INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1309,1,'2017-09-10 10:05:31','2017-09-10 15:05:31','MISSIONARIES TO HOUSTON\n​Praise God for those of you who contributed to assist those devastated by Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas. We raised $1,844.00 that will be used to directly provide assistance and relief for those affected – many who lost everything… everything.\n​As I shared on last Sunday, we have three families that have agreed to serve as our Missionaries to Houston: Deacon and Sis. Virginia Dangerfield, Tanjela and Antoine Mooring and Cierra Childs. We will be working through them, their churches and their personal relationships to assist us in directly assisting those in Houston who are hurting. They will be reporting back to us who they assisted, how they assisted and additional needs and prayer request that individuals may have.\n​We continue to pray for the residents of Texas. Even more, we will be planning over the next few weeks and months ways that we can provide direct assistance to the individuals devastated and, likewise, express the true love that blesses lives.','MISSIONARIES IN HOUSTON','','publish','closed','closed','','missionaries-in-houston','','','2017-09-10 10:05:31','2017-09-10 15:05:31','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1309',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1311,1,'2017-09-10 10:06:50','2017-09-10 15:06:50','TEXT: JAMES 5:13-18\n\nTITLE: VITAL COMMUNICATION\n\nINTRODUCTION\nA. What is communication ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​\nB. Various forms of communication. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​\nC. Lack or loss of communication. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​\n\nCOMMUNICATION WITH GOD\nA. Prayer is essential (vital). ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​\nB. Pray for specific needs. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​\nC. Individual Prayer. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​\nD. Corporate Prayer. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​\n\nCOMMUNICATION WITH ONE ANOTHER\nA. Be open. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​\nB. Be receptive. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​\nC. Be mindful of others. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​\nD. Be effective. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​\n\n\nChallenge of the week:\nThat I will spend more time communicating with God, so I can communicate better on the behalf of others.','VITAL COMMUNICATION - PASTOR KENDRICK ALLEN','','publish','closed','closed','','vital-communication-pastor-kendrick-allen','','','2017-09-10 10:06:50','2017-09-10 15:06:50','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1311',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1313,1,'2017-09-17 10:11:14','2017-09-17 15:11:14','Today , Sunday, September 17, Youth Parent Meeting, immediately after Worship Service\n• Pilgrim Rest is now a part of Strong Baby Sanctuary and Blanket of Love, sponsored by Ascension Columbia St Mary’s. By our becoming a part of these community based programs, we pray our ministry to young women &amp; babies will be beneficial to our community. See the flyer in the bulletin.\n• Praise Dance &amp; Stick ministries will meet after service on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month.\n• We are looking for Dehumidifiers! If you have a working dehumidifier you are not using and wish to donate it, we could use them. You can drop it off or call the church office to arrange for pick up.\n• Pastor Childs is on WGLB-1560 Radio Station each Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. If you have the opportunity, listen.\n• Remember to check the foyer for the job listings and other interesting information.\n\n• FREE DENTAL EXAMS FOR KIDS, 7:30 am -2:00 pm October 7 at Marquette School of Dentistry, 1801 W. Wisconsin Ave. (enter from south side of the building. Children 3-16 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Exams are first come, first serve (arrive early).\n• ENERGY ASSISTANCE schedule an appointment to complete your application www.energyassistancemke.org or call 270-4653. Sites are at Community Advocates or UMOS offices. Starts Oct.1\n\n\n• BUILDING SAFE COMMUNITIES, SHERMAN PARK\nGet to know neighborhood police officers and fellow residents who live, work, learn or worship in Sherman Park. Free community meal followed by listening circles (Police &amp; Residents) guided by Zeidler Center Facilities. 4 Dates: Thursdays @ 6:00pm, Sept. 21, Oct. 26, Nov. 16, Jan. 4. The sessions will be held here at Pilgrim Rest in the School Auditorium. Call the Church Office to register or with your questions.\n\n\nCommunity Announcements:\n• Mt. Zion Baptist Church Fall Revival held at 2207 North 2nd Street on September 25-27, 2017, 7pm nightly. Guest Evangelist Dr. Harry Blake, Pastor at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, Shreveport, LA. Pilgrim Rest has been invited to join them on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.\n• Join us October 5, 2017 for a Town Hall Conversation, Understanding Cancer Impact in Milwaukee. This session will be held at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 West Center Street. Food, fellowship and to participate in a conversation about cancer and ways we could build healthy communities. RSVP to Lauren\n• Columbia St. Mary’s Mobile Mammography Coach will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 8:00am until 12:00pm. Contact CSM Central Scheduling at 414-326-1800, you must be 40 years or older. This is not free, however there may be resources available to help with the cost of the exam. When calling have your insurance card, your doctors name &amp; address, know when your last exam was. Free Clinical Breast Exams are also available for women 18 and older in the Christ The King Quality of Life Center. No insurance is needed!\n\nHAVE “RUNNING RED LIGHTS” AND “SPEEDING” angered or grieved you?\n\nWhat contribution can you make?\n\nVolunteer to MARCH with others with one of these signs to decrease the number of lives placed in DANGER in a designated location:\n\n• “Texting Can Wait”\n• “Stop Means STOP”\n• “Slow Down! (with image of children)\n• “Seat Belts Buckle Up!”\n\nPlease sign the partition in the rear of the lobby and see Mr. Percy Burt for more information.','ANNOUNCEMENTS - SEPTEMBER 17, 2017','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-september-17-2017','','','2017-09-17 10:11:14','2017-09-17 15:11:14','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1313',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1315,1,'2017-09-17 10:12:16','2017-09-17 15:12:16','HURRICANE HARVEY, AND IRMA\n​Praise God for those of you who contributed to assist those devastated by Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Texas. We raised $1,844.00 that will be used to directly provide assistance and relief for those affected – many who lost everything… everything.\n​Deacon and Sis. Virginia Dangerfield, Tanjela and Antoine Mooring and Cierra Childs are excited to share as our Missionaries to Houston. We will be working through them, their churches and their personal relationships to assist us in directly assisting those in Houston who are hurting. They will be reporting back to us who they assisted, how they assisted and additional needs and prayer request that individuals may have.\n​We continue to pray for the residents of Texas, Alabama, Florida, and the islands in the Caribbean.\n​Even more, we will be planning over the next few weeks and months ways that we can provide direct assistance to the individuals devastated and, likewise, express the true love that blesses lives.','HURRICANE HARVEY AND IRMA','','publish','closed','closed','','hurricane-harvey-and-irma','','','2017-09-17 10:12:16','2017-09-17 15:12:16','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1315',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1317,1,'2017-09-17 10:14:30','2017-09-17 15:14:30','TEXT: NUMBERS 11:14-29; ACTS 6:1-7\n\nTITLE: HELPERS IN THE CHURCH\n\nINTRODUCTION\nA. “Many hands make the load light” African Proverb​\nB. The Godhead works as a team: Father, Son and Holy Spirit​\nC. God expects us to work in teams​\nD. There are some things that we were never intended to do by ourselves ​\nTHE PEOPLE COMPLAINED\nA. Numbers – It was about food ​\n1. Dissatisfied with the manna\n2. Moses felt the burden\nB. Acts – It was about the food ​\n1. Dissatisfaction with the distribution of food to the Greek speaking Jews\n2. The Apostles felt the burden\nC. If you have not experienced the burden of ministry, you may not be doing ministry ​\n\nGOD PROVIDED HELPERS\nA. Numbers ​\n1. 70 Elders – Elders of the people and Officers over the people\n\n2. To Stand with Moses\n3. To Share with Moses (his Spirit and his burden)\nB. Acts ​\n1. 7 men – of Good reputation (outside) and Full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom (inside)\n2. That we may appoint over this business\n3. We will give ourselves continually to pray and the ministry of the word\nC. Divisions of Assignments, not Significance ​\n1. Pastors – Attend to the Spiritual Needs\n2. Deacons – Attend to the Physical Needs\n3. Trustees – Attend to the Fiscal Needs\nTO RELIEVE THE BURDEN\nA. Numbers ​\n1. The LORD took some of the Spirit that was on Moses and placed it on them\n2. They prophesied – only once\nB. Acts ​\n1. They set them before the Apostles, who prayed for them and laid hands on them\n2. The word of God spread and the disciples multiplied\nChallenge for the Week: How is God calling me to help in my church?','HELPERS IN THE CHURCH','','publish','closed','closed','','helpers-in-the-church','','','2017-09-17 10:14:30','2017-09-17 15:14:30','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1317',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1320,1,'2017-09-23 09:58:55','2017-09-23 14:58:55','<strong>DEACONS AND TRUSTEES</strong>\n\nFor the Month of October, we are asking you to be in prayerful meditation regarding persons to serve the church as Deacons and Trustees. During the Month of November, we will receive the recommendations that God has revealed to you from your time of prayer.\n\n<strong><u> </u></strong>\n\n<strong>THERE IS NOT A BIBLICAL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DEACONS, </strong>\n\n<strong>BUT THERE ARE BIBLICAL QUALIFICATION</strong>\n\n<strong>MORAL QUALIFICATIONS</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Not Double-Tongued </strong>(I Timothy 3:8) Two-faced, deceitful in one’s words. Saying one thing and meaning another. Making different representations to different people about the same thing</li>\n	<li><strong>Not Given To Much Wine </strong>(I Timothy 3:8)</li>\n	<li><strong>Not Greedy Of Money </strong>(I Timothy 3:8) A person who is eager to gain even if such gain degrades their moral character</li>\n	<li><strong>Proven </strong>(I Timothy 3:10) Tested, approved. The notion of proving a thing whether it is worthy or not</li>\n	<li><strong>Blameless </strong>(I Timothy 3:10) Not merely unaccusable, but unaccused; free from any legal charge</li>\n	<li><strong>Good Reputation (Acts 6:3) </strong>To bear honorable testimony; to be well-testified</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>         </strong>about. To have a good witness\n\n<strong>DOMESTIC QUALIFICATIONS</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Husband Of One Wife </strong>(I Timothy 3:12) One at a time. Not having multiple spouses. This qualification does not disqualify those who are not married or who are divorced</li>\n	<li><strong>Ruling His Children Well </strong>(I Timothy 3:12)</li>\n	<li><strong>Ruling His Own House Well </strong>(I Timothy 3:12)</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>SPIRITUAL QUALIFICATIONS</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Full Of The Holy Spirit </strong>(Acts 6:3) Full = abounding or abundant</li>\n	<li><strong>Full Of Wisdom </strong>(Acts 6:3) Full = abounding or abundant</li>\n	<li><strong>Grave (Reverent) </strong>(I Timothy 3:8) Majestic and awe-inspiring qualities, which do not repel but invite and attract</li>\n	<li><strong>Holding The Mystery Of The Faith In Pure Conscience </strong>(I Timothy 3:9) A significant association of faith with ethics. Weiss notes, “It is as if the conscience were the vessel in which the mystery of the faith is preserved”</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><u>TRUSTEES</u></strong>\n\nTrustees are also called to be servants, as well as stewards. Since the position of Trustee is not a Biblical Office, there are no Biblical qualifications provided. However, we believe that the Biblical Qualifications and the Pilgrim Rest Qualifications used to select Deacons, should be the same qualifications used to select Trustees.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>PILGRIM REST QUALIFICATIONS </strong>\n<ul>\n	<li>Willing to submit to leadership</li>\n	<li>Willing to regularly attend Worship, Bible Study, Sunday School and Prayer</li>\n</ul>','DEACONS AND TRUSTEES','','publish','closed','closed','','deacons-and-trustees','','','2017-09-23 09:58:55','2017-09-23 14:58:55','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1320',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1322,1,'2017-09-23 10:00:27','2017-09-23 15:00:27','<strong>TEXT: ACTS 6:1-15</strong>\n\n<strong>TITLE: HELPERS IN THE CHURCH</strong>\n\n<strong>WE NEED HELPERS</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>To assist in meeting the needs of humanity <u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>Good reputation (outside)</li>\n	<li>Full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom (inside)</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n	<li>Note the emphasis on Spiritual Attributes versus Physical Abilities <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Divisions of Assignments, not Significance <u> </u></li>\n</ol>\n<strong>QUALITIES OF THE HELPERS</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Full of Faith <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Full of the Holy Spirit <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Why do I need these qualities? <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Full of Faith</li>\n	<li>Full of the Holy Spirit</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>COMMITMENT OF THE HELPERS</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Because Stephen was Full of Faith <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Because Stephen was Full of Power (the Holy Spirit) ­<u> </u></li>\n	<li>Stephen did Great Wonders and Signs among the people <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Stephen ministered above and beyond <u> </u></li>\n	<li>How can I fulfill my ministry to the fullest” (John 6:22-40) <u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li><strong>Pleasure</strong> – “For Me” (vv. 26-27)\n<ol>\n	<li>Not necessarily a negative motivation – we receive pleasure from it</li>\n	<li>When we are motivated by pleasure, we are the direct benefactors</li>\n	<li>Problems with ministry motivated by Pleasure\n<ol>\n	<li>I may not be committed to the overall goal and greater good</li>\n	<li>When the Pleasure ceases, my ministry ceases</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n	<li><strong>Passion</strong> – “For You and Me” (vv. 28-66)\n<ol>\n	<li>Not necessarily a negative motivation – we are passionate about it</li>\n	<li>When we motivated by pleasure, it is less selfish and more inclusive than Pleasure</li>\n	<li>Problems with ministry motivated by Passion\n<ol>\n	<li>I commit to the overall goal and greater good because I benefit</li>\n	<li>When the Passion diminishes, my ministry diminishes</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n	<li><strong>Purpose</strong> – “For Jesus” (vv. 67-71)\n<ol>\n	<li>I understand that this is what I was <strong>“Created”</strong> to do</li>\n	<li>There is an <strong>“Inner Urge”</strong> (Dr. Trinette NcCray)</li>\n	<li>There is a <strong>“</strong><strong>Calling” </strong>upon my life to fulfill this ministry</li>\n	<li>I am<strong> “Willing” </strong>to go above and beyond to fulfill this ministry</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>Challenge for the Week: How is God calling me to help in my church?</strong>','HELPERS IN THE CHURCH - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. D. MIN.','','publish','closed','closed','','helpers-in-the-church-2','','','2017-09-23 10:00:27','2017-09-23 15:00:27','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1322',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1325,1,'2017-09-23 10:07:20','2017-09-23 15:07:20','<strong>ANNOUNCEMENTS</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Attention 2018 High School Graduates</strong>, Please sign –up in the foyer on the sheet provided, by October 1, 2017.</li>\n	<li>Pilgrim Rest is now a part of Strong Baby Sanctuary and Blanket of Love, sponsored by Ascension Columbia St Mary’s. By our becoming a part of these community based programs, we pray our ministry to young women &amp; babies will be beneficial to our community. Please call the office for more details and how you can participate.</li>\n	<li>Praise Dance &amp; Stick ministries will meet after service on the 2<sup>nd</sup> and 4<sup>th</sup> Sunday of every month.</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>FAMILY DAY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 &amp; 15 2017</strong> –\n<ul>\n	<li>Chili cook off competition, bring a photo of your family making your winning chili</li>\n	<li>Bake off competition part 2</li>\n	<li>Spade competition rematch, get your partner &amp; sign up in the foyer</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>HOUSTON MISSIONS MINISTRY TEAM</strong>\n\nAs we are prayerfully considering ways to continue assisting the residents of Houston who were affected by Hurricane Harvey, we are forming a Houston Missions Ministry Team. This team will coordinate the resources of the church, and explore long-term options to work through our Houston Missionaries to minister to families in Houston. We will meet on Saturday, October 7<sup>th</sup>, 2017 at 10;00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.\n\n<strong> </strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>FREE DENTAL EXAMS FOR KIDS</strong>, 7:30 am -2:00 pm October 7 at Marquette School of Dentistry, 1801 W. Wisconsin Ave. (enter from south side of the building. Children 3-16 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Exams are first come, first serve (arrive early).</li>\n	<li><strong>ENERGY ASSISTANCE </strong>schedule an appointment to complete your application <a href=\"http://www.energyassistancemke.org\">energyassistancemke.org</a> or call 270-4653. Sites are at Community Advocates or UMOS offices. Starts Oct.1</li>\n</ul>\n<strong> </strong><strong>BUILDING SAFE COMMUNITIES, SHERMAN PARK</strong>\n\nGet to know neighborhood police officers and fellow residents who live, work, learn or worship in Sherman Park. Free community meal followed by listening circles<strong> (Police &amp; Residents)</strong> guided by Zeidler Center Facilities. 4 Dates: Thursdays @ 6:00pm, Sept. 21, Oct. 26, Nov. 16, Jan. 4. The sessions will be held here at Pilgrim Rest in the School Auditorium. Call the Church Office to register or with your questions.\n\n<strong>Community Announcements:</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li>Zion Baptist Church Fall Revival held at 2207 North 2<sup>nd</sup> Street on September 25-27, 2017, 7pm nightly. Guest Evangelist Dr. Harry Blake, Pastor at Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, Shreveport, LA. Pilgrim Rest has been invited to join them on Tuesday, September 26, 2017.</li>\n	<li>Join us October 5, 2017 for a Town Hall Conversation, Understanding Cancer Impact in Milwaukee. This session will be held at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 West Center Street. Food, fellowship and to participate in a conversation about cancer and ways we could build healthy communities. RSVP to Lauren</li>\n	<li>Columbia St. Mary’s Mobile Mammography Coach will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 8:00am until 12:00pm. Contact CSM Central Scheduling at 414-326-1800, you must be 40 years or older. This is not free, however there may be resources available to help with the cost of the exam. When calling have your insurance card, your doctors name &amp; address, know when your last exam was. Free Clinical Breast Exams are also available for women 18 and older in the Christ The King Quality of Life Center. No insurance is needed!</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>PRAYER LIST AND SICK AND SHUT-IN</strong>\n\nPastor Martin Childs, Jr.\n\nSister Bertha Anthony &amp; Family\n\nBrother Marcus Switzer, mother passed                                            Victims in Houston, Texas\n\nSister Pearl Gaston’s daughter, Latasha Reed\n\nVictims of the hurricanes everywhere\n\nBrother Meeks’ brother Robert                                                                                   Prima Triplett\n\nJames &amp; Betty Cooper (Sister Graham’s Son &amp; wife)                                      Families of Violence\n\nSister Francine Smith\n\nOur Children (they all belong to us)\n\nSister Erma Smith\n\nPray for revival in the City of Milwaukee\n\n<strong>The Sick &amp; Shut-in List</strong>\n\nSister Harriet Harrison         Sister Eva Ellis                                     Brother Don Watts                 Sister Minnie Delaney                              Sister Geneva Bost                 Sister Hattie Oglen\n\nSister Maracin Nord              Sister Mattie Bailey\n\nSister Nather Roby                Sister Betty Stephens\n\nSister Eora Williams             Brother Willie Allen\n\n<strong>Nursing Homes/Health Care &amp; Rehab Centers</strong>\n\nPrima Triplett<strong>                                                                  </strong> Bria on the Lake, 2115 E. Woodstock Place\n\nSister Willa Lau                                                           Bria on the Lake, 2115 E. Woodstock Place\n\nSister Freddie MaJeed                                                        Alexian Villiage, 9301 North 76<sup>th</sup> Street\n\nGeraldine Walker                                         Matthews of Glendale, 7325 N Port Washington Rd\n\nSister Linda Mixon-Dozier                          Wellspring Nursing Home, 9350 W Fond du Lac Ave\n\nReverend Leroy B. Mixon                             Wellspring Nursing Home, 9350 W Fond du Lac Ave\n\nSister Erma Smith                                                    Alexian Villiage, 9301 North 76<sup>th</sup> Street\n\n<strong> </strong>The Library is continuing to collect Box Tops for Education. If you would like a reminder note for your refrigerator and/ or if you live in an apartment complex where management will allow collection boxes, please contact the office so that we can get one to you. Every box top collected means money for our schools. Thank you for your support.\n\n<strong>Sisters Bea Holt &amp; Rubye Jones, PRMBC Library Ministry.</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li>We are looking for Dehumidifiers! If you have a working dehumidifier you are not using and wish to donate it, we could use them. You can drop it off or call the church office to arrange for pick up.</li>\n	<li><strong>Pastor Childs is on WGLB-1560 Radio Station each Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. </strong>If you have the opportunity, listen.</li>\n</ul>\nRemember to check the foyer for the job listings and other interesting information.','ANNOUNCEMENTS - SEPTEMBER 24, 2017','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-september-24-2017','','','2017-09-23 10:07:20','2017-09-23 15:07:20','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1325',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1331,1,'2017-10-01 10:32:51','2017-10-01 15:32:51','TEXT: PSALM 139:14\n\nTITLE: I WAS CREATED BY GOD\n\nINTRODUCTION\nA. God is a creator (Genesis 1:1-2)\n\nB. Meticulous Creator (Genesis 1:3-2)\n\nC. Creative Creator\nGOD’S GREATEST CREATION\nA. God’s perfect knowledge of humankind (ME-Psalm 139: 1-13)\n\nB. David’s intense expression of awe and excitement\nC. David understands who he is\nD. Elicits his praise\nHOW WE ARE MADE\nA. Strong Adjectives\nB. Fearfully (yare)- standing in awe; revered\n\nC. Wonderfully ( palah-”pah-law)- to distinguish; set apart\n\nD. Marvelous (pala)- beyond human powers or expectations\n\nKNOW WHO YOU ARE\nA. David knows from his soul (nephesh-”neh-fesh”)\n\nB. We need to know who we are\nC. Carry ourselves in like manner\n\nChallenge for the week: Respect and know who I am, and from whom I came.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','I WAS CREATED BY GOD - PASTOR KENDRICK ALLEN','','publish','closed','closed','','i-was-created-by-god-pastor-kendrick-allen','','','2017-10-01 10:32:51','2017-10-01 15:32:51','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1331',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1333,1,'2017-10-01 10:37:59','2017-10-01 15:37:59','ANNOUNCEMENTS\n• Youth Department Lock In- Friday, October 6, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Youth must be at least 11 years old to participate. Your child must be here by 7:00 pm and must be picked up between 5:30 am &amp; 6:00 am.\n• Attention 2018 High School Graduates, Please sign –up in the foyer on the sheet provided, by today, October 1, 2017.\n• Praise Dance &amp; Stick ministries will meet after service on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month.\n\nFAMILY DAY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 &amp; 15 2017 –\n∗ Chili cook off competition, bring a photo of your family making your winning chili\n∗ Bake off competition part 2\n∗ Spade competition rematch, get your partner &amp; sign up in the foyer\nHOUSTON MISSIONS MINISTRY TEAM\nAs we are prayerfully considering ways to continue assisting the residents of Houston who were affected by Hurricane Harvey, we are forming a Houston Missions Ministry Team. This team will coordinate the resources of the church, and explore long-term options to work through our Houston Missionaries to minister to families in Houston. We will meet on Saturday, October 7th, 2017 at 10;00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.\n\n\n\n\n• FREE DENTAL EXAMS FOR KIDS, 7:30 am -2:00 pm October 7 at Marquette School of Dentistry, 1801 W. Wisconsin Ave. (enter from south side of the building. Children 3-16 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Exams are first come, first serve (arrive early).\nBUILDING SAFE COMMUNITIES, SHERMAN PARK\nGet to know neighborhood police officers and fellow residents who live, work, learn or worship in Sherman Park. Free community meal followed by listening circles (Police &amp; Residents) guided by Zeidler Center Facilities. 4 Dates: Thursdays @ 6:00pm, Sept. 21, Oct. 26, Nov. 16, Jan. 4. The sessions will be held here at Pilgrim Rest in the School Auditorium. Call the Church Office to register or with your questions.\n\n\nCommunity Announcements:\n•Join us October 5, 2017 for a Town Hall Conversation, Understanding Cancer Impact in Milwaukee. This session will be held at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society, 2620 West Center Street. Food, fellowship and to participate in a conversation about cancer and ways we could build healthy communities. RSVP to Lauren\n• Columbia St. Mary’s Mobile Mammography Coach will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017 from 8:00am until 12:00pm. Contact CSM Central Scheduling at 414-326-1800, you must be 40 years or older. This is not free, however there may be resources available to help with the cost of the exam. When calling have your insurance card, your doctors name &amp; address, know when your last exam was. Free Clinical Breast Exams are also available for women 18 and older in the Christ The King Quality of Life Center. No insurance is needed!\n• Pilgrim Rest will partner with PHEN (Prostrate Health Education Network) and The Medical College of Wisconsin in sponsoring a Prostate Health Educational Symposium on November 11, 2017. More information will follow in the coming weeks.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','ANNOUNCEMENTS - OCTOBER 1, 2017','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-october-1-2017','','','2017-10-01 10:37:59','2017-10-01 15:37:59','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1333',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1337,1,'2017-10-07 04:51:10','2017-10-07 09:51:10','<strong>TEXT: EXODUS 20:12</strong>\n\n<strong>TITLE: DID GOD BREAK HIS PROMISE?</strong>\n\n<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION:</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Who gave the commandment? Exod. 20:1</li>\n	<li>To whom was it given? Exod. 20:1</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>WHAT IS THE FOCUS?</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>What is honor? Exod. 20:12</li>\n	<li>Who is to be honored? Exod. 20:12</li>\n	<li>Why is honor important? Mark 7:10</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>WHAT IS THE PROMISE?</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Long Life                 Exod. 20:12</li>\n	<li>Long residency       Exod. 20:12</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>WHERE WILL THIS TAKE PLACE?</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>The land God is giving</li>\n	<li>The promise land</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>WHO IS THE PROMISE MADE TO?</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Israel</li>\n	<li>Generations to come</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>WHAT WERE THE CONSEQUENCES IF ISRAEL WOULD BREAK THIS COMMANDMENT?</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Death   Exod. 21:15;17</li>\n</ol>','DID GOD BREAK HIS PROMISE? - PASTOR ROBERT E. LAGRANT','','publish','closed','closed','','did-god-break-his-promise-pastor-robert-e-lagrant','','','2017-10-07 04:51:10','2017-10-07 09:51:10','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1337',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1339,1,'2017-10-07 05:00:06','2017-10-07 10:00:06','<strong>Sunday, October 8, 2017</strong>\n\n<strong>ANNOUNCEMENTS</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Attention Parents! We need your children in Church School! Remember your children need to attend Church School in order to participate in Youth Department Activities.</strong></li>\n	<li><strong>FAMILY DAY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 &amp; 15 2017</strong> –</li>\n	<li>Chili cook off competition, bring a photo of your family making your winning chili</li>\n	<li>Bake off competition part 2</li>\n	<li>Spade competition rematch, get your partner &amp; sign up in the foyer</li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n	<li>Pilgrim Rest is now a part of Strong Baby Sanctuary and Blanket of Love, sponsored by Ascension Columbia St Mary’s. By our becoming a part of these community based programs, we pray our ministry to young women &amp; babies will be beneficial to our community. Please call the office for more details and how you can participate.</li>\n	<li>Pilgrim Rest will partner with PHEN (Prostrate Health Education Network) and The Medical College of Wisconsin in sponsoring a Prostate Health Educational Symposium on November 11, 2017. More information will follow in the coming weeks</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>HOUSTON MISSIONS MINISTRY TEAM</strong></li>\n</ul>\nAs we are prayerfully considering ways to continue assisting the residents of Houston who were affected by Hurricane Harvey, we are forming a Houston Missions Ministry Team. This team will coordinate the resources of the church, and explore long-term options to work through our Houston Missionaries to minister to families in Houston. Call the church office if you are interested in being a part of this ministry.\n\n<strong> </strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>BUILDING SAFE COMMUNITIES, SHERMAN PARK</strong></li>\n</ul>\nGet to know neighborhood police officers and fellow residents who live, work, learn or worship in Sherman Park. Free community meal followed by listening circles<strong> (Police &amp; Residents)</strong> guided by Zeidler Center Facilities. 4 Dates: Thursdays @ 6:00pm, Sept. 21, Oct. 26, Nov. 16, Jan. 4. The sessions will be held here at Pilgrim Rest in the School Auditorium. Call the Church Office to register or with your questions.<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>Community Announcements:</strong><strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>WISCONSIN GENERAL BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION </strong>\n\n2017 CHURCH  MUSIC SYMPOSIUM\n<ol>\n	<li>ROBERT T. WILSON, PRESIDENT</li>\n</ol>\nREVEREND KEITH EVANS, GENERAL SECRETARY\n\n&nbsp;\n\nJourney of Faith Through Music I Corinthians 4:2 AMP “In this case, moreover, it is required (as essential and demanded) of stewards that one be found faithful and trustworthy”.\n\nSessions being offered: Music Note Reading, Choir Director Class                Appropriate Music Vocal Production Faith Through Music*  *Saturday Lecture Only                                                                                                                                                                                 For more information, contact Bro. Cheyney McCree\n\nPh. 414-466-0267   Email: cheyneymccree@sbcglobal.net\n\n&nbsp;\n\nOctober 26, 27, 28, 2017\n\nRegistration ~ $20 for Adults, $15 for Youth ages 12 - 17\n\nThursday and Friday at 6 p.m.  Saturday at 9 a.m.\n\nMusical – Saturday 5 pm - All are welcome - Invite Someone Today\n\nLamb of God Baptist Church\n\n8415 W.Brown Deer Road, Milwaukee, WI\n\nRev. Christopher Boston, Pastor\n\n<strong>        </strong>\n\n<strong>FAMILY DAY CELEBRATION COMPETITIONS</strong>\n\nHello Pilgrim Rest,\n\nWe wanted to make it easier for you and your family to participate in the following Family Day Events:\n\n<strong>CHILI COOK OFF</strong>:\n\nPlease present your favorite chili in a 5 or 6 quart Crock Pot/Slow Cooker.   *This will keep it warm and easier to transport.*\n\n<strong>DESERT BAKE OFF</strong>:\n\nPlease present your baked goods in minimum 9X13” pans and cakes or pies at least 8” rounds. *You can always make more*\n\nAll competition foods will need to be at the church by 11:00 am to be judged (use the parking lot entrance of the school for access)\n\n<strong>SPADE/BID WHIST PLAY-OFF:</strong>\n\nPlease provide your partner’s name in the space below and come ready to have fun.','ANNOUNCEMENTS - OCTOBER 8, 2017','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-october-8-2017','','','2017-10-07 05:00:06','2017-10-07 10:00:06','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1339',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1342,1,'2017-10-28 20:55:15','2017-10-29 01:55:15','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>TEXT: GENESIS 1:26-28; 2:7, 15-25</strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>TITLE: WOMEN IN SERVICE AND MINISTRY</strong></p>\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. Historical / Traditional view of women\n\nB. God’s view of women\n\nGOD CREATED MEN AND WOMEN EQUAL (Genesis 1:26-28)\n\nA. “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness”\n\n1. “man” = ʼâdam / ʼâdham (aw-dam\')\n\n2. ʼâdam / ʼâdham = humanity or humankind\n\nB. “let them have dominion…”\n\n1. Who is “them?” Humanity\n\n2. Who is humanity at that time? Male and female\n\nC. “…in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them”\n\n1. “him” = ʼâdam / ʼâdham = humanity or humankind\n\n2. Male and female are created in the image of God\n\nD. God blessed “them” and spoke to “them”\n\n1. “Be fruitful and multiply”\n\n2. “fill the earth and subdue it”\n\n3. “ have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over every living thing that moves on the earth.”\n\n4. The authority to have rule and responsibility over God’s creation was given to male and female\n\nGOD CREATED MEN AND WOMEN FOR EACH OTHER (Genesis 2:7, 15-25)\n\nA. “the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground”\n\n1. Formed – as a potter molds clay\n\n2. “man” = ʼâdam / ʼâdham = humanity or humankind\n\n3. Ground = ʼădâmâh (ad-aw-maw\')\n\nB. “breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being”\n\nC. “the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.’”\n\n1. Animals, birds, fish, insects and reptiles were not comparable helpers\n\n2. God put “man” = ʼâdam / ʼâdham to sleep, took a rib and closed him up\n\n3. From the rib, the LORD God made a woman, and brought her to the “man”\n\na. “made” = to build / to cause to continue\n\nb. Note: God brought the woman to the man…\n\n4. ʼâdam / ʼâdham responded, “At last…” “She shall be called ‘woman’”\n\n5. The woman (ʼishshâh) was taken out of man (ʼîysh)\n\nD. God created men and women for each other: Marriage and Ministry\n\n<strong>Challenge for the Week:</strong>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:2</strong></p>','WOMEN IN SERVICE AND MINISTRY - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','women-in-service-and-ministry-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2017-10-28 20:55:15','2017-10-29 01:55:15','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1342',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1344,1,'2017-10-28 21:08:54','2017-10-29 02:08:54','SHOULD CHRISTIANS CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN?\n\nHalloween is a time of year when children and adults dress up in costumes (many that represent witches, ghosts, monsters and other negative images) and have a “good time” celebrating with games, food, treats and parties. Unfortunately, many Christians have been deceived into believing that Halloween is a harmless day of costumes, make-up and Trick-or-Treat. This could not be further from the truth. Christians should never celebrate Halloween because it is a celebration devoted to Satan, Satan worship and all that encompasses that realm.\n\nOn October 31st, the day that Halloween and Trick-or-Treat is celebrated, Druid priests would also play trick-or-treat. Let me explain. Well before Christianity, there was a group of people called the Celts. The Celts worshipped pagan gods, and the priests of their religious practices were called Druids. These priests would go from house to house and demand a child or a virgin for sacrifice. The child or virgin was the Druid’s “treat”. In exchange for their “treat”, they would leave a jack-o-lantern (a pumpkin that was covered with animal skins, and had a lighted candle made from human fat) to prevent those inside from being killed by demons (Note: this is where the custom of carving a pumpkin, and leaving it outdoors with a lighted candle originated.\n\nIf the priests went to a house that did not have a child or a virgin, then it was time for a “trick”. A hex (hexagram) would be drawn on the front door and that night someone in the house would be killed by demons.\n\nAfter Christianity was established, the church had so many saints to honor that it was impossible to give each one a day. In the 8th Century, Pope Gregory III dedicated an oratory to all the saints and established the anniversary as November 1st. In 834, Pope Gregory IV established November 1st in the calendar to be recognized by all churches as “All Saints Day”. The night before All Saints Day was called “All Hallows Eve” which was shortened to “Hallowe’en”. The festival of the Druid priests fell at this same time and came to be known as Halloween – a day for the unsanctified, and unsanctified spirits, along with ghosts, the lord of the dead, goblins, fairies and later, witchcraft. Halloween became the great witch night. The Prince of Darkness, and his cohorts, the witches and warlocks, gathered to mock the church’s festival of All Saints by unholy revels of their own.\n\nEven now, during the weekend of Halloween, there has been a number of unsolved murders, kidnappings and disappearances of humans and animals and other satanic influenced activities. There is also reported evidence of living sacrificial ceremonies that occur throughout the country.\n\nFrom this brief information, it is clear that Halloween has nothing to do with God or the things of God, and, actually, has an ungodly foundation. Ephesians 5:11tells us, “And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather expose them” I encourage you to take time to explain to your children that Halloween is a day dedicated to Satan, and not a day of harmless costumes and make-up, and expose the realities of what this day represents.\n\nCompiled from: <em>Halloween Through Twenty Centuries, The Trick and Why We Celebrate Holiday</em>','Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?','','publish','closed','closed','','october-29-2017-should-christians-celebrate-halloween','','','2017-10-28 21:08:54','2017-10-29 02:08:54','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1344',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1347,1,'2017-10-28 21:21:07','2017-10-29 02:21:07','October 29, 2017\n\n· Attention Parents! We need your children in Church School! Remember your children need to attend Church School in order to participate in Youth Department Activities.\n\n· PILGRIM REST WOULD LIKE TO DO A BLOOD DRIVE TO BENEFIT THOSE IN PUERTO RICO. If you would like to donate, sign up in the foyer or call the office.\n\n· Church Meeting, Saturday, November 18@1:00 pm\n\n· Thanksgiving Day Service @ Calvary Baptist Church, 10am\n\n· Pilgrim Rest is now a part of Strong Baby Sanctuary and Blanket of Love, sponsored by Ascension Columbia St Mary’s. By our becoming a part of these community based programs, we pray our ministry to young women &amp; babies will be beneficial to our community. Please call the office for more details and how you can participate.\n\n· Pilgrim Rest will partner with PHEN (Prostrate Health Education Network) and The Medical College of Wisconsin in sponsoring a Prostate Health Educational Symposium on November 11, 2017. More information will follow in the coming weeks. See the flyer in your bulletin.\n\n· HOUSTON MISSIONS MINISTRY TEAM\n\nAs we are prayerfully considering ways to continue assisting the residents of Houston &amp; Puerto Rico who were affected by Hurricanes, we are forming a Houston Missions Ministry Team. This team will coordinate the resources of the church, and explore long-term options to work through our Houston Missionaries to minister to families in Houston &amp; in Puerto Rico. Call the church office if you are interested in being a part of this ministry.\n\n· BUILDING SAFE COMMUNITIES, SHERMAN PARK\n\nGet to know neighborhood police officers and fellow residents who live, work, learn or worship in Sherman Park. Free community meal followed by listening circles (Police &amp; Residents) guided by Zeidler Center Facilities. 4 Dates: Thursdays @ 6:00pm, Sept. 21, Oct. 26, Nov. 16, Jan. 4. The sessions will be held here at Pilgrim Rest in the School Auditorium. Call the Church Office to register or with your questions.\n\nSAVE YOUR BOX TOPS   The Library is continuing to collect Box Tops for Education. If you would like a reminder note for your refrigerator and/ or if you live in an apartment complex where management will allow collection boxes, please contact the office so that we can get one to you. Every box top collected means money for our schools. Thank you for your support.   ~Sisters Bea Holt &amp; Rubye Jones, PRMBC Library Ministry.\n\n· Pastor Childs is on WGLB-1560 Radio Station each Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. If you have the opportunity, listen.\n\n· Remember to check the foyer for the job listings and other interesting information.\n\n<strong>Community Announcements:</strong>\n\n· Applications now open for “Apprenticeship in Medicine”. Call 414-955-8735, fax 414-955-0129 or email studentdiversity@mcw.edu. Flyers in foyer.\n\n· Join us for Listening Sessions! MPS School Breakfast and Lunch Program. Let your voice be heard. October 30-5pm@ Acad. Chinese Language, 2430 W. Wisconsin Ave. Flyers in foyer.','ANNOUNCEMENTS - OCTOBER 29, 2017','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements','','','2017-10-28 21:21:07','2017-10-29 02:21:07','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1347',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1352,1,'2017-11-04 17:05:00','2017-11-04 22:05:00','&nbsp;\n\n<strong>HOW AM I SERVING HUMANITY?</strong>\n\nThe Bible is very clear regarding the service that children of God are required to give to humanity. Jesus lays out the expectation in Mark 10:42-45:\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<sup>42 </sup>But Jesus called them to <em>Himself</em> and said to them, “You know that those who are considered rulers over the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great ones exercise authority over them. <sup>43 </sup>Yet it shall not be so among you; but whoever desires to become great among you shall be your servant. <sup>44 </sup>And whoever of you desires to be first shall be slave of all. <sup>45 </sup>For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNotice in verse 45 that Jesus uses Himself as the example of service. We would imagine that everyone would have gone out of their way to serve Jesus, and we would imagine that Jesus, being the Son of God, would have welcomed the service that they would have given to Him. Alternatively, Jesus makes it very clear that His coming was not for others to serve Him, rather that He would serve others.\n\nIf Jesus, the Son of God, had a ministry of service to humanity, we can be very sure that He expects that we, likewise, will have a ministry of service to humanity. Jesus expresses this point even further when we read the challenge for serving humanity that He shares in Matthew 25:37-40:\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<sup>37 </sup>“Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed <em>You,</em> or thirsty and give <em>You</em> drink? <sup>38 </sup>When did we see You a stranger and take <em>You</em> in, or naked and clothe <em>You?</em> <sup>39 </sup>Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ <sup>40 </sup>And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did <em>it</em> to one of the least of these My brethren, you did <em>it</em> to Me.’\n\n&nbsp;\n\nYes, you read that right. When we serve humanity, we are serving Jesus. When we do not serve humanity, we are not serving Jesus.\n\nAcknowledging that we now can agree that Jesus expects us to serve humanity. The question becomes, “How am I serving humanity?” This question has to be answered with the understanding that they way that I serve humanity is the way that I serve Jesus.\n\nThe sermon series for this month will encourage us to ask ourselves that question, “How am I serving humanity?”\n<ul>\n	<li>Am I serving others in selfishness?</li>\n	<li>Am I serving others for satisfaction?</li>\n	<li>Am I serving others through sacrifice?</li>\n</ul>','How Am I Serving Humanity?','','publish','closed','closed','','how-am-i-serving-humanity','','','2017-11-04 17:05:00','2017-11-04 22:05:00','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1352',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1354,1,'2017-11-04 17:08:30','2017-11-04 22:08:30','<strong>TITLE: HOW AM I SERVING OTHERS: AM I SERVING OTHERS IN SELFISHNESS?</strong>\n\n<strong>TEXT: I SAMUEL 2:12-17</strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Serving Others</li>\n	<li>The Expectation – Mark 10:42-44</li>\n	<li>The Model – Mark 10:45</li>\n	<li>What is a Servant?</li>\n	<li>Servant = <em>diakonos </em>= servant, minister, waiter</li>\n	<li>Servant = <em>doulos </em>= slave</li>\n	<li>We know that we should serve. However, how do we serve?</li>\n	<li>Serving others as Selfishness</li>\n	<li>Serving others as Satisfaction</li>\n	<li>Serving others as Sacrifice</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>DO I KNOW THE LORD?</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Hophni and Phinehas did not know the LORD<u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>How could they grow up in the temple and not know the LORD?</li>\n	<li>How could they serve in the temple and not know the LORD?</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n	<li>Do I know the LORD?<u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>What am I doing? (Matthew 7:21-23)</li>\n	<li>What am I desiring (Philippians 3:10)</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>DO I HONOR THOSE WHOM I AM SERVING?</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Hophni and Phinehas did not honor the people<u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>They stole from the ones they were supposed to be serving</li>\n	<li>It was all about them</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n	<li>Do I honor those whom I am serving?<u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>“In order to lift someone you must love them, and they must know that you love them.” Martin Luther King, Jr.</li>\n	<li>If I do not honor you, it will be difficult to serve you</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>DO I HONOR THE LORD?</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Hophni and Phinehas did not honor the LORD<u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>They stole from God</li>\n	<li>It was all about them</li>\n	<li>If they would not honor God, they could not honor the people</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n	<li>Do I honor the LORD?<u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>What is my relationship with God really like?</li>\n	<li>Do I really honor God?</li>\n	<li>If I will not honor God, I cannot honor the people</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>Challenge for the Week: </strong>\n\n<strong>That I will take an honest look at my life and determine how I am serving others</strong>\n\n<strong>Challenge for the Week: </strong>\n\n<strong>That I will take an honest look at my life and determine how I am serving others</strong>','HOW AM I SERVING OTHERS: AM I SERVING OTHERS IN SELFISHNESS? - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. D. MIN.','','publish','closed','closed','','1354-2','','','2017-11-04 17:08:30','2017-11-04 22:08:30','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1354',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1357,1,'2017-11-04 17:18:18','2017-11-04 22:18:18','<strong>ANNOUNCEMENTS</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Attention Parents! We need your children in Church School! Remember your children need to attend Church School in order to participate in Youth Department Activities.</strong></li>\n	<li><strong>Church Meeting, </strong>Saturday, November 18@1:00 pm</li>\n	<li><strong>Thanksgiving Day Service @ Calvary Baptist Church, 10am</strong></li>\n	<li>Pilgrim Rest is now a part of Strong Baby Sanctuary and Blanket of Love, sponsored by Ascension Columbia St Mary’s. By our becoming a part of these community based programs, we pray our ministry to young women &amp; babies will be beneficial to our community. Please call the office for more details and how you can participate.</li>\n	<li>Pilgrim Rest will partner with PHEN (Prostrate Health Education Network) and The Medical College of Wisconsin in sponsoring a Prostate Health Educational Symposium on November 11, 2017. More information will follow in the coming weeks. See the flyer in your bulletin.</li>\n	<li>If you have old Sunday school books, that you do not want to keep, please bring them to the church to be sent to Africa.</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Prayer List</strong>\n\nPastor Martin Childs, Jr.                                                      Victims in Florida\n\nSister Marquyala Ellison’s mother Sreniee Johnson      Victims in Houston, TX\n\nSister Beulah Hunt &amp; Family                                               Victims in Puerto Rico\n\nBrother Meeks’ brother Robert                                            Prima Triplett\n\nJames &amp; Betty Cooper (Sister Graham’s Son &amp; wife)      Families of Violence\n\nSister Francine Smith                                                             Our Children (they all belong to us)\n\nSister Erma Smith                                                                   Pray for revival in the Milwaukee\n\n<strong>The Sick &amp; Shut-in List</strong>\n\n<strong> </strong>\n\nSister Harriet Harrison                             Sister Eva Ellis                                     Brother Don Watts\n\nSister Minnie Delaney                              Sister Geneva Bost                             Sister Hattie Oglen\n\nSister Maracin Nord                                 Sister Mattie Bailey                          Sister Nather Roby     Sister Betty Stephens                 Sister Eora Williams                        Brother Willie Allen\n\n<strong>Nursing Homes/Health Care &amp; Rehab Centers</strong>\n\nPrima Triplett<strong>                                         </strong>Bria on the Lake, 2115 E. Woodstock Place\n\nSister Willa Lau                                        Bria on the Lake, 2115 E. Woodstock Place\n\nSister Freddie MaJeed                            Alexian Villiage, 9301 North 76<sup>th</sup> Street\n\nGeraldine Walker                                    Matthews of Glendale, 7325 N Port Washington Rd\n\nSister Linda Mixon-Dozier                    Wellspring Nursing Home, 9350 W Fond du Lac Ave\n\nReverend Leroy B. Mixon                      Wellspring Nursing Home, 9350 W Fond du Lac Ave\n\n<strong> </strong>\n\nAttention Church Members and Guests: Our Box Tops for Education basket is still located in the foyer along with a list of products that they are found on. We also have posters to show some of the things schools are able to pay for with the proceeds from the box tops. We thank you for your support.  -- Sisters Bea Holt &amp; Rubye Jones, PRMBC Library Ministry.\n\n<strong> </strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Pastor Childs is on WGLB-1560 Radio Station each Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. </strong>If you have the opportunity, listen.</li>\n	<li>Remember to check the foyer for the job listings and other interesting information.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>HOUSTON MISSIONS MINISTRY TEAM</strong></li>\n</ul>\nAs we are prayerfully considering ways to continue assisting the residents of Houston &amp; Puerto Rico who were affected by Hurricanes, we are forming a Houston Missions Ministry Team. This team will coordinate the resources of the church, and explore long-term options to work through our Houston Missionaries to minister to families in Houston &amp; in Puerto Rico. Call the church office if you are interested in being a part of this ministry.\n\n<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong> </strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>BUILDING SAFE COMMUNITIES, SHERMAN PARK</strong></li>\n</ul>\nGet to know neighborhood police officers and fellow residents who live, work, learn or worship in Sherman Park. Free community meal followed by listening circles<strong> (Police &amp; Residents)</strong> guided by Zeidler Center Facilities. 4 Dates: Thursdays @ 6:00pm, Sept. 21, Oct. 26, Nov. 16, Jan. 4. The sessions will be held here at Pilgrim Rest in the School Auditorium. Call the Church Office to register or with your questions.\n\n<strong>Community Announcements:</strong><strong> </strong>\n<ul>\n	<li>Applications now open for “Apprenticeship in Medicine”. Call 414-955-8735, fax 414-955-0129 or email <a href=\"mailto:studentdiversity@mcw.edu\">studentdiversity@mcw.edu</a>. Flyers in foyer.</li>\n	<li>The Salvation Army will be giving away coats on Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9 from 9am – 3pm at 5880 North 60<sup>th</sup> If you are in need of a coat before the family distribution date please call 414-464-2940. Please note that inventory is limited, but they will do their best to get you a coat.</li>\n	<li>The Bucks organization will sponsor <strong><em>“Beyond the Game”</em></strong> Understanding &amp; Leveraging your role as coach/mentor to inspire change.</li>\n</ul>\nDates: Thursday, Nov. 16, 5-8pm &amp; Saturday, Nov. 18, 9am -3pm\n\nLocation: Journey House, 2110 West Scott Street, Milwaukee 53204\n\nIf you are a coach, mentor, teacher and out of school time youth provider from a community based organization in Milwaukee you are invited to participate. Maximum capacity 200. Flyers are available in the foyer.','ANNOUNCEMENTS - NOVEMBER 5, 2017','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-november-5-2017','','','2017-11-04 17:18:18','2017-11-04 22:18:18','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1357',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1362,1,'2017-11-11 22:30:22','2017-11-12 04:30:22','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TEXT: I SAMUEL 2:22-36</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TITLE: HOW AM I SERVING OTHERS--AM I SERVING OTHERS FOR SATISFACTION?</p>\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. Serving Others\n\n1. The Expectation – Mark 10:42-44\n\n2. The Model – Mark 10:45\n\nB. What is a Servant?\n\n1. Servant = diakonos = servant, minister, waiter\n\n2. Servant = doulos = slave\n\nC. We sometimes confuse serving people with satisfying or pleasing them\n\nD. Eli’s sons\n\n1. Stole from the people\n\n2. Stole from God\n\n3. Slept with the women who served at the entrance of the temple\n\nE. Eli’s response:\n\n1. “Why do you do such things?” (23)\n\n2. “It is not a good report that I hear” (24)\n\nF. Eli’s son’s response: They would not listen to the voice of their father (26)\n\nG. When I serve people only to satisfy them…\n\nI POSITION THEM TO NEGATIVELY AFFECT OTHERS (v. 24)\n\nA. Transgress = Overstepping a covenant or command of God\n\nB. Hophni and Phinehas’ actions were causing others to sin against God\n\n1. Regarding their sacrifices\n\n2. Regarding their sexuality\n\nC. When I serve people only to satisfy them, I position them to cause others to sin\n\nI POSITION THEM TO NEGATIVELY AFFECT ME (v. 29)\n\nA. Eli\n\n1. Did not honor God’s sacrifices and offerings\n\n2. Honored his sons more than he honored God (3:13)\n\n3. Eli participated in their sins [v. 29 “to make yourselves fat…]\n\n4. Eli forfeited the honor of God (v. 30)\n\nB. Do I love the praise of humans more than the praise of God? (John 12:43)\n\nC. If I permit it, I will eventually participate in it… (Psalm 1:1-2)\n\n1. If I Walk in the counsel of the ungodly\n\n2. I will Stand in the path of sinners\n\n3. Then, I will Sit in the seat of the scornful\n\n4. Rather, I delight in the law of the Lord, and I meditate in it day and night\n\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Challenge for the Week: </strong><strong>That I will take an honest look at my life and determine how I am serving others.</strong></p>','How Am I Serving Others?: Am I Serving Others For Satisfaction? – Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','how-am-i-serving-others-for-satisfaction-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2017-11-11 22:30:22','2017-11-12 04:30:22','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1362',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1364,1,'2017-11-11 22:45:18','2017-11-12 04:45:18','<strong>ANNOUNCEMENTS</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li>Attention Parents! We need your children in Church School! Remember your children need to attend Church School in order to participate in Youth Department Activities.</li>\n	<li>Would you like the joy of planting a tree and seeing it grow? Then you should see Sister Edith Wilson after service today in the foyer. She only has 8 Baby Spruce Roots, so first come, first serve!</li>\n	<li>20-40 Ministry Scarfs, hats, gloves and socks drive begins today! Bring your items and place them in the basket in the foyer or bring them to the office Monday-Friday.</li>\n	<li>Saturday, November 18 -Leadership Meeting,11:00 am/Church Meeting, 1:00 pm</li>\n	<li>Thanksgiving Day Service @ Calvary Baptist Church, 10am</li>\n	<li>Senior Ministry Outing – “Black Nativity” Play @ Marcus Center on Dec. 8, 2017, 7:30 pm. Cost $29, sign up in the foyer by Nov. 19. Sis. Fambro &amp; Pastor Toney.</li>\n	<li> If you have old Sunday school books, that you do not want to keep, please bring them to the church to be sent to Africa.</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Prayer List</strong>\n\nPastor Martin Childs, Jr.                                                      Victims in Florida\n\nSister Marquyala Ellison’s mother Sreniee Johnson      Victims in Houston, TX\n\nSister Prima Triplett                                                               Victims in Puerto Rico\n\nBrother Meeks’ brother Robert                                           Families of Violence\n\nJames &amp; Betty Cooper (Sister Graham’s Son &amp; wife)     Our Children (they all belong to us)\n\nSister Francine Smith                                                            Pray for revival in the Milwaukee\n\nSister Erma Smith\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>The Sick &amp; Shut-in List</strong>\n\nSister Harriet Harrison                Sister Eva Ellis                                     Brother Don Watts\n\nSister Minnie Delaney                  Sister Geneva Bost                             Sister Hattie Oglen\n\nSister Maracin Nord                      Sister Mattie Bailey                           Sister Nather Roby     Sister Betty Stephens                   Sister Eora Williams                          Brother Willie Allen\n\n<strong>Nursing Homes/Health Care &amp; Rehab Centers</strong>\n\nPrima Triplett<strong>                                         </strong>Bria on the Lake, 2115 E. Woodstock Place\n\nSister Willa Lau                                        Bria on the Lake, 2115 E. Woodstock Place\n\nSister Freddie MaJeed                            Alexian Villiage, 9301 North 76<sup>th</sup> Street\n\nGeraldine Walker                                    Matthews of Glendale, 7325 N Port Washington Rd\n\nSister Linda Mixon-Dozier                    Wellspring Nursing Home, 9350 W Fond du Lac Ave\n\nReverend Leroy B. Mixon                      Wellspring Nursing Home, 9350 W Fond du Lac Ave\n\n<strong> </strong>\n\nAttention Church Members and Guests: Our Box Tops for Education basket is still located in the foyer along with a list of products that they are found on. We also have posters to show some of the things schools are able to pay for with the proceeds from the box tops. We thank you for your support.  -- Sisters Bea Holt &amp; Rubye Jones, PRMBC Library Ministry.\n\n<strong> </strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Pastor Childs is on WGLB-1560 Radio Station each Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. </strong>If you have the opportunity, listen.</li>\n	<li>Remember to check the foyer for the job listings and other interesting information.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>HOUSTON MISSIONS MINISTRY TEAM</strong></li>\n</ul>\nAs we are prayerfully considering ways to continue assisting the residents of Houston &amp; Puerto Rico who were affected by Hurricanes, we are forming a Houston Missions Ministry Team. This team will coordinate the resources of the church, and explore long-term options to work through our Houston Missionaries to minister to families in Houston &amp; in Puerto Rico. Call the church office if you are interested in being a part of this ministry.\n\n<strong> </strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>BUILDING SAFE COMMUNITIES, SHERMAN PARK</strong></li>\n</ul>\nGet to know neighborhood police officers and fellow residents who live, work, learn or worship in Sherman Park. Free community meal followed by listening circles<strong> (Police &amp; Residents)</strong> guided by Zeidler Center Facilities. 4 Dates: Thursdays @ 6:00pm, Sept. 21, Oct. 26, Nov. 16, Jan. 4. The sessions will be held here at Pilgrim Rest in the School Auditorium. Call the Church Office to register or with your questions.\n\n<strong>Community Announcements:</strong><strong> </strong>\n<ul>\n	<li>Applications now open for “Apprenticeship in Medicine”. Call 414-955-8735, fax 414-955-0129 or email <a href=\"mailto:studentdiversity@mcw.edu\">studentdiversity@mcw.edu</a>. Flyers in foyer.</li>\n	<li>The Salvation Army will be giving away coats on Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9 from 9am – 3pm at 5880 North 60<sup>th</sup> If you are in need of a coat before the family distribution date please call 414-464-2940. Please note that inventory is limited, but they will do their best to get you a coat.</li>\n	<li>The Bucks organization will sponsor <strong><em>“Beyond the Game”</em></strong> Understanding &amp; Leveraging your role as coach/mentor to inspire change.</li>\n</ul>\nDates: Thursday, Nov. 16, 5-8pm &amp; Saturday, Nov. 18, 9am -3pm\n\nLocation: Journey House, 2110 West Scott Street, Milwaukee 53204\n\nIf you are a coach, mentor, teacher and out of school time youth provider from a community based organization in Milwaukee you are invited to participate. Maximum capacity 200. Flyers are available in the foyer.','Announcements -- November 12, 2017','','publish','closed','closed','','1364-2','','','2017-11-11 22:45:18','2017-11-12 04:45:18','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1364',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1370,1,'2017-11-19 10:54:46','2017-11-19 16:54:46','<strong>PRAY THROUGHOUT THE DAY</strong>\n\n<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>MORNING                 WE PRAY TO BEGIN THE DAY</strong>\n\n<strong>Mark 12:29-31</strong>, “<em>Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. <sup> </sup>And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength…You shall love your neighbor as yourself</em>.”\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong> 9:00 A.M.                WE PRAY FOR PASTORS, MINISTERS AND LEADERS</strong>\n\n<strong>Hebrews 13:7, 17, 18</strong>, <em><sup>7 </sup>Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follow, considering the outcome of their conduct. <sup>17 </sup>Obey those who rule over you, and be submissive, for they watch out for your souls, as those who must give account. Let them do so with joy and not with grief, for that would be unprofitable for you.</em> <em><sup>18 </sup></em><em>Pray for us; for we are confident that we have a good conscience, in all things desiring to live honorably</em>. <strong>I Thessalonians 5:12, 13</strong>, <em><sup>12 </sup>And we urge you, brethren, to recognize those who labor among you, and are over you in the Lord and admonish you, <sup>13 </sup>and to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. Be at peace among yourselves.</em>\n\n<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>12:00 NOON            WE PRAY A PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING</strong>\n\n<strong>I Thessalonians 5:18</strong>, <em><sup>18 </sup>in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.</em>\n\n<em> </em>\n\n<strong> 3:00 P.M.               WE PRAY FOR OUR MINISTRY AND MINISTRIES </strong>\n\n<strong>Matthew 25:35, 36, </strong><em><sup>35 </sup></em><em>for I was hungry and you gave Me food; I was thirsty and you gave Me drink; I was a stranger and you took Me in; <sup>36 </sup>I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.</em> <strong>Luke 4:18, 19, </strong><em><sup>18 </sup>“The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; <sup>19 </sup>To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.</em>\n\n<em> </em>\n\n<strong> 6:00 P.M.                WE PRAY FOR OUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS</strong>\n\n<strong>Psalm 112:1-3, </strong><sup>1</sup> <em>Praise the Lord! Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, Who delights greatly in His commandments. <sup>2 </sup>His descendants will be mighty on earth; the generation of the upright will be blessed. <sup>3 </sup>Wealth and riches will be in his house, And his righteousness endures forever. </em><strong>Proverbs 3:33, </strong><em><sup>33 </sup>The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked, But He blesses the home of the just.</em>\n\n<em> </em>\n\n<strong> 9:00 P.M.                WE PRAY FOR REVIVAL</strong>\n\n<strong>Zechariah 8:4, 5, </strong><em><sup>4</sup></em><em>Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘Old men and old women shall again sit In the streets of Jerusalem, Each one with his staff in his hand Because of great age.<sup> 5</sup> The streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in its streets.</em>\n\n<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>NIGHT                       WE PRAY TO END THE DAY</strong>\n\n<strong>Psalm 3:5, </strong><em><sup>5 </sup></em><em>I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me</em>. <strong>Psalm 4:8, </strong><em><sup>8 </sup>I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; For You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.</em>','PRAY THROUGHOUT THE DAY','','publish','closed','closed','','pastors-pen-3','','','2017-11-19 10:54:46','2017-11-19 16:54:46','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1370',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1372,1,'2017-11-19 11:00:36','2017-11-19 17:00:36','<strong>ANNOUNCEMENTS</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Pilgrim Rest’s Youth Ministry </strong>is having an open skills tryout for the 2018 Milwaukee Christian Fellowship Basketball League for young men ages 14-18 (6-12 graders) on Thursday, 11/30/17 at Parklawn Assembly of God from 7pm-9pm. The first team meeting and practice is scheduled for Thursday, 12/7/17 at 6pm-9pm. For additional information please contact Bro. Chad Johnson, Bro. Ranell Washington, Bro. Greg Griffin or Bro. Sam Overton, Jr.</li>\n	<li>Would you like the joy of planting a tree and seeing it grow? Then you should see Sister Edith Wilson after service today in the foyer. She only has 8 Baby Spruce Roots, so first come, first serve!</li>\n	<li><strong>Thanksgiving Day Service @ Calvary Baptist Church, 10am. 2959 North Teutonia.</strong></li>\n	<li><strong>Senior Ministry Outing – “</strong>Black Nativity” Play @ Marcus Center on Dec. 8, 2017, 7:30 pm. Cost $29, sign up in the foyer by today, Nov. 19. Sis. Fambro &amp; Pastor Toney.\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>20-40 Ministry </strong>Scarfs, hats, gloves and socks drive begins today! Bring your items and place them in the basket in the foyer or bring them to the office Monday-Friday.</li>\n	<li>If you have old Sunday school books, that you do not want to keep, please bring them to the church to be sent to Africa.</li>\n	<li><strong>HOUSTON MISSIONS MINISTRY TEAM</strong></li>\n</ul>\nAs we are prayerfully considering ways to continue assisting the residents of Houston &amp; Puerto Rico who were affected by Hurricanes, we are forming a Houston Missions Ministry Team. This team will coordinate the resources of the church, and explore long-term options to work through our Houston Missionaries to minister to families in Houston &amp; in Puerto Rico. Call the church office if you are interested in being a part of this ministry.\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>BUILDING SAFE COMMUNITIES, SHERMAN PARK</strong></li>\n</ul>\nGet to know neighborhood police officers and fellow residents who live, work, learn or worship in Sherman Park. Free community meal followed by listening circles<strong> (Police &amp; Residents)</strong> guided by Zeidler Center Facilities. 4 Dates: Thursdays @ 6:00pm, Nov. 16, Jan. 4. The sessions will be held here at Pilgrim Rest in the School Auditorium. Call the Church Office to register or with your questions. See attached flyer</li>\n</ul>','ANNOUNCEMENTS November 19, 2017','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-november-19-2017','','','2017-11-19 11:00:36','2017-11-19 17:00:36','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1372',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1378,1,'2017-11-26 13:27:15','2017-11-26 19:27:15','Over the past several weeks, we have witnessed numerous women who were sexually harassed, sexually assaulted, and in other ways sexually abused by men whom they worked for, worked with and worked around, stand up and speak out regarding their traumatic experiences. These brave women have shared how the men touched them, groped them, said inappropriate statements to them and indecently exposed themselves to them.\n\nWe pause to honor these brave women and the internal strength and fortitude that was necessary for them to share their stories. We also pause to pray that healing can now begin to take place as they have released the shackles of shame, humiliation and disgrace that kept them in bondage to their secrets that they have held on to – some for decades.\n\nIn an effort to discredit them, some have asked, “Why are they just speaking about it now when it happened many years ago?” As well, others are asking, “Why did they wait until others spoke up before they spoke up?” Again, these and questions like these are being raised to discredit the women and the validity of their stories. The answers are multi-faceted and multi-layered, however, allow me to offer a few responses.\n\nFirst, many women who have been sexually harassed, sexually assaulted experience deep degrees of shame, guilt and humiliation because of what happened to them. Many have been told by the men, “Who will they believe: you or me?” Unfortunately, society has traditionally believed the men. The women fear that if their situation is made known, the shame, guilt and humiliation that they already feel will now be magnified because the entire company or community knows their story, and will negatively judge them.\n\nSecond, many women feel that although they are the victim of the sexual harassment and sexual assault, they will be blamed and made to feel that they did something wrong. Indeed, the women are often characterized as the initiator or aggressor in the assault, and made to carry the burden of what happened to them. This characterization is especially present in the wife and family of the abuser. After all, “My husband would never do that.”\n\nLast, there is a concept called the “First Dancer.” Consider times when you have attended wedding receptions or parties. The dance music will be playing, however, no one is on the dance floor dancing. Then, one brave person or one brave couple will go to the dance floor and begin dancing. When they do, other people and couples will likewise go to the dance floor and begin dancing. No one wants to be the first dancer. However, if someone else goes first, they will follow. Similarly, no one wants to be the first person to come forward to say that they were sexually assaulted or sexually harassed. However, if someone else comes forward first, it is easier for them to follow.\n\nIf you have been or are being sexually harassed and/or sexually assaulted at your job, in the community or in the church, I want you to know that you can come forward, and I will listen to you in a safe, loving and non-judgmental environment. As well, I will assist you in getting whatever help or resources that you need to become whole and well. You did not do anything wrong, and you no longer have to suffer in silence while carrying the guilt and shame that should be carried by the one who abused you.','YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SUFFER IN SILENCE','','publish','closed','closed','','you-do-not-have-to-suffer-in-silence','','','2017-11-26 13:27:15','2017-11-26 19:27:15','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1378',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1380,1,'2017-11-26 13:38:51','2017-11-26 19:38:51','<strong>TITLE: HOW AM I SERVING OTHERS: AM I SERVING OTHERS THROUGH SACRIFICE?  </strong>\n\n<strong>TEXT: I SAMUEL 2:18-21; 3:1-21</strong><strong>  </strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Samuel’s life was a life of sacrifice <u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>His mother, Hannah, sacrificed her son to the LORD</li>\n	<li>His mother, Hannah, sacrificed her son to the house of the LORD</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n	<li>Samuel served sacrificially <u> </u></li>\n	<li>The benefit and blessing of a child sacrificed to the LORD <u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>Benefit =</li>\n	<li>Blessing =</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>SAMUEL MINISTERED TO THE LORD</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Samuel ministered to the LORD <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Samuel did not know the LORD</li>\n	<li>The word of the LORD was not yet revealed to him</li>\n	<li>How could Samuel minister to the LORD without knowing the LORD? <u> </u></li>\n	<li>The blessings of ministering to the LORD without knowing the LORD <u> </u></li>\n	<li>The burdens of ministering to the LORD without knowing the LORD <u> </u></li>\n</ol>\n<strong>MINISTERING TO THE LORD IS NOT ALWAYS EASY</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Samuel’s relationship with Eli <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Samuel was afraid to tell Eli what the LORD said <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Samuel shares God’s judgment against Eli <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Eli’s response, “He is the LORD. Let Him do what seems good to Him” <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Although it is not easy, it is doable <u> </u></li>\n	<li>My ministry belongs to God</li>\n	<li>My responsibility: Be Faithful and Obedient</li>\n	<li>God’s Responsibility: Deal with the Details</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>MINISTERING TO THE LORD HAS REWARDS</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Samuel grew <u> </u></li>\n	<li>The LORD was with Samuel <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Samuel was successful in his ministry <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Everyone knew that Samuel was the LORD’s prophet <u> </u></li>\n</ol>','HOW AM I SERVING OTHERS: AM I SERVING OTHERS THROUGH SACRIFICE?  - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','how-am-i-serving-others-am-i-serving-others-through-sacrifice-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2017-11-26 13:38:51','2017-11-26 19:38:51','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1380',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1382,1,'2017-12-03 13:41:57','2017-12-03 19:41:57','<strong>TITLE: WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT JESUS?</strong>\n\n<strong> TEXT: JOHN 1:29-34</strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>What makes something special? <u> </u></li>\n	<li>How do we respond when we have determined that something is special? <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Can I honestly say that Jesus is special to me? <u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>If not, why?</li>\n	<li>If yes, how can He become more special to me?</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>JESUS IS THE LAMB OF GOD</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Lambs were used as the sacrifice at the Passover Feast <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Jesus is the Sacrificial Lamb <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Jesus is the Conquering Lamb <u> </u></li>\n	<li>What’s so special about Jesus? He died so I will not have to <u> </u></li>\n</ol>\n<strong>JESUS TOOK AWAY THE SIN OF THE WORLD</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>The lamb bore the consequence of the sin of the people <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Example: Adam and Eve (Gen 3:21) <u> </u></li>\n	<li>The blood of other animals could not take away sins (Heb 10:4-10) <u> </u></li>\n	<li>How did Jesus take away my sin? He bore them on the cross <u> </u></li>\n	<li>1 Peter 2:24</li>\n	<li>Isaiah 53:6, 7</li>\n	<li>What’s so special about Jesus? I can live without the burden of sin <u> </u></li>\n</ol>\n<strong>JESUS REVEALS HIMSELF TO ME</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>John and Jesus were cousins <u> </u></li>\n	<li>John had a physical relationship with Jesus<u> </u></li>\n	<li>Jesus revealed Himself to establish a spiritual relationship <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Many of us have a physical relationship with Jesus <u> </u></li>\n	<li>How has Jesus revealed Himself to you? <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Have you established a spiritual relationship with Jesus? <u> </u></li>\n	<li>What’s so special about Jesus? I can know Him personally and intimately <u> </u></li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK: THAT I WILL TAKE THE TIME TO BUILD A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS</strong>','WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT JESUS? - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','whats-so-special-about-jesus-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2017-12-03 13:41:57','2017-12-03 19:41:57','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1382',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1384,1,'2017-12-09 13:46:57','2017-12-09 19:46:57','<strong>TITLE: GRAB HOLD OF FAITH</strong>\n\n<strong>TEXT: MARK 5:25-34</strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Have you been diagnosed with an untreatable illness?</li>\n	<li>Have you spent all your money on treatments?</li>\n	<li>Have your situation only gotten worse?</li>\n	<li>Have you been considered unfit for the company of others?</li>\n	<li>After 12 years of suffering she was desperate for a miracle</li>\n	<li>“If I just touch His clothes, I will be healed”.. vs28</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>GRAB HOLD OF FAITH</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>She heard about Jesus…v. 27</li>\n	<li>For she said “If only I may touch His clothes…I will be made whole</li>\n	<li>Grab hold of faith</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>WHO TOUCHED ME?</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Master many people have touched you… you asked who touched me?</li>\n	<li>Jesus stops, turns, and asks “Who touched my clothes?”… v. 30</li>\n	<li>Someone touched me “I felt virtue being release”… v. 30</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>YOUR FAITH HAS MADE YOU WHOLE</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>When she touches Jesus immediately she was healed</li>\n	<li>She knows she was healed</li>\n	<li>Jesus acknowledged the result of this woman’s faith…her healing</li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>DO I HAVE FAITH TO BELIEVE GOD FOR MY MIRACLE?</strong>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>MEMORY VERSE</strong>\n\n<sup>1</sup> Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the\n\nungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the\n\nseat of the scornful; <sup>2 </sup>But his delight is in the law of the\n\nLord, And in His law he meditates day and night.\n\nPsalm 1:1, 2','GRAB HOLD OF FAITH - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','grab-hold-of-faith-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2017-12-09 13:46:57','2017-12-09 19:46:57','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1384',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1386,1,'2017-12-09 13:49:12','2017-12-09 19:49:12','<strong>ANNOUNCEMENTS</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>ATTENTION!</strong> Parents, all children participating in the Christmas Program it is important that they remain after Service today for rehearsal.</li>\n	<li><strong>Leadership make up meeting</strong> will be on Thursday, December 14<sup>th</sup> @5:30pm. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall.</li>\n	<li><strong>Youth Department</strong> “Cookie Bake” Saturday, December 16 @6pm</li>\n	<li><strong>Resurrection (Christmas)Sunday Church School Program</strong>, December 17 @8am</li>\n	<li><strong>Christmas Sunrise Service </strong>Monday, December 25, 2017, 6:00a.m.</li>\n	<li>December 31, 2017 8:00 am Sunday School, 9:15 am Morning Worship and 8:00 pm New Year’s Eve Fellowship.</li>\n	<li><strong>20-40 Ministry </strong>Scarfs, hats, gloves and socks drive begins today! Bring your items and place them in the basket in the foyer or bring them to the office Monday-Friday.</li>\n</ul>\n<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>Community Announcements:</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>The Summit on Black Male Youth-Milwaukee </strong>will be held at UW-Milwaukee’s campus on Wednesday, December 13 (for middle school) and Thursday, December 14(for high school). Volunteers are needed for BOTH DAYS. If you are interested in signing up to help go to <a href=\"http://www.signupgenius.com\">signupgenius.com</a>. The summit on black male youth fosters discussion of issues and finding solutions to challenges faced by the young men in their academic and personal lives. The volunteers of this summit are valued individuals that help make the summit an enjoyable and insightful experience for the attendees. Please sign up, various positions are available.</li>\n	<li>Salvation Army Christmas Family Feast – Monday, December 25 from 11:00am – 2:30 pm at 400 West Wisconsin Ave.</li>\n	<li><strong>Get Covered, Wisconsin! Obamacare or ACA is still Law. Enroll or renew. Just call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211. </strong>Flyers in foyer.</li>\n	<li>Youth Build, get paid! Building your future, get paid to earn your diploma,</li>\n	<li>learn the construction trade, and rebuild your community! Sign up for Youth Build today! Cr-sdc.org/program/career services or call 414-906-2711. See the flyers in the foyer for more information.</li>\n	<li>If you are a High School student with aspirations to become a doctor or enter the medical field, Check this out! Applications now open for “Apprenticeship in Medicine”. Call 414-955-8735, fax 414-955-0129 or email <a href=\"mailto:studentdiversity@mcw.edu\">studentdiversity@mcw.edu</a>. Flyers in foyer.</li>\n</ul>\n<strong> </strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>HOUSTON MISSIONS MINISTRY TEAM</strong></li>\n</ul>\nAs we are prayerfully considering ways to continue assisting the residents of Houston &amp; Puerto Rico who were affected by Hurricanes, we are forming a Houston Missions Ministry Team. This team will coordinate the resources of the church, and explore long-term options to work through our Houston Missionaries to minister to families in Houston &amp; in Puerto Rico. Call the church office if you are interested in being a part of this ministry.\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>BUILDING SAFE COMMUNITIES, SHERMAN PARK</strong></li>\n</ul>\nGet to know neighborhood police officers and fellow residents who live, work, learn or worship in Sherman Park. Free community meal followed by listening circles<strong> (Police &amp; Residents)</strong> guided by Zeidler Center Facilities. Last Date: Thursday @ 6:00pm, Jan. 4. The sessions will be held here at Pilgrim Rest in the School Auditorium. Call the Church Office to register or with your questions. See attached flyer.','ANNOUNCEMENTS - December 10, 2017','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-december-10-2017','','','2017-12-09 13:49:12','2017-12-09 19:49:12','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1386',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1389,1,'2017-12-17 11:08:44','2017-12-17 17:08:44','<strong>TITLE: WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT JESUS?</strong>\n\n<strong>TEXT: I PETER 1:17-21</strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>We saw a lot of favoritism on today</li>\n	<li>Pictures, smiles and applause</li>\n	<li>Internal competition (“My child did better.”)</li>\n	<li>We all live with the reality of favoritism…</li>\n	<li>Favorite child / Favorite family member / favorite friend / etc.</li>\n	<li>Sometimes you are the favorite and sometimes you are not</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>GOD HAS NO FAVORITES</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>God does not love me less than anyone else</li>\n	<li>God does not love me more than anyone else</li>\n	<li>God will judge me based upon me</li>\n	<li>Therefore, God is worthy of reverence</li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>I AM VALUABLE TO GOD</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>How much am I worth?</li>\n	<li>To God, I am worth more than silver and gold</li>\n	<li>Value is determined by how much you will pay for something</li>\n	<li>What did God pay for me? The precious blood of Jesus, the Christ</li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>JESUS WAS BORN TO DIE</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>We know that everyone who is born will die</li>\n	<li>However, Jesus was born to die\n<ol>\n	<li>Although He was a cute little baby in the manger…</li>\n	<li>Although as a boy He was wise enough to debate with the leaders…</li>\n	<li>Although He performed many miracles that assisted humanity…</li>\n	<li>Although He performed many miracles that defied nature…</li>\n	<li>Although He established many human relationships…</li>\n	<li>Although He brought hope to a hopeless world…</li>\n	<li>Although He…</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n	<li>Because Jesus was born to die, I now live\n<ol>\n	<li>I have faith</li>\n	<li>I have hope</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK: KNOWING THAT JESUS WAS BORN TO DIE FOR ME, WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN ME</strong>','WHAT\'S SO SPECIAL ABOUT JESUS? - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','whats-so-special-about-jesus-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min-2','','','2017-12-17 11:08:44','2017-12-17 17:08:44','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1389',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1391,1,'2017-12-17 11:09:41','2017-12-17 17:09:41','<strong>The Pastor’s Pen:</strong>\n\n<strong>HOUSTON MISSIONS</strong>\n\nDuring this season, we celebrate the fact that God so loved us that He gave His Son. The primary emphasis here is God’s love and God’s giving. We likewise, desire to celebrate this season with love and giving to those who were affected by the storm in Houston. Following is a report of how the money that you previously donated was used.\n\n<strong>      </strong><strong>      Antoine and Tangela Mooring</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li>Family of one woman</li>\n	<li>She is from Jamaica, and has no family here</li>\n	<li>Her husband died in June</li>\n	<li>Her house was destroyed in the flood</li>\n	<li>FEMA would only allowed a loan to repair her home</li>\n	<li>They are working on her house and she hopes to be back in it by February</li>\n	<li>She is currently living with a lady from their church</li>\n	<li>$615.00 – to purchase personal items, meet immediate needs, etc.</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Cierra</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li>First Family: Family of three (mom, dad and daughter)</li>\n	<li>They lost their car and house in the flood</li>\n	<li>No extended family support</li>\n	<li>They are currently moving around (couch surfing) until they save enough money for a place of their own</li>\n	<li>$350.00 – to purchase a crib, sheets, clothes and medicine for the baby</li>\n	<li>Second Family: Family of four (mom, dad, son and daughter)</li>\n	<li>Both mom and dad’s jobs closed due to the storm</li>\n	<li>They speak little English, and have not found a job paying family sustaining wages, Therefore, they are working menial jobs</li>\n	<li>They are four months behind on their house note and behind on other bills</li>\n	<li>$265.00 – to purchase clothes, shoes and household items, etc.</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Deacon and Sis. Dangerfield</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li>Family of three (mom, son and daughter)</li>\n	<li>Mom is currently in the hospital</li>\n	<li>She lost everything (her home and everything in it was destroyed)</li>\n	<li>She is living in a temporary place provided by FEMA. FEMA has not provided enough money for her to repair her house.</li>\n	<li>$615.00 – to purchase school clothes, household items, etc.</li>\n</ul>\nOn today, through the week and on next Sunday, we will be receiving donations from those of you who desire to assist these families. Our Houston Missionaries are communicating with them to determine their current, pressing needs.','HOUSTON MISSIONS','','publish','closed','closed','','houston-missions','','','2017-12-17 11:09:41','2017-12-17 17:09:41','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1391',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1393,1,'2017-12-17 11:14:30','2017-12-17 17:14:30','<strong>ANNOUNCEMENTS</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Christmas Sunrise Service </strong>Monday, December 25, 2017, 6:00a.m.</li>\n	<li><strong>New Year’s Eve Watch Meeting Fellowship - Sunday, </strong>December 31, 2017 at 9:00 pm, Sunday School at 8:00 am, Sunday morning worship at 9:15 am.</li>\n	<li>The Youth Department will have our New Year\'s Eve Outing to The Rock Snowpark. We invite you to join us for Group Snow Tubing and Dinner at 4pm. All are welcome to attend and those 10 and under will require an adult chaperone to participate. The cost is $16 and all who attend must stay for Watch Night Services on that night. Please see Deacon Robert S. or Sister Lynne LaGrant with questions and please sign up in the foyer</li>\n	<li><strong>20-40 Ministry </strong>Scarfs, hats, gloves and socks drive begins today! Bring your items and place them in the basket in the foyer or bring them to the office Monday-Friday.<strong> </strong></li>\n</ul>\n<strong>Community Announcements:</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>S.B presents Kids Choice Annual Toy Drive, </strong>Monday, December 18, 2017 5pm-8pm|2053 N. Martin Luther King Dr. Hot chocolate &amp; treats, face paint, coat giveaway. For more info contact: Alana Holmes 414-429-4694; Ashley Ozier 414-722-9703.</li>\n	<li>Salvation Army Christmas Family Feast – Monday, December 25 from 11:00am – 2:30 pm at 400 West Wisconsin Ave.</li>\n	<li><strong>Get Covered, Wisconsin! Obamacare or ACA is still Law. Enroll or renew. Just call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211. </strong>Flyers in foyer.</li>\n	<li>Youth Build, get paid! Building your future, get paid to earn your diploma,</li>\n	<li>learn the construction trade, and rebuild your community! Sign up for Youth Build today! Cr-sdc.org/program/career services or call 414-906-2711. See the flyers in the foyer for more information.</li>\n	<li>If you are a High School student with aspirations to become a doctor or enter the medical field, Check this out! Applications now open for “Apprenticeship in Medicine”. Call 414-955-8735, fax 414-955-0129 or email <a href=\"mailto:studentdiversity@mcw.edu\">studentdiversity@mcw.edu</a>. Flyers in foyer.</li>\n</ul>\n<strong> </strong>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>HOUSTON MISSIONS MINISTRY TEAM</strong></li>\n</ul>\nAs we are prayerfully considering ways to continue assisting the residents of Houston &amp; Puerto Rico who were affected by Hurricanes, we are forming a Houston Missions Ministry Team. This team will coordinate the resources of the church, and explore long-term options to work through our Houston Missionaries to minister to families in Houston &amp; in Puerto Rico. Call the church office if you are interested in being a part of this ministry.\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>BUILDING SAFE COMMUNITIES, SHERMAN PARK</strong></li>\n</ul>\nGet to know neighborhood police officers and fellow residents who live, work, learn or worship in Sherman Park. Free community meal followed by listening circles<strong> (Police &amp; Residents)</strong> guided by Zeidler Center Facilities. Last Date: Thursday @ 6:00pm, Jan. 4. The sessions will be held here at Pilgrim Rest in the School Auditorium. Call the Church Office to register or with your questions. See attached flyer.','ANNOUNCEMENTS - DECEMBER 17, 2017','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-december-17-2017','','','2017-12-17 11:14:30','2017-12-17 17:14:30','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1393',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1399,1,'2017-12-24 09:28:37','2017-12-24 15:28:37','TITLE: WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT JESUS?\n\nTEXT: JOHN 10:22-33\n\nINTRODUCTION\nA. There are times, because of other’s, that you will question who you are ​\n\nB. That is why it is important for you to know who you are ​\n\nC. If I do not know who I am, others will tell me who I am ​\n\nKNOWING WHO YOU ARE…\nA. “If You are the Christ, tell us plainly.” ​\n1. John 4:25, 26\n2. John 7:25-31\n\nB. Why did they ask Jesus that question? ​\n\nC. What did it mean to be the Christ? ​\n1. New Testament: Christ = Χριστός = Christós = Anointed One\n\n2. Old Testament: Messiah = מָשִׁיחַ = Mâshîyach = Anointed One\n\nD. They wanted to stone Jesus for being who He was ​\n1. John 10:31-33\n2. John 5:16\n3. John 9:58, 59\n4. John 11:53\n5. John 11:56, 57\n6. John 12:10, 11\n\nE. Jesus being who He was revealed the truth about them – John 11:47, 48 ​\n\nF. Do you know who you are?\n1. Some will want to shut you down for being who you are\n2. When you be who you are, it reveals the truth about others\n\nTO KNOW WHO I AM, I MUST KNOW WHO JESUS IS…\nA. “I have already told you, and you do not believe me.” ​\n\nB. “You do not believe me because you are not My sheep.” ​\n\nC. Who are Jesus’ sheep? ​\n1. His sheep hear His voice\n2. He calls His own sheep by name\n3. He leads them out\n4. He goes before them\n5. His sheep follow him\n6. His sheep know his voice\n7. His sheep will not follow a stranger, but will run, for they do not know the voice of strangers\n\nCHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK: THAT I WILL INVEST THE TIME TO KNOW WHO JESUS IS, SO I WILL KNOW WHO I AM\nWORK FOR THE WEEK','WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT JESUS? - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','whats-so-special-about-jesus-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min-3','','','2017-12-24 09:28:37','2017-12-24 15:28:37','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1399',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1401,1,'2017-12-24 09:33:32','2017-12-24 15:33:32','<strong>Happy New Year!</strong>\n\nSunday, December 31, 2017\n\nANNOUNCEMENTS\n\n· New Year’s Eve Watch Meeting Fellowship –Today, Sunday, December 31, 2017 @ 9:00 pm\n\n· The Youth Department will have our New Year\'s Eve Outing to Dave &amp; Busters. We invite you to join us at Dave &amp; Busters, 2201 Mayfair Rd. We will meet at the church at 5:00 pm to leave for Dave &amp; Busters which starts at 5:30 pm. We will return to the church at 9:00 pm. All are welcome to attend and those 10 and under will require an adult chaperone to participate. The cost is $16 and all who attend must stay for Watch Night Services on that night. Please see Deacon Robert S. or Sister Lynne LaGrant with questions.\n\n· 20-40 Ministry Scarfs, hats, gloves and socks drive begins today! Bring your items and place them in the basket in the foyer or bring them to the office Monday-Friday.\n\n<strong>Community Announcements:</strong>\n• PLEASE BEWARE OF THIS SCAM: Strangers bringing unordered gifts! This scam originated in Houston, TX, but could be anywhere. You could receive a call from a company called “Express Couriers.” (could also be called something else) asking if you are going to be home, they have a package that requires a signature. This is the first part of the scam, finding out when you will be home. If you are home they will then come to your home, maybe with a beautiful gift basket and a bottle of wine. They will tell you they don’t know where it came from or who sent it. But because the gift contains alcohol there is a $3.50 delivery/verification charge. They will say they do not take cash only debit or credit. When you swipe your card and enter a pin they have your account information. Within hours they can clean out your account.\n• Salvation Army Christmas Family Feast – Monday, December 25 from 11:00am – 2:30 pm at 400 West Wisconsin Ave.\n• Get Covered, Wisconsin! Obamacare or ACA is still Law. Enroll or renew. Just call 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211. Flyers in foyer.\n• Youth Build, get paid! Building your future, get paid to earn your diploma, learn the construction trade, and rebuild your community! Sign up for Youth Build today! Cr-sdc.org/program/career services or call 414-906-2711. See the flyers in the foyer for more information.\n• If you are a High School student with aspirations to become a doctor or enter the medical field, Check this out! Applications now open for “Apprenticeship in Medicine”. Call 414-955-8735, fax 414-955-0129 or email studentdiversity@mcw.edu. Flyers in foyer.\n\n• HOUSTON MISSIONS MINISTRY TEAM\nAs we are prayerfully considering ways to continue assisting the residents of Houston &amp; Puerto Rico who were affected by Hurricanes, we are forming a Houston Missions Ministry Team. This team will coordinate the resources of the church, and explore long-term options to work through our Houston Missionaries to minister to families in Houston &amp; in Puerto Rico. Call the church office if you are interested in being a part of this ministry.\n• BUILDING SAFE COMMUNITIES, SHERMAN PARK\nGet to know neighborhood police officers and fellow residents who live, work, learn or worship in Sherman Park. Free community meal followed by listening circles (Police &amp; Residents) guided by Zeidler Center Facilities. Last Date: Thursday @ 6:00pm, Jan. 4. The sessions will be held here at Pilgrim Rest in the School Auditorium. Call the Church Office to register or with your questions. See attached flyer.','ANNOUNCEMENTS - DECEMBER 31, 2017','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-december-24-2017','','','2017-12-24 09:33:32','2017-12-24 15:33:32','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1401',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1404,1,'2017-12-31 08:43:19','2017-12-31 14:43:19','TEXT: LUKE 2:41-52\n\nTITLE: PURSUING THE FAMILY BUSINESS…\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. Everyone is not born to live the average, standard and safe life\n\nB. Everyone is not meant to drive in the same lane\n\nC. What do those around me (spouse, children, parents, siblings, coworkers, neighbors, etc.) need from me to fulfill their destiny?\n\nD. How do I understand my calling in this?\n\nDOING MY FATHER’S BUSINESS…\n\nA. Jesus said, “Why were you searching for Me?”\n\nB. Jesus said, “Did you not know that I must be about My Father\'s business?”\n\nC. What was His Father\'s business?\n\nD. What is God\'s goal for humanity?\n\n1. To glorify Him (Isaiah 43:7)\n\n2. That everyone be saved, and know the truth (I Tim 2:3, 4)\n\n3. To establish a friendship (John 15:15)\n\n4. To fulfill our destiny (Jeremiah 1:5)\n\nE. Jesus had to do His Father’s work\n\nF. There is a difference between our earthly/physical father and our heavenly/spiritual father\n\nG. Jesus\' earthly/physical father was a carpenter\n\n1. Many only saw Jesus in the light of His earthly/physical reality\n\n2. Therefore, they rejected His heavenly/spiritual reality and treated Him like everyone else\n\n3. In treating Him like everyone else, they missed an opportunity to receive what God gave Him to give to them\n\nH. While we all possess a human/physical reality that includes school, careers, gifts, talents, etc., we also possess a heavenly/spiritual reality that makes us uniquely different from the rest of the world – that makes us like God, and gives us God\'s work to do\n\nI. We have to do God\'s work...\n\nASSISTING OTHERS IN DOING MY FATHER’S BUSINESS…\n\nA. How do we assist others in doing God\'s work versus doing what everyone else is doing?\n\nB. How do I see the uniqueness in each person?\n\nC. Each encounter with someone is an opportunity…\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK: THAT I WILL DO MY FATHER’S BUSINESS</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">MEMORY VERSE</p>\n1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:1, 2','PURSUING THE FAMILY BUSINESS - Pastor Martin Childs, Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','pursuing-the-family-business-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2017-12-31 08:43:19','2017-12-31 14:43:19','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1404',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1410,1,'2018-01-13 14:49:07','2018-01-13 20:49:07','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TEXT: MARK 5:1-20</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TITLE: MENDING THE BROKEN</p>\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. What is the relationship between bondage and brokenness?\n\nB. Can I be in a little bondage (which means that I am a little broken)?\n\nC. What is the relationship between cracked and broken?\n\n1. “It’s just a little cracked.”\n\n2. Is cracked broken?\n\nWHAT WENT WRONG?\n\nA. Living among the dead\n\nB. Bound by chains and shackles\n\nC. Cannot be tamed\n\nD. Walking among the dead, and howling day and night\n\nE. Cutting himself\n\nF. The longer one remains in bondage, the more broken one becomes\n\nWHAT WENT RIGHT?\n\nA. The man is sitting\n\nB. The man is clothed\n\nC. The man is in his right mind\n\nD. The man went home and told others about Jesus\n\nMEETING JESUS [AGAIN]\n\nA. Seeing Jesus from a distance\n\n1. How did he know that it was Jesus?\n\n2. Do you see Jesus?\n\n3. How will I know that it is Jesus?\n\n4. I must be able to see and know Jesus in unconventional ways\n\nB. Running to Jesus\n\nC. Worshipping Jesus\n\nD. Meeting Jesus [Again] sets me free from bondage\n\nE. Meeting Jesus [Again] mends my brokenness\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">THAT I WILL BELIEVE THAT JESUS WILL SET ME FREE FROM MY BONDAGE AND HEAL ME OF MY BROKENNESS</p>','MENDING THE BROKEN - Pastor Martin Childs, Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','mending-the-broken-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2018-01-13 14:49:07','2018-01-13 20:49:07','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1410',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1412,1,'2018-01-07 15:13:00','2018-01-07 21:13:00','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TEXT: JOHN 4:3-42</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TITLE: MENDING THE BROKEN</p>\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. What does it mean to be broken?\n\nB. The process of breaking – To break the will and spirit of the person\n\n1. North American slavery\n\n2. Domestic violence\n\n3. Child abuse\n\nC. The outcome of breaking – To cause the person to not know who they are, why\n\nthey are and to deplete their power to fight to discover and/or recover it\n\nD. Some of us do not have people to help keep us from falling to the ground\n\nJESUS KNOWS WHERE YOU ARE, AND HE IS ON HIS WAY\n\nA. The Jewish people went out of their way to go around Samaria\n\nB. Jesus needed to go through Samaria. Why?\n\nC. Jesus needs to come to where you are\n\n1. Jesus knows where you are\n\n2. Jesus is on His way\n\nD. Remember, Jesus does not run – He never did…\n\n1. Lazarus (John 11:1-44) “The one You love is sick” “Lazarus is dead”\n\n2. Jairus (Mark 5:21-43) “My little daughter is dying” “Your daughter is dead”\n\nJESUS WILL COME AT AN UNUSUAL TIME, AT IN UNUSUAL PLACE, THROUGH AN UNUSUAL WAY\n\nA. Jesus met her at noon, in the heat of the day\n\nB. Jesus met her at a well\n\nC. A conversation about water transforms her life\n\nD. Maybe I need to adjust how I am looking for Jesus…\n\nJESUS WILL REVEAL THE TRUE PROBLEM - BROKENNESS\n\nA. She thought the problem was…\n\n1. Having to come to the well – thirst\n\n2. Having to come to the well at noon – guilt and shame\n\n3. Having been unsuccessful in marriage – 5 husbands\n\n4. Living with someone who is not her husband\n\nB. Jesus revealed her true problem - brokenness\n\nC. Note: Jesus never condemned her\n\nJESUS HEALED HER TO WORSHIP HIM\n\nA. She met Jesus, the Christ\n\nB. She encouraged others to come and meet Jesus, the Christ\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">THAT I WILL ACKNOWLEDGE AND BEGIN TO MEND MY BROKENNESS</p>','MENDING THE BROKEN - Pastor Martin Childs, Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','mending-the-broken-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min-2','','','2018-01-07 15:13:00','2018-01-07 21:13:00','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1412',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1414,1,'2018-01-13 15:15:01','2018-01-13 21:15:01','ATTENTION MEMBERS, If you would like your contribution statement please sign up in the foyer, at the parking lot door or call the office.\n\n· ATTENTION PARENTS AND ADULTS, If you are interested in working with the Youth Department, please join us on Monday, January 15 @ 5:30 pm in the fellowship wing.\n\n· Pilgrim Rest Boys Basketball Games Saturday, January 20, 2018: Game 4 @ 3pm Pilgrim Rest vs Lamb of God. Game is at New Testament 10201 West Bradley Rd.\n\n· 20-40 Ministry Scarfs, hats, gloves and socks drive begins today! Bring your items and place them in the basket in the foyer or bring them to the office Monday-Friday\n\n&nbsp;\n\nCommunity Announcements:\n\n· PLEASE BEWARE OF THIS SCAM: Strangers bringing unordered gifts! This scam originated in Houston, TX, but could be anywhere. You could receive a call from a company called “Express Couriers.” (could also be called something else) asking if you are going to be home, they have a package that requires a signature. This is the first part of the scam, finding out when you will be home. If you are home they will then come to your home, maybe with a beautiful gift basket and a bottle of wine. They will tell you they don’t know where it came from or who sent it. But because the gift contains alcohol there is a $3.50 delivery/verification charge. They will say they do not take cash only debit or credit. When you swipe your card and enter a pin they have your account information. Within hours they can clean out your account.\n\n· Join EVERY DAY COUNTS, a lifestyle program focused on eating and exercising with metastatic breast cancer.\n\n· Youth Build, get paid! Building your future, get paid to earn your diploma,\n\n· learn the construction trade, and rebuild your community! Sign up for Youth Build today! Cr-sdc.org/program/career services or call 414-906-2711. See the flyers in the foyer for more information.\n\n· If you are a High School student with aspirations to become a doctor or enter the medical field, Check this out! Applications now open for “Apprenticeship in Medicine”. Call 414-955-8735, fax 414-955-0129 or email studentdiversity@mcw.edu. Flyers in foyer.\n\n· HOUSTON MISSIONS MINISTRY TEAM\n\nAs we are prayerfully considering ways to continue assisting the residents of Houston &amp; Puerto Rico who were affected by Hurricanes, we are forming a Houston Missions Ministry Team. This team will coordinate the resources of the church, and explore long-term options to work through our Houston Missionaries to minister to families in Houston &amp; in Puerto Rico. Call the church office if you are interested in being a part of this ministry.','ANNOUNCEMENTS - January 14, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-january-14-2018','','','2018-01-13 15:15:01','2018-01-13 21:15:01','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1414',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1418,1,'2018-01-21 00:51:55','2018-01-21 06:51:55','MENDING THE BROKEN\n\nFor several years, I have question the things that tend to be pervasive, prevalent and continually persistent in our communities. Our communities tend to rank at the bottom of all of the positive outcomes that are measured, and our communities tend to rank at the top of all of the negative outcomes that are measured.\n\nSadly, when you go to most Black communities all across the country, you find that the outcomes are very similar – the people in those communities tend to be at the bottom of the positive lists and at the top of the negative lists.\n\nIt would be easy to conclude, as some have, that Black people are inherently bad, evil and negative people. It would be easy to conclude, as some have, that Black people will never have anything good, will never accomplish anything worthwhile and will never make a significant contribution to humanity.\n\nWhile it may be easy for some to draw those conclusions, I do not desire to do so nor do I believe that those are the appropriate conclusions to be drawn. While I never offered excuses, I have always believed that there are factors that have contributed to the undesired outcomes that have defined our communities. Therefore, I have prayed and meditated for years for revelation of the key factors to be addressed and how best to address them.\n\nThe answer that God recently gave to me was “Brokenness”. Consider the following:\n\n§ Many of us have hear the phrase, “The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.” However, if that hand is broken, it cannot sufficiently rock the cradle and provide the nurturing that is needed to feel the love, appreciation, affirmation and value that is necessary to be whole and well.\n\n§ “A bird with a broken wing cannot fly. Neither can it teach a younger bird how to fly.” If I live in an environment where no one else is flying, I will begin to believe that flying is impossible for people who live in my environment. Even worse, I will begin to internalize the inaccurate belief that people in my environment were never meant to fly. Of course, if I am not flying, those around me will never fly as well.\n\n§ In North American slavery, the goal was to break the will and spirit of the slave to ultimately render him/her void of the power necessary to fight. If the slaves’ will and spirit were broken, the masters would never have to worry about the slaves rising up and fighting for their freedom.\n\nTherefore, for 2018, I pray that each one of us begins the prayerful process of inviting God to assist us in doing the following two things:\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">1. ACKNOWLEDGE AND MEND OUR OWN BROKENNESS</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">2. ASSIST OTHERS IN MENDING THEIR BROKENNESS</p>\nEach month, I will provide a Memory Verse and a Meditation Quote to assist us in looking at and within ourselves, and drawing on the power that we already possess to begin the process of mending our brokenness.','Mending the Broken','','publish','closed','closed','','mending-the-broken','','','2018-01-21 00:51:55','2018-01-21 06:51:55','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1418',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1420,1,'2018-01-21 00:53:58','2018-01-21 06:53:58','TEXT: LUKE 7:36-50\n\nTITLE: MENDING THE BROKEN\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. What is the blessing of the ‘Rewind’ button?\n\nB. What is the burden of the ‘Rewind’ button?\n\nC. What do we gain from using the ‘Rewind’ button?\n\nD. When should we use the ‘Rewind’ button?\n\nCONDEMNED BY WHAT YOU DID VERSUS WHO YOU ARE – THE WORLD\n\nA. She is labeled as a sinner\n\n1. What did she do? What was her actual sin?\n\n2. What she did was probably long forgotten\n\n3. Even Luke labeled her [Luke was a researcher]\n\nB. There is a difference between sinning and being a sinner…\n\nC. Being judged by someone who has their own stuff…\n\nD. With some people, you will never win (Luke 7:33-35)\n\nLOVED FOR WHO YOU ARE VERSUS WHAT YOU DID – JESUS\n\nA. Jesus permitted her to cry on His feet to wash them, to dry His feet with her hair, to kiss His feet and to anoint His feet with her ointment. Why?\n\n1. Jesus knew what she did\n\n2. More important, Jesus knew why she did it\n\nB. Jesus did not condemn her, Jesus loved her\n\n1. Jesus saw her heart\n\n2. Jesus understood her thoughts\n\n3. I Chronicles 28:9, “…for the Lord searches all hearts and understands all the intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will cast you off forever.”\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">THAT I WILL SEE MYSELF THE WAY THAT JESUS SEES ME</p>','MENDING THE BROKEN, Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','mending-the-broken-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min-3','','','2018-01-21 00:53:58','2018-01-21 06:53:58','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1420',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1422,1,'2018-01-21 00:56:48','2018-01-21 06:56:48','<ul>\n	<li>ATTENTION MEMBERS, If you would like your contribution statement please sign up in the foyer, at the parking lot door or call the office.</li>\n	<li>Men’s No Regret Conference, Saturday, February 3. New Testament Church 10201 W Bradley Rd. Milwaukee, Wi 53224 8:30am-4:00pm tickets $25.00.</li>\n	<li>Pilgrim Rest Boys Basketball Games Saturday, February 10, 2018: Game 4:00 pm Pilgrim Rest vs Mt. Pilgrim. Game is at New Testament Church, 10201 Bradley Rd.</li>\n	<li>Parents, Please “Save the Date” Sunday, February 28 after Morning Worship to meet with Pastor and the Church School Staff. Meeting will be in the Fellowship Hall, (light refreshments will be served)</li>\n	<li>Sons of Praise and Daughters of praise will rehearse 2nd &amp; 4th Sundays after worship service. If your child is interested in being a part of either team, see Brother’s Moore, Torence or Nash or Sister’s Frost or Spencer.</li>\n	<li>Attention All Youth and Parents. The time to celebrate our culture has arrived! Our 2018 theme for Black History is A Night at the Museum. Parents, please encourage all of our youth and children to participate and also bring ideas on people they would like to see showcased in the program. Rehearsals will start weekly on Tuesday, January 23rd from 6:30pm-8pm. Please see Sisters Kennedy Allen, Mia Washington, Connie Dallas or Brother Marcus LaGrant with any questions.</li>\n	<li>Salvation Army Coat Distribution- To be held on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at 5880 North 60th Street, from 1pm-3pm. If you cannot make it on that date call 414-464-2940 to make an appointment</li>\n</ul>','ANNOUNCEMENTS','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-2','','','2018-01-21 00:56:48','2018-01-21 06:56:48','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1422',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1424,1,'2018-01-27 08:26:25','2018-01-27 14:26:25','TEXT: JOHN 8:1-11\nTITLE: MENDING THE BROKEN\nINTRODUCTION\nA. It is easier for me to see your problems than my own… ​\nB. Projection = people defend themselves against their own unconscious impulses or qualities (both positive and negative) by denying their existence in themselves\nwhile attributing them to others ​\nSOMETIMES, PEOPLE WILL HURT YOU AS PART OF THEIR PLAN TO HURT SOMEONE ELSE\nA. They caught her in the act… ​\n1. How did they catch her in the act?\n2. Where was the man? (Leviticus 20:10)\nB. She was set up and used ​\n1. She was set up by the religious leaders…?\n2. She was set up by the man…?\n3. She was paid off…?\n4. They had no regard for her\nC. It was all about setting Jesus up ​\nD. People will set us up and use us ​\n1. By those who are supposed to be helping us\n2. By those who are supposed to be loving us\n3. By those who take advantage of our unfortunate situation\nTHE SET-UP BECOMES A SET-STRAIGHT\nA. Jesus, “Whoever is without sin throw the first stone…” ​\n1. Not perfection / not sinless\n2. Matthew 12:38, 39\n3. Romans 2:22\nB. Throwing rocks at myself ​\nC. Although she had sinned; they had also sinned ​\nD. Jesus did not condemn her, Jesus forgave her ​\nCHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:\nTHAT I WILL RECEIVE THE FORGIVENESS OF JESUS AND LIVE MY LIFE','Mending the Broken - Pastor Martin Childs Jr., D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','mending-the-broken-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min-4','','','2018-01-27 08:26:25','2018-01-27 14:26:25','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1424',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1429,1,'2018-02-03 21:24:36','2018-02-04 03:24:36','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TEXT: LUKE 5:27-32</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TITLE: MENDING THE BROKEN</p>\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. It is easier for me to see your problems than my own…\n\nB. Projection = people defend themselves against their own unconscious impulses or qualities (both positive and negative) by denying their existence in themselves while attributing them to others\n\nWHO HAS THE PROBLEM – THE TAX COLLECTORS AND OTHERS?\n\nA. How the community viewed tax collectors and others…\n\nB. How the community treated tax collectors and others…\n\nC. Why did they view and treat tax collectors and others that way?\n\nD. Why are some viewed and treated like tax collectors and others today?\n\nE. What was Jesus’ response?\n\nWHO HAS THE PROBLEM – THE SCRIBES AND PHARISEES?\n\nA. How the scribes and Pharisees viewed themselves…\n\nB. How the scribes and Pharisees treated themselves…\n\nC. Why did the scribes and Pharisees view and treat themselves that way?\n\nD. Why do some view and treat themselves as scribes and Pharisees today?\n\nE. What was Jesus’ response?\n\nWHO HAS THE PROBLEM?\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">THAT I WILL RECEIVE THE FORGIVENESS OF JESUS AND LIVE MY LIFE</p>','MENDING THE BROKEN - Pastor Martin Childs Jr., D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','mending-the-broken-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min-5','','','2018-02-03 21:24:36','2018-02-04 03:24:36','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1429',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1431,1,'2018-02-03 21:26:25','2018-02-04 03:26:25','On Wednesday, February 14th, we will celebrate Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent and marks the beginning of a time of repentance and consecration. Repentance means to turn away. Spiritually, it is a turning away from sin and a turning to God. As I Repent, I turn 180o - that is, if I were traveling north, to repent means I would turn around and travel south. Consecration means to dedicate to God – that is, to make holy or sacred. As I consecrate myself, I am acknowledging that I am setting myself apart from this world and the evil things of this world because I belong to God.\n\nLent is the 40 days following Ash Wednesday, ending on the Saturday following Good Friday. The 40 days do not include Sundays because Sundays commemorate the Resurrection. The 40 days help us reflect on the 40 days that Jesus was in the wilderness preparing for His ministry. Lent is a time of introspection, self-examination, moderation, repentance and spiritual discipline. Lent is highlighted, primarily, by prayer and fasting. Traditionally, people give up sweets, meats and alcohol for Lent.\n\nOur theme for Lent 2018 is, “Who Is This Jesus?” I am challenging you to spend quality and quantity time with God over the next 40 days as you repent of the wrong that you have done, and consecrate yourself to Him. The season of Lent is customarily accompanied with fasting. I am challenging us to spend these days fasting – that is, giving something up. I encourage us to do more than just giving up certain things for Lent, I encourage us to use the next 40 days to strip and cleanse ourselves of anything ungodly and/or unhealthy. I encourage us to make life-long, lifestyle changes to produce overall, holistic health and well-being.\n\nTherefore, I encourage us, as we make changes in eating and other habits, to do so not just for the sake of Lent, but for the sake of life. For example:\n\n· Modifying our eating habits and committing to eating healthier foods.\n\n· Modifying our sleeping habits.\n\n· Exercising more and taking better care of our health.\n\n· Drinking more water (note: not just liquids, but water)\n\n· Identifying at least one ungodly and/or unhealthy action, attitude and activity and determine to give it up forever that we may be drawn closer to God and deeper in our intimacy with Him.\n\nDuring this season of Lent, we are suspending our Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon Bible Studies and encouraging everyone to attend the Lenten Services. I have previously shared that Bible Study is primarily knowing about God, and Worship Service is primarily spending time with God. I also challenge us to set aside time each day to have our own private time of worship with God: Sing a song or two. Read a scripture passage from the Bible. Meditate upon a scripture passage. Listen for God to speak with us and reveal to us what He wants us to know.\n\nAdditionally, on Tuesday, February 13th, we will have a worship service called Fast Tuesday. Traditionally, the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday is called Fat Tuesday. This is a day of gorging and excessive eating and drinking before the time of fasting. We, instead, will use this day as a time of preparation and expectation for what we desire to receive from God as we repent and consecrate ourselves to Him.','Who Is This Jesus?','','publish','closed','closed','','who-is-this-jesus','','','2018-02-03 21:26:25','2018-02-04 03:26:25','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1431',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1435,1,'2018-02-03 21:47:18','2018-02-04 03:47:18','Attention All Youth and Parents. The time to celebrate our culture has arrived! Our 2018 theme for Black History is “A Night at the Museum”. Parents, please encourage all of our youth and children to participate and also bring ideas on people they would like to see showcased in the program. Rehearsals will start weekly on Tuesday, January 23rd from 630pm-8pm. Please see Sisters Kennedy Allen, Mia Washington, Connie Dallas or Brother Marcus LaGrant with any questions.\n\n· Saturday, February 10, 2018, 11am Leadership Meeting; 1pm Church Meeting.\n\n· Pilgrim Rest Boys Basketball Games Saturday, February 10, 2018: Game 4:00 pm Pilgrim Rest vs Mt. Pilgrim. Game is at New Testament Church, 10201 Bradley Rd.\n\n· Tuesday, February 13@ 6pm, Fast Tuesday Service. Everyone is encouraged to attend as we enter into the Lenten Season.\n\n· Lenten Services will begin on Wednesday, February 14 thru Wednesday, March 28, 2018 @ 12 noon and 7pm. The Theme for this year is “Who Is This Jesus”. The noon Services will be held at Bethesda Baptist Church 2909 North 20th Street. The 7pm Services will be held at Progressive Baptist Church, 8324 West Keefe Avenue.\n\nDuring this time we will not have Wednesday &amp; Thursday Bible Study here at Pilgrim Rest. We are encouraging everyone to attend the Lenten Services.\n\n· Saturday, February 17 @ 9am Security Ministry Meeting. If you would like to become a part of this ministry, please join us.\n\n· Parents, Please “Save the Date” Sunday, February 28 after Morning Worship to meet with Pastor and the Church School Staff re: our children ages 3-17. Meeting will be in the Fellowship Hall, (light refreshments will be served)\n\n· Sons of Praise and Daughters of praise will rehearse 2nd &amp; 4th Sundays after worship service. If your child is interested in being a part of either team, see Brother’s Moore, Torence or Nash or Sister’s Frost or Spencer.\n\n· ATTENTION MEMBERS, If you would like your contribution statement please sign up in the foyer, at the parking lot door or call the office\n\n<strong>Community Announcements:</strong>\n\n· PLEASE BEWARE OF THIS SCAM: Strangers bringing unordered gifts! This scam originated in Houston, TX, but could be anywhere. You could receive a call from a company called “Express Couriers.” (could also be called something else) asking if you are going to be home, they have a package that requires a signature. This is the first part of the scam, finding out when you will be home. If you are home they will then come to your home, maybe with a beautiful gift basket and a bottle of wine. They will tell you they don’t know where it came from or who sent it. But because the gift contains alcohol there is a $3.50 delivery/verification charge. They will say they do not take cash only debit or credit. When you swipe your card and enter a pin they have your account information. Within hours they can clean out your account.\n\n· Join EVERY DAY COUNTS, a lifestyle program focused on eating and exercising with metastatic breast cancer.\n\n· Youth Build, get paid! Building your future, get paid to earn your diploma,\n\n· learn the construction trade, and rebuild your community! Sign up for Youth Build today! Cr-sdc.org/program/career services or call 414-906-2711. See the flyers in the foyer for more information.\n\n· If you are a High School student with aspirations to become a doctor or enter the medical field, Check this out! Applications now open for “Apprenticeship in Medicine”. Call 414-955-8735, fax 414-955-0129 or email studentdiversity@mcw.edu. Flyers in foyer.','ANNOUNCEMENTS - February 4, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-february-4-2018','','','2018-02-03 21:47:18','2018-02-04 03:47:18','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1435',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1438,1,'2018-02-10 09:10:26','2018-02-10 15:10:26','<ul>\n	<li>Attention 5th, 6th, &amp; 7th Graders, this is the last week to register for the Booker T. Washington Essay Contest. Get your application from Sister Edith Wilson today or at the church office, this week!</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li>Attention All Youth and Parents. The time to celebrate our culture has arrived! Our 2018 theme for Black History is “A Night at the Museum”. Parents, please encourage all of our youth and children to participate and also bring ideas on people they would like to see showcased in the program. Rehearsals will start weekly on Tuesday, January 23rd from 630pm-8pm. Please see Sisters Kennedy Allen, Mia Washington, Connie Dallas or Brother Marcus LaGrant with any questions.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li>Tuesday, February 13@ 6pm, Fast Tuesday Service. Everyone is encouraged to attend as we enter into the Lenten Season.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li>Lenten Services will begin on Wednesday, February 14 thru Wednesday, March 28, 2018 @ 12 noon and 7pm. The Theme for this year is “Who Is This Jesus”. The noon Services will be held at Bethesda Baptist Church 2909 North 20th Street. The 7pm Services will be held at Progressive Baptist Church, 8324 West Keefe Avenue.</li>\n	<li>During this time we will not have Wednesday &amp; Thursday Bible Study here at Pilgrim Rest. We are encouraging everyone to attend the Lenten Services.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li>Pilgrim Rest Boys Basketball Games Saturday, February 17, 2018: Game 12:00 pm Pilgrim Rest vs VLCC. Game is at East Brook Church, 5353 Green Bay Avenue.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li>Saturday, February 17 @ 9am Security Ministry Meeting. If you would like to become a part of this ministry, please join us.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li>Parents, Please “Save the Date” Sunday, February 18 after Morning Worship to meet with Pastor and the Church School Staff re: our children ages 3-17. Meeting will be in the Fellowship Hall, (light refreshments will be served)</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li>The Ministry of Christian Education is sponsoring a Town Hall Meeting titled The World vs The Word on Saturday, February 24th at 12pm. All are invited to attend as we explore worldly and biblical perspectives on bullying. Please see Sisters Rubye Jones, Victoria Frazier or Deacon Robert S. LaGrant with any questions.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li>Pilgrim Rest has partnered with the American Lung Association to sponsor a team for the “Climb for Air” on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the US Bank Building. A registration meeting will be held on tomorrow, February 12th at 6pm in the Fellowship Wing with a representative from the climb to take information and answer any questions. The event is open for anyone that can participate. Please see Deacon Robert S. LaGrant with any questions.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li>Sons of Praise and Daughters of Praise will rehearse 2nd &amp; 4th Sundays after worship service. If your child is interested in being a part of either team, see Brother’s Moore, Torence or Nash or Sister’s Frost or Spencer.</li>\n</ul>\nATTENTION MEMBERS, If you would like your contribution statement please sign up in the foyer, at the parking lot door or call the office\n\n<strong>Community Announcements:</strong>\n\n· Join EVERY DAY COUNTS, a lifestyle program focused on eating and exercising with metastatic breast cancer.\n\n· Youth Build, get paid! Building your future, get paid to earn your diploma, learn the construction trade, and rebuild your community! Sign up for Youth Build today! Visit https://www.cr-sdc.org/SDC/Programs/Career-Services/YouthBuild-Construction-Training.htm or call 414-906-2711. See the flyers in the foyer for more information.\n\n· If you are a High School student with aspirations to become a doctor or enter the medical field, Check this out! Applications now open for “Apprenticeship in Medicine”. Call 414-955-8735, fax 414-955-0129 or email studentdiversity@mcw.edu. Flyers in foyer.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDear Pilgrim Rest Family,\n\nGrace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ! The Finance Ministry of the church wanted to share an update on our Capital Campaign. We praise and thank God that we are in our 36th month of the initial campaign. When we started this faith journey in March 2015, the goal was to accomplish four tasks:\n\n1. To complete renovations on our new Church Campus to fit our specific needs.\n\n2. To support the new and growing ministries of the church.\n\n3. To pay the mortgage of the new Church Campus.\n\n4. To replenish the assets used to support our transition from Sherman Boulevard.\n\nWe thank each person that has contributed, but there is still work to do. We have seen God\'s hand at work as we have had members young and old to support the vision and forward movement of the church.\n\nOur initial request was for each adult member to complete a pledge of $3107, which would allow us to complete the work that we feel God has led us to do. All contributions, large or small, are welcomed and needed. We continue to solicit those who have yet to do so as well as those that have already completed their pledges.\n\nWe pray with a spirit of expectation that the members of the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church will continue to support the forward movement and build on the proud legacy of our church in this community, this city and this world.\n\nPlease see a member of the Capital Campaign Finance Team or call the Church Office with any questions.','ANNOUNCEMENTS February 11, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-february-11-2018','','','2018-02-10 09:10:26','2018-02-10 15:10:26','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1438',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1440,1,'2018-02-10 09:16:06','2018-02-10 15:16:06','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TEXT: PSALMS 8:1-9</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TITLE: WE SERVE A GLORIOUS GOD!</p>\nINTRODUCTION\n\nGOD IS BOUNDLESS (V. 1; 9)\n\nA. The meaning of the phrase “our Lord”\n\nB. God has set His Glory above the earth, but He wants to share it with us\n\nGOD WANTS OUR PERFECT PRAISE (V. 2)\n\nA. God entrusts His praise to infants and children\n\nB. The cry of baby Moses saved Israel\n\nC. Young David slayed a giant and brought glory to God\n\nD. God created us to give Him praise\n\nTHE HEAVENS ARE THE WORKMANSHIP OF HIS FINGERS (VV. 3-8)\n\nA. The sun rules the day\n\nB. God is mindful of us\n\nCONCLUSION\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:</strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>THAT I WILL GIVE GOD PRAISE FOR HIS GLORY.</strong></p>','WE SERVE A GLORIOUS GOD - Pastor Terry Toney','','publish','closed','closed','','we-serve-a-glorious-god-pastor-terry-toney','','','2018-02-10 09:16:06','2018-02-10 15:16:06','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1440',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1443,1,'2018-02-10 09:19:01','2018-02-10 15:19:01','<em>“Who Is This Jesus?”</em>\n\nOur theme for Lent 2018 is, “Who Is This Jesus?” I am challenging you to spend quality and quantity time with God over the next 40 days as you repent of the wrong that you have done, and consecrate yourself to Him. The season of Lent is customarily accompanied with fasting. I am challenging us to spend these days fasting – that is, giving something up. I encourage us to do more than just giving up certain things for the 40 days of Lent, I encourage us to use the next 40 days to strip and cleanse ourselves of anything ungodly and/or unhealthy. I encourage us to make life-long, lifestyle changes to produce overall, holistic health and well-being (spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, dietary, etc.).\n\nThink of it this way, for the 40 days of Lent, I have an opportunity to practice living without what I have been led to give up. After not having it for the 40 days, I know that I can live without it forever. Therefore, I have used the season of Lent to remove something destructive or unnecessary from my life.\n\nI am also encouraging us to use the 40 days of Lent to establish and practice spiritual disciplines, as well as positive and beneficial goals for our lives that we, likewise, will continue after the season of Lent has ended.\n\nExamples of life-long, lifestyle changes can include:\n<ul>\n	<li>Modifying our eating habits and committing to eating healthier foods</li>\n	<li>Modifying our sleeping habits</li>\n	<li>Exercising more and taking better care of our health</li>\n	<li>Drinking more water (note: not just liquids, but water)</li>\n	<li>Commit to attend Worship Service, Sunday School and Bible Study weekly</li>\n	<li>Commit to daily Bible reading</li>\n	<li>Identifying at least one ungodly and/or unhealthy action, attitude and activity and determine to give it up forever that we may be drawn closer to God and deeper in our intimacy with Him.</li>\n</ul>\nOn Tuesday, February 13th at 6:00 p.m., we will have a worship service called Fast Tuesday. Traditionally, the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday is called Fat Tuesday. This is a day of gorging and excessive eating and drinking before the time of fasting. We, instead, will use this day as a time of preparation and expectation for what we desire to receive from God as we repent and consecrate ourselves to Him. Therefore, I am encouraging us to use Tuesday as a day to spiritually and mentally prepare for the season of Lent by praying and meditating on our goals and expectations that we have established.\n\nDuring this season of Lent, we are suspending our Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon Bible Studies and encouraging everyone to attend the Lenten Services. The Lenten Services are as follows:\n\nWednesday, Noon – Bethesda Baptist Church – 2909 North 20th Street\n\nWednesday, 7:00 p.m. – Progressive Baptist Church – 8324 West Keefe Avenue','“Who Is This Jesus?”','','publish','closed','closed','','who-is-this-jesus-2','','','2018-02-10 09:19:01','2018-02-10 15:19:01','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1443',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1447,1,'2018-02-16 00:41:00','2018-02-16 06:41:00','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TEXT: JOHN 2:1-11</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TITLE: WHO IS THIS JESUS?</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">HE CAN TURN THE ORDINARY INTO EXTRAORDINARY</p>\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. Mary had nothing\n\n1. No wine\n\n2. No money\n\nB. Jesus had nothing\n\n1. No wine\n\n2. No money\n\nC. The servants had nothing special\n\n1. Ordinary waterpots\n\n2. Ordinary water\n\nD. I have nothing…\n\nE. I have nothing special…\n\nUSE WHAT YOU HAVE\n\nA. Mary had Jesus\n\n1. She new that Jesus could do something\n\n2. Mary, “Whatever He says to you, do it.”\n\nB. The servants had Jesus’ words\n\n1. Jesus, “Fill the waterpots with water.”\n\n2. They filled the ordinary waterpots with ordinary water\n\nC. I have Jesus – Do I trust Jesus?\n\nD. I have Jesus’ words – Do I obey Jesus?\n\nJESUS WILL DO THE REST\n\nA. Jesus took ordinary water in ordinary water pots and made an extraordinarily great tasting wine\n\nB. Since Jesus can take ordinary water in ordinary waterpots and make an extraordinarily great tasting wine, imagine the possibilities for Him to take my ordinary life and turn it into something amazing?\n\n1. I am amazingly marvelous\n\n2. I am spectacularly special\n\n3. I am fabulously creative\n\nCHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">THAT I WILL TRUST AND OBEY JESUS FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY THINGS THAT HE WILL DO WITH ME, TO ME AND THROUGH ME</p>','WHO IS THIS JESUS? Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','who-is-this-jesus-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2018-02-16 00:41:00','2018-02-16 06:41:00','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1447',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1449,1,'2018-02-23 00:46:04','2018-02-23 06:46:04','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TEXT: JOHN 4:46-54</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TITLE: WHO IS THIS JESUS?</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">JESUS IS WORKING AS WE ARE OBEYING</p>\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. The nobleman had heard (seen) of the healing miracles of Jesus\n\n1. 2:23, “many believed in His name when they saw the signs which He did”\n\n2. 3:2, ”no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.”\n\nB. The nobleman also heard (seen) how Jesus had healed\n\n1. It was personal\n\n2. It was with a touch\n\nC. The challenge with testimonies: We, sometimes, expect Jesus to respond to us the same way that He responded to others\n\nTHE NOBLEMAN’S AGENDA\n\nA. “Come from Cana of Galilee to Capernaum to heal my son who is about to die.” (v. 47)\n\nB. “Sir, come down before my child dies.” (v. 49)\n\nC. The distance from Cana to Capernaum\n\n1. The distance was 16 miles\n\n2. It takes from 5 – 6 hours to walk 16 miles\n\n3. Walking was the conventional, traditional, standard way to travel\n\nD. We have our agendas for when, where and how we desire Jesus to assist us\n\nE. Our agendas are generally based upon what is conventional, traditional and standard\n\nJESUS’ PLAN\n\nA. Jesus does the opposite of the man’s request\n\n1. The man asked Jesus, “Come, my son will live.”\n\n2. Jesus tells the man, “Go, your son will live.”\n\nB. The man believed and went\n\nC. At that moment, the man’s son was healed\n\nD. Matthew 13:58, “And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith” (NIV)\n\nE. “Jesus says it, I believe it and do it”\n\nF. At the moment we start obeying Jesus, He starts working on our behalf?\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">THAT I WILL TRUST AND OBEY JESUS FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY</p>','Who Is This Jesus? Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','who-is-this-jesus-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min-2','','','2018-02-23 00:46:04','2018-02-23 06:46:04','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1449',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1451,1,'2018-03-04 00:52:51','2018-03-04 06:52:51','TEXT: JOHN 5:1-15\n\nTITLE: WHO IS THIS JESUS?\n\nJESUS MOVES US OUT OF OUR COMFORT ZONE\n\nPastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. Comfort zone – Complacency – Lazy\n\nB. Fear of being “A big galoopy”\n\nC. Jesus has a purpose and plan for each one of our lives\n\nLOOKING FOR THE ANSWER IN OTHERS\n\nA. There was a large group of sick, blind, lame and paralyzed people.\n\nB. They waited for the angel to stir the water\n\nC. They waited for someone to assist them\n\nD. Sometimes, we look for the answers in others.\n\n1. We look for them to validate and affirm us\n\n2. We look for them to give us permission\n\n3. We look for them to provide us access\n\nI AM WHO I BELIEVE THAT I AM\n\nA. Who did the man hang around with?\n\n1. What did they look like?\n\n2. What did it sound like?\n\n3. What was their conversation like?\n\n4. What were their goals?\n\nB. Self-Fulfilling Prophecy\n\nC. Why did Jesus stop and talk to this man?\n\nD. What was behind Jesus’ question, “Do you want to be made well?”\n\nGET UP, PICK IT UP AND WALK\n\nA. Get Up!\n\n1. A command (some things must be commanded)\n\n2. Get up out of what is holding you back\n\n3. Get up out of your complacency\n\nB. Pick It Up!\n\n1. A command (again, some things must be commanded)\n\n2. Pick up what makes it comfortable for you to remain in your complacency\n\n3. When you pick it up, you establish your power and authority over it\n\nC. Walk!\n\n1. A command (This command involved continuous action – keep walking)\n\n2. Get going…\n\n3. Where is God desiring to take you?\n\n4. As you are walking, others will confront you – Jesus will find you\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK: THAT I WILL BEGIN THE PROCESS OF GETTING UP OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE</p>','Who Is This Jesus? Jesus Moves Us Out of Our Comfort Zone','','publish','closed','closed','','who-is-this-jesus-jesus-moves-us-out-of-our-comfort-zone','','','2018-03-04 00:52:51','2018-03-04 06:52:51','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1451',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1453,1,'2018-03-04 00:55:28','2018-03-04 06:55:28','“Who Is This Jesus?”\n\nTo assist you in spending quality and quantity time with God for this season of Lent, each Sunday, you will receive a weekly Lenten Devotional written from the Gospel of John and based upon our 2018 theme for Lent, “Who Is This Jesus?”\n\nIf one really desires to know who Jesus is, the Gospel of John is the perfect place to begin. Whereas the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke tell us what Jesus did, the Gospel of John tells us who Jesus is.\n\nAs you read this devotional each day, you will experience the life and ministry of Jesus, gain greater insight into Jesus’ mission for and to humanity and develop and/or strengthen your belief in Him as the Christ, the Son of God.\n\nThis Lenten Devotional will also follow the Sunday Sermon Series and the Wednesday evening Lenten Services during Lent. The Sunday Sermon Series are the “7 Signs” of Jesus recorded in the Gospel of John. The Gospel of John has no parables, and has only seven miracles called “signs”. These “signs” are provided to assist the reader in believing that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God (John 20:30, 31). The Wednesday evening Lenten Service Sermons at Progressive Baptist Church are the “7 I Am” statements recorded from Jesus in the Gospel of John regarding His person and purpose, Again, the emphasis of these statements focuses on believing in Jesus as the Christ, Son of God.\n\nMy prayer is that this devotional will assist us in developing the disciplines that are necessary as we use the next 40 days to strip and cleanse ourselves of anything ungodly and/or unhealthy. I encourage us to make life-long, lifestyle changes to produce overall, holistic health and well-being (spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, dietary, etc.).\n\nMy prayer is that this devotional will also assist us in spending time daily with Jesus, while getting to know who He is through the Gospel of John as we establish and practice spiritual disciplines, as well as positive goals for our lives that we, likewise, will continue after the season of Lent has ended. As we draw closer to Jesus, and grow deeper in our intimacy with Him, may it confirm our belief in Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God, and may it affirm our belief that we have life in Jesus’ name.\n\nDuring this season of Lent, we are suspending our Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon Bible Study Classes and encouraging everyone to attend one of the Lenten Services. The Lenten Services are as follows:\n\nWednesday, Noon – Bethesda Baptist Church – 2909 North 20th Street\n\nWednesday, 7:00 p.m. – Progressive Baptist Church – 8324 West Keefe Ave','Who Is This Jesus?','','publish','closed','closed','','who-is-this-jesus-3','','','2018-03-04 00:55:28','2018-03-04 06:55:28','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1453',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1455,1,'2018-03-04 00:59:31','2018-03-04 06:59:31','The time to celebrate our culture has arrived! Our 2018 theme for Black History is “A Night at the Museum”. Rehearsals will continue on Sundays immediately following Worship Service and on Tuesdays, from 6:30pm-8pm. Please see Sisters Kennedy Allen, Mia Washington, Connie Dallas or Brother Marcus LaGrant with any questions. Our Black History Program will be on Friday, March 9th, 2018 at 6pm.\n\n· Lenten Services will be on Wednesdays thru Wednesday, March 28, 2018 @ 12 noon and 7pm. The Theme for this year is “Who Is This Jesus”. The noon Services will be held at Bethesda Baptist Church 2909 North 20th Street. The 7pm Services will be held at Progressive Baptist Church, 8324 West Keefe Avenue.\n\n· During this time we will not have Wednesday or Thursday Bible Study here at Pilgrim Rest. We are encouraging everyone to attend the Lenten Services.\n\n· Pilgrim Rest Boys Basketball, 1st &amp; 2nd Round Play Off Games Saturday, March 10th and 17th, 2018. Additional information will be given next week.\n\n· The Youth Department will have its Youth In Action Day on Saturday, March 10th. We will volunteer at the “Climb for Air” at the US Bank Building. Please arrive at the church by 7:15am as we will depart immediately at 7:30am. All youth ages 10 and older are expected to attend. Please sign up in the foyer and see Sister Tracy Craig or Deacon Robert S. LaGrant with any questions.\n\n· Movie Time!! Pilgrim Rest has the opportunity to see the Black Panther movie as a church. If you are interested in attending the Matinee on Saturday, March 10th at 11:30a.m., Men. Falls Theatre, you must sign up in the foyer today. The cost is $12 (which includes popcorn &amp; soda).\n\n· Sons of Praise and Daughters of Praise will rehearse 2nd &amp; 4th Sundays after worship service. If your child is interested in being a part of either team, see Brothers Moore, Torrence or Nash or Sisters Frost or Spencer.\n\n· DID YOU KNOW?\n\nPilgrim Rest has a PRAYER MINISTRY that prays for the church and the community weekly. Please join us Mondays/Thursdays 5-6PM in the fellowship hall EVERY 3RD Monday we have corporate prayer. Our next corporate prayer March 19, 2018 Our theme is “MIRACLES”: we all have experienced some sort of miracle in our life. Please join us and share your miracle with the congregation. Hope to see you there.\n\n<strong>Community Announcements:</strong>\n\n· Word of Hope Ministries, Inc. JOB FAIR, March 16, 2018. Located at 2677 North 40th Street from 9am-3pm. Come dressed for possible on the spot interviews. Bring your resume &amp; positive attitude. Register early at CTAYLOR@WOHMKE.ORG or call (414)447-1965.\n\n· Be a Foster Grandparent Volunteer! Receive paid training, an hourly stipend and more. If interested contact: Linda Hopgood, 414-906-4608.\n\n· Join the Senior Companion Program. You must be at least 55 yrs. old, unemployed or retired and interested in helping people. You will be paid and it does not affect other benefits. For more information, please call 414-906-2700 ext. 2779.','ANNOUNCEMENTS - March 4, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-march-4-2018','','','2018-03-04 00:59:31','2018-03-04 06:59:31','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1455',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1459,1,'2018-03-11 10:44:34','2018-03-11 15:44:34','TITLE: WHO IS THIS JESUS?\n​​ HE CAN TURN NOT ENOUGH INTO TOO MUCH\n\nTEXT: JOHN 6:1-14\n\nINTRODUCTION\nA. Taking a little bit of nothing and making a whole lot of something ​\nB. Our ancestor had a spirit of creativity and ingenuity ​\nC. Do I need more than I have to be of value to Jesus? ​\nIT IS A TEST\nA. Jesus never asks a question to which He does not know the answer ​\nB. The best way to answer Jesus’ questions ​\n1. Ezekiel 37:3\n2. Job 40:3-5\nC. What is the purpose of a test?\nD. Perhaps, what you are going through is a test\nEMBRACING WHAT IS NOT…\nA. 200 denarii worth of bread is insufficient. ​\nB. An unasked question answered ​\nC. We answer questions that Jesus never asks ​\n\nREJECTING WHAT IS…\nA. A little boy’s lunch ​\nB. Not enough / not intended to be enough ​\n\nC. We tend to reject what we do have ​\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNOT ENOUGH = TOO MUCH\nA. Prepare yourself for the miracle (make the people sit down) ​\nB. Give what you have to Jesus ​\nC. Jesus gives thanks for what you do have. ​\nD. Jesus blesses what you have. ​\nE. Jesus gives it back to you. ​\n\nCHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:\nTHAT I WILL GIVE JESUS WHAT I HAVE AND LET HIM BESS IT\nWORK FOR THE WEEK','WHO IS THIS JESUS? ​​   HE CAN TURN NOT ENOUGH INTO TOO MUCH - Pastor Martin Childs JR. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','who-is-this-jesus-%e2%80%8b%e2%80%8b-he-can-turn-not-enough-into-too-much-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2018-03-11 10:44:34','2018-03-11 15:44:34','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1459',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1461,1,'2018-03-11 10:59:08','2018-03-11 15:59:08','JESUS IS STILL WORKING MIRACLES\n​I previously shared that for this season of Lent I am expecting miracles to occur in the lives of our church family. Over the past couple of weeks, there are many of you in our church family who have experienced miracles as you have seen God’s hand at work in your life. Very clearly, as we expect God to move on our behalf in miraculous ways, God will move on our behalf in miraculous ways.\n​My prayer for miracles during this season of Lent is not just God performing miracles for the sake of doing miracles. Rather, my prayer is in line with John’s purpose for recording Jesus’ miracles (as he calls signs) in the Gospel of John Chapter 20, Verses 30, 31, “And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. My prayer is that we have an unwavering belief that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God. Additionally, I pray that as we personally experience God’s miracles in our lives, our belief/faith in Jesus will increase and our intimacy with Him will deepen.\n​While we are expecting miracles for the season of Lent, remember our goal is to extend our expectations for Lent, beyond Lent to the remainder of our lives. Therefore, my prayer is that we live the rest of our lives in the expectation of God’s miracles occurring in our lives, in the lives of those whom we love and in the lives of everyone who comes into our lives – both long-term and for brief moments.\n​For this week, I ask that you join me in prayer as we expect miracles regarding:\n\n​​The sale of the Church Building on Sherman Boulevard\n\n​​The acquisition of the Frederick Douglass School Building\n\nLet us pray with expectation that God will move in miraculous ways and give us all testimonies that will speak to His presence, participation and power that is at work in all of our lives.','JESUS IS STILL WORKING MIRACLES','','publish','closed','closed','','jesus-is-still-working-miracles','','','2018-03-11 10:59:08','2018-03-11 15:59:08','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1461',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1463,1,'2018-03-25 11:01:12','2018-03-25 16:01:12','PALM SUNDAY\n​On today, one week before Jesus would be resurrected after His crucifixion, Matthew 21:1-11shares that Jesus made his entry into Jerusalem and was celebrated as a conquering king. Notwithstanding, many in the crowd on that day that celebrated Jesus was also in the crowd the following Friday yelling, “Crucify Him!” There are several similar inconsistencies in this passage that I wish to highlight and clarify on today.\n​First, Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey that He does not own. What kind of king does not own his own donkey? How can a king be a conquering king when he does not own his own donkey? It is true that on this day Jesus did not have His own donkey, however, in Colossians 1:16 Paul writes, “For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.” Jesus created and owned everything – even that donkey.\n​Second, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. What kind of conquering king rides in on a donkey? Kings rode on the finest, and most majestic stallions in the kingdom. It was the common people who rode on donkeys. It is true that on this day Jesus rode on a common donkey, however, Jesus said in John 13:13, 14, “You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.” Jesus, as King, lived a humble life of service as an example for us to lay down our titles and positions to fulfill our call to serve others.\n​Third, the disciples took off their clothes and spread them over the donkey for Jesus to sit on, and the crowd took off their clothes and spread them on the ground for Jesus to ride on. It is true that on this day they took off their clothes for the benefit of Jesus, however, John writes in John 1:14, “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.” Jesus put on the clothes of humanity for the benefit of humanity. Jesus put on the clothes of humanity to provide salvation for humanity.\n​Fourth, as Jesus came into Jerusalem, many asked, “Who is this?” The crowd responded, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee.” What kind of conquering king would be unknown to those who are his subjects? A conquering king would be well know and highly recognized by everyone. It is true that on this day many did not know who Jesus was, however, Paul shares in Philippians 2:10, 11, “that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” One day, everyone will not only know who Jesus is, they will also bow down before Him as King and Lord.\n​Therefore, on this day, we pause to reflect upon who Jesus is; what Jesus has done for us; and how our lives are different because of what He has done for us. We also pause to acknowledge Him as our conquering King. Consider all of the battles that He has fought and won for you. It may appear at times that He is not a conquering king, and others may suggest that He is not a conquering king, however, on today, Palm Sunday, I proclaim that He is my King of kings and Lord of lords – to God be the glory','PALM SUNDAY','','publish','closed','closed','','palm-sunday','','','2018-03-25 11:01:12','2018-03-25 16:01:12','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1463',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1465,1,'2018-03-25 11:03:02','2018-03-25 16:03:02','TITLE: WHO IS THIS JESUS?\n​​ HE HELPS US TO SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE\n\nTEXT: JOHN 9:1-44\nINTRODUCTION\nA. Disciples, “Who sinned, his man or his parents, that he was born blind?” ​\n1. We are accustomed to finding fault and assigning blame\n2. Dysfunctional families\n3. Generational Curse versus Generational Conditioning\nB. Perhaps, Jesus desires that we see a different, bigger picture ​\nC. Perhaps, Jesus desires that we see a God-sized picture ​\nTRAGEDY\nA. The man was born blind ​\nB. The man sat and begged for a living ​\nC. The man has to defend Jesus ​\nD. The man is thrown out of the temple ​\nTRIUMPH\nA. Born blind for God’s works to be revealed\n\n​​\nB. God permits certain things to happen to us to reveal that He is working ​​\nC. Spit based ointment ​​\nD. God works in unconventional ways in our lives ​​\nE. Jesus does not need defending (v. 25) ​​\nF. Do not defend Jesus, live Jesus ​​\nG. Jesus heard, and found him ​​\nH. Jesus hears and knows where you are ​​\n\nCHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK: THAT I WILL CONSIDER MY SITUATION THROUGH A BIGGER, GOD-SIZED PICTURE\nWORK FOR THE WEEK','WHO IS THIS JESUS? ​​ HE HELPS US TO SEE THE BIGGER PICTURE - Pastor Martin Childs JR. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','who-is-this-jesus-%e2%80%8b%e2%80%8b-he-helps-us-to-see-the-bigger-picture-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2018-03-25 11:03:02','2018-03-25 16:03:02','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1465',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1467,1,'2018-04-01 11:08:07','2018-04-01 16:08:07','Resurrection Sunday\n\nOn today, we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, Savior and Friend Jesus, the Christ. Were it not for that supreme sacrifice that He made for us when He died on the cross for us, we would be left in and to our sins and unable to anything to resolve them. I am so grateful that God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that since I believe in Him I will not perish but have everlasting life. Do you believe in Him? Have you received Jesus as your Lord and Savior? Do you know where you are going after you die? Can you confidently say that after you die you will open your eyes in the presence of God? If not, you need to get to know who Jesus is.\n​During this season of Lent, we asked the question: Who Is This Jesus? Our goal was to assist each of us in establishing and/or renewing our relationship with Jesus. Even though we may already knew Jesus as our Lord and Savior, my prayer is that we deepened our relationship to know Jesus as a friend. That is how Jesus desires to know us – as a friend.\n​Therefore, as we sought to answer the question: Who Is This Jesus?, we emphasized the Seven Signs and the Seven “I Am” statements found in the Gospel of John.\n\nFollowing is an overview:\nJESUS’ SEVEN SIGNS\n​​1st Sign – Jesus turns water into wine (John 2:1-11)\n​​2nd Sign – Jesus heals a nobleman’s son (John 4:43-54)\n​​3rd Sign – Jesus heals a man lame for 38 years (John 5:1-15)\n​​4th Sign – Jesus feeds the 5000 men (John 6:1-14)\n​​5th Sign – Jesus walks on water (John 6:15-21)\n​​6th Sign – Jesus heals a blind man (John 9:1-41)\n​​7th Sign – Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead (John 11:1-44\nJESUS’ SEVEN “I AM” STATEMENTS\n1. “I am the bread of life” (John 6:48)\n2. “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12)\n3. “I am the door of the sheep” (John 10:9)\n4. “I am the good shepherd” (John 10:11)\n5. “I am the resurrection and the life” (John 11:25)\n6. “I am the way, the truth and the life” John 14:6)\n7. “I am the true vine” (John 15:1)\n​Prayerfully, you have a deeper, clearer picture of who Jesus is, and you have a desire to want to know Him even more. If you seek Him, He will permit you to find Him.','RESURRECTION SUNDAY','','publish','closed','closed','','resurrection-sunday-2','','','2018-04-01 11:08:07','2018-04-01 16:08:07','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1467',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1469,1,'2018-04-01 11:11:20','2018-04-01 16:11:20','TITLE: WHO IS THIS JESUS?\n​​ HE CAN RESTORE LIFE TO TE DEAD\n\nTEXT: JOHN 11:1-44\n“JESUS, I LOVE CALLING YOUR NAME”\n\nLAZARUS IS SICK\nA. We ask the question, “Jesus, do you care?”\n\n​​​​​\nB. Sometimes, it feels like Jesus does not care… ​​​​​\n“HE CARES FOR YOU”\n\nJESUS IS THE RESURRECTION\nA. You do not have to wait until you die to experience the resurrection. ​​\nB. Establish a relationship with Jesus – He will resurrect you from a spiritual\ndeath, and you will live today ​​​​​​\nC. How? Because of His shed blood ​​​​​​\n1. Heb. 9:22, “…without the shedding of blood, there is no forgiveness of sin.”\n2. Since Adam and Eve, people offered bulls, goats and lambs to atone for their sins – these sacrifices could only cover their sins\n3. John the Baptist, “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of\nthe world – His Blood\n“THANK GOD FOR THE BLOOD”\n\nLAZARUS IS RESURRECTED\nA. Jesus wants to give you new life – in the life to come – and right now ​​\nB. You feel that you have done too much for too long and there is no way to recover… Jesus can stop the death process you feel you are on, reverse it and\nrestore you to new life ​​​​​​​\nC. It is by His Spirit… empowering us – transforming us – sustaining us – I AM, BY\nHIS SPIRIT… ​​​​​​​​\n“YOUR SPIRIT”\n\nJESUS IS RESURRECTED\nA. “How can Jesus do all of this?” He already has through His death, burial,\nresurrection and ascension ​​​​​​​\nB. Romans 5:8, “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while\n​we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” ​​​​​\n“NO GREATER LOVE”\n\nONE DAY, JESUS WILL RETURN FOR US\n“WE SHALL BEHOLD HIM”\nWORK FOR THE WEEK','WHO IS THIS JESUS? HE CAN RESTORE LIFE TO THE DEAD - Pastor Martin Childs JR. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','who-is-this-jesus-he-can-restore-life-to-the-dead-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2018-04-01 11:11:20','2018-04-01 16:11:20','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1469',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1472,1,'2018-02-25 11:13:57','2018-02-25 17:13:57','TITLE: WHO IS THIS JESUS?\nJESUS IS WORKING AS WE ARE OBEYING\n\nINTRODUCTION\nA. The nobleman had heard (seen) of the healing miracles of Jesus ​\n1. 2:23, “many believed in His name when they saw the signs which He did”\n2. 3:2, ”no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.”\nB. The nobleman also heard (seen) how Jesus had healed ​\n1. It was personal\n2. It was with a touch\nC. The challenge with testimonies: We, sometimes, expect Jesus to respond to us the same way that He responded to others ​\nTHE NOBLEMAN’S AGENDA\nA. “Come from Cana of Galilee to Capernaum to heal my son who is about to die.” (v. 47) ​\nB. “Sir, come down before my child dies.” (v. 49) ​\nC. The distance from Cana to Capernaum​\n1. The distance was 16 miles\n2. It takes from 5 – 6 hours to walk 16 miles\n3. Walking was the conventional, traditional, standard way to travel\nD. We have our agendas for when, where and how we desire Jesus to assist us ​\nE. Our agendas are generally based upon what is conventional, traditional and\nstandard ​\nJESUS’ PLAN\nA. Jesus does the opposite of the man’s request ​\n1. The man asked Jesus, “Come, my son will live.”\n2. Jesus tells the man, “Go, your son will live.”\nB. The man believed and went ​\nC. At that moment, the man’s son was healed ​\nD. Matthew 13:58, “And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith” (NIV) ​\nE. “Jesus says it, I believe it and do it” ​\nF. At the moment we start obeying Jesus, He starts working on our behalf? ​\nCHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:\nTHAT I WILL TRUST AND OBEY JESUS FOR THE EXTRAORDINARY\nWORK FOR THE WEEK','WHO IS THIS JESUS? JESUS IS WORKING AS WE ARE OBEYING','','publish','closed','closed','','who-is-this-jesus-jesus-is-working-as-we-are-obeying','','','2018-02-25 11:13:57','2018-02-25 17:13:57','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1472',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1477,1,'2018-04-08 08:22:10','2018-04-08 13:22:10','50TH ANNIVERSARY OF DR. KING’S ASSASSINATION\nFollow is a portion of Dr. King’s “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech that he gave the night before he was assassinated, on April 3, 1968 in Memphis, TN. “And I\'m always happy to see a relevant ministry. It\'s all right to talk about \"long white robes over yonder,\" in all of its symbolism. But ultimately people want some suits and dresses and shoes to wear down here! It\'s all right to talk about \"streets flowing with milk and honey,\" but God has commanded us to be concerned about the slums down here, and his children who can\'t eat three square meals a day. It\'s all right to talk about the new Jerusalem, but one day, God\'s preacher must talk about the new New York, the new Atlanta, the new Philadelphia, the new Los Angeles, the new Memphis, Tennessee. This is what we have to do…\n\n​Let us develop a kind of dangerous unselfishness. One day a man came to Jesus, and he wanted to raise some questions about some vital matters of life. At points he wanted to trick Jesus, and show him that he knew a little more than Jesus knew and throw him off base…\n​Now that question could have easily ended up in a philosophical and theological debate. But Jesus immediately pulled that question from mid-air, and placed it on a dangerous curve between Jerusalem and Jericho. And he talked about a certain man, who fell among thieves. You remember that a Levite and a priest passed by on the other side. They didn\'t stop to help him. And finally a man of another race came by. He got down from his beast, decided not to be compassionate by proxy. But he got down with him, administered first aid, and helped the man in need. Jesus ended up saying, this was the good man, this was the great man, because he had the capacity to project the \"I\" into the \"thou,\" and to be concerned about his brother.\n​Now you know, we use our imagination a great deal to try to determine why the priest and the Levite didn\'t stop. At times we say they were busy going to a church meeting, an ecclesiastical gathering, and they had to get on down to Jerusalem so they wouldn\'t be late for their meeting. At other times we would speculate that there was a religious law that \"One who was engaged in religious ceremonials was not to touch a human body twenty-four hours before the ceremony.\" And every now and then we begin to wonder whether maybe they were not going down to Jerusalem - or down to Jericho, rather to organize a \"Jericho Road Improvement Association.\" That\'s a possibility. Maybe they felt that it was better to deal with the problem from the causal root, rather than to get bogged down with an individual effect.\n​But I\'m going to tell you what my imagination tells me. It\'s possible that those men were afraid. You see, the Jericho road is a dangerous road… In the days of Jesus it came to be known as the \"Bloody Pass.\" And you know, it\'s possible that the priest and the Levite looked over that man on the ground and wondered if the robbers were still around. Or it\'s possible that they felt that the man on the ground was merely faking. And he was acting like he had been robbed and hurt, in order to seize them over there, lure them there for quick and easy seizure. And so the first question that the priest asked -- the first question that the Levite asked was, \"If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?\" But then the Good Samaritan came by. And he reversed the question: \"If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?\"\n​That\'s the question before you tonight. Not, \"If I stop to help the sanitation workers, what will happen to my job.” Not, \"If I stop to help the sanitation workers what will happen to all of the hours that I usually spend in my office every day and every week as a pastor?\" The question is not, \"If I stop to help this man in need, what will happen to me?\" The question is, \"If I do not stop to help the sanitation workers, what will happen to them?\" That\'s the question.\n​Well, I don\'t know what will happen now. We\'ve got some difficult days ahead. But it really doesn\'t matter with me now, because I\'ve been to the mountaintop. And I don\'t mind. Like anybody, I would like to live a long life. Longevity has its place. But I\'m not concerned about that now. I just want to do God\'s will. And He\'s allowed me to go up to the mountain. And I\'ve looked over. And I\'ve seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land!\n​And so I\'m happy, tonight. I\'m not worried about anything. I\'m not fearing any man! Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord!!','50th Anniversary of Dr. King\'s Assassination','','publish','closed','closed','','50th-anniversary-of-dr-kings-assassination','','','2018-04-08 08:22:10','2018-04-08 13:22:10','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1477',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1479,1,'2018-04-08 08:25:12','2018-04-08 13:25:12','TEXT: ACTS 1:1-3\nTITLE: JESUS POST RESURRECTION: SEEING IS BELIEVING\n\nINTRODUCTION\nA. If Christ is raised from the dead how can some say there is no resurrection of the dead? ​\nB. If Christ has not been raised from the dead our faith is worthless ​\nC. If Christ had not risen from the dead we would still be sinners ​\nD. To deny the resurrection is to claim every witness is a lair who claimed to\nknow Christ ​\nWHY IS THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS IMPORTANT\nA. The Resurrection witnesses to the immense power of God Himself\n\n​\nB. “I am the Resurrection and the Life” (John 11:25) ​\nC. “Christ is risen from the dead and has become the first fruits of those fallen\nasleep” (1Cor.15:20) ​\nEVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST FROM THE DEAD\nA. “JESUS appeared to them over a period over 40 days” (Acts 1:3) ​\nB. Christ appeared to the women ​\nC. Christ appeared to His disciples ​\nD. Christ appeared to the Apostle Paul ​\n“BLESSED ARE THOSE THAT HAVE NOT SEEN AND YET HAVE BELIEVED” (John 20:29)\nA. “Do not be unbelieving, but believing” (John 20:29) ​\nB. “My Lord and my God” (John 20:28) ​\nC. “He did many other signs that you may believe He is the Christ, the Son of God” (John 20:30) ​\nD. “And that believing you may have life in his name” (John 20:30) ​\n\n\nCHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK\n\nTHAT I BELIEVE IN JESUS THROUGH HIS DEATH, BURIAL, AND RESURRECTION FOR MY SINS','JESUS POST RESURRECTION: SEEING IS BELIEVING - PASTOR EDMOND DAVIS','','publish','closed','closed','','jesus-post-resurrection-seeing-is-believing-pastor-edmond-davis','','','2018-04-08 08:25:12','2018-04-08 13:25:12','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1479',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1481,1,'2018-04-15 08:30:58','2018-04-15 13:30:58','TITLE: WHY? BECAUSE GOD IS FAITHFUL\n\n&nbsp;\n\nREVEREND DR. JOHN JONES\nTEXT: ISAIAH 40:27-31\n​​​​​​​​​​​​​​','WHY? BECAUSE GOD IS FAITHFUL - DR. JOHN JONES','','publish','closed','closed','','why-because-god-is-faithful-dr-john-jones','','','2018-04-15 08:30:58','2018-04-15 13:30:58','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1481',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1483,1,'2018-04-22 08:36:45','2018-04-22 13:36:45','LIMITED BY MY EFFORT AND FAITH\nOne of the unfortunate aspects for us as Christians is that we, sometimes, do less than expected by God. For example:\n▪ God said, “Bring your tithe (10% of your income) to the storehouse (temple/church). We, sometimes, give God less than 10%.\n▪ God said, “Love your enemies.” We, sometimes, hate and fight with our enemies.\n▪ God said, “Pray without ceasing.” We, sometimes, pray when we are in trouble and/or need something from God.\n▪ God said, “Meditate on My word day and night.” We, sometimes, skip a few days in between readings.\nGod makes it very clear what His expectations are. We, sometimes, respond with less. The primary problem with us doing less than God expects is the reality that we will receive less than we desire.\n\nThink about what we desire from God:\n▪ We desire God to give us His best; give us His greatest; give us His largest; give us His fanciest; give us His most expensive; give us His all.\n▪ In our prayers, we ask God to bless our families; bless our finances; bless our employment; bless our ministries; bless our neighborhoods; bless us.\n▪ We desire for God to protect us; provide for us; promote us; prepare us.\n▪ We desire God’s love; God’s grace; God’s mercy; God’s peace; God’s favor; God’s presence; God’s forgiveness; God’s patience; God.\n\nWE DESIRE FROM GOD MAXIMUM BLESSINGS\n\nThink about what we give to God:\n▪ We do not exert the effort consistent with our desire.\n▪ We do just enough to get by\n▪ We do just enough to check the box\n▪ We do just enough to get it signed off\n▪ We do just enough to get the credit\n▪ We do just enough to take the selfie\n\nWE GIVE TO GOD MINIMUM EFFORT\n\nPerhaps, the reason why I am not receiving maximum blessings is because I am only giving minimum effort. The limitation is in the effort that I am willing to exert to be faithful to God’s commands not in the capacity that God has to bless. Do I have the faith to envision the blessing that God has for me, and the willingness to exert the effort to faithfully fulfill God’s commands?','LIMITED BY MY EFFORT AND FAITH','','publish','closed','closed','','limited-by-my-effort-and-faith','','','2018-04-22 08:36:45','2018-04-22 13:36:45','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1483',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1485,1,'2018-04-22 08:38:47','2018-04-22 13:38:47','TITLE: LIMITED BY MY EFFORT AND FAITH\n\nTEXT: 2 KINGS 4:1-7\nWHAT IS THE PROBLEM?\nA. What was her problem? ​\nB. What is your problem? ​\nWHAT DO YOU WANT?\nA. What did she want? ​\n\nB. What do you want? ​\nWHAT DO YOU HAVE?\nA. What did she have? ​\nB. What do you have? ​\nWHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO DO?\nA. Ask for as many “jars” as you can ​\nB. What are you willing to do? ​\n1. How many jars would you acquire?\n2. From whom would you ask for the jars?\n3. For how long would you ask for jars?\n4. How far would you go to ask for jars? (Physical)\n5. How far would you go to ask for jars? (Personal)\nC. What are you willing to do? ​\nLIMITED BY MY EFFORT AND FAITH\nA. The limitation was in the amount of jars not in the amount of oil ​\n​\nB. The amount of jars was determined by the effort to ask for them ​\n​\nC. The effort to ask for the jars was anchored in the faith to envision full jars on the shelf ​\n\nNO FAITH + EFFORT = LIMITATIONS','LIMITED BY MY EFFORT AND FAITH - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. D. MIN.','','publish','closed','closed','','limited-by-my-effort-and-faith-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2018-04-22 08:38:47','2018-04-22 13:38:47','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1485',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1487,1,'2018-04-29 08:46:25','2018-04-29 13:46:25','Sunday, April 29, 2018\nANNOUNCEMENTS\n• The Daughters of Praise and The Sons of Praise will minister at Greater Mt. Zion on today, Sunday, April 29 at 3:30 pm.\n• Prayer Ministry National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 3, 2018 -6:30 pm -7:30 pm. Please join us to Pray for America in Unity. Van Ministry Meeting -Tuesday, May 8 at 5pm in the Fellowship Hall\n• Security Ministry Meeting -Saturday, May 12 @ 10am. If you would like to become a part of this ministry, please join us.\n• High School Seniors, just a reminder your packets are due Sunday, May 13, 2018\n• Mother’s Day Pin-A-Sister Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign – To all women of Pilgrim Rest, Mother’s Day is always a special day for moms. This year, we will focus our attention on breast cancer awareness. Every woman who attends church on Mother’s Day will receive a free give-away bag reminding all women to get their yearly mammograms and remind their loved ones to do the same. Please spread the word, and make it a point to be at church on Mother’s Day. You will not want to miss out. Any questions, please see Sis. Thresessa Childs.\n\n• Save the Date: Saturday, May 19, 2018 – Church Anniversary Weekend\n• Certified Teachers Needed: Nehemiah Inc. Summer Learning Camp is looking for Dedicated Certified Teachers. Grades K5/1st, 2nd/3rd split, 4th/5th split, 6th/7th split This is a 6 week camp starting June 25th through August 3rd, 2018 Hours: 9am- 12 noon Monday through Friday If you are interested please send resume to nehemiahinc@att.net\n• Camp Director Needed:\nNehemiah Inc. Summer Learning Camp is looking for a Dedicated Camp Director.\n• The camp director\'s job involves administrative duties and supervisory responsibility for staff and campers.\n• Oversees and has responsibility for all camp activities and campers.\n• Must be 21 years of age or older\n• Hours: Full-time, 8 hours a day Monday through Friday\n• Must be a high school graduate or have college degree\n• Must love working with children\nIf you are interested please send resume to nehemiahinc@att.net\n• The Nehemiah Summer Camp is also looking for youth and adult volunteers. If you have 1 hour, we need you; 2 hours, we need you; whatever time you can give, we need you!\n• Enroll your children and grandchildren today! The Nehemiah Summer camp begins June 25th and ends August 3rd. Applications are available in the foyer. The camp is $300 for 6 weeks, with fieldtrips included. You may also sign up to sponsor a child for the full time, for one week or make donation to the camp.\n• SYIP Summer Youth Internship Program (Earn &amp; Learn). Youth ages 14-19 yrs. can now apply for the summer employment with the Mayor’s office. Applications are available, close March 23, go to: htt://city.milwaukee.gov/SYIP fill out your application online. The Community Work Experience application cycle is open from March 19th and closes April 28.\n• VBS – July 16-20, 2018 –We are looking for Teachers, teacher helpers, kitchen staffers and monitors. If you are interested see either Sisters Rabon or Smith or sign up in the foyer. Registration will begin soon.\n• DID YOU KNOW Pilgrim Rest has a PRAYER MINISTRY that prays for the church and the community, weekly. Please join us Mondays/Thursdays 5-6PM in the fellowship hall. EVERY 3RD Monday we have corporate prayer.\n• Sons of Praise and Daughters of Praise will rehearse 2nd &amp; 4th Sundays after worship service. If your child is interested in being a part of either team, see Brothers Moore, Torrence or Nash or Sisters Frost or Spencer.\n\n\nCommunity Announcements:\n• Hope Network for Single Mothers Scholarship, Single mothers may apply for the Edmund Springman Educational Grant, to be used for tuition, day-care while in school or both. Grants are at least $1000 and multiple grants will be awarded. For post high school education during the 2018 fall &amp; 2019 Spring semesters (technical or university, but not graduate degree). Apply online at www.hopenetworkinc.org Look for the scholarship tab. For more information flyers are in the foyer or call the church office. Applications are due by April 30, 2018 and winners announced by May 31.\n• The City of Milwaukee Election Commission needs you! Be a leader in your community. We are looking for dependable people residing in Milwaukee County to assist as election workers at voting sites throughout the City in 2018. Election work is non-partisan and provides a great way to more fully participate in the democratic process. You can apply to work as an Election Inspector (must reside in Milwaukee County). These positions are paid: $130/day. You must attend training which is also paid. Fluent bilingual (English/ Spanish or English/Hmong) individuals are especially encouraged to apply. The election dates in 2018 are April 3rd, August 14th, and November 6th. For an application and more information, visit www.milwaukee.gov/election or contact us at electionworker@milwaukee.gov.\n• ATTENTION! We need your Plastic Grocery Bags for Central City Churches Ministries. Bring them and place in the can in the foyer.\n\n************************\n2018 Summer Learning Camp\n\n\n\nElementary School Youth K5 – 7th Grade\nQuality Academic Enrichment Supported by Certified Teachers,\nOnsite meals &amp; Summer Camp Activities\nAll for the unbelievably low cost of $300 per child!\n(Includes camp fee and activity fees, $50 deposit required to\nsecure a place, all fees are non-refundable)\n\nJune 25th–August 3rd, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm\n(Early drop off and late pick up options available upon request)\nBeing held at Pilgrim Rest Church School Building, 3434 N. 38th Street, enter on the 37th Street lot (behind the School)\nLet’s close the Gap and avoid Summer Learning Loss – Our certified teachers can help your child be better equipped for next school year!','ANNOUNCEMENTS - APRIL 29, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-april-29-2018','','','2018-04-29 08:46:25','2018-04-29 13:46:25','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1487',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1489,1,'2018-04-29 08:48:46','2018-04-29 13:48:46','TITLE: LIMITED BY MY EFFORT AND FAITH\n\nWHAT IS THE PROBLEM?\nA. What was his problem? ​\nB. What is your problem? ​\nWHAT IS THE PROMISE?\nA. What was he promised? ​\nB. What has God promised you? ​\n1. Biblically?\n2. Personally?\nWHAT DO YOU EXPECT?\nC. What did he expect? ​\nD. What do you expect? ​\n1. We get what we expect…\n2. The more intimate the relationship, the greater the expectation\nWHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO DO?\nA. “Strike the ground with the arrows” ​\nB. What are you willing to do? ​\n1. Would you strike the ground?\n2. How many times would you strike the ground?\n3. How would you strike the ground?\nC. What are you willing to do? ​\nLIMITED BY MY EFFORT AND FAITH\nA. The limitation was in the amount of strikes on the ground not in the size of his army​\nB. The amount of strikes was determined by the effort and faith to continue striking\n​\nC. The amount of times he struck is the amount of victories that he had (v. 25) ​\n​\n\n\nNO FAITH + EFFORT = LIMITATIONS','LIMITED BY MY EFFORT AND FAITH - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. D. MIN.','','publish','closed','closed','','limited-by-my-effort-and-faith-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min-2','','','2018-04-29 08:48:46','2018-04-29 13:48:46','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1489',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1493,1,'2018-05-06 17:54:47','2018-05-06 22:54:47','May 6, 2018\n\nTEXT: PHILEMON VERSES 1-7\n\nTITLE: WHAT THE WORLD SAYS VERSUS WHAT WE DO: THE WORD VERSUS THE WORLD\n\nFrom: Apostle Paul,\n\nTo: ,\n\n1. Beloved\n\n2. Fellow laborer\n\n3.\n\n4.\n\nGrace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.\n\nI thank God for you and mention you always in my prayers because of what I hear\n\nregarding your:\n\n1. Love\n\na. Towards (= pros = an affection or disposition meaning towards someone) the Lord Jesus\n\nb. Faith (= eis = contact with, exerted upon) all the saints\n\n2. Faith\n\na. Towards (= pros = an affection or disposition meaning towards someone) the Lord Jesus\n\nb. Faith (= eis = contact with, exerted upon) all the saints\n\nThat the sharing (koinōnia = fellowshipping) with us of your faith may become effective (energēs = active) when you acknowledge the good things that you have in Christ,\n\nwhich are:\n\n1.\n\n2.\n\n3.\n\nYour love has given me great joy (charis = grace, a gift of grace) and consolation\n\n(paraklēsis = comfort) because you have refreshed the hearts of the saints by:\n\n1.\n\n2.\n\n3.','THE WORD VERSUS THE WORLD - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','the-word-versus-the-world-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2018-05-06 17:54:47','2018-05-06 22:54:47','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1493',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1495,1,'2018-05-13 17:57:01','2018-05-13 22:57:01','TEXT: PHILEMON VERSES 8-16\n\nTITLE: WHAT THE WORLD SAYS VERSUS WHAT WE DO:\n\nTHE WORD VERSUS THE WORLD\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. Love versus Genuine Love\n\nB. Godly Love\n\nC. A Mother’s Love\n\nCOMPULSION VERSUS COMPASSION\n\nA. Paul could have compelled Philemon to respond\n\nB. Paul encouraged Philemon to do it for love versus for compulsion\n\nC. What is my motivation for why I do what I do?\n\nFROM TRASH TO TREASURE\n\nA. Onesimus was previously considered useless to Philemon\n\nB. Perhaps that is why he ran away…\n\nC. Paul concluded that Onesimus was useful to Philemon and himself\n\nD. What made the difference? The time that he spent with Paul…\n\nE. After being in my presence are people moved from trash to treasure?\n\nLEAVING “I CAN SHED BLOOD” – RETURNING LET US BE BLOOD”\n\nA. By law, Philemon could have Onesimus punished, including death)\n\nB. Paul encouraged Philemon to receive Onesimus as a brother\n\nC. Paul encouraged Love over Law\n\nD. What will it take for me to practice Love over Law?\n\nTHIS LOOKS LIKE THE LOVE OF GOD...\n\nTHIS LOOKS LIKE THE LOVE OF A MOTHER...','WHAT THE WORLD SAYS VERSUS WHAT WE DO - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','what-the-world-says-versus-what-we-do-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2018-05-13 17:57:01','2018-05-13 22:57:01','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1495',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1497,1,'2018-05-15 17:58:54','2018-05-15 22:58:54','High School Seniors, just a reminder your packets are due TODAY!\n\n* Today is Mother’s Day Pin-A-Sister Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign Day–Join us in the ceremony during service today.\n\n* Church Anniversary Weekend: Saturday, May 19 @2:30 pm Church Anniversary Dinner at Urban Ecology Center, ($10pp) 1859 N. 40th Street &amp; Sunday, May 20, Anniversary Service. Please sign up today in the foyer, today is the last day to sign up!\n\n* Sunday, May 27, 2018- Women’s Appreciation Day\n\n* Sunday, June 10, 2018 - Scholarship Recognition Sunday\n\n* Sunday, June 17, 2018 – Pin-A-Brother for Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign Day.\n\n* Saturday, June 23, 2108 - Men’s Health Awareness\n\n* Sunday, June 24, 2018 – Men’s Appreciation Day\n\n* The Nehemiah Summer Camp is also looking for youth and adult volunteers. If you have 1 hour, we need you; 2 hours, we need you; whatever time you can give, we need you!\n\n* Enroll your children and grandchildren today! The Nehemiah Summer camp begins June 25th and ends August 3rd. Applications are available in the foyer. The camp is $300 for 6 weeks, with fieldtrips included. You may also sign up to sponsor a child for the full time, for one week or make donation to the camp.\n\n* VBS – July 16-20, 2018 –We are looking for Teachers, teacher helpers, kitchen staffers and monitors. If you are interested see either Sisters Rabon or Smith or sign up in the foyer. Registration will begin soon.\n\n* DID YOU KNOW Pilgrim Rest has a PRAYER MINISTRY that prays for the church and the community, weekly. Please join us Mondays/Thursdays 5-6PM in the fellowship hall. EVERY 3RD Monday we have corporate prayer.\n\n* Sons of Praise and Daughters of Praise will rehearse 2nd &amp; 4th Sundays after worship service. If your child is interested in being a part of either team, see Brothers Moore, Torrence or Nash or Sisters Frost or Spencer.\n\n* ATTENTION! We need your Plastic Grocery Bags for Central City Churches Ministries. Bring them and place in the can in the foyer.\n\n* The City of Milwaukee Election Commission needs you! Be a leader in your community. We are looking for dependable people residing in Milwaukee County to assist as election workers at voting sites throughout the City in 2018. Election work is non-partisan and provides a great way to more fully participate in the democratic process. You can apply to work as an Election Inspector (must reside in Milwaukee County). These positions are paid: $130/day. You must attend training which is also paid. Fluent bilingual (English/ Spanish or English/Hmong) individuals are especially encouraged to apply. The election dates in 2018 are April 3rd, August 14th, and November 6th. For an application and more information, visit www.milwaukee.gov/election or contact us at electionworker@milwaukee.gov.','ANNOUNCEMENTS - May 13, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-may-13-2018','','','2018-05-15 17:58:54','2018-05-15 22:58:54','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1497',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1499,1,'2018-05-20 10:42:54','2018-05-20 15:42:54','HAPPY 66th ANNIVERSARY PILGRIM REST!\n<div class=\"s22\"><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">VBS </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">– July 16-20, 2018 </span></span><span class=\"s20\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">–</span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">We are looking for Teachers, teacher helpers, kitchen staffers and monitors. If you are interested see either Sisters Rabon or Smith or sign up in the foyer. Registration will begin soon.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s22\"></div>\n<div class=\"s25\"><span class=\"s23\">• </span><span class=\"s9\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">DID YOU KNOW </span></span><span class=\"s17\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Pilgrim Rest has a </span></span><span class=\"s9\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">PRAYER MINISTRY</span></span><span class=\"s17\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> that prays for the church and the community, weekly. Please join us Mondays/Thursdays 5-6PM in the fellowship hall. EVERY 3</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">RD</span></span><span class=\"s17\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> Monday we have corporate prayer.</span></span><span class=\"s17\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">               </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s25\"><span class=\"s17\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">              </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s25\"><span class=\"s23\">• </span><span class=\"s9\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Sons of Praise and Daughters of Praise</span></span><span class=\"s17\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> will rehearse 2</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">nd</span></span><span class=\"s17\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> &amp; 4</span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">th</span></span><span class=\"s17\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> Sundays after worship service. If your child is interested in being a part of either team, see Brothers Moore, Torrence or Nash or Sisters Frost or Spencer.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s25\"></div>\n<div class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s26\">• </span><span class=\"s9\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ATTENTION!</span></span><span class=\"s17\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> We need your Plastic Grocery Bags for Central City Churches Ministries. Bring them and place in the can in the foyer.    </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s27\"></div>\n<div class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s23\">• </span><span class=\"s28\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Pastor Childs is on WGLB-1560 Radio Station each Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. </span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">If y</span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ou have the opportunity, listen.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s27\"></div>\n<div class=\"s55\"><span class=\"s52\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ATTENTION GRADUATES</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">!  If you are graduating from K5 to 1</span></span><span class=\"s54\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">st</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> grade, 5</span></span><span class=\"s54\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">th</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> grade to </span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">6</span></span><span class=\"s54\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">th </span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">grade</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, 8</span></span><span class=\"s54\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">th  </span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> grade to 9</span></span><span class=\"s54\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">th   </span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">grade, </span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">or High School, </span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">please sign up in the foyer</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, by June 3</span></span><span class=\"s54\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">rd</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, </span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">for</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Recognition Day</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s55\"></div>\n<div class=\"s55\"><span class=\"s23\">• </span><span class=\"s52\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Sunday, May 27, 2018- </span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Women’s Appreciation Day</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s55\"></div>\n<div class=\"s55\"><span class=\"s23\">• </span><span class=\"s52\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Sunday, June 10, 2018 -  </span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Scholarship Recognition Sunday</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s55\"></div>\n<div class=\"s55\"><span class=\"s23\">• </span><span class=\"s52\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Sunday, June 17, 2018</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – Pin-A-Brother for Prostat</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">e Cancer Awareness Campaign</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s55\"></div>\n<div class=\"s55\"><span class=\"s23\">• </span><span class=\"s52\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Saturday, June 23, 2108</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> - Men’s Health Awareness</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s55\"></div>\n<div class=\"s55\"><span class=\"s23\">• </span><span class=\"s52\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Sunday, June 24, 2018</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – Men’s Appreciation Day</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s55\"></div>\n<div class=\"s56\"><span class=\"s26\">• </span><span class=\"s52\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The Nehemiah Summer Camp</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> is also looking for youth and adult volunteers. I</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">f you have 1 hour or </span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">2 hours, we need </span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">you; whatever time you can give, we need you!</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s56\"></div>\n<div class=\"s56\"><span class=\"s26\">• </span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Enroll your children and grandchildren today! The </span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Nehemiah Summer </span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">camp begins June 25</span></span><span class=\"s54\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">th</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> and end</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">s</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> August 3</span></span><span class=\"s54\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">rd</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">. Applications are available in the foyer. The camp is $300 for 6 weeks, with fieldtrips included. You may also sign up to sponsor a child for the full time, for one week or make donation to the camp.</span></span></div>','ANNOUNCEMENTS - May 20, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-may-20-2018','','','2018-05-20 10:42:54','2018-05-20 15:42:54','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1499',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1511,1,'2018-05-27 10:28:14','2018-05-27 15:28:14','<p class=\"s12\"><span class=\"s14\">REALIZED ESCHATOLOGY</span></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s15\">The average conservative, evangelical church has done a great job of pursuing evangelism – that is, seeking to ensure that everyone gives their lives to Jesus, the Christ. Additionally, they go all over the world to preach salvation through Jesus in honor of Matthew 28:19,20, </span><span class=\"s16\">“Go  therefore and  make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am  with you always, even to the end of the age.”  Amen. </span></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s15\">As a result, they do well with providing opportunity for humanity to live with Jesus after He returns (Eschatology = the study of the end times which includes the return of Christ, resurrection of the dead, judgment and the final destination of humanity) .</span></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s15\">Unfortunately, these churches have not done as great of a job in providing opportunity for humans to live before Jesus returns.</span></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s15\">Additionally, the Black Church once operated out of this theology. It preached the Gospel of Jesus, the Christ, and encouraged everyone to accept Him for salvation, as it also provided food, clothing and shelter; established schools and colleges to educated people; advocated for the marginalized and vocalized for the voiceless. </span></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s15\">At a point in the history of the Black Church became a platform for supporting social gatherings (teas, baby contests, fashion shows, annual days, etc.), and social clubs (Masons, Eastern Star, fraternities, sororities, etc.).</span></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s15\">While not negating nor diminishing the church’s role of supporting social gatherings and social clubs, I am challenged to consider how the church can reestablish its role of feeding, clothing, housing, educating, advocating, vocalizing, etc., while encouraging everyone to receive Jesus as their Lord, Savior and Friend.</span></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"></p>\n<p class=\"s12\"><span class=\"s15\">“Teaching, Preaching and Reaching the world for Transformation and Liberation”</span></p>\n<p class=\"s12\"></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s15\">At the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, </span><span class=\"s15\">He revealed that His ministry was about transforming and liberating </span><span class=\"s15\">the </span><span class=\"s15\">lives</span><span class=\"s15\"> of humanity. Luke 4:17-21 is Jesus’ first public </span><span class=\"s15\">message. Notice what He said that He was anointed to do</span></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s14\">Luke 4:17-21</span></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s15\">And He was handed the book of the prophet Isaiah. And when He had opened the book, He found the place where it was written: “The  Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To</span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s17\">1. <span class=\"s15\">Preach the gospel to the poor</span></div>\n<div class=\"s17\">2. <span class=\"s15\">To heal the brokenhearted</span></div>\n<div class=\"s17\">3. <span class=\"s15\">To proclaim liberty to the captives</span></div>\n<div class=\"s17\">4. <span class=\"s15\">[To proclaim] recovery of sight to the blind</span></div>\n<div class=\"s17\">5. <span class=\"s15\">To  set at liberty those who are  oppressed</span></div>\n<div class=\"s17\">6. <span class=\"s15\">To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord.” </span></div>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s15\">Then He closed the book, and gave it back to the attendant and sat down. And the eyes of all who were in the synagogue were fixed on Him. And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture is  fulfilled in your hearing.”</span></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s15\">At the end of Jesus’ ministry on the earth, He spoke these words in Matthew 25:31-40. Notice here the criteria that Jesus will use to determine those who are considered </span><span class=\"s15\">His sheep.</span> <span class=\"s15\">Notice that it is </span><span class=\"s15\">based upon what we have done for the least of these in this world</span><span class=\"s15\">. The love that we show to humanity is the evidence </span><span class=\"s15\">that we possess the</span> <span class=\"s15\">love of God</span><span class=\"s15\">, and have relationship with God.</span></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s14\">Matthew 25:31-40</span></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s15\">“When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the  holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and  He will separate them one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats. And He will set the  sheep on His right hand, but the goats on the left. Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father,  inherit the kingdom  prepared for you from the foundation of the world: for </span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s17\">1. <span class=\"s15\">I was hungry and you gave Me food</span></div>\n<div class=\"s17\">2. <span class=\"s15\">I was thirsty and you gave Me drink</span></div>\n<div class=\"s17\">3. <span class=\"s15\">I was a stranger and you took Me in</span></div>\n<div class=\"s17\">4. <span class=\"s15\">I was naked and you clothed Me</span></div>\n<div class=\"s17\">5. <span class=\"s15\">I was sick and you visited Me</span></div>\n<div class=\"s17\">6. <span class=\"s15\">I was in prison and you came to Me.’ </span></div>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s15\">“Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see You hungry and feed You, or thirsty and give You drink? When did we see You a stranger and take You in, or naked and clothe You? Or when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?’ And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you,  inas</span><a name=\"_GoBack\"></a><span class=\"s15\">much as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me.’</span></p>','REALIZED ESCHATOLOGY','','publish','closed','closed','','realized-eschatology','','','2018-05-27 10:28:14','2018-05-27 15:28:14','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1511',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1513,1,'2018-05-27 10:29:43','2018-05-27 15:29:43','<p class=\"s20\"><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Title:</span></span> Faith Is…..</p>\n<p class=\"s20\"><span class=\"s18\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Text:</span></span> <span class=\"s15\">Hebrews 11:1</span></p>\nIntroduction:\n<div class=\"s22\">A. Why the need for faith</div>\n<div class=\"s22\">B. The change given to the Hebrew believers</div>\n<div class=\"s22\">C. The encouragement given</div>\nNow Faith is the Substance……\n<div class=\"s23\">A. The Assurance</div>\n<div class=\"s23\">B. The Confidence</div>\n<div class=\"s23\">C. The Confirmation</div>\n<div class=\"s23\">D. The Reality</div>\n<div class=\"s23\">E. The Essence</div>\n<div class=\"s23\">F. The Supporting Ground</div>\n<div class=\"s23\">G. The Substantiation</div>\nOf Things Hoped For……\n<div class=\"s23\">A. What is worldly hope</div>\n<div class=\"s23\">B. What is Christian hope</div>\n<div class=\"s23\">C. What is to be hoped for</div>\nThe Evidence of Things…….\n<div class=\"s24\">A. What is evidence</div>\n<div class=\"s24\">B. Conviction of truth</div>\n<div class=\"s24\">C. Proof</div>\nNot Seen….\n\nA. why not seen\n\nConclusion\n<p class=\"s25\"></p>','Faith Is... - Pastor Robert LaGrant','','publish','closed','closed','','faith-is-pastor-robert-lagrant','','','2018-05-27 10:29:43','2018-05-27 15:29:43','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1513',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1516,1,'2018-06-03 10:32:22','2018-06-03 15:32:22','<p class=\"s26\"><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TITLE: </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WHAT THE WORLD SAYS VERSUS WHAT WE DO</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">:</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">THE WORD VERSUS THE WORLD</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s16\"> <span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TEXT: </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">PHILEMON VERSES 17-22</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">INTRODUCTION</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">A. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Paul makes a personal investment in Onesimus’ life  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">B. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">A personal investment in someone else’s life…?!?!?!</span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s20\">C. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Paul saw something in Onesimus that Philemon did not see  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s32\"></p>\n<p class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">RECEIVE HIM AS YOU WOULD RECEIVE ME</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">A. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Onesimus was a runaway slave</span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">B. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Paul </span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">was a well-respected apostle – imprisoned </span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">for Christ</span></span> ​</div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s20\">C. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Paul, “Receive him as you would receive me.”</span></span> ​</div>\n<p class=\"s32\"></p>\n<p class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">IF HE OWES YOU ANYTHING, CHARGE ME</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">A. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">It was not a matter of “If” Onesimus owed Philemon…</span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">B. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Paul was willing to use his personal influence</span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">C. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Paul was willing to stand with Onesimus</span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s20\">D. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Paul was willing to stand in between Onesimus and Philemon </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s32\"></p>\n<p class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">DO NOT FORGET, YOU OWE ME YOURSELF</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">A. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Washing face versus cleansing conscience  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">B. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“Every saint has a past, and every sinner has a future”</span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s20\">C. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“Pay it forward”</span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s32\"></p>\n<p class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">DO IT FOR ME</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">A. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Not for legal reasons…</span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">B. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Not for moral reasons…</span></span> ​</div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">C. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Not for spiritual reasons…</span></span> ​</div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s20\">D. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“Do it for me…”  </span></span>​</div>','WHAT THE WORLD SAYS VERSUS WHAT WE DO:  THE WORD VERSUS THE WORLD - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1519,1,'2018-05-20 10:38:17','2018-05-20 15:38:17','<strong>CHURCH HISTORY – 1952 TO THE PRESENT</strong>\n\n<strong>IN THE BEGINNING – GENESIS 1:1-5</strong>\n\nIt was a cold Monday in Milwaukee, WI.  Reverend CV Harrington and his wife Susie were praying, listening and obeying God’s commandment to them.  God spoke to Rev Harrington and told him to establish a place where people weary of this world could find rest in Jesus Christ.  That day, February 18<sup>th</sup>, 1952, by faith, he established the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church.  By faith, Pastor CV Harrington and First Lady Susie Harrington started this family.\n\nBy September of that year, Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church purchased the first church edifice at 1932 N. 9<sup>th</sup> Street.  By faith, the congregation continued to work in the community and to grow. Pastor Harrington continued to pray, listen and obey God’s commands to him.  This obedience directed him to lead this congregation into a new church building.  But not like any other historically Black church in Milwaukee had done before.  By faith, the members of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church purchased land to build a new church edifice.  By faith, members of this family banded together to finance the building.  And by faith, Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church became the first Black Church in Milwaukee to build a church.  Even more, the church was designed, built, financed and legal transactions conducted by Blacks.  By faith, God cleared a path of distinction and dedication to the community in which we live. By faith, on April 22<sup>nd</sup>, 1962, this family moved into the newly built edifice at 2567 N. 8<sup>th</sup> Street. And by faith, and God’s grace, this family continued to grow thrive and work in this community.\n\n<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>THE GREAT COMMISSION – MATTHEW 28:16-20</strong>\n\nUnderstanding the Great Commission that God gave all disciples, Pastor Leroy B. Mixon was installed as our 2<sup>nd</sup> Pastor in 1968. Building on the foundation already established, Pastor Mixon quickly expanded the scope and reach of the church.\n\nOn a brisk Tuesday, Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church purchased its third edifice.  On April 1<sup>st</sup>, 1980, by faith, our family moved from 8<sup>th</sup> street to a new, larger building at 3737 N. Sherman Blvd.  Yet, it didn’t stop there.\n\nPastor Mixon believed that his role to was preach and teach to all nations.  By faith, and under his leadership, Pilgrim Rest was instrumental in supporting ministries in Mexico, Nigeria and Hong Kong. Locally, we purchased the former Bible Way Church at 2975 N. Buffum Street.  There we established, Pilgrim Rest East, and held Sunday Worship Services, Sunday School classes, Bible Study and outreach ministry to the community.\n\nOn May 1<sup>st</sup>, 1987, we purchased a building at 4427-29 W. Fond du Lac Ave., known then as Pilgrim Rest West.  By faith, we held Outreach Sunday School classes, tutoring for school age children, and provided a space for social / recreational activities. Many will remember this space that was simply referred to as, “The Center.”\n\nContinuing to support our community and provide outreach ministry, by faith, we continued to grow.  On April 1<sup>st</sup>, 1992, we purchased the buildings at 4433-35 West Fond du Lac Ave to provide a food pantry and clothing bank to the community. Pastor Mixon knew that the calling and vision for the church was not about him. He and First Lady Georgia Mixon, wanted to be vessels in a ministry that would thrive long after they were gone. In tune with the Spirit of God and the needs of the ministry, Pastor Mixon proactively sought out a man of God to become involved with the life of this church family. Staying true to the rich history of this church, Pastor Mixon blazed an uncommon trail of having a standing Pastor of another congregation bring regular messages to our congregation here at Pilgrim Rest. By faith, his visionary spirit led the church to greater its impact in our community, city, state and world. Pastor Mixon retired at the end of 2001 and serves as Pastor Emeritus of the Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church.\n\n<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>CALLED TO SERVE – PHILIPPIANS 2:1-7</strong>\n\nContinuing on the foundation of prayer and by faith, Pilgrim Rest continued to build on our spiritual foundation, emphasize Christian Education and reach out to the world while remaining relevant to and creatively connecting with the contemporary needs of today. Reverend Martin Childs, Jr. And Mrs. Thresessa D. Childs were installed as our 3<sup>rd</sup> Pastor and First Lady on Sunday, December 1<sup>st</sup>, 2002. We also praise and thank God for Reverend John H. Riser, who served as Interim Pastor for nine months as God blessed our family with consistent pastoral leadership.  By faith, Pastor Childs and our First Lady have continued the proud charge of service to others and the community.  By faith, Pilgrim Rest has embraced this mandate to take ministry beyond the walls of the church building.  That cold morning in December of 2002 was the manifestation of a new beginning and commission of Pilgrim Rest.\n\nBy faith, Pastor Childs has encouraged this congregation to meet the needs of all people. On May 1<sup>st</sup>, 2003, we purchased a building at 4441 West Fond du Lac Ave. to use as a church incubator to assist newly established churches in growing, building capacity and moving to their own church edifice. We have expanded on our global efforts by forging relationships in Bulumba, East Africa where we have dug wells and built a church for worshippers to gather. Yet, the vision continued to expand.\n\nBy faith, on October 6<sup>th</sup>, 2006, Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church established Nehemiah, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit entity, to minister to the community through our Summer Youth Learning Camp, Rental Apartments, a Business Incubator, and a Prison Aftercare Ministry. In 2016, we established our 2<sup>nd</sup> non-profit entity, Hosea to continue our service in the community.\n\nAnd by faith, we continued to grow.  Between June of 2007 and October of 2012, we purchased five apartment buildings and a duplex and established the Susie Harrington House to provide ministry to people in need.\n\nOur focus on ministry to the community has set us apart from the masses.  Pilgrim Rest has a tremendous distinction in our city and state as we have regularly been contacted to serve where other churches have not been willing to do so. Due to our obedience to God for service, God again blessed us with an opportunity to expand.\n\nAs news spread about our desire to transform lives, we were approached by All Saints Catholic Church in the fall of 2014 to provide ministry and services to a group of women who would soon be displaced.  God’s plan was so much bigger than that!  That meeting led to broader discussions and led us to where we sit today. By faith, on the glorious afternoon of Friday, January 30<sup>th</sup>, 2015, God blessed us to purchase this amazing 51,000 square foot campus in which you sit today.  By faith, Pastor and First Lady Childs continue to lead our family, ever mindful of the desire to hear the voice of God as He leads us into a bright future. And by faith, we look forward to moving people closer to God and making disciples of all people.','Church History','','publish','closed','closed','','church-history','','','2018-05-20 10:38:17','2018-05-20 15:38:17','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1519',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1521,1,'2018-06-10 10:40:57','2018-06-10 15:40:57','&nbsp;\n\n<strong>CONGRATULATIONS</strong>\n\n<strong><u>COLLEGE</u></strong>\n\nRaven Moody\n\nMasters in Social Work (MSW)\n\nUniversity of Wisconsin – Milwaukee\n\n______________________________________________________________\n\nMilia Overton\n\nMaster of Science Education – School Psychology\n\nUniversity of Wisconsin – Whitewater\n\n______________________________________________________________\n\nSheleah Wilson\n\nBachelor of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing\n\nCoe College – Cedar Rapids Iowa\n\n<strong><u>HIGH SCHOOL </u></strong>\n\nIshmael Adkins\n\nKennedy Allen\n\nJamal Jackson\n\nAdara Johnson\n\nXavier Nash\n\nAntoine Wiley\n\nRobert Davis\n\nA’Kasha Wright\n\n<strong><u>MIDDLE SCHOOL</u></strong>\n\nDonovan Clark – Perine\n\nFrederick Johnson\n\nKendall Moga\n\n<strong><u>ELEMENTARY SCHOOL</u></strong>\n\nTaji Wilson\n\n<strong><u>KINDERGARTEN</u></strong>\n\nRa’nyah Spell – Liggins\n\nJonathan Frost','Congratulations','','publish','closed','closed','','congratulations-2','','','2018-06-10 10:40:57','2018-06-10 15:40:57','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1521',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1525,1,'2018-06-10 10:49:25','2018-06-10 15:49:25','<p class=\"s12\"><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Sunday, </span></span><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">June </span></span><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">10</span></span><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">,</span></span><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> 2018</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s12\"><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s49\"><span class=\"s48\">• </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Today - </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Sunday, June 10, 2018 -  </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Scholarship Recognition Sunday</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s49\"></div>\n<div class=\"s49\"><span class=\"s48\">• </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Thursday, June 14 at 6:00 p.m</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">. – Women’s Choir Rehearsal. Women you don’t have to be a member of the choir to sing. We are asking you to come join us as we sing on Father’s Day. You will truly be blessed!</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s49\"></div>\n<div class=\"s49\"><span class=\"s48\">• </span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Saturday, June 16, 2018 – The Youth Department will have its quarterly “Youth in Action Day”. We will minister to the Next Generation’s Neighborhood Center by serving lunch to the community. All youth and children age 11 &amp; older are welcome to attend. </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Everyone should sign up in the foyer or fellowship area and be at the church by 9am. </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Please see Deacon LaGrant or Sister Craig for more information.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s49\"></div>\n<div class=\"s49\"><span class=\"s48\">• </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Saturday, June 16, 2018 </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">– Mixon Institute (TTBA)</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s49\"></div>\n<div class=\"s49\"><span class=\"s48\">• </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Sunday, June 17, 2018</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – Pin-A-Brother for Prostat</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">e Cancer Awareness Campaign</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s49\"></div>\n<div class=\"s49\"><span class=\"s48\">• </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Sunday, June 17, </span></span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Father’s Day</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">We are asking everyone to invite your father or a father figure to Church School and Worship Service on Father’s Day. You will find book marks in the foyer </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">that you can take t</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">o give to the person you invite.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s49\"></div>\n<div class=\"s49\"><span class=\"s48\">• </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Monday, June 18 – Friday, June 22, 2018 –</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">National Baptist Congress of Christian Education</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s49\"></div>\n<div class=\"s49\"><span class=\"s48\">• </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Saturday, June 23, 2108</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> - Men’s Health Awareness</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s49\"></div>\n<div class=\"s49\"><span class=\"s48\">• </span><span class=\"s24\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Sunday, June 24, 2018</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – Men’s Appreciation Day</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s49\"></div>\n<div class=\"s53\"><span class=\"s51\">• </span><span class=\"s52\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">VBS – July 16-20, 2018 –</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">We are looking for Teachers, teacher helpers, kitchen staffers and monitors. If you are interested see either Sisters Rabon or Smith or sign up in the foyer. </span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Please register in the foyer or in the fellowship area</span></span><span class=\"s25\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s11\">​​​<span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">***********************</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s50\"><span class=\"s55\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Community announcements:</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s50\"><span class=\"s56\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Father’s Loving Support for Breast Feeding. This will be a community discussion from the lens and perspectives of fathers. Join us on Thursday, June 14 at Northside YMCA, 1350 West North Avenue@5:30 pm or Saturday, June 16 at Parklawn YMCA, 4340 North 46</span></span><span class=\"s57\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">th</span></span><span class=\"s56\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> Street @11:30 am. Friendly environment, children are always welcome.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s50\"><span class=\"s56\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Calvary Baptist Church presents: </span></span><span class=\"s56\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Pre - Father’s Day Employment Resource Connection</span></span><span class=\"s56\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> on Saturday, June 16, 2018 from 10 am – 2 pm. Come meet employers &amp; community resource representatives. This event will be held at Calvary Baptist Church, 2959 N. Teutonia Avenue. This event is open to all Men and Women.</span></span></p>','ANNOUNCEMENTS - JUNE 10, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-june-10-2018','','','2018-06-10 10:49:25','2018-06-10 15:49:25','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1525',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1529,1,'2018-06-17 11:27:08','2018-06-17 16:27:08','<strong>TITLE: EXPECTING EXPERIENCING MIRACLES</strong>\n\n<strong>TEXT: JOHN 14:12-14</strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Ask for whatever you want in the name of Jesus… <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Additionally, Jesus promises that we will do equal and greater works <u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>Greater is a comparative word… (great // greater // greatest)</li>\n	<li>Greater works than…? Atheist, false religions, un/under believers, …?</li>\n	<li>Greater works than Jesus…!?!?!?!?!?</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>BELIEVE (BELIEVE IN JESUS / HAVE FAITH IN JESUS)</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Believe = <em>pisteuō </em>and Faith = <em>pistis </em><u> </u></li>\n	<li>Believe / Have Faith in Jesus\n<ol>\n	<li>Yes, I have faith that Jesus existed, and performed miracles. Yes, I have faith that lead to my salvation. Yes, I have faith that Jesus is my Savior, Lord and Friend</li>\n	<li>Understand, those are beliefs <strong><em><u>about</u></em></strong> Jesus, not <strong><em><u>in</u></em></strong> Jesus</li>\n	<li>However, greater works only occur when we believe / have faith <strong><em><u>in</u></em></strong> Jesus</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n	<li>What does it mean to believe <strong><em><u>in</u></em></strong> Jesus versus believing <strong><em><u>about</u></em></strong> Jesus?</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>HEAR </strong><strong>(DO NOT QUENCH AND/OR GRIEVE THE INDWELLING HOLY  </strong>\n\n<strong>               SPIRIT)</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Jesus said, “…because I go to My Father” <u> </u></li>\n	<li><strong>John 16:7</strong>, “<strong><em><sup>7 </sup></em></strong><em>Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I </em></li>\n</ol>\n<em>will send Him to you</em>.”\n<ol>\n	<li>Quench the Holy Spirit –</li>\n	<li><strong>1 Thessalonians 5:19</strong>, “<strong><em><sup>19 </sup></em></strong><em>Do not quench the Spirit</em>”</li>\n	<li>To quench the Holy Spirit is to intentionally disregard and ignore the leading and directing of the Holy Spirit. Quenching the Holy Spirit is putting out the fire of the Holy Spirit, thus rendering it ineffective in my life. When I quench the Holy Spirit, I break the Holy Spirit’s heart, and</li>\n</ol>\nsubsequently, break God’s heart.\n<ol>\n	<li>Grieve the Holy Spirit –</li>\n	<li><strong>Ephesians 4:30</strong>, “<strong><em><sup>30 </sup></em></strong><em>And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God…</em>”</li>\n	<li>To grieve the Holy Spirit is to intentionally commit, and continue to commit sin. In doing so, I break the Holy Spirit’s heart, and subsequently,</li>\n</ol>\nbreak God’s heart.\n\n<strong>DO (KNOWING THAT JESUS IS WORKING THROUGH ME)</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Do…</li>\n	<li><strong>Philippians 4:13</strong>, “<strong><em><sup>13 </sup></em></strong><em>I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me</em>.”</li>\n	<li><strong>Ephesians 3:20</strong>, “<strong><em><sup>20 </sup></em></strong><em>Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above </em><em>all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us</em>”</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK: I EXPECT TO EXPERIENCE MIRACLES</strong>','EXPECTING EXPERIENCING MIRACLES - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','expecting-experiencing-miracles-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2018-06-17 11:27:08','2018-06-17 16:27:08','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1529',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1531,1,'2018-06-17 11:30:10','2018-06-17 16:30:10','<strong>EXPECTING THAT GOD WILL WORK IN SUPERNATURAL, EXTRAORDINARY AND MIRACULOUS WAYS IN OUR INDIVIDUAL LIVES, AND IN THE CORPORATE LIFE OF THE CHURCH </strong>\n\n<strong> </strong>\n\nDuring the season of Lent, I shared that we would pray for and expect to experience miracles. After the season of Lent, I shared that the end of the season of Lent did not end the expectation of experiencing miracles. Although the expectation was established during Lent, it will be sustained throughout the life of the church.\n\nMy prayer is that we create a culture of expectation of God working in supernatural, extraordinary and miraculous ways in our lives individually, and in the life of the church corporately.\n\nHow can we expect that God will work in supernatural, extraordinary and miraculous ways in our individual lives, and in the corporate life of the church? We can expect it because Jesus said in John 14:12-14,\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><sup>12 </sup></strong>“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater <em>works</em> than these he will do, because I go to My Father. <strong><sup>13 </sup></strong>And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. <strong><sup>14 </sup></strong>If you ask anything in My name, I will do <em>it.</em>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nDid you catch that? Jesus said that we will do greater works than He did. Jesus did some amazing things: Jesus healed the sick. Jesus raised the dead. Jesus opened blinded eyes. Jesus unstopped deaf ears. Jesus was touched by those with infectious diseases (leprosy) and was not infected. Jesus sat and ate with those who were marginalized and ostracized. Jesus did some amazing things that holistically (spiritually, mentally, physically, economically, etc.) elevated the lives of those who came into His presence.\n\nJesus’ promise and expectation is that we (all of us) will do equal and greater works than He did while on the earth. As we will discover on today, doing equal and greater works than Jesus is both possible and doable. How?:\n\n&nbsp;\n<ol>\n	<li><strong>Believe</strong> (Believe in Jesus / Have Faith in Jesus)</li>\n	<li><strong>Hear</strong> (Do not Quench and/or Grieve the Indwelling Holy Spirit)</li>\n	<li><strong>Do</strong> (Knowing that Jesus is Working Through Me)</li>\n</ol>','EXPECTING THAT GOD WILL...','','publish','closed','closed','','expecting-that-god-will','','','2018-06-17 11:30:10','2018-06-17 16:30:10','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1531',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1533,1,'2018-06-24 11:32:05','2018-06-24 16:32:05','<strong>TITLE: EXPECTING EXPERIENCING MIRACLES</strong>\n\n<strong>TEXT: MARK 16:9-20</strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>We generally get what we expect <u> </u></li>\n	<li>What do you expect? <u> </u></li>\n</ol>\n<strong>EXPECT NOTHING, RECEIVE NOTHING</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Mary Magdalene – Told the Apostles that Jesus was alive and had been seen by her – They did not believe</li>\n	<li>Two of them traveling to Emmaus – Told the Apostles that Jesus appeared to</li>\n</ol>\nthem – They did not believe them <u>                                                            </u>\n\n<strong>MEETING JESUS, AGAIN, RAISES EXPECTATION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Jesus appeared to them <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Jesus rebuked them <u> </u></li>\n	<li>He rebuked their unbelief</li>\n	<li>He rebuked their hardness of heart</li>\n	<li>Because they did not believe those who had seen Him…</li>\n	<li>Jesus commanded them <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature</li>\n	<li>Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved</li>\n	<li>Whoever does not believe will be condemned</li>\n	<li>Jesus empowered them (“In My name…”) <u> </u></li>\n	<li>They will cast out demons</li>\n	<li>They will speak with new tongues</li>\n	<li>They will pick up serpents</li>\n	<li>They will drink poison without being harmed</li>\n	<li>They will lay hands on the sick, and the sick will recover</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>EXPECT MUCH, RECEIVE MUCH</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>The Apostles went out <u> </u></li>\n	<li>The Apostles preached everywhere <u> </u></li>\n	<li>The Lord worked with them and confirmed the word with the accompanying</li>\n</ol>\n<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK: I EXPECT TO EXPERIENCE MIRACLES</strong>','EXPECTING EXPERIENCING MIRACLES - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. D. MIN.','','publish','closed','closed','','expecting-experiencing-miracles-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min-2','','','2018-06-24 11:32:05','2018-06-24 16:32:05','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1533',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1535,1,'2018-06-24 11:33:33','2018-06-24 16:33:33','<strong>LUKE 6:31 <em><sup>31 </sup></em></strong><strong><em>Do to others as you would like them to do to you.</em></strong><strong> (NLT) </strong>\n\nBy now, all of us have heard about the current Trump administration and Justice Department’s police to separate children from their parents who have crossed the border from Mexico into the United States. This policy is evil, inhumane, wicked, immoral, cruel and cold-hearted… How can one human being take crying children from the arms of their parents and justify this as appropriate and acceptable behavior? Well, it has been done in the past. This country has a history of this type of evil, inhumane, wicked, immoral, cruel and cold-hearted behavior.\n\nThis type of behavior is best accomplished by first dehumanizing and devaluing the person or group of people. Once the person or group of people are dehumanized and/or devalued, it is easier to justify inhumane treatment of them.\n<ol>\n	<li>Native Americans in America who were massacred and treated like animals</li>\n	<li>Africans on the continent of Africa, and forcibly brought to America in chains</li>\n	<li>People of African descent who were brutally beaten, tortured, malnourished, treated worse than the farm animals, etc.</li>\n	<li>Jim Crow Laws that reinforced racism, discrimination, lynchings, etc.</li>\n	<li>Jews in Nazi Germany who were imprisoned, tortured and exterminated, etc.</li>\n	<li>Japanese in America during WWII who were imprisoned, beatened, tortured</li>\n</ol>\nTherefore, it was not difficult for the Trump administration and Justice Department to develop a policy that would include the separation of children from parents seeking to enter the country.\n\nEven worse, the reports reveal that the children are being kept in cages. Children are sleeping on mattresses on the floor. Children cannot be hugged by those who are providing “care” for them. How can they provide care for these children, who are going through the most traumatic experience that they have ever experienced – being removed from their parents – without being allowed to give hugs and provide physical comfort?\n\nThis is reminiscent of our foremothers who had their children taken from them, and would never see them again. Often times, the children were taken from the mothers while they were still nursing them. The mothers would be forced to go back to the fields bearing the pain of their milk filled breasts. Slave narratives reveal that as these mothers were whipped, milk and blood would be co-mingled in the air\n\nAdditionally, the practice of taking children from their parents was done on the West Coast of Africa and in the concentration camps in Germany\n\nTo make this situation even more egregious, there is no policy for reuniting parents with their children. The director of the unaccompanied minors program for Catholic Charities said, “There is no system whatsoever to track these family separations, no efforts systematically to reunite thee families. There is no supervisor, there is no database saying ‘child here, parent there,’ so they can come back together.” The following has occurred with many of the parents:\n<ol>\n	<li>Parents were not given the opportunity to say “Good bye” to their children (many taken forcibly and deceptively)</li>\n	<li>Parents have no contact with nor do they know the location of their children</li>\n	<li>No identifying numbers were given to associate parents with their children</li>\n</ol>\nSadly, the United Nations has determined that the US is a human rights violator. Many of these mothers are refugees who were seeking asylum. God only knows the long-term emotional and psychological impact of this separation on the children.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong> “<em>Cursed is anyone who denies justice to foreigners, orphans, or widows…</em>” Deuteronomy 27:19   (NLT)</strong>','STATE OF THE UNION','','publish','closed','closed','','state-of-the-union','','','2018-06-24 11:33:33','2018-06-24 16:33:33','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1535',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1537,1,'2018-07-01 11:38:06','2018-07-01 16:38:06','<ul>\n	<li><strong>Saturday, July 7, 2018</strong> – Teachers Meeting</li>\n	<li>Saturday, July 14, 2018 – UNCF Walk for Education. More information to follow.</li>\n	<li><strong>Sunday, July 15, 2018</strong> – “PRAISE IN THE PARK”, Come join us for a day of praising God in the park. At Estabrook Park- Area #7, 4400 Estabrook Dr. just east of Port Washington on Hampton Avenue. Don’t forget to sign up in the foyer or near the parking lot door.</li>\n	<li><strong>VBS – July 16-20, 2018 –</strong>We are looking for Teachers, teacher helpers, kitchen staffers and monitors. If you are interested see either Sisters Rabon or Smith or sign up in the foyer. Registration has begun, please register in the foyer or near the parking lot door</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>PROJECT PURSE FOR A PURPOSE</strong>\n\n<em>Please join us as we support Sister Marilyn Kern and her daughter Michelle in distribution of purses to homeless women. You can begin to bring your donations and place them in the container in the foyer. Thank you!</em>\n\n<strong>FELLAS 5K WALK</strong>\n\nThis FELLAS 5K is the only African American Walk in the Midwest geared towards men. (Women and families are encouraged to attend as well). <strong>Mark your calendars as the walk will take place Saturday, August 18th 8am rain or shine</strong>. Last year over 600 people participated. This year we plan to double that number. I can tell you it is great event! <u>Early bird registration ends June 30<sup>th</sup>.</u> Stay tuned for more information.. Thanks in advance.\n\nIf you are interested male or female sign up in the foyer, call the office or Pastor Davis.','ANNOUNCEMENTS JULY 1, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-july-1-2018','','','2018-07-01 11:38:06','2018-07-01 16:38:06','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1537',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1541,1,'2018-07-01 11:42:24','2018-07-01 16:42:24','<strong>TITLE: EXPECTING EXPERIENCING MIRACLES</strong>\n\n<strong>TEXT: ACTS 3:1-10</strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Some of us expect…, however, we expect the wrong things <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Expectations can be adjusted… <u> </u></li>\n	<li>What do you expect? <u> </u></li>\n</ol>\n<strong>SAME DESTINATION, DIFFERENT PURPOSE</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>To Beg: A lame man was being carried and laid at the gate of the temple <u> </u></li>\n	<li>To Worship: Peter and John were walking into the temple <u> </u></li>\n</ol>\n<strong>LIVING IN EXPECTATION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>The lame man lived in expectation <u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>Every day</li>\n	<li>Carried to the Temple</li>\n	<li>Laid at the Beautiful Gate (“main entrance”)</li>\n	<li>As people entered the Temple, he begged</li>\n	<li>[<em>As people exited the Temple, he begged</em>]</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n	<li>Peter and John lived in expectation <u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>Peter and John lived in expectation of what prayer would do</li>\n	<li>Acts 2:42, 43, “<strong><em><sup>42 </sup></em></strong><em>And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. <strong><sup>43 </sup></strong>Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through </em><em>the apostles.</em>”</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<ol>\n	<li>Are you living in expectation? <u> </u></li>\n	<li>If yes, for what are you expecting? <u> </u></li>\n</ol>\n<strong>GETTING MORE THAN YOU EXPECT</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>The man asked Peter and John for some money <u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>Peter and John looked straight at him</li>\n	<li>Peter said, “Look at us.”</li>\n	<li>The man expected to receive some money</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n	<li>Peter said, “I do not have any silver or gold for you. But I will give you what I</li>\n</ol>\nhave. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!” <u>                     </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>One cannot give what one does not have <u> </u></li>\n	<li>What did the Apostles have?</li>\n	<li>What did the Apostles give?</li>\n	<li>Why does God deliver us and set us free? To worship Him <u> </u></li>\n	<li>The man entered the Temple walking, leaping and praising God</li>\n	<li>Exodus 3:12b, “…<em>when you have brought the people out of Egypt, you shall worship God on this mountain.</em>”</li>\n</ol>\n<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK: I EXPECT TO EXPERIENCE MIRACLES</strong>','EXPECTING EXPERIENCING MIRACLES - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. D. MIN.','','publish','closed','closed','','expecting-experiencing-miracles-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min-3','','','2018-07-01 11:42:24','2018-07-01 16:42:24','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1541',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1543,1,'2018-07-07 20:52:25','2018-07-08 01:52:25','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TEXT: NUMBERS 6:22-27</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TITLE: GOD HAS SMILED ON ME</p>\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. Psalms 119:135 “…Make your face shine upon your servant…”\n\nB. Jeremiah 32:41“…I will rejoice over them to do good…”\n\nTHE LORD BLESS AND KEEP YOU\n\nA. God will bestow his blessings upon you\n\nB. God will preserve His blessings upon you\n\nTHE PLEASURE IN THE PRESENCE OF GOD\n\nA. He will rejoice over you with gladness\n\nB. He will quiet you with His Love\n\nC. He will rejoice over you with singing\n\nSENSING GOD’S SMILE\n\nA. God’s presence in your life\n\nB. God’s gracious acts toward you\n\nGOD SHALL GIVE YOU PEACE\n\nA. Experiencing God’s favor\n\nB. Experiencing God’s grace and mercy\n\nI WILL PUT MY NAME ON YOU\n\nA. God’s mark of identification\n\nB. I will bless them by my name\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:</strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>THAT I BELIEVE THAT GOD HAS SMILED ON ME</strong></p>','God Has Smiled On Me - Pastor Edmond Davis','','publish','closed','closed','','god-has-smiled-on-me-pastor-edmond-davis','','','2018-07-07 20:52:25','2018-07-08 01:52:25','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1543',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1545,1,'2018-07-07 21:02:28','2018-07-08 02:02:28','Sunday, July 08, 2018\n\nANNOUNCEMENTS\n\n* Saturday, July 14, 2018 – UNCF Walk for Education. More information to follow.\n\n* Sunday, July 15, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. – “PRAISE IN THE PARK”, Come join us for a day of praising God in the park. At Estabrook Park- Area #7, 4400 Estabrook Dr. just east of Port Washington on Hampton Avenue. Don’t forget to sign up in the foyer or near the parking lot door.\n\n* <strong>Vacation Bible School Help Needed</strong><strong> – July 16-20, 2018</strong> –We are looking for Teachers, teacher helpers, kitchen staffers and monitors. If you are interested see either Sisters Rabon or Smith or sign up in the foyer. Registration has begun, please register in the foyer or near the parking lot door\n\n* Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.- Pastor Childs and the Pilgrim Rest Choir will join Newport Baptist Church in the Dedication of their Sanctuary. Please join us!\n\nPlease join us as we support Sister Marilyn Kern and her daughter Michelle in distribution of purses to homeless women. You can begin to bring your donations and place them in the container in the foyer. Thank you!\n\nThis FELLAS 5K is the only African American Walk in the Midwest geared towards men. (Women and families are encouraged to attend as well). Mark your calendars as the walk will take place Saturday, August 18th 8am rain or shine. Last year over 600 people participated. This year we plan to double that number. I can tell you it is great event! Early bird registration ends June 30th. Stay tuned for more information.. Thanks in advance.\n\nIf you are interested male or female sign up in the foyer, call the office or Pastor Davis.\n\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>PRAISE IN THE PARK</strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Glory to God, Sing Praises to His Holy Name!</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Please join us on Sunday, July 15 @9am</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Estabrook Park, Area #7</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Pilgrim Rest VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2018</strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Theme: Jesus the Kingdom Builder</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Join us Monday, July 16 – Friday July 20</strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.</strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Classes for all ages, including Adults! Register your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and don’t forget yourself!</p>','Announcements - July 8, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-july-8-2018','','','2018-07-07 21:02:28','2018-07-08 02:02:28','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1545',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1548,1,'2018-07-15 11:28:41','2018-07-15 16:28:41','<strong>TITLE: EXPECTING EXPERIENCING MIRACLES</strong>\n\n<strong>TEXT: MATTHEW 15:21-28</strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Expectation is powerful <u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>Our level of expectation indicates how badly we desire what we want</li>\n	<li>Our level of expectation determines what we are willing to do to receive what we want</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<ol>\n	<li>How badly do I want what I expect, and what am I willing to do to receive it? <u> </u></li>\n</ol>\n<strong>EXPECTATION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>A Syrian woman from Phoenicia begged Jesus to heal her daughter of demon <u> </u></li>\n	<li>The woman was an outsider <u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>Outsiders have expectations of Jesus</li>\n	<li>Outsiders have expectations of Jesus’ people</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n	<li>The woman called Jesus “Lord” and “Son of David” <u> </u></li>\n	<li>She had an expectation that Jesus would do something. <u> </u></li>\n</ol>\n<strong>REJECTION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Jesus ignored the woman / the Disciples dismissed the woman <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Note: <u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>God’s silence does not mean God’s absence…</li>\n	<li>God not speaking does not mean God not hearing…</li>\n	<li>God not speaking does not mean God not caring…</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n	<li>Jesus rejected the woman <u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>“This is not your “Time”</li>\n	<li>There is a difference between “Time” and “Turn”</li>\n	<li>“Turn” which leads to frustrations / comparisons</li>\n	<li>“Time” leads to waiting on and trusting in God</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>RESPONSES</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>How you respond indicates the level of expectation that you have in receiving that for which you are asking</li>\n</ol>\n<ol>\n	<li>The woman bowed down and worshipped Jesus <u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>The woman’s expectation was affirmed in how badly she wanted her daughter healed, and her willingness to continue to beg Jesus</li>\n	<li>The woman expected Jesus to “do something”</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n	<li>Again, Jesus rejected the woman <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Again, the woman expected Jesus to “do something” <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Again, how badly do I want what I want, and what am I willing to do? <u> </u></li>\n</ol>\n<strong>OUTCOME</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Jesus was impressed with her faith</li>\n	<li>Her daughter was immediately healed</li>\n</ol>','EXPECTING EXPERIENCING MIRACLES - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR D. MIN.','','publish','closed','closed','','expecting-experiencing-miracles-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min-4','','','2018-07-15 11:28:41','2018-07-15 16:28:41','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1548',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1551,1,'2018-07-15 11:32:44','2018-07-15 16:32:44','Following are two excerpts from Frederick Douglass’ speech, “<em>What To The American Slave Is Your \'4th of July?</em>” In the light of what we are currently witnessing in the United States, Douglass’ words are yet relevant and piercing. The first excerpt is his direct answer to the question, “What To The American Slave Is Your \'4th of July?” The second is his response to the church. After you read, please let me know your thoughts.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>FREDERICK DOUGLASS </strong>\n\n<strong>\"<em>WHAT TO THE AMERICAN SLAVE IS YOUR \'4TH OF JULY</em>?\'\"\nJuly 5, 1852      Independence Day Speech at Rochester, NY</strong>\n\n<strong> </strong>\n\n…What, to the American slave, is your 4th of July? I answer: a day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim. To him, your celebration is a sham; your boasted liberty, an unholy license; your national greatness, swelling vanity; your sounds of rejoicing are empty and heartless; your denunciations of tyrants, brass fronted impudence; your shouts of liberty and equality, hollow mockery; your prayers and hymns, your sermons and thanksgivings, with all your religious parade, and solemnity, are, to him, mere bombast, fraud, deception, impiety, and hypocrisy — a thin veil to cover up crimes which would disgrace a nation of savages. There is not a nation on the earth guilty of practices, more shocking and bloody, than are the people of these United States, at this very hour.\n\nGo where you may, search where you will, roam through all the monarchies and despotisms of the old world, travel through South America, search out every abuse, and when you have found the last, lay your facts by the side of the everyday practices of this nation, and you will say with me, that, for revolting barbarity and shameless hypocrisy, America reigns without a rival.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n-----------------------\n\n&nbsp;\n\n…But the church of this country is not only indifferent to the wrongs of the slave, it actually takes sides with the oppressors. It has made itself the bulwark of American slavery, and the shield of American slave-hunters. Many of its most eloquent Divines. who stand as the very lights of the church, have shamelessly given the sanction of religion and the Bible to the whole slave system. They have taught that man may, properly, be a slave; that the relation of master and slave is ordained of God; that to send back an escaped bondman to his master is clearly the duty of all the followers of the Lord Jesus Christ; and this horrible blasphemy is palmed off upon the world for Christianity.\n\nFor my part, I would say, welcome infidelity! welcome atheism! welcome anything! in preference to the gospel, <em>as preached by those Divines</em>! They convert the very name of religion into an engine of tyranny, and barbarous cruelty, and serve to confirm more infidels, in this age, than all the infidel writings of Thomas Paine, Voltaire, and Bolingbroke, put together, have done! These ministers make religion a cold and flinty-hearted thing, having neither principles of right action, nor bowels of compassion. They strip the love of God of its beauty, and leave the throng of religion a huge, horrible, repulsive form. It is a religion for oppressors, tyrants, man-stealers, and <em>thugs</em>. It is not that “<em>pure and undefiled religion</em>” which is from above, and which is “<em>first pure, then peaceable, easy to be entreated</em>, full of mercy and good fruits, <em>without partiality, and without hypocrisy</em>.” But a religion which favors the rich against the poor; which exalts the proud above the humble; which divides mankind into two classes, tyrants and slaves; which says to the man in chains, <em>stay there</em>; and to the oppressor, <em>oppress on</em>; it is a religion which may be professed and enjoyed by all the robbers and enslavers of mankind; it makes God a respecter of persons, denies his fatherhood of the race, and tramples in the dust the great truth of the brotherhood of man. All this we affirm to be true of the popular church, and the popular worship of our land and nation — a religion, a church, and a worship which, on the authority of inspired wisdom, we pronounce to be an abomination in the sight of God. In the language of Isaiah, the American church might be well addressed, “Bring no more vain ablations; incense is an abomination unto me: the new moons and Sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity even the solemn meeting. Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth. They are a trouble to me; I am weary to bear them; and when ye spread forth your hands I will hide mine eyes from you. Yea! when ye make many prayers, I will not hear. YOUR HANDS ARE FULL OF BLOOD; cease to do evil, learn to do well; seek judgment; relieve the oppressed; judge for the fatherless; plead for the widow.”\n\nThe American church is guilty, when viewed in connection with what it is doing to uphold slavery; but it is superlatively guilty when viewed in connection with its ability to abolish slavery. The sin of which it is guilty is one of omission as well as of commission. Albert Barnes but uttered what the common sense of every man at all observant of the actual state of the case will receive as truth, when he declared that “There is no power out of the church that could sustain slavery an hour, if it were not sustained in it.”\n\nLet the religious press, the pulpit, the Sunday school, the conference meeting, the great ecclesiastical, missionary, Bible and tract associations of the land array their immense powers against slavery and slave-holding; and the whole system of crime and blood would be scattered to the winds; and that they do not do this involves them in the most awful responsibility of which the mind can conceive.\n\nIn prosecuting the anti-slavery enterprise, we have been asked to spare the church, to spare the ministry; but <em>how</em>, we ask, could such a thing be done? We are met on the threshold of our efforts for the redemption of the slave, by the church and ministry of the country, in battle arrayed against us; and we are compelled to fight or flee. From <em>what</em> quarter, I beg to know, has proceeded a fire so deadly upon our ranks, during the last two years, as from the Northern pulpit? As the champions of oppressors, the chosen men of American theology have appeared — men, honored for their so-called piety, and their real learning. The Lords of Buffalo, the Springs of New York, the Lathrops of Auburn, the Coxes and Spencers of Brooklyn, the Gannets and Sharps of Boston, the Deweys of Washington, and other great religious lights of the land have, in utter denial of the authority of <em>Him</em> by whom they professed to be called to the ministry, deliberately taught us, against the example or the Hebrews and against the remonstrance of the Apostles, they teach <em>that we ought to obey man’s law before the law of God</em>.\n\nMy spirit wearies of such blasphemy; and how such men can be supported, as the “standing types and representatives of Jesus Christ,” is a mystery which I leave others to penetrate. In speaking of the American church, however, let it be distinctly understood that I mean the great mass of the religious organizations of our land. There are exceptions, and I thank God that there are. Noble men may be found, scattered all over these Northern States, of whom Henry Ward Beecher of Brooklyn, Samuel J. May of Syracuse, and my esteemed friend (Rev. R. R. Raymond) on the platform, are shining examples; and let me say further, that upon these men lies the duty to inspire our ranks with high religious faith and zeal, and to cheer us on in the great mission of the slave’s redemption from his chains.','\"WHAT TO THE AMERICAN SLAVE IS YOUR \'4TH OF JULY?\'\"','','publish','closed','closed','','what-to-the-american-slave-is-your-4th-of-july','','','2018-07-15 11:32:44','2018-07-15 16:32:44','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1551',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1554,1,'2018-07-22 11:38:25','2018-07-22 16:38:25','<strong>TITLE: </strong><strong>IN GOD WE TRUST</strong>\n\n<strong>TEXT: </strong><strong>PROVERBS 3:5-6</strong>\n\n<strong>INTRODUCTION</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>“Proverb” - “to be like” <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Wisdom or “pithy sayings” <u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>The fear of God</li>\n	<li>Living by His wisdom</li>\n	<li>Personified in the Lord Jesus Christ (I Corinthians 1:30)</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n	<li>Value of wisdom (feminine analogy) <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Guidance for the young (“old alike”) <u> </u></li>\n</ol>\n<strong>SCRIPTURE ANALYSIS</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Trust/heart (3:5) <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Lean/understanding <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Your ways (“ours”)/acknowledge (3:6) <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Direct your (“our paths”) <u> </u></li>\n	<li>2 applications (ministry/life) <u> </u></li>\n</ol>\n<strong>MINISTRY</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Scared of the ministry <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Spiritually weak (Ephesians 3:16) <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Fear/lack of confidence <u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>what’s the source of your fears</li>\n	<li>put it in God’s hands</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>LIFE</strong>\n<ol>\n	<li>Obedient to God or ourselves? <u> </u></li>\n	<li>Moral compass <u> </u></li>\n	<li>For the youth <u> </u>\n<ol>\n	<li>Will you stand on Godly wisdom/moral principles?</li>\n	<li>Will you represent God/defend yourself using His wisdom?</li>\n</ol>\n</li>\n</ol>\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong>CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:</strong>\n\n<strong>THAT I WILL BE MORE CONSISTENT IN TRUSTING IN GOD</strong>','IN GOD WE TRUST - PASTOR KENDRICK ALLEN','','publish','closed','closed','','in-god-we-trust-pastor-kendrick-allen','','','2018-07-22 11:38:25','2018-07-22 16:38:25','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1554',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1556,1,'2018-07-22 11:39:46','2018-07-22 16:39:46','<em></em><strong>EXPECTING THAT GOD WILL WORK IN SUPERNATURAL, EXTRAORDINARY AND MIRACULOUS WAYS IN OUR INDIVIDUAL LIVES, AND IN THE CORPORATE LIFE OF THE CHURCH </strong>\n\n<strong> </strong>\n\nFor the past several months, I have been encouraging us to live in the expectation that God will work in supernatural, extraordinary and miraculous ways in our individual lives, and in the corporate life of the church.\n\nMy prayer was that we would create a culture of expectation of God working in supernatural, extraordinary and miraculous ways in our lives individually, and in the life of the church corporately because we trusted what Jesus promised us. In John 14:12-14, Jesus said,\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><sup>12 </sup></strong>“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater <em>works</em> than these he will do, because I go to My Father. <strong><sup>13 </sup></strong>And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. <strong><sup>14 </sup></strong>If you ask anything in My name, I will do <em>it.</em>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nJesus promised us that we will do greater works than He did. Jesus did some amazing things: Jesus healed the sick. Jesus raised the dead. Jesus opened blinded eyes. Jesus unstopped deaf ears. Jesus was touched by those with infectious diseases (leprosy) and was not infected. Jesus sat and ate with those who were marginalized and ostracized. Jesus did some amazing things that holistically (spiritually, mentally, physically, economically, etc.) elevated the lives of those who came into His presence. Jesus’ promise and expectation is that we (all of us) will do equal and greater works than He did while on the earth.\n\nAdditionally, Paul affirmed in Ephesians 3:20,\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<strong><sup>20 </sup></strong>Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that\n\nwe ask or think, according to the power that works in us,\n\n&nbsp;\n\nMay we live in the expectation that no matter what we face, no matter how difficult the challenge, no matter how long the darkness of night, no matter how many people walk away from us, no matter how heavy the burden, no matter how aggressive the enemy may attack, no matter how insufficient our resources, no matter…, God <strong>WILL</strong> <strong>DO</strong> exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us.','EXPECTING THAT GOD WILL WORK...','','publish','closed','closed','','expecting-that-god-will-work','','','2018-07-22 11:39:46','2018-07-22 16:39:46','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1556',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1559,1,'2018-07-29 09:10:05','2018-07-29 14:10:05','<p class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TITLE: </span></span><span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">EXPECTING EXPERIENCING MIRACLES</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s28\"><span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TEXT: </span></span><span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">MATTHEW 17:24-27</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">INTRODUCTION</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s30\">A. </span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Matthew 16:13-20 – Peter confessed that Jesus is the Christ</span></span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s30\">B. </span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Matthew 17:1-9 – Peter witnesses Jesus transfigured, and affirmed that He is the </span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Christ</span></span> ​</p>\n\n<div class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s30\">1. </span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Moses – The Law – Died and was buried by God  (Deuteronomy 34:5, 6)</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s30\">2. </span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Elijah – The Prophets – Was caught up in a whirlwind  (2 Kings 2:11)</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s30\">C. </span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Although Peter confessed Jesus as the Christ, and affirmed Jesus as the Christ, he was lacking personal experience with the Christ</span></span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s30\">D. </span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Therefore, Jesus used a supernatural process to accomplish a challenge that is usually resolved naturally </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">KNOW WHO I AM</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s19\">A. </span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Jesus is the Son of God</span></span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s19\">B. </span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Jesus’ Sonship grants Him certain privileges </span></span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s19\">C. </span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Do I know Jesus as the Son of God  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s19\">D. </span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">What is my relationship with Jesus?  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s40\">\n<div class=\"s36\"><img src=\"blob:http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/dd950bbb-1233-48c2-a3c0-68e2689cbbb4\" alt=\"\" /></div>\n<div class=\"s37\"><img src=\"blob:http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/79ce6b27-9446-4821-bc50-6ea2e6c3f47b\" alt=\"\" /></div>\n<div class=\"s38\"><img src=\"blob:http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/5f1e986c-eeb3-421a-b26d-4a070f452cba\" alt=\"\" /></div>\n<span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Creation of God</span></span>​​​<span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">      Jesus is Savior</span></span>\n\n</div>\n<div class=\"s40\">\n<div class=\"s41\"><img src=\"blob:http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/539f9f7a-59df-47fb-96f0-aceff325cb55\" alt=\"\" /></div>\n<div class=\"s42\"><img src=\"blob:http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/027fa1d4-bc08-47ab-b772-99bb57835b20\" alt=\"\" /></div>\n<span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Offspring of God</span></span>​​​<span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">      Jesus is Lord</span></span>\n\n</div>\n<p class=\"s43\"><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Son / Daughter of God</span></span>​​<span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">      Jesus is Friend</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">DO WHAT I SAY</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s19\">A. </span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“Go fishing”</span></span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s19\">B. </span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“Pull out the first fish”</span></span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s19\">C. </span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“Open its mouth and take out the coin”</span></span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s44\"><span class=\"s19\">D. </span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Do what I say…</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s34\"><span class=\"s19\">1. </span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Peter did what Jesus said</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s19\">2. </span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The fish did what Jesus said</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s19\">E. </span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Do I do what Jesus says?  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s29\"><span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">RECEIVE THE BLESSING</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s30\">A. </span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“Pay My taxes”</span></span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s30\">B. </span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“Pay your taxes”</span></span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s30\">C. </span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Am I receiving blessings from Jesus?</span></span><span class=\"s31\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s18\"><span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s18\"><span class=\"s27\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">THAT I WILL BE MORE CONSISTENT IN TRUSTING IN GOD</span></span></p>','EXPECTING EXPERIENCING MIRACLES - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1561,1,'2018-07-29 09:13:16','2018-07-29 14:13:16','<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s45\">• </span><span class=\"s46\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Sunday, July 29, 2018</span></span><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – High School Senior Celebration immediately after Worship Service. Everyone is welcome to attend. The Celebration will be held in the school fellowship hall.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s45\">• </span><span class=\"s46\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Saturday, August 4, 2018</span></span><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – 10am – 2pm –Back to School </span></span><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Family Rally </span></span><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">at St. Francis Church Parking lot, </span></span><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">1927 N. </span></span><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">4</span></span><span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">th</span></span> <span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Street. You must be registered, so call 414-372-1550. Children must be accompanied by parent or adult. Flyers and registration forms in foyer</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s45\">• </span><span class=\"s46\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Saturday, August 4, 2018 – </span></span><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">No </span></span><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Leadership Meeting; </span></span><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">10:00 – Church School Teachers Training Class; </span></span><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">1:00 p.m. Church Meeting</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s45\">• </span><span class=\"s46\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Monday, August 6 thru Thursday, August 9, 2018</span></span><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – Wisconsin General Baptist State Congress of Christian Education. Monday-Wednesday – 6-9pm; Thursday -6-7pm. The Adults will be at Ephesians Baptist Church, 2412 N. 6</span></span><span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">th</span></span><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> Street and the Children and Youth will be at Mt. Zion Baptist Church 2207 N. 2</span></span><span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">nd</span></span><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> Street. Sign-up sheets and class selections in the foyer and at the parking lot entrance</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s45\">• </span><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Thank You! To all the staff and workers for VBS, God Bless for all you do.          </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> Sister Ladora Rabon and Sister Francine Smith</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"></div>\n<ul>\n	<li class=\"s12\"><span class=\"s50\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Please join us as we support Sister Marilyn Kern and her daughter Michelle in distribution of purses to homeless women. You can begin to bring your donations and place them in the container in the foyer. Thank you!</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp;\n<ul>\n	<li class=\"s56\"><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">This FELLAS 5K is the only African American Walk in the Midwest geared towards men. (Women and families are encouraged to attend as well). </span></span><span class=\"s21\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Mark your calendars as the walk will take place Saturday, August 18th 8am rain or shine</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">. Last year over 600 people participated. This year we plan to double that number. I can tell you it is great event! </span></span><span class=\"s54\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Early bird registration ends June 30</span></span><span class=\"s55\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">th</span></span><span class=\"s54\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> Stay tuned for more information.. Thanks in advance. </span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p class=\"s56\"><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">If you are interested male or female sign up in the foyer, call the office or Pastor Davis.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s6\"></p>','ANNOUNCEMENTS - JULY 29, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-july-29-2018','','','2018-07-29 09:13:16','2018-07-29 14:13:16','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1561',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1564,1,'2018-08-18 23:43:42','2018-08-19 04:43:42','<strong>Praise on the Block, Sunday August 26, 2018.</strong> Please invite your family and friends to join us as we hold our service outside the church on 38th Street. On that day we will also be doing a clothing give-a-way. So if you have clothing to bring you can do so beginning on tomorrow, August 20th. Remember all clothing must be clean, folded &amp; sorted by sizes or on hangers. We will not accept clothing stuffed in a bag.\n\n* Back to School Giveaway – It’s that time again. You may begin bring school supplies and book bags.\n\n* MEEP (Milwaukee Exposer &amp; Explorer Project) 9th Annual Luncheon to be held at Four Points Sheraton in Brown Deer on September 9, 2018.\n\n* Walk to End Alzheimer, Sunday, September 16, 2018. Registration is at 8am and the walk begins at 10am. All participants should register with Sue Dlouhy @414-479-8800 or @sdlouhy@alz.org. T-shirts are only given to monetary donors. The location is Henry Maier Park 200 North Harbor Dr. Information about Alzheimer is in the foyer.\n\n* Pilgrim Rest will be hosting the 14th Annual African-American Prostate Cancer Summit September 29th from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Men and women invited. Breakfast included. Knowledge is the best defense against prostate cancer.','Announcements for August 19, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-for-august-19-2018','','','2018-08-18 23:43:42','2018-08-19 04:43:42','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1564',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1566,1,'2018-08-18 23:48:12','2018-08-19 04:48:12','TEXT: LUKE 11:1-4\n\nSERMON TITLE: THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH:\n\nPRAYER PRECEDED POWER\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. Every day, the Disciples saw Jesus do miraculous things…\n\nB. Note, they did not ask Jesus to teach them how to do those things\n\n1. They did not ask to be taught how to walk on water…\n\n2. They did not ask to be taught how to cast out demons…\n\n3. They did not ask to be taught how to heal the sick…\n\n4. They did not ask to be taught how to raise the dead…\n\nC. They recognized that the ability to do those things were grounded in Jesus’\n\nprayer life\n\nMATTHEW 14:22-25\n\nA. Jesus prayed, then had the power to walk on what was in between Him and attaining His goal\n\nB. Does my praying empower me to walk on what is in between me and my goals?\n\nMARK 1:35-39\n\nA. Jesus prayed, then had the power to liberate people from what had possessed and taken control of them\n\nB. Does my praying empower me to liberate people from what possesses and takes\n\ncontrol of them?\n\nLUKE 5:15, 16\n\nA. Jesus prayed, then had the power to draw people to Him for His words and works\n\nB. Does my praying empower me to draw people to me for my words and works?\n\nJOHN 11:41-44\n\nA. Jesus prayed, then had the power to bring new life to what was dead\n\nB. Does my praying empower me to bring new life to what is dead?\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">THAT I WILL PRAY AND EXPECT THE HOLY SPIRIT’S POWER</p>','The Power of a Praying Church - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','the-power-of-a-praying-church-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min-2','','','2018-08-18 23:48:12','2018-08-19 04:48:12','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1566',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1568,1,'2018-08-18 23:56:53','2018-08-19 04:56:53','PRAY THROUGHOUT THE DAY\n\n? a.m.  Prayer when we wake up for God to bless our involvement in the day\n\n9:00 a.m.  Prayer for Pastors, Ministers and Leaders\n\n12:00 noon  Prayer of Thanksgiving\n\n3:00 p.m.  Prayer for Our Individual Ministry and all other Ministries\n\n6:00 p.m.  Prayer for our Family and Friends\n\n9:00 p.m.  Prayer for Revival\n\n? p.m.  Prayer before we go to sleep\n\nI encourage you to join with us as we pray throughout the day together, and expect that God will honor our desire to make prayer a priority in our personal lives and in the corporate life of the church. Set the alarm on your phone, write down the times on a Post-it, attach the card to your refrigerator – whatever it takes…\n\nPray for the weak, the sick, children, the incapacitated\n\nPray for those in leadership positions\n\nPray for yourself\n\nPray for those who teach and instruct\n\nPray for those closest to you (family, friends, etc.)','Pray Throughout the Day - August 19, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','pray-throughout-the-day-august-19-2018','','','2018-08-18 23:56:53','2018-08-19 04:56:53','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1568',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1570,1,'2018-08-05 10:33:51','2018-08-05 15:33:51','<p class=\"s24\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TITLE:   THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH: </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CONDITIONS FOR ANSWERED PRAYERS </span></span>​</p>\n<p class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TEXT: </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ROMANS 8:26, 27</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">; </span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">1</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> JOHN 5:14, 15</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">INTRODUCTION</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s28\">A. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“How does God answer prayers?”  “Yes, No and Wait”</span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s28\">1. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">John 14:13, 14</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s28\">2. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">John 16:23, 24</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s28\">3. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Matthew 7:7</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s28\">4. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Matthew 21:21, 22</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s28\">B. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“How does God answer prayer?”  “Just speak it…”</span></span> ​</div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s28\">1. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“Speak it into the atmosphere”</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s28\">2. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“Declare it and decree it”</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s28\">3. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“You can speak those things that be not as though they are”  (Rom 4:17)</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s28\">4. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Yes, our words have power (Self-fulfilling prophecy), however…</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">PRAY IN THE SPIRIT</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">A. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">We sometimes pray in and out of the flesh</span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s20\">1. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“We do not know how to pray as we ought.”  </span></span><span class=\"s33\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Ought = to attain some end</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s20\">2. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">We tend to pray for the immediate / for the moment</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">B. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">God desires that we pray in the Spirit</span></span> <span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s20\">1. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Create a meditative space</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s20\">2. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Take a meditative pause</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s20\">3. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Listen to the Spirit</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s20\">4. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Pray what the Spirit gives you to pray</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s20\">5. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Note: The Spirit who gave us what to pray (knowing the </span></span><span class=\"s34\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Father’s will</span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">)   </span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s35\"><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">         will take our prayer to </span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">the Father according to the </span></span><span class=\"s34\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Father’s will</span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s36\"><span class=\"s20\">C. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Prayer is a spiritual undertaking</span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">PRAY IN GOD’S WILL</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s36\"><span class=\"s20\">A. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Our confidence is in Him </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">B. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">If we as anything according to the </span></span><span class=\"s34\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Father’s will</span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s20\">1. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">He hears us</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s20\">2. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“Since” He hears us, whatever we ask, we have</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s30\"><span class=\"s20\">C. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Note:  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s20\">1. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">God is only obligated to honor what is in His will</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s31\"><span class=\"s20\">2. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">When we pray for what is in the Father’s will, know that He already has it in the future waiting for us to ask for it.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s32\"><span class=\"s20\">3. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">How do I know if it is in the Father’s will? Pray in the Spirit</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s27\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">THE TRINITY’S INVOLVEMENT IN PRAYER</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s36\"><span class=\"s28\">A. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Pray to the Father</span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s36\"><span class=\"s28\">B. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Pray in the Spirit</span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s36\"><span class=\"s28\">C. </span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Pray in Jesus’ name (authority)</span></span><span class=\"s29\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s19\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s19\"><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">THAT I WILL PRAY IN THE SPIRIT AND</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> IN</span></span> <span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">THE FATHER’S</span></span><span class=\"s23\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> WILL</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s19\"><span class=\"s37\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">WORK FOR THE WEEK</span></span></p>','THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH: CONDITIONS FOR ANSWERED PRAYERS ​- PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1572,1,'2018-08-12 10:36:37','2018-08-12 15:36:37','<p class=\"s33\"><span class=\"s32\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TITLE:   </span></span>THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH: TEACH ME TO PRAY ​</p>\n<p class=\"s36\"><span class=\"s32\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TEXT: </span></span><span class=\"s32\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">LUKE </span></span><span class=\"s32\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">11</span></span><span class=\"s32\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">:1-4</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s36\"><span class=\"s32\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">INTRODUCTION</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s39\"><span class=\"s37\">A. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Prayer can be taught</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s37\">1. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Who taught you how to pray?</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s37\">2. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Who are you teaching to pray?</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s39\"><span class=\"s37\">B. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Prayer can be learned</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s37\">1. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Have you learned how to pray?</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s37\">2. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Are you learning how to pray?</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s37\">3. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Do you desire to learn how to pray?</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s39\"><span class=\"s37\">C. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">What was so impactful about Jesus’ praying?</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s37\">1. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">They witnessed the hypocrites praying  (Matthew 6:5)  to be seen</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s37\">2. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">They witnessed the heathens praying  (Matthew 6:7)  to be heard</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s41\"><span class=\"s37\">3. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">They witnessed Jesus praying to be empowered</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s42\"></p>\n<p class=\"s36\"><span class=\"s32\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">THEY SAW JESUS PRAYING</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s39\"><span class=\"s20\">A. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">They saw Jesus’ meditative space</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s39\"><span class=\"s20\">B. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">They saw Jesus meditatively pause</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s43\"><span class=\"s20\">C. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">They saw Jesus l</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">istening to the Spirit</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s44\"></p>\n<p class=\"s36\"><span class=\"s32\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">THEY HEARD JESUS PRAYING</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s39\"><span class=\"s37\">A. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">They heard the genuineness of Jesus’ prayers</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s39\"><span class=\"s37\">B. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">They heard the intimacy in Jesus’ prayers  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s43\"><span class=\"s37\">C. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">T</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">hey heard the names of those </span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">for </span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">whom Jesus prayed</span></span> ​</div>\n<p class=\"s44\"></p>\n<p class=\"s36\"><span class=\"s32\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">T</span></span><span class=\"s32\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">HEY FELT JESUS</span></span><span class=\"s32\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">’</span></span><span class=\"s32\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> PRAYING</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s39\"><span class=\"s20\">A. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">They felt the Father’s peace  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s39\"><span class=\"s20\">B. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">They felt the Holy Spirit’s presence  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s39\"><span class=\"s20\">C. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">They felt Jesus’ power  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s19\"></p>\n<p class=\"s19\"></p>\n<p class=\"s19\"><span class=\"s32\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:</span></span><span class=\"s32\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s19\"><span class=\"s32\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">THAT I WILL </span></span><span class=\"s32\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">LEARN HOW TO PRAY FROM SOMEONE WHO KNOWS HOW TO PRAY, THEN TEACH SOMEONE ELSE HOW TO PRAY</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s19\"><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">WORK FOR THE WEEK</span></span></p>\n\n\n<hr />\n\n&nbsp;','THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH: TEACH ME TO PRAY - PASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1577,1,'2018-08-26 11:52:38','2018-08-26 16:52:38','<p class=\"s19\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"s34\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TITLE:   THE POWER OF APRAYING CHURCH: </span></span><span class=\"s34\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS…</span></span> ​</p>\n<p class=\"s37\">TEXT: ACTS 12: 1-19</p>\n<p class=\"s37\"><span class=\"s34\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">INTRODUCTION</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s38\">A. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Every day, </span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">decisions are made that do not favor the life and livelihood of </span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">average, </span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ordinary people</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s44\"><span class=\"s38\">1. </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Micah 2:1</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, “</span></span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Woe to those who devise iniquity, And work out evil on their beds! At morning light they practice it, Because it is in the power of their </span></span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">hand.”</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s44\"><span class=\"s38\">2. </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Matthew 13:25</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> (NLT), “</span></span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">But that night as the workers slept, his enemy </span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s45\"><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">came and planted weeds among the wheat, then slipped away</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.”</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s44\"><span class=\"s38\">3. </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Isaiah 5:20</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, “</span></span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s44\"><span class=\"s38\">4. </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Amos 2:6</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, “…t</span></span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">hey sell the righteous for silver, And the poor for a pair of </span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">sandals</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.”</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s38\">B. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Nevertheless, God is working on the behalf of His people – and desires to work in miraculous and supernatural ways</span></span> ​</div>\n<div class=\"s44\"><span class=\"s38\">1. </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Exodus 3:7</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, “</span></span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I have surely seen the oppression of My people who </span></span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">are</span></span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> in Egypt, and have heard their cry because of their taskmasters, for I know their </span></span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">sorrows</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">” </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s44\"><span class=\"s38\">2. </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Jeremiah 33:3</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, “</span></span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.”</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s44\"><span class=\"s38\">3. </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Psalm 20:6</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, “</span></span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Now I know that the Lord saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven With the saving strength of His right hand.”</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s44\"><span class=\"s38\">4. </span><span class=\"s41\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Isaiah 65:24</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, “</span></span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">It shall come to pass That before they call, I will answer; </span></span><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">And </span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s43\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">while they are still speaking, I will hear</span></span><span class=\"s42\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.”</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s37\"><span class=\"s34\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WHEN THE DEVIL </span></span><span class=\"s34\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WORKS</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s26\">A. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Jesus </span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">was</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> persecuted – Herod </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s26\">B. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The church </span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">was</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> persecuted – Herod</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s26\">C. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Peter </span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">was</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> persecuted</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> – Herod </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s26\">D. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Today…</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s44\"><span class=\"s26\">1. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Believers and the church are being persecuted</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s44\"><span class=\"s26\">2. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The world is becoming more emboldened</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s26\">3. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The devil desires to imprison and destroy</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s37\"><span class=\"s34\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s26\">A. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Peter was in prison, but</span></span> <span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">c</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">onstant prayer was offered to God for him by the church</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s26\">B. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Characteristics of the prayer…</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  Constant = </span></span><span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ektenēs</span></span> <span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">= stretched out</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s44\"><span class=\"s26\">1. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">At least, a couple of days. (The Passover was seven days)</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s44\"><span class=\"s26\">2. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">All day long</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s26\">3. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Well into the night. (Peter is sleeping; the church is praying</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s26\">C. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">God worked with </span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">miraculous and supernatural power </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s44\"><span class=\"s26\">1. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">An angel appeared, and light shone in the cell</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s44\"><span class=\"s26\">2. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Peter’s chains fell off</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s44\"><span class=\"s26\">3. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">They passed the first and second guard posts undetected</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s26\">4. </span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The iron gate opened by itself  (Itself = </span></span><span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">automatos</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">)</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s50\"><span class=\"s34\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK</span></span><span class=\"s34\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">:</span></span><span class=\"s34\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> I WILL COMMIT TO CONSTANT PRAYER</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s50\"><span class=\"s51\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">WORK FOR THE WEEK</span></span></p>','THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH: WHEN THE CHURCH PRAYS… Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1579,1,'2018-09-02 11:57:33','2018-09-02 16:57:33','<p class=\"s40\">TITLE:  THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH: PERSISTENCE IN PRAYER ​</p>\n<p class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TEXT: </span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">LUKE 11:5-8, LUKE 18:1-8</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">INTRODUCTION</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s45\"><span class=\"s43\">A. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">What does, “Take your burdens to the Lord and leave them there.” really mean?</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s45\"><span class=\"s43\">B. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Am I showing lack of faith when I pray for a particular situation more than once?</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s43\">C. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Acts 11:9, 10, </span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“</span></span><span class=\"s46\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">9 </span></span><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. </span></span><span class=\"s46\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">10 </span></span><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. </span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s49\"><span class=\"s47\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">”</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  (NLT) </span></span>​</p>\n\n<div class=\"s45\"><span class=\"s43\">D. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Acts 18:1,</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> “[</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">We</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">]</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> should always pray and never give up</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">” (NLT)</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">A </span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">KNOCK AT MIDNIGHT  (Luke 11:5-8) </span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s50\">A. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">A request is made from a friend at midnight</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s50\">1. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The request is denied – “Do not bother me…”</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s50\">2. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">However, he knew that his friend had what he needed</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s50\">3. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">His persistence revealed how bad</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ly</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> he really desired the food</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s52\"><span class=\"s50\">4. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Ultimately, persistence wins over friendship</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s50\">B. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Lesson</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s50\">1. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">We should persist in prayer with God </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s50\">2. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I know that God has what I need</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s50\">3. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">My persistence reveals how bad</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ly</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> I desire </span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">that for </span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">what I am pra</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ying</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s50\">4. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">If a friend will respond because of the persistence of a friend, certainly God will respond to His children who are persistent in prayer</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s50\">5. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Good News:  God is not offended, and will respond at midnight…</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s52\"><span class=\"s50\">6. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Even Better News:  Jesus is my friend</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">A</span></span> <span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CALL FOR JUSTICE</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  (Luke 18:1-8)</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s50\">A. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">A request is made from a widow to a judge who neither feared God nor cared about the people  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s50\">1. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The request for justice was denied</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s50\">2. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">However, she knew that was the place where she could find justice</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s50\">3. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Her persistence revealed how badly she really desired justice</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s52\"><span class=\"s50\">4. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Ultimately, persistence wins over </span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">care and concern</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s50\">B. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Lesson</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s50\">1. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">We should persist in prayer with God </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s50\">2. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I know that God </span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">stands on the side of justice</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s50\">3. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">My persistence reveals how bad</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ly</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> I desire </span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">that for </span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">what I am pra</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ying</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s50\">4. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">If an uncaring judge will respond favorably to a persistent widow, certainly God will respond to His children who are persistent in prayer</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s50\">5. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Good News:  God will grant justice to His chosen ones who cry out day and night…</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s52\"><span class=\"s50\">6. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Even Better News:  Jesus cares</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s53\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">:</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s53\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I WILL COMMIT TO </span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">PERSISTENT</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> PRAYER</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s53\"><span class=\"s54\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">WORK FOR THE WEEK</span></span></p>','THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH: PERSISTENCE IN PRAYER - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1581,1,'2018-09-09 12:01:15','2018-09-09 17:01:15','<p class=\"s41\"><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TITLE:  THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH: </span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">DOES PRAYER CHANGE THINGS</span></span> ​</p>\n<p class=\"s41\"><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TEXT: </span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">MATT</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">HEW</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> 26:36-44</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, </span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">2 COR</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">INTHIANS 12:1-10</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s43\"><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">A “THING” NEEDING CHANGING</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s44\">A. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Jesus </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s44\">1. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Jesus, the Son of God, came to earth in a human body to save humanity</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s44\">2. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Jesus went to Gethsemane with His Disciples to pray</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s44\">3. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Jesus was sorrowful and deeply distressed</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s44\">4. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“If it is possible, let this cup pass from me”</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s44\">5. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I have a “thing” that I am going through that needs changing…</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s44\">B. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Paul</span></span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s44\">1. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Paul had a spiritual encounter that he was not permitted to speak about</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s44\">2. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Paul was given a thorn in the flesh to keep him humble</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s44\">3. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me”</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s44\">4. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I have a “thing” that I am living with that needs changing</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s43\"><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">PRAYER DID NOT CHANGE THE “THING”</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s44\">A. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Jesus</span></span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s44\">1. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Jesus prayed three times</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s44\">2. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Jesus suffered and died on the cross</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s44\">3. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The cup did not pass from Him</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s44\">4. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I have been praying regarding a “thing” I must go through</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s44\">B. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Paul</span></span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s44\">1. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Paul prayed three times</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s44\">2. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Paul continued living and ministering with the thorn</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s44\">3. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The thorn did not depart from him</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s44\">4. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I have been praying regarding a “thing” I must live with </span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s43\"><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">WHAT CHANGED?</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s44\">A. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Jesus  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s44\">1. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">An angel appeared from heaven, and strengthened Him </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s44\">2. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The “thing” did not change, however, Jesus was strengthened to go through the “thing”</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s44\">3. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">My “thing” may not change, however, I will be strengthened to go </span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s49\"><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">through my “thing”</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s44\">B. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Paul  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s44\">1. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Jesus, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect</span></span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> in weakness</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s44\">2. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The “thing” did not change, however, Jesus strengthened Paul to continue living with the “thing”</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s44\">3. </span><span class=\"s45\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">My “thing” may not change, however, Jesus will strengthen me to continue living with my “thing”</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s50\"><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK</span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">:</span></span> <span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">THAT </span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">I WILL </span></span><span class=\"s39\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TRUST GOD TO STRENGTHEN ME IN AND THROUGH MY “THING”</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s50\"><span class=\"s51\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">WORK FOR THE WEEK</span></span></p>','THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH:      DOES PRAYER CHANGE THINGS? - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1583,1,'2018-09-16 12:03:07','2018-09-16 17:03:07','<p class=\"s40\">TITLE:  THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH: <span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">THE MODEL PRAYER</span></span> <span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">(PT.1)</span></span>​</p>\n<p class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TEXT: </span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">MATTHEW 6:9-13</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">INTRODUCTION</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s45\"><span class=\"s43\">A. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">There is a difference between knowing and doing</span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s45\"><span class=\"s43\">B. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Jesus desires that we know the Lord’s Prayer, and do the Lord’s Prayer </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s43\">A. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“Our”</span></span> ​</div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s43\">1. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Takes prayer out of the realm</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> of the individual</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s43\">2. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">When “I” pray, I am thinking about “Us”</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s43\">B. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“Father”</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s43\">1. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Prayer unifies us as a family</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s43\">2. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Prayer unifies us as a p</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ar</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">t of God’s family</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s50\"><span class=\"s43\">a. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">We are all God’s creation  (</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Psalm 24:1</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, </span></span><span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The earth </span></span><span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">is</span></span><span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> the Lord’s, and all its fullness,</span></span><span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The world and those who dwell therein.</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">)</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s50\"><span class=\"s43\">b. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Those who accept Jesus </span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">are God’s Children [offspring]</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  (</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">John 1:12</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, </span></span><span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">)</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s50\"><span class=\"s43\">c. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Those who are led by the Spirit are God’s sons and daughters (</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Romans 8:14</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">,</span></span> <span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">) </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s43\">3. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">We pray to “Our Father”</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> –  </span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Not to the atmosphere</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> / </span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Not to the ancestors</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s43\">C. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“In Heaven” </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s43\">1. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Our Father is distant enough to elicit respect, awe, wonder and honor…</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s43\">2. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Our Father is near enough to know personally and intimately…</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s43\">3. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Our elders say, “He sits high, and He looks low”</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">HALLOWED BE YOUR NAME</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s53\"><span class=\"s43\">A. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Hallowed = Holy,</span></span> <span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">to be venerable or hallow</span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s43\">B. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Holy is Your name</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s43\">1. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Our name is more than who we are called; our name is who we are</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s43\">2. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Since the Father is Holy, h</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ow do we ap</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">proach a Holy Father</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">?</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">YOUR KINGDOM COME, YOUR WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s43\">A. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Apply Kingdom Principles and Practices to Earthly Living</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s43\">1. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">What are the principles and practices that govern how things operate in heaven?</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s43\">2. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">How do we implement those principles and practices into earthly living?</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s43\">B. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Apply God’s Purpose and Plan to Earthly Decisions</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s43\">1. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">What is God’s purpose and plan?</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s43\">2. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">How do we incorporate God’s purpose and plan into earthly decisions</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s54\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">:</span></span> <span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">THAT </span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">THE LORD’S PRAYER WILL BE A PART OF NURTURING MY RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FATHER</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s54\"><span class=\"s55\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">WORK FOR THE WEEK</span></span></p>','THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH: THE MODEL PRAYER (PT.1) - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1585,1,'2018-09-23 12:05:23','2018-09-23 17:05:23','<p class=\"s40\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH: </span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">THE MODEL PRAYER</span></span> <span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">– PART 2</span></span>​</p>\n<p class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">TEXT: </span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">MATTHEW 6:9-13</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">INTRODUCTION</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s45\"><span class=\"s43\">A. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Do I really believe that God is in control?</span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s45\"><span class=\"s43\">B. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">What does it mean for God to be in control?</span></span> ​</div>\n<p class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">GIVE US</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s43\">A. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Give “Us”…</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">“Our”</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">…</span></span> ​</div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s43\">1. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Takes prayer out of the realm</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> of the individual</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s43\">2. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">When “I” pray, I am thinking about “</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Our</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">”</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s43\">B. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">This day… daily…</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s43\">1. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Living in the Present </span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s48\"><span class=\"s43\">2. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Every</span></span> <span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">day God provides</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s43\">a. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Psalm 145:15, 16</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, </span></span><span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">15 </span></span><span class=\"s50\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The eyes of all look expectantly to You,</span></span><span class=\"s50\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">\n</span></span><span class=\"s50\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">And You give them their food in due season. </span></span><span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">16 </span></span><span class=\"s50\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s43\">b. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Proverbs 10:3</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, </span></span><span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">3 </span></span><span class=\"s50\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry,</span></span><span class=\"s50\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">\n</span></span><span class=\"s50\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.</span></span> <span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">(NRSV)</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s43\">c. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Matthew 6:25</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, </span></span><span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">26 </span></span><span class=\"s50\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they?</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s51\"><span class=\"s43\">d. </span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Romans 8:32, </span></span><span class=\"s52\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">32 </span></span><span class=\"s50\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s53\"><span class=\"s43\">C. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Bread</span></span> ​</div>\n<p class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">FORGIVE US</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s53\"><span class=\"s43\">A. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Forgive = Release</span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s53\"><span class=\"s43\">B. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Debts = A</span></span> <span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">wrong</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> which requires </span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">satisfaction</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s53\"><span class=\"s43\">C. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">As we = Just as  </span></span>​</div>\n<div class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s43\">D. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Forgive = </span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Have released (</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Asserts that something </span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">is occurring while the speaker </span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s54\"><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">is making the statement</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">)</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</p>\n<p class=\"s42\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">GET US</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s43\">A. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Temptation = tempting, testing, trial</span></span> ​</div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s43\">1. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">God does not tempt us – God tests us</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s47\"><span class=\"s43\">2. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Testing matures us</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s46\"><span class=\"s43\">B. </span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Get us through / out of / away from </span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">/ [liberate] </span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">the evil of the evil one</span></span><span class=\"s44\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">  </span></span>​</div>\n<p class=\"s42\"></p>\n<p class=\"s55\"></p>\n<p class=\"s55\"><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK</span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">:</span></span> <span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">THAT </span></span><span class=\"s38\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">THE LORD’S PRAYER WILL BE A PART OF NURTURING MY RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FATHER</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s55\"><span class=\"s56\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">WORK FOR THE WEEK</span></span></p>','THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH:  THE MODEL PRAYER – PART 2 - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. 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INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1587,1,'2018-09-29 12:08:28','2018-09-29 17:08:28','SEPTEMBER 30, 2018​​​         ​            ​\n\nPASTOR DWAIN E. BERRY\n\nRISEN SAVIOR COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH\n\nSERMON TEXT: EZEKIEL 37:1-10\n\nSERMON TITLE:  CAN THESE DRY BONES LIVE?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​\n\n&nbsp;\n\nHow is God challenging me through this sermon?  ​​​​​\n\nWORK FOR THE WEEK','Can These Dry Bones Live? - Pastor Dwain E. Berry','','publish','closed','closed','','can-these-dry-bones-live-pastor-dwain-e-berry','','','2018-09-29 12:08:28','2018-09-29 17:08:28','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1587',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1589,1,'2018-09-29 12:10:41','2018-09-29 17:10:41','<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Sunday, </span></span><span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">September</span></span> <span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">30</span></span><span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">,</span></span><span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> 2018</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s13\"><span class=\"s49\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s52\"><span class=\"s50\">• </span><span class=\"s51\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">If you are a </span></span><span class=\"s51\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">s</span></span><span class=\"s51\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">enior </span></span><span class=\"s51\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">graduating in 2019</span></span><span class=\"s51\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, please sign up in the foyer.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s52\"><span class=\"s50\">• </span><span class=\"s51\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ATTENTION!!!</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> Ministries it’s time for you to begin working on your Goals and Budgets for 2019</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">.</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> They are due Sunday, October 7th</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">. Leaders please check your email for those papers. If you don’t have a computer, please see Sister Griffin.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s52\"><span class=\"s50\">• </span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Friday, October 5, 2108 – Youth Lock-In </span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">(10 &amp; Older)</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">from 6pm Friday to 5:30am Saturday. All youth who attend the Lock-In </span></span><span class=\"s54\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">must</span></span> <span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">attend the American Baptist Annual Gathering. More information to follow this week. If you have questions contact Dea. LaGrant.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s52\"><span class=\"s50\">• </span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Voter Registration Deadlines are fast approaching. Please check! Early voting has already begun at: Zeidler Municipal Building, 841 N. Broadway, Midtown Center, 5700 W. Capitol Dr. and Mitchell Street Library, 906 W Historic Mitchell Street. Pick up a flyer in the foyer with all the times and more details.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s52\"><span class=\"s50\">• </span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">The Church School Children &amp; Youth Department will sponsor a Food Drive for the Rescue Mission, beginning October 7 thru November 11</span></span><span class=\"s53\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">. We need the following items: boxed stuffing, canned vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy, mac &amp; cheese, canned fruits, peanut butter and jelly. All items should be brought in bags and the entire bag placed in the barrel that we will provided in the foyer.</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s12\"></p>\n\n<div class=\"s56\">\n<div class=\"s57\">\n<p class=\"s56\"><span class=\"s55\">Two by Two…</span></p>\n\n</div>\n<span class=\"s58\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Luke 10:1-2</span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s12\"><span class=\"s26\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">After this the Lord appointed seventy</span></span><span class=\"s59\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">[</span></span><a href=\"https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+10%3A1-2&amp;version=NRSV\"><span class=\"s60\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">a</span></span></a><span class=\"s59\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">]</span></span><span class=\"s26\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place where he himself intended to go. </span></span><span class=\"s61\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">2 </span></span><span class=\"s26\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">He said to them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; therefore ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s12\">\n<div class=\"s63\">\n<p class=\"s56\"><span class=\"s62\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church will host:</span></span></p>\n\n</div>\n</div>\n<p class=\"s56\"><span class=\"s64\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">American Baptist Churches of Wisconsin</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s56\"><span class=\"s64\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">174</span></span><span class=\"s65\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">th</span></span><span class=\"s64\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> Annual Gathering </span></span><span class=\"s26\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">for all ages</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s56\"><span class=\"s64\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Friday – Saturday| October 12-13, 2018</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s56\"><span class=\"s64\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s56\"><span class=\"s64\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">3456 North 38</span></span><span class=\"s65\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">th</span></span><span class=\"s64\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\"> Street</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s12\"></p>\n<p class=\"s56\"><span class=\"s66\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">More information will follow</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s12\"></p>\n<p class=\"s12\"><span class=\"s66\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">*****************************************************************</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s12\"></p>\n\n<div class=\"s12\"><a href=\"https://greatnonprofits.org/org/convergence-resource-center\"><img class=\"s67\" src=\"blob:http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/ed5648c9-14bc-47ae-ac87-318901f12ecf\" alt=\"\" /></a><span class=\"s68\"><span class=\"bumpedFont15\">Convergence Resource Center</span></span><span class=\"s69\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> provides services to men and women to assist in rebuilding their lives after trauma with emphasis on formerly incarcerated and human trafficking survivors. Please assist us by proving needed items: full size combs, brushes, body wash, shampoo, conditioners, face &amp; bath towels, deodorant, lotion and cash contributions (checks made out to Convergence Resource Center). If you have </span></span></div>\n<p class=\"s12\"><span class=\"s69\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">any questions you can see or call Sister Esther Burt, 414-217-5798.</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s12\"><span class=\"s69\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">*******************************************************************</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s12\"></p>\n\n<div class=\"s12\"><img class=\"s70\" src=\"blob:http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/b73232cc-2a4c-43c0-8d22-9c630ae4a0ac\" alt=\"\" /><span class=\"s66\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Please join us as we support Sister Marilyn Kern and her daughter Michelle in distribution of purses to homeless women. You can begin to bring your donations of small sized items, such as: lotion, soap, and deodorant, tooth paste, socks, combs &amp; brushes and place them in the container in the foyer. Thank you!</span></span></div>','Announcements - September 30, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-september-30-2018','','','2018-09-29 12:10:41','2018-09-29 17:10:41','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1589',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1595,1,'2018-10-28 00:33:17','2018-10-28 05:33:17','* Voter Registration Deadlines are fast approaching. Please check! Early voting has already begun at: Zeidler Municipal Building, 841 N. Broadway, Midtown Center, 5700 W. Capitol Dr. and Mitchell Street Library, 906 W Historic Mitchell Street. Pick up a flyer in the foyer with all the times and more details.\n\n* Friday, November 2, 2018, Youth Department 1st Friday Fellowship\n\n* Saturday, November 3, 11am –Leadership Meeting &amp; 1pm Church Meeting\n\n* The Church School Children &amp; Youth Department will sponsor a Food Drive for the Rescue Mission, beginning October 7 thru November 11. We need the following items: boxed stuffing, canned vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy, mac &amp; cheese, canned fruits, peanut butter and jelly. All items should be brought in bags and the entire bag placed in the barrel that we will provided in the foyer.\n\nConvergence Resource Center provides services to men and women to assist in rebuilding their lives after trauma with emphasis on formerly incarcerated and human trafficking survivors. Please assist us by proving needed items: full size combs, brushes, body wash, shampoo, conditioners, face &amp; bath towels, deodorant, lotion and cash contributions (checks made out to Convergence Resource Center) 414-979-0591. If you have any questions you can see or call Sister Esther Burt, 414-217-5798.','Announcements - October 28, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-october-28-2018','','','2018-10-28 00:33:17','2018-10-28 05:33:17','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1595',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1597,1,'2018-10-28 00:37:01','2018-10-28 05:37:01','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">SERMON TEXT: JOHN 15:9-17</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">SERMON TITLE: INTIMACY WITH THE FATHER AND THE SON</p>\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. What does friendship look like?\n\nB. What does Jesus’ friendship look like?\n\nJESUS’ LOVE\n\nA. Goal: That I remain in Jesus’ love\n\nB. Modeled after the Father’s love for Jesus\n\nC. Jesus loves me as the Father loves Him\n\nD. If I keep Jesus’ commandments, I will remain in Jesus’ love, just as Jesus keeps the Father’s commandments and remains in the Father’s love\n\nE. Intimacy = I am in Jesus’ love\n\nJESUS’ JOY\n\nA. Goal: That Jesus’ joy may remain in me\n\nB. When Jesus’ joy remains in me, my joy will be full\n\nC. My joy is full because I understand that it is not my joy…\n\nD. Intimacy = Jesus’ joy is in me\n\nJESUS’ FRIENDSHIP\n\nA. Goal: That I love others as Jesus has loved me\n\nB. What does this love look like? Laying down my life for a friend\n\nC. How do I become Jesus’ friend? By doing His commands\n\nD. I shift from servant to friend\n\n1. Servant – no intimacy, no transparency, no relationship, no bond\n\n2. Friend – intimacy, transparency, relationship, bond\n\nE. Intimacy = Calls me friend\n\nF. Intimacy = Jesus chose me, commissions me and contributes to my success (whatever I need, the Father provides)','Intimacy With the Father and the Son - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min','','publish','closed','closed','','intimacy-with-the-father-and-the-son-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2018-10-28 00:37:01','2018-10-28 05:37:01','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1597',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1599,1,'2018-11-04 01:30:12','2018-11-04 06:30:12','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">SERMON TEXT: LUKE 7:36-50</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">SERMON TITLE: HOW MUCH DO I LOVE JESUS?</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">HOW MUCH DO I GIVE? (Pt. I)</p>\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. My love for Jesus will be displayed in my giving to Jesus\n\nB. The more I love Jesus, the more I will give to Jesus\n\nC. Giving to Jesus assumes intimacy with Jesus\n\nD. We tend to take Jesus for granted\n\nWHAT SIMON DID NOT DO… (verse 44)\n\nA. Although Simon invited Jesus to his house to eat with him…\n\n1. Why did Simon invite Jesus to his house to eat with him?\n\n2. Was it about Jesus or him?\n\nB. Simon did the least\n\n1. It was customary to have the feet of your guest washed\n\n2. Simon did not wash Jesus’ feet\n\n3. Simon did not have a servant wash Jesus’ feet\n\n4. Worse, Simon did not give Jesus water to wash His own feet\n\nC. What about me? Do I give Jesus the least?\n\n1. Why do I pray to Jesus?\n\n2. Why do I read the Bible?\n\n3. Why do I come to church?\n\n4. Why do I attend Sunday School and Bible study?\n\n5. Why do I do What I do?\n\nWHAT THE WOMAN DID DO… (verse 44)\n\nA. First Note: Jesus permitted the woman to touch Him\n\n1. She touched Jesus, being one of the untouchables\n\n2. She touched Jesus personally\n\n3. Jesus’ love for the woman was greater than her sins\n\nB. The woman did the most\n\n1. She entered into Simon’s house uninvited\n\n2. She washed Jesus’ feet with her tears\n\n3. She dried Jesus’ feet with her hair\n\nC. What about me? Do I give Jesus the most?\n\n1. What does the giving of my gifts and talents look like?\n\n2. What does the giving of my tithes look like?\n\n3. What does my giving in my ministry look like?\n\n4. What does my giving to those I do not like look like?\n\n5. Why do I do What I do?\n\nD. Think about this: We had a debt that we could not pay. The payment of that debt was death (Romans 6:23) Jesus freely forgave us of that debt. Therefore, my love for Jesus is displayed in my giving to Jesus.','HOW MUCH DO I LOVE JESUS? HOW MUCH DO I GIVE? (Pt. I) - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','how-much-do-i-love-jesus-how-much-do-i-give-pt-i-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2018-11-04 01:30:12','2018-11-04 06:30:12','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1599',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1601,1,'2018-11-04 01:31:43','2018-11-04 06:31:43','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sunday, November 04, 2018</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">ANNOUNCEMENTS</p>\n* PLEASE!!! GET OUT AND VOTE!!! TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6,2018\n\n* Thursday, November 22, 2018, Thanksgiving Service here at Pilgrim Rest with Calvary and Monumental Baptist Churches @ 10am.\n\n* The Church School Children &amp; Youth Department will sponsor a Food Drive for the Rescue Mission, beginning October 7 thru November 11. We need the following items: boxed stuffing, canned vegetables, cranberry sauce, gravy, mac &amp; cheese, canned fruits, peanut butter and jelly. All items should be brought in bags and the entire bag placed in the barrel that we will provided in the foyer.\n\nConvergence Resource Center provides services to men and women to assist in rebuilding their lives after trauma with emphasis on formerly incarcerated and human trafficking survivors. Please assist us by proving needed items: full size combs, brushes, body wash, shampoo, conditioners, face &amp; bath towels, deodorant, lotion and cash contributions (checks made out to Convergence Resource Center) 414-979-0591. If you have any questions you can see or call Sister Esther Burt, 414-217-579.','November 4, 2018 - Announcements','','publish','closed','closed','','november-4-2018-announcements','','','2018-11-04 01:31:43','2018-11-04 06:31:43','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1601',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1603,1,'2018-11-04 01:36:43','2018-11-04 06:36:43','v. 34 Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people.\n\nProverbs 14:34\n\nWhen we consider the things that are occurring in our country, we conclude that we are living in difficult and distressing times. I know that every generation looked at the things that were presently occurring and compared them to the things of the past and determined that they were living in difficult and distressing times. However, the anger, rage, disrespect, lack of morals and values, lack of common sense, and other principles that were held as standards seem to surpass anything that we have ever seen. It is so discouraging when we consider that truth is no longer valued. It is disappointing that people in key political positions can look you directly in the face and lie – knowing that they know that you know that they are lying.\n\nPaul shares in 2 Timothy 3:1-5, “1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!”\n\nIn the midst of what we face, we cry out for someone to do something… We cry out for God to do something… I believe that God is about to do something. However, it is not what we imagine. I believe that our Country, County, City and Community is in need of revival. I believe that God is preparing us for revival in this city. I believe that God is preparing us for more than sustaining the rituals and routines that are anchored in traditional church activities. I believe that God is preparing us for life transforming – life liberating ministry in this city.\n\nIn preparation for the ministry that God is calling us to fulfill, first, it is important that we are involved in our church and minister. Things will never change in our Country, County, City and Community if we sit in the church building with our heads stuck in the sands of spiritual complacency Second, it is important that we are involved in the political process and vote. I have previously shared that God is a God of justice. Decisions made by those in positions of authority that go against children, seniors, the poor, the disadvantaged, etc., gets God’s attention. The Old Testament clearly teaches that God sides with this group. Therefore, when we vote for justice, we vote with God.\n\nConsider these quotes that I have previously shared:\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">* Pastor Carlson Adams, “There is too much in my ministry I can explain. If I can explain it, God did not do it.”</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">* Dr. Warren Wiersbe, “The church once lived on the dangerous but exciting edge of miracle; today the church has both feet planted firmly on the ground and doesn’t dare to venture out where the bushes are burning.”</p>\nMay we consider, individually and as a church how God desires to use us as salt and light to positively influence everyone, everywhere we are – for God’s glory.','“CONSCIOUS AND INTENTIONAL MINISTRY:  MENDING THE BROKEN”','','publish','closed','closed','','conscious-and-intentional-ministry-mending-the-broken','','','2018-11-04 01:36:43','2018-11-04 06:36:43','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1603',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1606,1,'2018-11-10 23:27:05','2018-11-11 05:27:05','Sunday, November 11 is the last day to make your food donations for the Rescue Mission Food Drive, sponsored by the Church School Children and Youth.\n\n*<strong> Saturday, November 17</strong>, at 12:00 pm – The Youth Department Drama Team will meet (in the Fellowship Hall). We are looking for those who love writing, producing and working with plays, to join us. We will be asking for your assistant for Black History, Resurrection Sunday and Christmas plays. If you need more information see Dea. LaGrant or Sis. Rabon.\n\n*<strong> Thursday, November 22</strong>, 10am-Thanksgiving Service here at Pilgrim Rest\n\n<strong>Convergence Resource Center</strong> provides services to men and women to assist in rebuilding their lives after trauma with emphasis on formerly incarcerated and human trafficking survivors. Please assist us by proving needed items: full size combs, brushes, body wash, shampoo, conditioners, face &amp; bath towels, deodorant, lotion and cash contributions (checks made out to Convergence Resource Center) 414-979-0591. If you have any questions you can see or call Sister Esther Burt, 414-217-5798.\n\n<strong>Saturday, November 17,</strong> from 11am-2pm, Med Group Home Health Care, is giving away 500 free turkeys and flu shots, while they last. 2111 N. MLK Dr.\n\n<strong>Older Adult Christmas Luncheon</strong>\n\n<strong>December 12, 2018</strong>\n\nItalian Community Center\n\n631 E. Chicago Street\n\nMilwaukee, WI 53202\n\nFree community Service 12 Noon-2:00 pm\n\nReserve you seat today! Please call Gail, 414-302-4300, Ext 2237\n\nSponsored by the Salvation Army Limited Seating\n\nBring 2 Non-Perishable food items Must be 50+ years','Announcements - November 11, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-november-11-2018','','','2018-11-10 23:27:05','2018-11-11 05:27:05','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1606',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1608,1,'2018-11-10 23:29:37','2018-11-11 05:29:37','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">SERMON TEXT: LUKE 7:36-50</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">SERMON TITLE: HOW MUCH DO I LOVE JESUS?</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">HOW MUCH DO I GIVE? (Pt. II)</p>\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. Giving to Jesus assumes intimacy with Jesus\n\nB. Practice of the kiss\n\n1. In greeting – “Shalome” and a kiss\n\n2. In parting – “Shalome” and a kiss\n\n3. In showing respect – The lesser to the greater\n\n4. Token of affection (family/friends)\n\nC. Importance of the kiss\n\n1. Jewish saying, “All kisses are foolish, excepting three; the kiss of grandeur or dignity, and the kiss at parting, and the kiss at meeting (to which some add the kiss of consanguinity)”\n\n2. More than just putting your lips on someone\n\n3. Sign of genuine affection\n\nD. Application of the kiss\n\n1. Hand\n\n2. Cheek\n\n3. Holy kiss\n\na. Romans 16:16 – 16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you.\n\nb. I Corinthians 16:20 – 20 All the brethren greet you. Greet one another with a holy kiss.\n\nWHAT SIMON DID NOT DO… (verse 45)\n\nA. Although Simon invited Jesus to his house to eat with him…\n\n1. Why did Simon invite Jesus to his house to eat with him?\n\n2. Was it about Jesus or him?\n\nB. Simon did the least\n\n1. It was customary to have given your guest a kiss of greeting\n\n2. Simon did not give Jesus a kiss\n\nC. What about me? Do I give Jesus the least? Why do I do What I do?\n\nWHAT THE WOMAN DID DO… (verse 44)\n\nA. First Note: Simon questions, “If Jesus were a prophet, He would know who and what manner of woman this is who is touching Him, for she is a sinner.” The beauty is, Jesus did know... Jesus permitted the woman to touch Him\n\n1. She touched Jesus, being one of the untouchables\n\n2. Jesus’ love for the woman was greater than her sins\n\nB. The woman did the most\n\n1. She entered into Simon’s house uninvited\n\n2. She kissed Jesus’ feet\n\nC. What about me? Do I give Jesus the most? Why do I do What I do?\n\n1. What does the giving of my gifts and talents look like?','How Much Do I Give? Part II - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','1608-2','','','2018-11-10 23:29:37','2018-11-11 05:29:37','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1608',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1612,1,'2018-11-10 23:33:48','2018-11-11 05:33:48','Acts 16:20 20 And they brought them to the magistrates, and said,\n\n“These men, being Jews, exceedingly trouble our city.”\n\nActs 17:6 6 But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some brethren to the rulers of the city, crying out,\n\n“These who have turned the world upside down have come here too.”\n\nMany of us as Children of God do not understand the fullest effect that we have on the community, city, county, state, country and world in which we live. When we pause to consider how bad things are in the community, city, county, state, country and world in which we live, we also have to consider how much worse things would be if we – the Children of God – were not present and participating in the community, city, county, state, country and world in which we live.\n\nWe are the “gates” that determine the extent to which God is present in the community, city, county, state, country and world in which we live. Because the Spirit of God is within us, everywhere we go, God goes with us. Therefore, when we leave the church on today and go to the numerous places all over the community, city, county, state, country and, possibly, world this week. God is present with us in each one of those places.\n\nAdditionally, and perhaps more importantly, because the Spirit of God is within me, everything that I say and everything that I do, there is the potential for God to speak through me and act through me. Think about it, not only is God present with me, there is the potential for God to speak and act through me. What a wonderful opportunity that God has afforded to each one of God’s children – to take God with us, and to speak and act on God’s behalf.\n\n* Do I know that God is present with me, and desires to speak and act through me?\n\n* Am I prepared to take God with me, and submit to God to speak and act through me?\n\n* Although I cannot prevent from taking God with me, what is preventing me from submitting to God to speak and act through me?\n\nConsider these quotes that I have previously shared:\n\n* Pastor Carlson Adams, “There is too much in my ministry that I can explain. If I can explain it, God did not do it.”\n\n* Dr. Warren Wiersbe, “The church once lived on the dangerous but exciting edge of miracle; today the church has both feet planted firmly on the ground and doesn’t dare to venture out where the bushes are burning.\"','Pastor\'s Pen - November 11, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','pastors-pen-november-11-2018','','','2018-11-10 23:33:48','2018-11-11 05:33:48','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1612',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1614,1,'2018-11-17 20:56:58','2018-11-18 02:56:58','FOR <del>WHAT</del> WHOM AM I THANKFUL?\n\nWhat we know today as Thanksgiving Day, is recorded as having been a harvest festival held in the fall of 1621. At this festival, the newly arrived European settlers [the Pilgrims] invited the indigenous people of this country [the Indians] to attend the feast. From that celebration, on Thursday, this country will celebrate Thanksgiving Day.\n\nI pause to question, “For what were those newly arrived European settlers thankful?” Since I was not there, I cannot provide a definitive answer to that question. However, when I consider the history of that time, I can easily speculate some of the things for which they would have been thankful.\n\nFirst, they would have been thankful for life. Additionally, history documents that if it were not for the knowledge of and assistance from the indigenous people who taught them how to survive through the winter months, they would not have lived. Although many died, the majority were able to survive and flourish.\n\nSecond, they would have been thankful for food to eat. It is also documented that the indigenous people taught them how to smoke and dry meat and fish, plant corn, beans and squash, fertilize it and protect it with natural insect repellents.\n\nThird, they would have been thankful for clothes to wear. It is additionally documented that the indigenous people taught them how to tan hides used for clothing.\n\nFourth, they would have been thankful for their health. It is furthermore documented that the indigenous people taught them how to identify plants, herbs, berries and root and determine which ones were toxic, and which ones were useful for medicinal and culinary uses.\n\nAlthough the European settlers would later consider the indigenous people as savages, heathens and demon possessed, and although many of the indigenous people died of diseases from the Europeans like smallpox and measles – for which they had no immunities, because the indigenous people were in their lives, they had a reason to be thankful. More than life, food, clothes and health, they would have been thankful for the indigenous people who were in their lives.\n\nOn today, perhaps the question, “For what am I thankful?” Should be exchanged with, “For whom am I thankful?” More than what I have, I am thankful for who I have. On today, I express my thanksgiving for those whom God has placed in my life. Those who love me, help me, guide me, assist me, correct me, defend me and pray for me. I would not be who I am nor where I am were it not for them. More than life, food, clothes and health, I am thankful for the people that God has placed in my life – I AM THANKFUL FOR YOU.','FOR WHOM AM I THANKFUL?','','publish','closed','closed','','for-whom-am-i-thankful','','','2018-11-17 20:56:58','2018-11-18 02:56:58','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1614',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1616,1,'2018-11-17 20:59:12','2018-11-18 02:59:12','November 18, 2018\n\nSERMON TEXT: PSALM 40:1-5\n\nSERMON TITLE: LEARN TO WAIT ON GOD IN THE MIDST OF TRIALS\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. Patience in 2018\n\nB. David patiently waited on the Lord\n\nGOD BROUGHT DAVID UP\n\nA. God turned to David and heard his prayers\n\nB. God raised David up and stabilized him\n\nC. God will turn to you and hear your prayers\n\nD. God will raise you up and stabilize you.\n\nGOD STOOD DAVID UP\n\nA. God established David’s steps and gave him direction\n\nB. God put a new song in David’s mouth and gave him a reason to praise Him\n\nC. David had reasons and experiences that led him to trust God.\n\nD. God will establish your steps and give you direction\n\nE. God will put a new song in your mouth and give you reason to praise Him\n\nGOD BLESSED DAVID\n\nA. David’s faith developed through trials of life\n\nB. There are lessons we can learn from David\n\nC. Trust God and be blessed','LEARN TO WAIT ON GOD - Pastor Terry Toney','','publish','closed','closed','','learn-to-wait-on-god-pastor-terry-toney','','','2018-11-17 20:59:12','2018-11-18 02:59:12','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1616',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1619,1,'2018-11-17 21:03:29','2018-11-18 03:03:29','Pastor Childs is on WGLB-1560 Radio Station each Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. If you have the opportunity, listen.\n\nPastor on call for November: Pastor Kendrick Allen – 414-731-5732\n\nANNOUNCEMENTS\n\n* Attention! For those who took family photos, your souvenir books are ready. You may pick them up in the foyer immediately after Worship Service today.\n\n* Thursday, November 22, @10am-Thanksgiving Service here at Pilgrim Rest.\n\n* Wednesday, November 28 @ 5pm, Advisory Board Meeting.\n\n* Pilgrim Rest’s Basketball Fellowship Ministry is having an open skills tryout for the 2019 Milwaukee Christian Fellowship Basketball League for young men ages 13-18 (7-12 graders) on Thursday, 11/29/18 at 7pm-9pm @ Parklawn Assembly Of God. The first team meeting and practice is scheduled for Thursday, 12/6/18 at 6pm-9pm. Adults interested in working with the basketball ministry are welcome to attend on 11/29/18. For additional information please contact Bro. Chad Johnson, Bro. Ranell Washington or Bro. Greg Griffin.\n\n* Saturday, December 8 @ 1pm, Church Meeting.','ANNOUNCEMENTS - Sunday, November 18, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-sunday-november-18-2018','','','2018-11-17 21:03:29','2018-11-18 03:03:29','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1619',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1628,1,'2018-11-24 23:16:15','2018-11-25 05:16:15','*Attention! For those who took family photos, your souvenir books are ready. You may pick them up in the foyer immediately after Worship Service.\n\n* Wednesday, November 28 @ 5pm, Advisory Board Meeting.\n\n* Pilgrim Rest’s Basketball Fellowship Ministry is having an open skills tryout for the 2019 Milwaukee Christian Fellowship Basketball League for young men ages 13-18 (7-12 graders) on Thursday, 11/29/18 at 7pm-9pm @ Parklawn Assembly Of God. The first team meeting and practice is scheduled for Thursday, 12/6/18 at 6pm-9pm. Adults interested in working with the basketball ministry are welcome to attend on 11/29/18. For additional information please contact Bro. Chad Johnson, Bro. Ranell Washington or Bro. Greg Griffin.\n\n* Saturday, December 8 @ 1pm, Church Meeting.\n\n* Friday, December 21 @ 6pm, Youth Department Cookie Bake.','Announcements - November 25, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-november-25-2018','','','2018-11-24 23:16:15','2018-11-25 05:16:15','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1628',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1630,1,'2018-11-24 23:23:09','2018-11-25 05:23:09','SERMON TEXT: LUKE 7:36-50\n\nSERMON TITLE: HOW MUCH DO I LOVE JESUS? HOW MUCH DO I GIVE? (Pt. III)\n\nSIMON DID THE LEAST\n<ul>\n	<li>Simon did not provide water for Jesus’  feet to be washed</li>\n	<li>Simon did not give a kiss of greeting to Jesus’ cheek</li>\n	<li>Simon did not anoint Jesus’ head with olive oil</li>\n</ul>\nTHE WOMAN DID THE MOST\n<ul>\n	<li>The woman washed Jesus’ feet with her tears and dried them with her hair</li>\n	<li>The woman kissed Jesus’ feet repeatedly</li>\n	<li>The woman anointed Jesus’ feet with perfumed oil</li>\n</ul>\nA. Hosts would anoint the heads of their guest\n\n1. It implied respect and honor – hospitality\n\n2. A person walking in the burning sun of the hot, arid Palestinian environment would welcome soothing oil poured on their head\n\nB. Imagery of Psalm 23:5, “You anoint my head with oil”\n\nC. More than giving Jesus her stuff, she gave Jesus herself\n\nD. The woman did not allow anything to get in between her and her love for Jesus\n\n1. Pride? The woman had nothing for which to be proud…\n\n2. Position? The woman was on the bottom rung of the social ladder…\n\n3. Possessions? The woman gave all that she had (tears, hair, kiss, oil)…\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAM I DOING THE LEAST? AM I DOING THE MOST?\n\nTap water vs. Tears\n\nKiss on the Cheek vs. Kiss on the feet\n\nAnoint hair with ordinary oil vs. Anoint feet with costly oil\n\nA. Am I giving Jesus my stuff, or am I giving Jesus myself?\n\nB. What have I allowed to get in between me and my love for Jesus?\n\n1. Pride?\n\n2. Position?\n\n3. Possessions?','HOW MUCH DO I LOVE JESUS? HOW MUCH DO I GIVE? (Pt. III) Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','how-much-do-i-love-jesus-how-much-do-i-give-pt-iii-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2018-11-24 23:23:09','2018-11-25 05:23:09','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1630',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1632,1,'2018-11-24 23:25:12','2018-11-25 05:25:12','NOW WHAT???\n\nBy now, you have had turkey breast, turkey sandwiches and turkey salad. In fact, you have probably eaten so much turkey that last night you let loose a gobble. As well, you have probably eaten so much Thanksgiving leftovers that you refuse to open the refrigerator door. In fact, you do not even desire to go into the kitchen.\n\nThanksgiving Day is a wonderful opportunity to get together with family – even that one relative that gets on everyone’s nerves, and share together those things for which we are thankful and celebrate the blessings, the multiple blessings, that God has given to us.\n\nNow that Thanksgiving Day is over, everyone has gone home (thank God), your house has been returned to normal, you see and feel the impact of those 5 pounds that you have put on, you have acknowledged those things for which you are thankful and the family is asking who will host Christmas Dinner (you know that it will not be you), what do you do?\n\nAcknowledging the blessings of God and being thankful is fine. However, I submit that it is not enough. It is not enough to only tell God that I am thankful, it is important that I show God that I am thankful. I show God that I am thankful when I share the blessings that God has given to me with others. I show God that I am thankful when I create an environment – through my giving – where people experience how loving, and caring, and patient, and forgiving, and merciful, and gracious and compassionate my God is because they experience the love and care and patience and forgiveness and mercy and grace and compassion of my God through me.\n\nFrom the time of Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day, everyone – even unbelievers – become “concerned” about those who are less fortunate than they are. Therefore, the community will promote food drives, toy drives and many other drives to raise awareness and money for those who are in need. Whereas these drives are beneficial in meeting the immediate needs of those who are without, they do not address the core factors that create and sustain the spiritual, mental, physical and emotional beliefs and actions that keep people homeless and hungry. Additionally, these drives do not address the systematic and systemic underpinnings that keep certain people confined to certain areas of bondage.\n\nPlease join me in prayer, and action, as we seek God for our call – both individually and as a church – for how we are to show God that we are thankful by living out our calling in service and ministry to others.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nPastor Martin Childs, Jr. D. Min.','Now What?','','publish','closed','closed','','now-what','','','2018-11-24 23:25:12','2018-11-25 05:25:12','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1632',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1636,1,'2018-12-09 00:16:39','2018-12-09 06:16:39','THE GIVING SEASON\n\nWe have entered into what some call “The Giving Season.” This season is generally the last five or six of weeks of the year. More specifically, it begins Thanksgiving and continues through New Year’s Day.\n\nDuring this time of year, people are more inclined to give and share in charities and with others. Some would characterize it as the ‘Christmas spirit.’ That is, the feeling that some have during this time of year where they place spare change in the red kettle, donate to the ‘adopt a family for Christmas’ campaign at work, send money to the ‘save the hungry children’ campaigns that are advertised on television and greatly anticipate giving gifts to family and friends.\n\nIndeed, all of these are noteworthy causes and opportunities to assist others who may be less fortunate and in need of assistance from others outside of their close associations – who many times have equal to or less than they do. Additionally, helping and assisting others, who are genuinely in need, is always a good thing, and supported by our Biblical teachings.\n\nWhile I affirm that giving during this season has benefits and value, I am also challenging us that our giving should not be localized exclusively to this time of year. If you will remember during the Thanksgiving season, many children of God shared that thanksgiving (or giving thanks) is not something that they localize exclusively to the third Thursday in November, rather, every day is a day of thanksgiving – a day to give thanks.\n\nSimilarly, I am challenging us, as children of God, to adopt a belief that giving is not something that we localize exclusively to the last month of the year, rather, every day is a day of giving. Even more, as we give, I am challenging us to not limit our giving to our money (which is the easiest, less personal and less effective way to give), and give also of ourselves – our time, our experiences, our resources, our passions, our values.\n\nPaul reinforced this concept through the example of his own ministry and through the words of Jesus, “35 I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35). We are all aware of how we are blessed when others give to us, and how those blessings benefit us and make us feel. Jesus shared, however, that the greater blessings go to the ones who give. The greater blessings go to the ones who open their hands and hearts, in addition to their wallets, and give.\n\nFinally, I shared on last Sunday that we gave a donation to Bishop Daniel to assist with his ministry in Uganda, East Africa. Whereas financial support is allocated each year in our budget, we will be sharing additional ways that we can partner together in ministry in the coming year.\n\nBishop Daniel also sends this thank you:\n\n<em>Your generosity will make an immediate difference in the lives of the orphans and vulnerable children at the Humble United Methodist School. The funds raised will go towards scholarships, scholastic materials, food, firewood, supplementing the teaching and support staff salaries and buying chickens for twelve needy families for Christmas.</em>','Pastor\'s Pen - December 9, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','pastors-pen-december-9-2018','','','2018-12-09 00:16:39','2018-12-09 06:16:39','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1636',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1638,1,'2018-12-09 00:19:55','2018-12-09 06:19:55','TEXT: LUKE 2:1-20\n\nTITLE: IS IT A BOY OR GIRL? NEITHER, IT IS GOD\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. Whose side are you generally on?\n\nB. Whose side is God on?\n\n1. Joshua 1:5, 5 No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you.\n\n2. 2 Chronicles 20:15b, Do not be afraid nor dismayed because of this great multitude, for the battle is not yours, but God’s.\n\n3. Jeremiah 1:19, 19 They will fight against you, But they shall not prevail against you. For I am with you, to deliver you.\n\n4. Psalm 1:6, 6 for the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish. (NRSV)\n\n5. Romans 8:31, 31 What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?\n\nC. Who is on God’s side?\n\n1. Joshua 5:13-15, 13 …Joshua…looked up and saw a man standing before him with a drawn sword in his hand. Joshua went to him and said to him, “Are you one of us, or one of our adversaries?” 14 He replied, “Neither; but as commander of the army of the Lord I have now come.” (NRSV)\n\n2. 2 Chronicles 15:2, …The Lord is with you while you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will forsake you.\n\nTHE ANGELS TOLD THE SHEPHERDS!!!!\n\nA. “For there is born to you this day a Savior, who is Christ the Lord”\n\n1. A Savior is born\n\n2. The Messiah / The Christ is born\n\nB. “You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths”\n\nTHE ANGELS TOLD THE SHEPHERDS????\n\nA. Shepherds were on the bottom rung of the social ladder\n\nB. The shepherds were living out in the fields\n\nC. The shepherds were watching their sheep at night\n\nD. “You will find a baby lying in a manger (in a barn, feeding trough)”\n\n1. Cows mooing, sheep bleating, donkeys braying, chickens cackling\n\n2. The smell of animal dung and urine combined with stale straw\n\n3. Insects and spiders flying and crawling around\n\nWHY WAS GOD BORN, THE WAY THAT HE WAS BORN?\n\nA. To be able to understand me\n\nB. To be able to identify with me\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:</strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>THAT I WILL IDENTIFY WITH JESUS AT MY LEVEL</strong></p>','Is It A Boy Or Girl? Neither, It Is God - Pastor Martin Childs Jr. D. Min.','','publish','closed','closed','','is-it-a-boy-or-girl-neither-it-is-god-pastor-martin-childs-jr-d-min','','','2018-12-09 00:19:55','2018-12-09 06:19:55','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1638',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1640,1,'2018-12-09 00:22:42','2018-12-09 06:22:42','* Attention Senior (Golden Ministry), if you are interested in attending the play, “Black Nativity” on Sunday, December 16 @ 3pm, please sign up in the foyer. The cost is $23 pp, seats are limited and the money is due on today Sunday, December 9, no exceptions!\n\n* December 12, 2018 is the last day to sign up for the Salvation Army Toy give-away. If you know someone in need have them call 414-463-3300.\n\n* Saturday, December 15 @12noon – The Drama Team will meet. We are still looking for those who enjoy working with music, plays and the spoken word, so please join us.\n\n* Sunday, December 16@8am – Church School Christmas Program.\n\n* Attention young men, if you are interested in participating in the Stick Ministry, please sign up in the foyer and be present (for a brief session) after Morning Worship on Sunday, December 16, contact Sister LaDora Rabon.\n\n* Friday, December 21 @ 6pm, Youth Department Cookie Bake.','Announcements - December 9, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-december-9-2018','','','2018-12-09 00:22:42','2018-12-09 06:22:42','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1640',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1644,1,'2018-12-16 14:26:38','2018-12-16 20:26:38','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TEXT: LUKE 2:1-20</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TITLE: IS IT A BOY OR GIRL? NEITHER, IT IS GOD – PART 2</p>\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. Whose side is God on?\n\nB. Why would God choose to be on my side?\n\nC. Who is on God’s side?\n\nD. Why would I not choose to be on God’s side?\n\nTHE ANGEL TOLD JOSEPH!!! (Matthew 1:18-21)\n\nA. Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.\n\nB. And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus\n\n1. Jesus = Joshua\n\n2. Jesus = Jehovah is Salvation\n\nC. For He will save His people from their sins.\n\nTHE ANGEL TOLD THE JOSEPH???? (Matthew 1:18-21)\n\nA. Joseph was a carpenter\n\nB. Joseph was lesser educated\n\nC. Joseph is a newly married husband\n\nD. Joseph’s first son is born, And laid in a manger (in a barn, feeding trough)”\n\n1. Cows mooing, sheep bleating, donkeys braying, chickens cackling\n\n2. The smell of animal dung and urine combined with stale straw\n\n3. Insects and spiders flying and crawling around\n\nWHY WAS GOD BORN, THE WAY THAT HE WAS BORN?\n\nA. To be able to understand me\n\nB. To be able to identify with me\n\nC. To know it is not where you came from, it is where you are going.\n\nD. To know it is not where you started, it is where you finish\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:</strong></p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">THAT I WILL IDENTIFY WITH JESUS AT MY LEVEL,</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">GET GOING AND FINISH STRONG</p>','IS IT A BOY OR GIRL? NEITHER, IT IS GOD – PART 2','','publish','closed','closed','','is-it-a-boy-or-girl-neither-it-is-god-part-2','','','2018-12-16 14:26:38','2018-12-16 20:26:38','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1644',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1646,1,'2018-12-16 14:30:37','2018-12-16 20:30:37','DO I HAVE TIME FOR CHRIST?\n\nOne of the most common phrases that I hear from people who do not commit to coming to church weekly, and/or commit to a ministry is, “I do not have time.” I must admit that this phrase is somewhat difficult to receive when I think about the commitment of weekly worship attendance and/or commitment to ministry participation of my parents and grandparents in their day with all of the challenges of life that they experienced, while raising four, six, eight, and sometimes twelve children compared to all of the time saving inventions and technological advances that we have in this era.\n\nJust imagine, they worked all day in the field, in the factory, in someone else’s house – many times working two and three jobs – six and seven days a week. They came home and cooked home-cooked meals from scratch for their families, cut the grass, painted the house and completed all of the other chores necessary to keep the house functioning. Then, got up the next morning, well before light, and started the process all over again.\n\nWith all that was necessary for them to accomplish on a daily basis, they still had time to attend Sunday School, Worship Service and BTU every Sunday. Additionally, they attended Prayer Meeting, Usher Meeting and Choir Rehearsal. Even more, they took us to Choir Rehearsal and Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts, Youth Meetings and other activities.\n\nHow did they have the time to accomplish all of these things? More than a commitment to weekly worship attendance and commitment to ministry, they had a commitment to Christ. Their relationship with Christ was a priority for them, and they refused to permit or allow anything to get in between. They understood that their ability to accomplish everything that they needed to do on a daily basis, was based upon the time that they spent in the presence of God on Sunday, and the midweek activities. They realized that only by placing Christ first, and making Christ a priority, they would be able to accomplish everything else that they needed to do.\n\nWhen it comes to commitment to weekly worship attendance and commitment to your ministry is your response, “I do not have time”? If so, I encourage you on today to make a commitment to Christ. When you pause to think about all that Christ has done for you and given to you, is there any reason not to commit to him.\n\nFollowing are 10 Reasons to Never Miss a Sunday by Kristen Terrette:\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">1. God deserves the sacrifice of our time</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">2. A worship service starts my week out right</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">3. God deserves my worship and praise</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">4. It sets a pattern and example for my children to follow</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">5. God wants me to serve others</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">6. It’s a chance to visit with my church family</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">7. Others are watching</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">8. It’s good for my relationships</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">9. It reminds me to give back</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">10. God wants to use me</p>\nDuring this season where we reflect upon how much God has given to us through Jesus, the Christ, let us also reflect upon our level of commitment in giving back to him.','DO I HAVE TIME FOR CHRIST?','','publish','closed','closed','','do-i-have-time-for-christ','','','2018-12-16 14:30:37','2018-12-16 20:30:37','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1646',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1648,1,'2018-12-16 14:44:40','2018-12-16 20:44:40','* Attention young men, if you are interested in participating in the Stick Ministry, please sign up in the foyer and be present (for a brief session) after Morning Worship on today with Sister LaDora Rabon.\n\n* FRIDAY, December 21 @ 6pm, Youth Department Cookie Bake.\n\n* Tuesday, December 25, Christmas Day.\n\n* Tuesday, December 31, New Year’s Eve Fellowship, TBA.\n\nPastor Childs is on WGLB-1560 AM/96.1 FM Radio Station each Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. If you have the opportunity, listen.\n\nPastor on call for December: Pastor Terry Toney – 414-306-0684\n\n&nbsp;\n\n&nbsp;','ANNOUNCEMENTS - December 16, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-december-16-2018','','','2018-12-16 14:44:40','2018-12-16 20:44:40','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1648',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1653,1,'2018-12-30 06:55:14','2018-12-30 12:55:14','DECEMBER 23, 2018\n\nPASTOR MARTIN CHILDS JR. D. MIN\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TEXT: LUKE 2:1-20</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">TITLE: IS IT A BOY OR GIRL? NEITHER, IT IS GOD – PART 3</p>\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. Is it a boy or a girl? Neither, it is God…\n\nB. Incarnation\n\n1. Incarnation = Latin incarnari = “made flesh.” (in = in, carnis = flesh)\n\n2. Jesus had two natures – full humanity and full divinity\n\nFull humanity: Jesus was subject to every temptation, heartache and disappointment as any human, as well as every human emotion and response. (Hebrews 2:17, 18, 17 For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and that he might make atonement for the sins of the people. 18 Because he himself suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are being tempted. NIV)\n\nFull divinity: At the same time, Jesus possessed the fullness of God as witnessed through His miraculous conception, performance of miracles, authority to forgive sin and resurrection from the dead. (John 1:14, 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.)\n\nTherefore, Jesus was not inferior to God, but begotten of God and possessing the same substance as God and humanity in one package. (Philippians 2:6, 7, 6 Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. 7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. NLT)\n\n3. We focus on Jesus’ humanity and miss the power of Jesus’ divinity\n\nTHE ANGEL TOLD MARY!!! (Luke 1:26-38)\n\nA. Who He Is: You will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call\n\nHis name Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest\n\nB. Why He Is: The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David. He will reign over Israel forever, and His kingdom will never end. Also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God\n\nTHE ANGEL TOLD MARY???? (Luke 1:26-38)\n\nA. Mary was an unwed, teenage mother\n\nB. Mary’s first son is born, and laid in a manger (in a barn, feeding trough)\n\nC. In spite of what Mary did not have…\n\n1. Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God\n\n2. The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you\n\n3. With God, nothing is impossible\n\nWHY WAS GOD BORN, THE WAY THAT HE WAS BORN?\n\nA. To be able to understand me\n\nB. To be able to identify with me\n\nC. To know it is not from where you came, it is where you are going.\n\nD. To know it is not from where you started, it is where you finish\n\nE. To know it is not only Who I am, it is also Why I am','IS IT A BOY OR GIRL? NEITHER, IT IS GOD – PART 3','','publish','closed','closed','','is-it-a-boy-or-girl-neither-it-is-god-part-3','','','2018-12-30 06:55:14','2018-12-30 12:55:14','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1653',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1655,1,'2018-12-30 07:05:48','2018-12-30 13:05:48','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Sunday, December 30, 2018</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">ANNOUNCEMENTS</p>\n* The corrected Souvenir Books will be distributed after service today in the foyer.\n\n* Tomorrow, Monday, December 31, New Year’s Eve Movie (Raising Izzie), beginning at 8:00 pm. Food &amp; Fellowship following the movie. Watch Meeting Service at 10:30 pm\n\n* The Youth Department will go to Rock and Jump on Monday, New Year’s Eve. Please plan to arrive at the church by 5pm as we will depart at 5:15pm. The cost is $15 and all who attend are required to attend Watch Night Services when we return to the church. All youth 11 and under are required to have a chaperone present. Please sign up in the foyer. See Deacon Robert LaGrant, Sisters Bianca Reid or Connie Dallas for more information.','ANNOUNCEMENTS - Sunday, December 30, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-sunday-december-30-2018','','','2018-12-30 07:05:48','2018-12-30 13:05:48','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1655',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1657,1,'2018-12-30 07:08:11','2018-12-30 13:08:11','I AM EXPECTING GOD’S BEST FOR 2019\n\nWe are just days away from entering into a new year. For some, unfortunately, each new year is just another new year. There is no expectation of anything being better, greater or other. For them, every day is just another day, every month is just another month and every year is just another year. More often than not, when individuals have no expectation for a better future, it is based upon their lack of expectation that things can change.\n\nFor some, it is because they have been told that they have no future and their life’s situations will never change. For others, it is because things have not improved over many years – although they have tried and tried. For others, it is because they have lost faith in God, and feel that God will never bless their situation to change. Even more, they feel that that they do not deserve to have their situation changed. Finally, for others, it is because they live in a false sense of “I am ok. Everything is good.” And, “I will be alright.” Perhaps, this final scenario is more problematic. If a person believes that their situation is fine the way that it is, and have no desire nor feel that it is necessary for their situation to improve, there will be no expectation of a brighter, better future because, after all, “everything is good.”\n\nAfter expressing all of the things that would cause Paul to conclude, “I am ok. Everything is good.” And, “I will be alright.” he acknowledged in Philippians 3:13, 14, “…forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” In his acknowledgement, Paul was expressing that no matter how good or bad the past, the future will be much brighter and much better. Every day, every month, every year gets much brighter and much better until that day that we stand before God, and hear those words that we all desire to hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant…” It is then that we will receive the prize of the upward, high, heavenly calling of God in Christ Jesus.\n\nSome may be asking, “Is this really possible? Can I really expect that 2019 will be much brighter and much better? Can I really look past my past, and forward to my future – with expectation?” The answer is, “Yes, I can.” In Ephesians 3:20, Paul writes, “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us”\n\nMay we live in the expectation that God has bountiful blessings waiting for us in 2019, and may we look forward to sharing those blessings to make a difference in the lives of others.','Pastor\'s Pen - December 30, 2018','','publish','closed','closed','','pastors-pen-december-30-2018','','','2018-12-30 07:08:11','2018-12-30 13:08:11','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1657',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1659,1,'2018-12-30 07:11:04','2018-12-30 13:11:04','<p style=\"text-align: center;\">DECEMBER 30, 2018</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">PASTOR EDMOND DAVIS</p>\nSERMON TEXT: MARK 5:21-43\n\nSERMON TITLE: DON’T GIVE UP, I’M ON MY WAY\n\nINTRODUCTION\n\nA. The story of Jairus and his daughter demonstrate great faith on the part of a religious leader.\n\nB. The story of a woman demonstrates faith of a woman who could have expected to give up.\n\nC. Sōzō…Greek word “to heal or to deliver from danger…salvation”\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">1. Jairus begs that Jesus might come and sōzō his daughter</p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">2. Jesus says to the woman, Daughter your faith has sōzō you</p>\nJESUS DOES NOT PREFER ONE OVER THE OTHER\n\nA. Jairus is well to do and influential\n\nB. The woman with the hemorrhage is financially impoverished.\n\nMY LITTLE DAUGHTER IS AT THE POINT OF DEATH\n\nA. Jairus bowed downed and worshipped Him.\n\nB. Come and lay hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live\n\nC. Jesus went with Jairus.\n\nDAUGHTER YOUR FAITH HAS MADE YOU WHOLE\n\nA. A certain woman has an issue of blood for twelve years.\n\nB. “If I just touch his clothes, I will be made well” (vs. 28)\n\n“DON’T BE AFRAID..ONLY BELIEVE”\n\nA. “Your daughter is dead, why trouble the Teacher anymore?” (vs. 35)\n\nB. “Why do you make an uproar and weep? The child is not dead but asleep” (vs.39)\n\nC. Talitha, cumi….Aramaic = Little girl, I say to you, rise.\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">CHALLENGE FOR THE WEEK:</p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">THAT I MAY DEMONSTRATE FAITH IN GOD FOR MY HEALING</p>','DON’T GIVE UP, I’M ON MY WAY - Pastor Edmond Davis','','publish','closed','closed','','dont-give-up-im-on-my-way-pastor-edmond-davis','','','2018-12-30 07:11:04','2018-12-30 13:11:04','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1659',0,'post','',0);
INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (1662,1,'2019-01-06 10:21:18','2019-01-06 16:21:18','<p class=\"s12\"><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Sunday, </span></span><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">January 06, 2019</span></span></p>\n<p class=\"s12\"><span class=\"s22\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">ANNOUNCEMENTS</span></span></p>\n\n<div class=\"s41\"><span class=\"s39\">• </span><span class=\"s40\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">If you did not </span></span><span class=\"s40\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">receive your </span></span><span class=\"s40\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Souvenir Books, see Sister Reid</span></span><span class=\"s40\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\"> after service today in the foyer.</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s41\"><span class=\"s39\">• </span><span class=\"s40\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Tomorrow, </span></span><span class=\"s40\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Mon</span></span><span class=\"s40\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">day, </span></span><span class=\"s40\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">January 07</span></span><span class=\"s40\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, </span></span><span class=\"s40\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">at 6:00pm – Women’s Ministry resumes. Please join us!</span></span></div>\n<div class=\"s41\"><span class=\"s39\">• </span><span class=\"s40\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">Pilgrim Rest, we need your help! Mental Health America of WI, which Brother Hymon Bradshaw is a part of, needs your gently used flannel shirt</span></span><span class=\"s40\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">s</span></span><span class=\"s40\"><span class=\"bumpedFont20\">, new long john and sock (for men and women).  Please bring the items and place them in the bin located in the foyer.</span></span></div>','ANNOUNCEMENTS - January 6, 2019','','publish','closed','closed','','announcements-january-6-2019','','','2019-01-06 10:21:18','2019-01-06 16:21:18','',0,'http://pilgrimrestmilwaukee.org/?p=1662',0,'post','',0);
