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“Do not be like your ancestors and relatives who abandoned the Lord, the God of their ancestors, and became an object of derision, as you yourselves can see.” - 2 Chronicles 30:7 NLT“Do not be stubborn, as they were, but submit yourselves to the Lord. Come to his Temple, which he has set apart as holy forever. Worship the Lord your God so that his fierce anger will turn away from you.”- 2 Chronicles 30:8 NLT
ALC Recommends: Wednesday night of Revival (focus on prayer and missions)“At the king's command, runners were sent throughout Israel and Judah. They carried letters that said: “O people of Israel, return to the Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, so that he will return to the few of us who have survived the conquest of the Assyrian kings.”- 2 Chronicles 30:6 NLT
“The poor plead for mercy; the rich answer with insults.” - Proverbs 18:23 NLT
“...bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.”- Luke 6:28 ESV
“Whoever covers an offense seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates close friends.” - Proverbs 17:9 ESV
ALC Recommends: “Could You Not Tarry One Hour” by Larry Lea“And at the end of four years Absalom said to the king, “Please let me go and pay my vow, which I have vowed to the Lord, in Hebron.”- 2 Samuel 15:7 ESV
“Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.” - Proverbs 19:11 ESV“Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.” - Proverbs 19:11 NLT“An understanding person demonstrates patience, for mercy means holding your tongue. When you are insulted, be quick to forgive and forget it, for you are virtuous when you overlook an offense.” - Proverbs 19:11 TPT
Join us for our VBS this summer from July 27th-30th! If you want to help/donate/volunteer, then email Natalie Pollard at natalie@alcspringfield.org.To register your kids visit:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cDyUik3gvRaMWDARY96NBrAtOaqOABUouhrqF_7d7ek/edit
“When he went in to his master, Elisha asked him, “Where have you been, Gehazi?” “I haven't been anywhere,” he replied. But Elisha asked him, “Don't you realize that I was there in spirit when Naaman stepped down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to receive money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and cattle, and male and female servants? Because you have done this, you and your descendants will suffer from Naaman's leprosy forever.” When Gehazi left the room, he was covered with leprosy; his skin was white as snow.”- 2 Kings 5:25-27 NLT
“So Gehazi set off after Naaman. When Naaman saw Gehazi running after him, he climbed down from his chariot and went to meet him. “Is everything all right?” Naaman asked. “Yes,” Gehazi said, “but my master has sent me to tell you that two young prophets from the hill country of Ephraim have just arrived. He would like 75 pounds of silver and two sets of clothing to give to them.” “By all means, take twice as much silver,” Naaman insisted. He gave him two sets of clothing, tied up the money in two bags, and sent two of his servants to carry the gifts for Gehazi. But when they arrived at the citadel, Gehazi took the gifts from the servants and sent the men back. Then he went and hid the gifts inside the house.”- 2 Kings 5:21-24 NLT
ALC Recommends: “King of Hearts” - Album by Brandon Lake“But Gehazi, the servant of Elisha, the man of God, said to himself, “My master should not have let this Aramean get away without accepting any of his gifts. As surely as the Lord lives, I will chase after him and get something from him.” So Gehazi set off after Naaman. When Naaman saw Gehazi running after him, he climbed down from his chariot and went to meet him…”- 2 Kings 5:20-21 NLT
“Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom, but a fool's eyes wander to the ends of the earth. Foolish children bring grief to their father and bitterness to the one who gave them birth.”- Proverbs 17:24-25 NLT
Join us for our VBS this summer from July 27th-30th! If you want to help/donate/volunteer, then email Natalie Pollard at natalie@alcspringfield.org.To register your kids visit:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1cDyUik3gvRaMWDARY96NBrAtOaqOABUouhrqF_7d7ek/edit
“So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.” - Acts 13:4 ESV
“Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.” - Acts 13:3 ESV
ALC Recommends: “The Call” by Os Guinness“While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”- Acts 13:2 ESV
“The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out.” - Proverbs 17:14 ESV
Join us for our VBS this summer from July 27th-30th, 2025!
“And I have prepared a place there for the Ark, which contains the covenant that the Lord made with our ancestors when he brought them out of Egypt.”- 1 Kings 8:21 NLT
“And now the Lord has fulfilled the promise he made, for I have become king in my father's place, and now I sit on the throne of Israel, just as the Lord promised. I have built this Temple to honor the name of the Lord, the God of Israel.” - 1 Kings 8:20 NLT
ALC Recommends: “Wild at Heart” and “Fathered by God” by John Eldredge
“A worker's appetite works for him; his mouth urges him on.”- Proverbs 16:26 ESV
“Then David said to Gad, “I am in great distress. Let us fall into the hand of the Lord, for his mercy is great; but let me not fall into the hand of man.”- 2 Samuel 24:14 ESV
“I am for peace, but when I speak, they are for war!”- Psalm 120:7 ESV
“Woe to me, that I sojourn in Meshech, that I dwell among the tents of Kedar! Too long have I had my dwelling among those who hate peace.”- Psalm 120:5-6 ESV
“In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. Deliver me, O Lord, from lying lips, from a deceitful tongue.” - Psalm 120:1-2 ESV
“Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife." - Proverbs 17:1 ESV“A simple, humble life with peace and quiet is far better than an opulent lifestyle with nothing but quarrels and strife at home.”- Proverbs 17:1 TPT
“Turn my eyes from looking at worthless things; and give me life in your ways.” - Psalm 119:37 ESV
“Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors.”-Psalm 119:24 ESV
ALC Recommends: Thank you for giving $25,619 for 45 youth to go to camp this week! “I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.”-Psalms 119:11 NLT
“The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.”-Proverbs 16:9 ESV
“And the men of Judah came, and there they anointed David king over the house of Judah. When they told David, “It was the men of Jabesh-gilead who buried Saul,” David sent messengers to the men of Jabesh-gilead and said to them, “May you be blessed by the Lord, because you showed this loyalty to Saul your Lord and buried him. Now may the Lord show steadfast love and faithfulness to you. And I will do good to you because you have done this thing. Now therefore let your hands be strong, and be valiant, for Saul your Lord is dead, and the house of Judah has anointed me king over them.” But Abner the son of Ner, commander of Saul's army, took Ish-bosheth the son of Saul and brought him over to Mahanaim, and he made him king over Gilead and the Ashurites and Jezreel and Ephraim and Benjamin and all Israel.” - 2 Samuel 2:4-9 ESV
“So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” - John 12:13 ESV
“So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” - John 12:13 ESV
ALC Recommends: Song: “Oh Death” by MercyMe“So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!” - John 12:13 ESV
“To make an apt answer is a joy to a man, and a word in season, how good it is!” - Proverbs 15:23 ESV“Everyone enjoys giving great advice. But how delightful it is to say the right thing at the right time!” - Proverbs 15:23 TPT
“Then Samuel asked, “Are these all the sons you have?” “There is still the youngest,” Jesse replied. “But he's out in the fields watching the sheep and goats.” “Send for him at once,” Samuel said. “We will not sit down to eat until he arrives.” So Jesse sent for him. He was dark and handsome, with beautiful eyes. And the Lord said, “This is the one; anoint him.” So as David stood there among his brothers, Samuel took the flask of olive oil he had brought and anointed David with the oil. And the Spirit of the Lord came powerfully upon David from that day on. Then Samuel returned to Ramah.”- 1 Samuel 16:11-13 NLT
“So Samuel did as the Lord instructed. When he arrived at Bethlehem, the elders of the town came trembling to meet him. “What's wrong?” they asked. “Do you come in peace?” “Yes,” Samuel replied. “I have come to sacrifice to the Lord. Purify yourselves and come with me to the sacrifice.” Then Samuel performed the purification rite for Jesse and his sons and invited them to the sacrifice, too. When they arrived, Samuel took one look at Eliab and thought, “Surely this is the Lord's anointed!” But the Lord said to Samuel, “Don't judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn't see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” Then Jesse told his son Abinadab to step forward and walk in front of Samuel. But Samuel said, “This is not the one the Lord has chosen.” Next Jesse summoned Shimea, but Samuel said, “Neither is this the one the Lord has chosen.” In the same way all seven of Jesse's sons were presented to Samuel. But Samuel said to Jesse, “The Lord has not chosen any of these.”- 1 Samuel 16:4-10 NLT
ALC Recommends: “Practicing the Way” - John Mark Comer
“The heart of the godly thinks carefully before speaking; the mouth of the wicked overflows with evil words.”- Proverbs 15:28 NLT