Weekly Newsletter 05/19/2022
Shalom!
Let’s talk a little about theology and doctrine. What is doctrine?
“Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” (2 Tim. 1:13)
“…hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.” (Tit. 1:9)
Doctrine – a systematic summary of biblical truths, showing logical connections between them, forming a worldview, and defining a general approach to life.
Doctrines differ in importance, clarity, and practical value. The Bible doesn’t explain all doctrine with the same detail and directness. In order of importance, this is how we can organize the foundations of the Christian life.
Let’s talk a little about theology and doctrine. What is doctrine?
“Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.” (2 Tim. 1:13)
“…hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.” (Tit. 1:9)
Doctrine – a systematic summary of biblical truths, showing logical connections between them, forming a worldview, and defining a general approach to life.
Doctrines differ in importance, clarity, and practical value. The Bible doesn’t explain all doctrine with the same detail and directness. In order of importance, this is how we can organize the foundations of the Christian life.
The proper approach to doctrine:
Be careful when assessing others’ doctrines:
- Study the Bible carefully, forming your doctrine
- Remember, the main point of doctrine is to help you properly understand God and live in harmony with Him
- Come to forming your doctrine in humility and reverence before God
- Form your convictions out of biblically founded doctrine
Be careful when assessing others’ doctrines:
- Truly love people
- Judge the position, not the person
- Be confident that you definitely understand the other person
- Distinguish the different levels of doctrines
- Avoid arguments about doctrine
Announcements
Please continue to pray for brother Joseph Sheremet’s ministry in Poland!
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Important announcement: Choir rehearsal’s have now been moved to Wednesday (6:30 PM). Nikolay Shipilin invites all those who have experience singing in choir to come up to him on Sunday and find out how you can join this ministry.
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Continue supporting the churches working among the people who have suffered from the war in Ukraine. Go to our Give page or click the Donate button below. Select "Mission to Ukraine" fund when donating.
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Important announcement: Choir rehearsal’s have now been moved to Wednesday (6:30 PM). Nikolay Shipilin invites all those who have experience singing in choir to come up to him on Sunday and find out how you can join this ministry.
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Continue supporting the churches working among the people who have suffered from the war in Ukraine. Go to our Give page or click the Donate button below. Select "Mission to Ukraine" fund when donating.
Scripture To Memorize
The Scripture memory text for the next few weeks is – Psalm 139:17-18
17 How precious to me are your thoughts, O God!How vast is the sum of them!
18 If I would count them, they are more than the sand.
I awake, and I am still with you.
Upcoming Services and Meetings
- Today, Thursday (6:30 PM) – Children’s Bible School (open to all but required for parents), followed by Bible Study (Proverbs) for the whole church at 7:30 PM.
- Friday (6:00 PM) – Handing out VBS invites around the church. Everyone is welcome join the youth as they go door to door to invite children outside of church to VBS.
- Worship Service in Russian at 9:00 AM
- Worship Service in English at 11:15 AM
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Receiving New Church Members
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The Value of Prayer Meetings
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Ценность молитвенных собраний
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Prayer Retreat for GFC Staff and Volunteers
January 8th, 2026
Молитвенный ретрит сотрудников и волонтеров GFC
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Archive
2026
January
Молитвенный ретрит сотрудников и волонтеров GFCPrayer Retreat for GFC Staff and VolunteersЦенность молитвенных собранийThe Value of Prayer MeetingsПрием новых членов церквиReceiving New Church MembersЧто делать если собрание кто-то прерывает?What Should We Do If Someone Interrupts a Worship Service?
2025
January
February
March
April
May
Who Is Responsible for the Growth of Our Faith?Кто отвечает за рост нашей веры?On priorities and busynessО приоритетах и загруженностиNews from children and music ministriesНовости детского и музыкального служенийThe final day of Kids Bible SchoolЗаключительный день Детской Библейской ШколыПочему мы молимся о VBS?Why do we pray for VBS?
June
July
August
September
October
Необходимость духовного роста пастырейThe Necessity of Spiritual Growth for PastorsЧто делают пастыри и как?What Do Pastors Do and How?Что делают пастыри и как? (2 Часть)What Do Pastors Do and How? (Part 2)What Do Pastors Do and How? (Part 3)Что делают пастыри и как? (3 Часть)Что делают пастыри и как? (4 Часть) What Do Pastors Do and How? (Part 4)