strengthens something, it is strong!
2. The negative: Often God strengthens us through trials, much like metal is hardened by fire.
3. The result: Christian maturity.
B. I will help you. It means to aid and comes from a Hebrew root which means “to surround.”
C. I will uphold you. To sustain. Reference.com gives 5 definitions to the word. Their number 4 is interesting: “…to keep (a person, the mind, the spirits, etc.) from giving way, as under trial or affliction.”

III. God’s provision. Isaiah 40:11
A. He will feed His flock like a shepherd.
1. The key is “like a shepherd.”
a. Shepherds are totally dedicated to the flock.
Torrey’s Topical Textbook
CARE OF THE SHEEP BY, EXHIBITED IN.
Knowing them. John 10:14
Going before and leading them. Psalm 77:20; Psalm 78:52; Psalm 80:1
Seeking out good pasture for them. 1 Chron. 4:39-41; Psalm 23:2
Numbering them when they return from pasture. Jeremiah 33:13
Watching over them by night. Luke 2:8
Tenderness to the ewes in lamb, and to the young. Genesis 33:13-14; Psalm 78:71
Defending them when attacked by wild beasts. 1 Samuel 17:34-36; Amos 3:12
Searching them out when lost and straying. Ezekiel 34:12; Luke 15:4-5
Attending them when sick. Ezekiel 34:16
B. He will gather and carry them.
1. God initiates the action. He knows when because His eyes are always on His sheep.
C. He will gently lead them.
1. A cowboy drives; a shepherd leads.
2. As a shepherd leads, his own sheep follow.
John 10:14; 27 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. [27] My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:

IV. To get the most out of these passages in Isaiah, read them like this: Isaiah 40:11; 41:10; 40:11 He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. [Isaiah 41:10] Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. [Isaiah 40:11] He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.

Conclusion: If you are a child of God, nothing can separate you from Him. Your sin interferes with your fellowship with Him, but He is still your Heavenly Father. Therefore, do not fear nor be dismayed.

For those of you who are here on Pine Island, don’t forget to upcoming events this week. The first is our small group Bible study on the Book of Zechariah. The study begins this Wednesday afternoon at the home of Brenda Conley. It is at 2:00 p.m. and will be led by my good friend and dear collogue Rabbi Jim Pickens. Jim is no stranger to Friendship Harmony and will lead us in good, deep study. If you enjoy good prophecy study, this class is for you. The Book of Zechariah is the Old Testament’s Book of The Revelation. Zechariah speaks heavily concerning the millennial reign of Christ: that 1000 year period of peace and harmony on earth with Christ leading the way. This time period follows the seven years of Tribulation. In fact, Zechariah fills in many facts only briefly alluded to in The Revelation. I cannot think of anyone better to lead this study than a Messianic Rabbi.

Also, next Sunday is our carry in dinner. Our cooks are some of the finest in all of Christendom. Remember, if you eat it in a Baptist Church, it contains no calories and cannot hurt you. If you’re here, be sure to stay and enjoy the food and fellowship.

Stay healthy, safe and warm. If you’re traveling here this week, stay safe on the highways. I’ll see you next Monday Morning With Pastor Vic!!!

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Monday, January 7, 2013

THE VIDEO MINISTRY IS HERE!!!!!

Good Monday Morning To You!

In case you did not read last Friday’s special posting of the Monday Morning Blog, it is my privilege to announce to you that we are now online. Last week’s message, “When God Waits,” can be seen on YouTube. Now, not only can you read the notes here, but you can see and hear the message as well. The easiest way of doing it is by copying his link, and putting it into your address bar: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDo11DzK41I. You can also get it by going to: www.youtube.com. When it comes up, type Friendship Harmony Baptist Church into their address bar next to their name. You might have to scroll to find it as there are other Friendship Harmony Churches. It will take you right to the video. I hope it is a blessing to you, and that God might receive all the glory from it. The message from yesterday should be uploaded very soon.

What an awesome time we had at church yesterday. The attendance was terrific in spite of the fact that there some out with this “bug” that is going around. Our congregational singing was through the roof! Eleanor McDonell led the singing, and what a difference it made. She even led us without music. We sing to CD’s, but we did not have the player yesterday. It did not matter --- everybody sang beautifully. Eleanor drew the best out of each of us.

The message was titled, “Bearing The Cross of Christ.” Even though it is our duty to bear the cross, in reality it is an honor. What Christ carried was the cross piece; the main body of the cross was already in place. Our crosses come in many different shapes and sizes, but they are ready for us anyhow. Christ’s cross was very heavy, and so too are ours. Are you ready to bear the cross of Christ? The notes are below and will serve as a guide for your own cross bearing. The video from yesterday should be up later this week. To find it, type in your address bar: www.youtube.com. When it comes up, type Friendship Harmony Baptist Church into their address bar next to their name. Scroll to find the message, “Bearing The Cross of Christ.”

Bearing The Cross of Christ
Matthew 27:32
By Victor Cooper
1/1,4,5/13

Intro: On New Year’s Day, while watching the film The King of Kings, I paid particular attention to the man called upon to bear Christ’s cross when Jesus no longer could. I thought, “What an honor!” Today we can still bear Christ’s Cross, and it is still an honor to do so.

I. Bearing Christ’s cross requires desire.
A. Simon of Cyrene was given no choice. He was compelled,
i.e. forced into service.
1. Simon may have been honored, or he might have been aggravated. We do not know.
B. You are free to choose --- it’s a labor of love.
C. Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and David were referred to as servants.
1. These men were each called to service and accepted the call.
D. Paul called himself a servant in Romans 1:1.
E. God rewards servants. Matthew 25:23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

II. Bearing Christ’s cross requires strength.
A. Simon had the strength to physically carry the cross, whereas Jesus did not due to the severity of the beating He’d received.
B. The cross is still heavy.
1. Christ’s cross, actually the crossbeam, weighed about 100 lbs.
2. The crosses you carry sometime seem to weigh in excess of 100 lbs.
C, The strength comes not from within, but from above.
Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
D. We are given strength due to Christ’s death.
Romans 5:6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

III. Bearing Christ’s cross requires determination.
A. We know Simon completed his mission by what the Bible does not say.
1. Never do you read of another being pressed into service; just Simon.
B. You can have the desire and the strength, but if you do not go ahead with a dogged determination that you’ll carry the cross no matter what, you’ll get nowhere.
C. The Bible calls it perseverance. Perseverance comes from a Greek word proskarteresis meaning persistence; not quitting.
Example: In the movie Chariots of Fire, young Harold Abrahams, a champion sprinter, had just suffered his first-ever defeat. After the race he sat alone, pouting in the bleachers. When his girlfriend tried to encourage him, he bellowed, “If I can’t win, I won’t run!”
To which she wisely replied, “If you don’t run, you can’t win.”
Abrahams went on to win the 1924 Olympic Gold Medal in the hundred-meter run.

IV. Bearing Christ’s cross requires sacrifice.
A. Simon sacrificed his comfort and his plans, albeit forced.
B. We are often called to sacrifice our comfort and plans too, along with other things.
1. time
2. abilities
3. money
C. We are called to offer ourselselves as a living sacrifice. Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
1. Radio teacher Steve Brown says, “The trouble with living sacrifices is they keep wanting to jump off the altar whenever the fire gets really hot.”
2. You might think God would not call you to be a sacrifice, but He called His Son to.
D. Sacrifice has another side to it --- the joyfull side.
Hebrews 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

Conclusion: A great honor was bestowed on Simon of Cyrene. You too should feel just as honored to be able to bear the cross of Christ. You must desire it, be strengthened for it, have a focused determination, and be willing to be the sacrifice.

Again, I hope the notes are a blessing to you as you look into God’s word. If I might make a suggestion: why not make yourself a printed copy of the notes, then follow along with the video. For last weeks notes, simply scroll down to last Monday’s blog, then go to YouTube and follow along

For those of you who were wondering, my mom fell last Thursday and broke her right leg. She required surgery to repair the damage, but she is recovering nicely. If you’d like to send her a card, just contact me, and I’d be happy to give her address to you. Be sure you stay safe and healthy, I don’t want anything happening to you. I’ll see you next Monday Morning With Pastor Vic!!!





Good Monday Morning To You!

In case you did not read last Friday’s special posting of the Monday Morning Blog, it is my privilege to announce to you that we are now online. Last week’s message, “When God Waits,” can be seen on YouTube. Now, not only can you read the notes here, but you can see and hear the message as well. The easiest way of doing it is by clicking on this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDo11DzK41I. You can also get it by going to: www.youtube.com. When it comes up, type Friendship Harmony Baptist Church into their address bar next to their name. You might have to scroll to find it as there are other Friendship Harmony Churches. It will take you right to the video. I hope it is a blessing to you, and that God might receive all the glory from it. The message from yesterday should be uploaded very soon.

What an awesome time we had at church yesterday. The attendance was terrific in spite of the fact that there some out with this “bug” that is going around. Our congregational singing was through the roof! Eleanor McDonell led the singing, and what a difference it made. She even led us without music. We sing to CD’s, but we did not have the player yesterday. It did not matter --- everybody sang beautifully. Eleanor drew the best out of each of us.

The message was titled, “Bearing The Cross of Christ.” Even though it is our duty to bear the cross, in reality it is an honor. What Christ carried was the cross piece; the main body of the cross was already in place. Our crosses come in many different shapes and sizes, but they are ready for us anyhow. Christ’s cross was very heavy, and so too are ours. Are you ready to bear the cross of Christ? The notes are below and will serve as a guide for your own cross bearing. The video from yesterday should be up later this week. To find it, type in your address bar: www.youtube.com. When it comes up, type Friendship Harmony Baptist Church into their address bar next to their name. Scroll to find the message, “Bearing The Cross of Christ.”

Bearing The Cross of Christ
Matthew 27:32
By Victor Cooper
1/1,4,5/13

Intro: On New Year’s Day, while watching the film The King of Kings, I paid particular attention to the man called upon to bear Christ’s cross when Jesus no longer could. I thought, “What an honor!” Today we can still bear Christ’s Cross, and it is still an honor to do so.

I. Bearing Christ’s cross requires desire.
A. Simon of Cyrene was given no choice. He was compelled,
i.e. forced into service.
1. Simon may have been honored, or he might have been aggravated. We do not know.
B. You are free to choose --- it’s a labor of love.
C. Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and David were referred to as servants.
1. These men were each called to service and accepted the call.
D. Paul called himself a servant in Romans 1:1.
E. God rewards servants. Matthew 25:23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

II. Bearing Christ’s cross requires strength.
A. Simon had the strength to physically carry the cross, whereas Jesus did not due to the severity of the beating He’d received.
B. The cross is still heavy.
1. Christ’s cross, actually the crossbeam, weighed about 100 lbs.
2. The crosses you carry sometime seem to weigh in excess of 100 lbs.
C, The strength comes not from within, but from above.
Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
D. We are given strength due to Christ’s death.
Romans 5:6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

III. Bearing Christ’s cross requires determination.
A. We know Simon completed his mission by what the Bible does not say.
1. Never do you read of another being pressed into service; just Simon.
B. You can have the desire and the strength, but if you do not go ahead with a dogged determination that you’ll carry the cross no matter what, you’ll get nowhere.
C. The Bible calls it perseverance. Perseverance comes from a Greek word proskarteresis meaning persistence; not quitting.
Example: In the movie Chariots of Fire, young Harold Abrahams, a champion sprinter, had just suffered his first-ever defeat. After the race he sat alone, pouting in the bleachers. When his girlfriend tried to encourage him, he bellowed, “If I can’t win, I won’t run!”
To which she wisely replied, “If you don’t run, you can’t win.”
Abrahams went on to win the 1924 Olympic Gold Medal in the hundred-meter run.

IV. Bearing Christ’s cross requires sacrifice.
A. Simon sacrificed his comfort and his plans, albeit forced.
B. We are often called to sacrifice our comfort and plans too, along with other things.
1. time
2. abilities
3. money
C. We are called to offer ourselselves as a living sacrifice. Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
1. Radio teacher Steve Brown says, “The trouble with living sacrifices is they keep wanting to jump off the altar whenever the fire gets really hot.”
2. You might think God would not call you to be a sacrifice, but He called His Son to.
D. Sacrifice has another side to it --- the joyfull side.
Hebrews 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

Conclusion: A great honor was bestowed on Simon of Cyrene. You too should feel just as honored to be able to bear the cross of Christ. You must desire it, be strengthened for it, have a focused determination, and be willing to be the sacrifice.

Again, I hope the notes are a blessing to you as you look into God’s word. If I might make a suggestion: why not make yourself a printed copy of the notes, then follow along with the video. For last weeks notes, simply scroll down to last Monday’s blog, then go to YouTube and follow along

For those of you who were wondering, my mom fell last Thursday and broke her right leg. She required surgery to repair the damage, but she is recovering nicely. If you’d like to send her a card, just contact me, and I’d be happy to give her address to you. Be sure you stay safe and healthy, I don’t want anything happening to you. I’ll see you next Monday Morning With Pastor Vic!!!
















Good Monday Morning To You!

In case you did not read last Friday’s special posting of the Monday Morning Blog, it is my privilege to announce to you that we are now online. Last week’s message, “When God Waits,” can be seen on YouTube. Now, not only can you read the notes here, but you can see and hear the message as well. The easiest way of doing it is by clicking on this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDo11DzK41I. You can also get it by going to: www.youtube.com. When it comes up, type Friendship Harmony Baptist Church into their address bar next to their name. You might have to scroll to find it as there are other Friendship Harmony Churches. It will take you right to the video. I hope it is a blessing to you, and that God might receive all the glory from it. The message from yesterday should be uploaded very soon.

What an awesome time we had at church yesterday. The attendance was terrific in spite of the fact that there some out with this “bug” that is going around. Our congregational singing was through the roof! Eleanor McDonell led the singing, and what a difference it made. She even led us without music. We sing to CD’s, but we did not have the player yesterday. It did not matter --- everybody sang beautifully. Eleanor drew the best out of each of us.

The message was titled, “Bearing The Cross of Christ.” Even though it is our duty to bear the cross, in reality it is an honor. What Christ carried was the cross piece; the main body of the cross was already in place. Our crosses come in many different shapes and sizes, but they are ready for us anyhow. Christ’s cross was very heavy, and so too are ours. Are you ready to bear the cross of Christ? The notes are below and will serve as a guide for your own cross bearing. The video from yesterday should be up later this week. To find it, type in your address bar: www.youtube.com. When it comes up, type Friendship Harmony Baptist Church into their address bar next to their name. Scroll to find the message, “Bearing The Cross of Christ.”

Bearing The Cross of Christ
Matthew 27:32
By Victor Cooper
1/1,4,5/13

Intro: On New Year’s Day, while watching the film The King of Kings, I paid particular attention to the man called upon to bear Christ’s cross when Jesus no longer could. I thought, “What an honor!” Today we can still bear Christ’s Cross, and it is still an honor to do so.

I. Bearing Christ’s cross requires desire.
A. Simon of Cyrene was given no choice. He was compelled,
i.e. forced into service.
1. Simon may have been honored, or he might have been aggravated. We do not know.
B. You are free to choose --- it’s a labor of love.
C. Abraham, Joseph, Moses, and David were referred to as servants.
1. These men were each called to service and accepted the call.
D. Paul called himself a servant in Romans 1:1.
E. God rewards servants. Matthew 25:23 His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.

II. Bearing Christ’s cross requires strength.
A. Simon had the strength to physically carry the cross, whereas Jesus did not due to the severity of the beating He’d received.
B. The cross is still heavy.
1. Christ’s cross, actually the crossbeam, weighed about 100 lbs.
2. The crosses you carry sometime seem to weigh in excess of 100 lbs.
C, The strength comes not from within, but from above.
Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
D. We are given strength due to Christ’s death.
Romans 5:6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

III. Bearing Christ’s cross requires determination.
A. We know Simon completed his mission by what the Bible does not say.
1. Never do you read of another being pressed into service; just Simon.
B. You can have the desire and the strength, but if you do not go ahead with a dogged determination that you’ll carry the cross no matter what, you’ll get nowhere.
C. The Bible calls it perseverance. Perseverance comes from a Greek word proskarteresis meaning persistence; not quitting.
Example: In the movie Chariots of Fire, young Harold Abrahams, a champion sprinter, had just suffered his first-ever defeat. After the race he sat alone, pouting in the bleachers. When his girlfriend tried to encourage him, he bellowed, “If I can’t win, I won’t run!”
To which she wisely replied, “If you don’t run, you can’t win.”
Abrahams went on to win the 1924 Olympic Gold Medal in the hundred-meter run.

IV. Bearing Christ’s cross requires sacrifice.
A. Simon sacrificed his comfort and his plans, albeit forced.
B. We are often called to sacrifice our comfort and plans too, along with other things.
1. time
2. abilities
3. money
C. We are called to offer ourselselves as a living sacrifice. Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
1. Radio teacher Steve Brown says, “The trouble with living sacrifices is they keep wanting to jump off the altar whenever the fire gets really hot.”
2. You might think God would not call you to be a sacrifice, but He called His Son to.
D. Sacrifice has another side to it --- the joyfull side.
Hebrews 13:15 By him therefore let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name.

Conclusion: A great honor was bestowed on Simon of Cyrene. You too should feel just as honored to be able to bear the cross of Christ. You must desire it, be strengthened for it, have a focused determination, and be willing to be the sacrifice.

Again, I hope the notes are a blessing to you as you look into God’s word. If I might make a suggestion: why not make yourself a printed copy of the notes, then follow along with the video. For last weeks notes, simply scroll down to last Monday’s blog, then go to YouTube and follow along

For those of you who were wondering, my mom fell last Thursday and broke her right leg. She required surgery to repair the damage, but she is recovering nicely. If you’d like to send her a card, just contact me, and I’d be happy to give her address to you. Be sure you stay safe and healthy, I don’t want anything happening to you. I’ll see you next Monday Morning With Pastor Vic!!!






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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Don't get too close. I want you to stay well.

Good Monday Morning to you!
It seems as if I I have come down with a nasty bug. Fever, chills, body aches, a horrible headache that I just can’t shake, stuffy head -- flu? I’m no doctor, but later today I plan to call mine. I’m one of these people that when I get the chills, I shake violently. One minute I’m burning up, the next minute I’m freezing. Oh well, this too shall pass.

I’ve told you about the car part that I’ve been trying to baby along. It is called an intake manifold and the auto makers used plastic to make it. After about ten years, they tend to crack. Coolant leaks and gets onto the spark plugs making for a rough ride. The other day mine finally split. I took it to Carl and he got it repaired as inexpensively as possible, but it was still $898. I wish I could have traded, but that is not possible. The car has 165,000 miles, and has been a very good car. I have no complaints and no regrets.

Karen Shidell of Wisconsin was the winner of the contest. As her prize she selected the Wal Mart card. Thank you Karen and thanks to each of you who helped by suggesting my site to others. Even though the contest is over, feel free to have your friends and family stop by and read the Monday Morning With Pastor Vic blog.

The Bible says in 2 Thessalonians 1:3, “We are bound to thank God always for you … because your faith growth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you … abounded.” This is exactly how I feel about each of you who take the time to read this blog. You are my dear, loyal friends. Believe it or not, preachers have very few close friends. Thank you for being mine.

I’ll see you next Monday Morning With Pastor Vic!



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