Cruise Ship vs. Battleship

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Dear Selah family and friends...as many of us enjoy the wonderful Christmas holiday I ask you to take a moment and picture our place as Christians in today's world. Is our church a Cruise Ship or a Battleship? How do you choose? How should you choose? A thought from your pastor as he reflects on where the church has traveled during the last seven years and where we must chart our course in 2010. Join me in prayer as we prepare for what God has in store for us.

In Christ Love and service,

Your pastor and family,

Patrick, Jennifer, Madeline & Luke Muston

Selah Christian Church ~Four Oaks, NC
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December 25, 2009 ~ Psalm 139

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To my church family and friends I love you and I thank God for every moment He has given me and my family to share with you. Though we be apart for the moment please know that God will bring us altogether again soon. God bless you and keep you safe from all harm.

Merry Christmas to All!

Your pastor,
Rev Patrick Muston

December 24, 2009 ~ What is Christmas All About?

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What is Christmas all about? I will never forget this priceless lesson of Jesus I learned as a young boy from watching my favorite cartoon. I was big fan of Charlie Brown and Snoopy as a small boy. I used to always try to draw my favorite character Snoopy in school. Here we here in the simple words shared by Linus what Christmas is all about. God bless you on the eve of Christmas!

Your pastor,

Rev Patrick Muston

Selah Christian Church
Four Oaks, NC

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December 23, 2009 ~ Money Isn't Everything...

May you and remember money is not what it is really all about!

Today's Scripture:

Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.

Proverbs 16:8

T.J. was almost living his dream job. He was working as a human resources director for a small but growing airline. The only thing he would have liked better would be taking the pilot's seat. After September 11, 2001, T.J's airline suffered. The company tried to get government aid but was unsuccessful . Other companies considered buying his airline.

One prospective buyer was a restaurant chain well know for capitalizing on sexual suggestiveness. T.J. did not accept the moral of the company. But if the company bought the airline and T.J. left his job on an ethical basis, not only would he be giving up his dream job, but he knew most places would not pay him as well.

Perhaps you've faced a situation similar to T.J.'s. Perhaps you've been offered great money on a job if you'd expose half your body or if you'd turn your head when the corporation tried unethical or downright illegal business practices. Perhaps you have faced the dilemma of getting promoted if you're willing to lie for the boss or if you'd let an important client's hand wander where it shouldn't.

Selah people' and friends if you've ever encountered situations like this, Proverbs 16:8 is for you. If you haven't yet faced this situation, this verse will help set your heart so you'll go the right direction. Money can be a wonderful, fun tool in the world, but although money is nice, it is better to have integrity and to live your convictions.

"Always choose the honest, ethical, beyond-reproach way. You may not have as much money, but God will take care of your needs.

Your pastor,

Rev Patrick Muston

Selah Christian Church

Four Oaks, NC

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Do You Hear What I Hear?- Video ~ Tim Hawkins

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The sheep, shepherds and a Savior oh yea...and don't forget a smile for you!

God Bless you and yours during this special time of Christmas.

In Christ service,

Rev Patrick Muston

December 21, 2009 ~ When God Steps In

God will always be with you...to help you in all things!

Today's Scripture:

"The God who made you is like your husband. His name is the Lord All-Powerful. The Holy One of Israel is the one who saves you. He is called the God of all the earth. You were like a woman whose husband left her, and you were very sad. You were like a wife who married young and then her husband left her. But the Lord called you to be his," says your God.

Isaiah 54: 5-6

One of the biggest shifts in trends during the past few decades has been the compilation of the family. Once upon a time, the average family included a husband, wife, and kids. There were deviations from that, but it was the standard. Today that's not true. According to the U.S. Census Bureau report, sing households and single-parent households make up more than half of all households in the United States. Although a woman may have a husband during some period in her life, that doesn't mean she'll always have a mate. It is also true that some husbands are absent physically or emotionally, and even a great spouse can't always meet all the needs in a woman's life.

Selah people' and friends, if you don't have a husband to help provide the finances for your home, God can help. If you don't have a husband to be your companion,

God promises to always be with you and to be actively involved in your life.

If you need help making decisions, God promises to give wisdom. When you feel a longing to be needed and wanted, remember, God called you to be his. If you want someone to talk to, God will always listen. God is willing to fill any and all empty niches in your life.

"If you don't have a husband, or if your husband isn't meeting your needs, don't fret, panic or give in to discouragement. Let God step in and be your strength, provider, protection and friend."

Your pastor,

Rev Patrick Muston

Selah Christian Church Disciples of Christ

Four Oaks, NC

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JOIN US TONIGHT AT SELAH CHURCH FOR CAROLING IN OUR COMMUNITY!!!

WE LEAVE THE CHURCH AT 6:30PM WITH 3 DIFFERENT GROUPS AND WILL RETURN TO SHARE IN SOUP, SANDWICHES AND FELLOWSHIP.

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS DURING THIS WONDERFUL HOLIDAY SEASON.

December 20, 2009 ~ Father & Son ....TOGETHER!

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Join me in running with our heavenly Father as we celebrate the Son!

IN CHRIST LOVE...MAY WE RUN TOGETHER!

Your pastor,

Rev Patrick Muston

Selah Christian Church
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