May 30 – June 1, 2023 – “Secularism is increasingly antagonistic toward the Christian principles that have served it well in producing a tolerant and generous society. As this antagonism increases, the natural human response to compromise with the culture also increases. But twice the apostle Paul (Romans 1:16, 2 Timothy 1:8) tells us to not be ashamed of the gospel or the testimony about our Lord Jesus – because it is the power of God to believers and it is better to suffer for the gospel than prosper in our society.” – Banner of Truth, accessed February 27, 2023

Bible reading: Romans 14:1-12

“For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God; for it is written, ‘As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.’”

Hymn singing: I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb

“And one by one let us live our lives for the One who died to give us life.
Till the trumpet sounds on the final day let us proudly stand and boldly say.
I pledge allegiance to the Lamb with all my strength, with all I am.
I will seek to honor His commands. I pledge allegiance to the Lamb!“

New Presbyterian Church, Wilton Manors, Florida – May 28, 2023

“Are you ready for a summer you’ll never forget? Campers at The Coast will experience high energy action, form lifelong friendships and make defining decisions about their faith as they spend their days worshiping, studying Biblical truths and having a ton of fun in the Florida sun!” – Word of Life Youth and Family Camps, accessed May 27, 2023

“Catt served as the executive producer for Christian movies that include ‘Facing the Giants,’ ‘Fireproof’ and ‘Courageous.’ He also wrote multiple books: Fireproof Your Life, Prepare for Rain, The Power of Desperation, The Power of Persistence, The Power of Surrender, The Power of Purpose, Courageous Living and Courageous Teens.” – The Christian Post, May 27, 2023

“The signs of hope are everywhere. Last year the police estimated that 7,000 people attended the annual March for Life, almost double the estimates for the previous year. Anyone who has been on a March for Life can testify to the fact that there are lots of children, young adults and families taking part. This is not a dying cause.” – The Catholic Herald, May 26, 2023

“Founded in 1991, the organization reports on its website that a historic food shortage is taking place in North Korea due to the pandemic and some of the country’s worst droughts in decades. People are desperate for food, but Christians are also requesting something else. They want Bibles even though they could be arrested or killed for owning one.” – CBN News, May 26, 2023

“When Ellison announced to the church that he and his family would be going to South Asia to serve as missionaries, one of the church leaders asked, ‘Are you sure you should do this? Why would you want to leave 1,000 people and go to the other side of the world?’ Ken responded, ‘My desire is to obey God.’ All their lives the Ellisons have felt like John Wesley who once said, ‘The world is my parish.’” – The Christian Index, May 25, 2023

“John Mann Nielson passed away 28 April 2023 at the age of 79. He served as a pastor, missionary, educator, and administrator, including as president of Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary and director of Ministerial Development for the Church of the Nazarene’s International Headquarters.” – Church of the Nazarene, May 25, 2023

“Calvin (1924–2000) and Marian (1924-2005) Olson were both single missionaries to East Pakistan and India when they met in 1954. Their friendship soon led to a marriage and ministry that lasted 44 years, through catastrophic natural disasters, deathly illnesses, a civil war, and the loss of their only child. Their steadfastness, despite obstacles, left a legacy of a thriving national church in the largest city of the nation of Bangladesh.” – Assemblies of God, May 25, 2023