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“TRUE CONVERSION” by Charles Spurgeon

ASSEMBLY TIMES The Spirit calls men to Jesus in diverse
ways- Some are drawn so gently that
Sunday Morning: they scarcely know when the drawing
began, and others are so suddenly
NEW TIME 10:30am affected, that their conversion stands
Full Family Fellowship out with noonday clearness.
Perhaps no two conversions are
Thursday Evening: precisely alike in detail- the means,
7:00pm alternating the modes, the manifestations, all
vary greatly. As our minds are not all
weeks in homes
cast in the same mold, it may so hap-
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powerless upon another; the style of
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may be offensive to yourself. "The
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points of essential agreement-
there must be in all a penitent confes-
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LEADERSHIP Where there is true faith, there is
the new birth, and that implies a
change beyond measure, complete,
Elders: and radical.
Cameron Husband Any man who is united to Christ
Harold Floyd has experienced a great change.
Dale King This change is a thorough and
sweeping one, and operates upon
Jim Sedor
the nature, heart, and life of the con-
vert.
Minister: There must be a divine
Rolland Bouchard
work, making us new creatures, and
causing all things to become new with
us, or we shall die in our sins.
Our condition before God, our
moral tone, our nature, our state of
mind, are made by conversion totally
different from what they were be-
fore.
In a word, if we are in Christ Jesus
we are new creatures; old things are
passed away; behold, all things are
become new.
In conversion, infidels become be-
lievers, harlots become chaste,
drunkards leave their cups, and, what
is equally remarkable, Pharisees leave
their self-righteous pride, and come
as 'sinners' to Jesus.
Conversion may be known by the
fact that it changes the whole man.
It changes the 'principle' upon which
he lives- he once lived for self, now he
lives for God.
He once did right because he was
afraid of punishment if he did wrong,
but now he shuns evil because he
hates it. He once did right because he
hoped to merit heaven, but now no
such selfish motive sways him- he
knows that he is saved, and he now
does right out of gratitude to God.
His 'objects in life' are changed-
he once lived for gain, or worldly
honor; now he lives for the glory of
God.
His 'comforts' are changed- the
pleasures of the world and sin are
nothing to him now, he finds comfort
in the love of God shed abroad in his
heart.
His 'desires' are changed- that
which he once panted and pined for,
he is now content to do without.
And that which he once despised,
he now longs after as the deer pants
after the water brooks.
His 'fears' are different-
he fears man no more, but fears his
God. His 'hopes' are also altered-
his expectations fly beyond the stars.
The man has begun a new life.
A convert once said- "Either the world
is altered or else I am."
Everything seems new.
Beloved hearers, may we all meet in
heaven. But to meet in heaven we
must all be converted, for inside yon-
der gates of pearl none can enter but
those who are new creatures
in Christ Jesus our Lord.
God bless you, for Christ's
sake. Amen.

THE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES

THRIFT STORE DAYS
We will be working the thrift store
July 13-15
More dates coming very soon.
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HORSEBACK RIDING!
If you are a horse nut or want to be
one, we are planning a congrega-
tion fellowship for sometime this
summer. There will be a trail ride in
Moose Mountain Park for those
who want to ride and activities for
others who don't want to ride. A
date has not been set yet, so if you
are interested please let us know
when would work for you. Contact
Joe, Sandra or Owen if you are
interested.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Is fast approaching. To find out
what you can do to help, or just to
get more information, talk with Lau-
rie for more information
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you are interested in coordinating
our children’s time, or being part of
some practical lessons in the
months of June and July, please
talk to Rolland.

BERNARD AND ALICIA
Check out the blog site for Bernard
and Alicia Krogsgaard
www.mexsonshine.blogspot.com
To find out what is happening in
Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico.
You’ll find articles, updates and
pictures (including ones of Heather
Goud) on the site. Take time to be
enriched by God and His mission in
Mexico.

THE LONECHILD FAMILY
After losing their home in a fire on
the whitebear reserve, the family is
in need of some specific items.
They will be moving into their new
home this week and will know
about furniture then, but for now
What does it mean
they need some size 8 or 9 pants
to live the life
and some medium sweaters and
of God in this
shirts for an 8 year old boy. They
world?
also need size 7 or 8 pants for a 6
year old girl as well as some small/ Looking different in
medium shirts and sweaters. They a world where every-
also need some hygiene products one wants to be the
(shampoo, brushes, combs, hair- same…
dryers, etc.)
4 lessons in July
To donate talk to Ronda. and August 2010
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ANNOUNCEMENTS!
If you would like your event men-
tioned in the bulletin, please talk to
Rolland no later than Thursday
each week. Thank you for your FOR INFOMRATION ON HOW YOU
cooperation with this. You can call CAN SPONSOR A CHILD THROUGH
577-8418 COMPASSION OR FOR A WAY TO
or email SUPPORT THE RELIEF EFFORTS IN
HAITI VISIT
info@moosemountainchurch.com
www.compassion.ca
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THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER... ASSEMBLY ACTIVITIES

July 4, 2010
Children’s Worship
 Western Christian High school and Col-  Our small gatherings.
My God Is So Big
lege during this time of transition and  Tammy Windley—continued health con- This Little Light Of Mine
need. cerns. She’s out of work for a couple of Sing Hosanna (Give Me Oil)
 Marie McMillan—Continued health con- weeks. Deep and Wide
cerns  The Mission team in Gambia, Trevor, I will call Upon The Lord
 Bernard and Alicia Krogsgaard - Mission- Kendra, Corrine, and Justin Welcome – Rolland
Children’s Time: Dave
aries in Mexico  The Lonechild Family—trying to rebuild
He Is Able
 Joe Fox—Surgery for His knee and conse- their lives after their Whitebear home He Still Came
quent unemployment. burned down. Whispering Hope
 Our Shepherds—leadership and care  Catherine Taylor– continued healing. My Hope is built on Nothing Less.
Communion
 Chris Cornforth—continued health con-  The Camp season is kicking off. Pray for
Theme Song: We Will Stand
cerns. the success of the summer, that the
Message: Forgetting What is Behind –
 All of those struggling with grief. campers would know Christ more.
true conversion
Act of Conversion and Repentance
Amazing Grace
Just As I Am
Lamb of God
To God Be the Glory
Nothing but the Blood
Prayer
Benediction

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ing him/herself to. Make a conscious decision to act in accordance or harmony
with; comply. To become similar in form, nature, or character.

metamorfou:sqe (meta-morph-oos-thay) present, passive, indicative, plural. Passive, indicative

is used only when the subject of the verb is being acted upon. One is being trans-
formed, metamorphosis. To change in form, appearance, structure, condition, na-
ture, or character. To convert (as in conversion).

2 In other words, do not let yourselves be conformed to the standards of the world. Instead, keep
letting yourselves be transformed by the renewing of your minds. Romans 12:2

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WHAT PART OF ME DO I NEED GOD TO TAKE AND TRANSFORM?

II CORINTHIANS 3:17-18
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Now the LORD is the Spirit, and
where the Spirit of the LORD is, _____________________________________________________
there is freedom. And we, who with
unveiled faces all reflect the LORD's
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glory, are being transformed into his
likeness with ever-increasing glory,
_____________________________________________________
which comes from the LORD, who is _____________________________________________________
the Spirit.

EPHESIANS 4:22-24
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You were taught, with regard to _____________________________________________________
your former way of life, to put off
your old self, which is being cor-
_____________________________________________________
rupted by its deceitful desires; to be
_____________________________________________________
made new in the attitude of your
minds; and to put on the new self, _____________________________________________________
created to be like God in true right-
eousness and holiness. _____________________________________________________