Inspiration
A Devotional Thought
Thomas Chisholm opened his Bible to Lamentations 3:22-23 and read: “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is Thy faithfulness.”
With an unconscious burst of creativity, Chisholm wrote a poem. Read the first verse below. Pause at the periods, which have been added for emphasis. Let the words sink into your soul.
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father. There is no shadow of turning with Thee. Thou changest not. Thy compassions they fail not. As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be. Great is Thy faithfulness. Great is Thy faithfulness. Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided. Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord unto me.
God reminds us that His compassion is “new every morning.” Truly, His faithfulness to us is great! Let’s be full of praise now, today, tomorrow, and always.
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NCC COVID-19:00 Prayer Time Initiative
Let’s unite in prayer at 19:00 hours (7:00 p.m.) each day until this pandemic passes. “Please join us every evening, where you are, to bow before our Creator – our Father – and give it all to Him,” said Esmé Ross, NCC prayer ministries coordinator.
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Partnering with Others to Serve the Community
For the past three years, the Lincoln Amazing Grace church has hosted a weekly food distribution event for its community, and this week was no exception.
On Monday, people in 100 cars came by the Lincoln Community Center to pick up perishable food without leaving their vehicles. The church partnered with the City of Lincoln, members of Lincoln Christian Life Center, and the local food bank to provide help as safely as possible. “This is what happens when a community comes together!”
said Pastor Gresford Thomas.
The church
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s drive-through food distribution event will continue each Monday in Lincoln’s McBean Park. Word continues to spread through text messages and Facebook groups.
Thomas’s other churches, Olivehurst and Penn Valley, are making plans to host their own drive-through food distribution events in the near future.
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Pleasant Hill Livestream Revival
On Sabbath, the Pleasant Hill church concluded its livestream revival seminar, “All About Jesus,” presented by Lee Venden. People in 144 households, including some from other countries, watched the morning worship service online.
The nine-day series began before Contra Costa County issued a shelter in place order to its residents. Once the order was issued, everyone attended via livestream. “Our members told me they are so grateful that – of all weeks – this week we would have a revival all about Jesus,” said Senior Pastor Mitch Williams during the series.
A church member texted: “I wanted to send my thanks and gratitude, and above all praise to God, for sending the revival seminar right now during this week! Instead of watching a movie or the news that can be discouraging, families have two hours of an uplifting message to end their day! How better to hear words of hope now when so many are in moments of fear and panic!”
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New Online Group Brings Youth Together
The newly formed NCC Online Youth Group met for the first time on Tuesday evening, hosted by Youth Director Eddie Henrich and conducted by several youth pastors. About 75 teenagers and pastors from around the conference played a Family Feud-style game, joined in an icebreaker discussion, and participated in a Bible study presented by Andrew Uyeyama, Grass Valley church youth pastor.
“We want to provide a resource to support our youth during this difficult time,” said Heinrich. “It is also a fun way for them to interact and be social.”
The group will continue to meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Please help spread the word to the teens in your church.
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Church Event Information
The Paradise Shed Project, scheduled for April 12 to May 1, has been postponed. Visit the
NCC website
to find the updated status of scheduled NCC events, as well as contact information for departments and employees.
For Children
People of all ages enjoy the “Guide’s Greatest” book series. Our
Adventist Book Center
has a variety of books from the series, including greatest mission stories, animal stories, funny stories, rescue stories, and more!
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For Young Adults
Project: ReFRESH
is a multi-media venture that intends to be a bridge between the Adventist Church and young adults. Check out the posts, podcasts, and videos – and share your own ideas and talents on screen.
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Northern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
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