Weekly Update
November 5, 2020
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A Word of Encouragement
"And he said, "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18:3
It was a group of four and five year-old children following their teacher in a familiar cheer. 'Give me a J,' cheered the teacher. 'J', yelled the children. 'Give me an E', encouraged the teacher. 'E', yelled the children. The teacher continued, 'Give me an 'S.' 'S', cried the children with glee. Their voices grew louder and louder as the teacher led them to the final letters of 'U' and 'S.' Together they said J-E-S-U-S! Excitement was rising, the teacher screams out, "What's that spell?" There was dead silence. It was a strange pause. Finally one child responded, "I don't know."
Oh, to become like a child again--the simple joys of discovery, open ears and minds, excited when given new ideas and experiences. Baby Christians make the best evangelists sometimes--they found Jesus and they will let the world know!
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Growing up does bring its pains and disappointments, and joyous childhood can get marred. Faith can give way to cynicism, and hearts once open and filled to overflowing become closed, cold and empty.
No wonder Jesus calls us to return to a childlike faith! The late author Mike Yaconelli wrote about this, "This voice of our childhood is the voice of wonder and amazement, the voice of God, which has always been speaking to us, even before we were born." "One sad day, we are aware of an absence. We can no longer hear the God-voice, and we are left with only silence--not a quiet silence, but a roaring silence."
Our problem is we complicate life with too many other voices. You know what I mean.
Jesus invites us to come to Him as little children, eager to be with Him, to simply enjoy His presence. Today, take some time to remember the simple pleasures of childhood. Laugh out loud, sing too loud, lighten your step a little (try skipping!), and remember who waits to share this time with you.
Consider this child's prayer, "Dear God, I don't ever feel alone since I found out about you." - Nora
We Are God's Little Children,
Pastor Jim Britt
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Event Spotlight
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December 4, 2020 | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Eastern Time
Virtual Event | $25.00
Sponsored by:
United Theological Seminary
Aldersgate Renewal Ministries
Speaker: Rev. Dr. Peter Bellini
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Reduction of Inventory Sale!
On Sale while supplies last!
Once these are gone, they are gone!
We will not be reordering items once they sell out!
Shipping costs will be added to your order.
Click on the picture for the item you would like to order, and you will be directed to the ARM Bookstore. If color options are available for the item you would like to purchase, please click on the color you are interested in and it will show you what sizes are available for that color.
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Long Sleeved Denim Shirt
$12.00 for Small, Medium, Large, XL
$14.00 for 2XL and 3XL
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Long Sleeved Oxford Shirt
$12.00
3 possible colors
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ARM Vest
Available in Men's and Women's
$12.00
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ARM Hoodie
$12.00
5 possible colors
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Windbreakers
$12.00
4 possible colors
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Word Gifts Ministry
Do you have a word from the Lord that you sense is for ARM?
Email to:
Text to: 423-707-2487
We will discern these words and share them as we are led.
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(Click on the link above for more information)
Save the Date:
Holy Spirit Encounter - North Carolina: June 24-27, 2021
Holy Spirit Encounter - Oklahoma: August 5-7, 2021
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Weekly Financial Update
2020 Approved Budget
$670,900.00
2020 Needed Monthly
$55,903.33
Jan. 1 - Oct. 31, 2020
$329,410.29
Oct. 1 - Oct. 31, 2020
$21,777.74
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Aldersgate Renewal Ministries
That every follower of Jesus will grow through experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit.
Our mailing address:
121 East Ave. | Goodlettsville, TN 37072
1.877.857.9372 | 615.851.9192 | Email
Aldersgate Renewal Ministries values collaboration with different individuals and ministry organizations, however, does. not endorse or affiliate with other persons or ministry organizations.
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