Happy New Year!

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Red Oak Presbyterian Church Sunday - 10:30AM Worship Service

by: Pastor Caryn Pedersen

12/28/2023

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How do you spend the week between Christmas and New Year's Day? Are you so tired you do little if anything? We all need rest. I try to take it easy during this week after a busy Advent/Christmas season. But I also like to take stock of the year nearly gone and look ahead to the new year and new possibilities!

I found a great list from Filoiann Wiedenhoff on the website JustBetweenus.org about visions of the new year. I've chosen several I'd like to share with you!

1. New Beginnings

Start out the new year with an openness to new experiences, memories, and blessings, having an open mind and heart to wherever the Lord may take you, with full assurance and confidence that He is with you (Matt. 28: 19-20).

2. New Possibilities

There is no limit to what God can do in your life; nothing is impossible with God. God opens doors that no man can shut and closes doors that no man can open. The possibilities are endless when we live according to His will (Phil. 4:13).

3. New Plans

Every year is a new season. Pray about what God has planned for you and be willing to walk by faith in obedience as you follow His leading. Remember His plans are always for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope (Jer. 29: 11-13).

4. New Provisions

The Bible says not to worry about tomorrow for tomorrow has enough worries of its own. Trust in your heavenly Father who knows everything you need, who is your God and your Provider. He is faithful and He will do it (Matt. 6:25-34).

5. New Growth

When we are willing to let go and let God work in and through us, He will always stretch us and grow us. Continue to grow in His Word and your relationship with Him Pray for God to mold you and make you pliable in the Potter's hand. Then watch the Master Craftsman work on His masterpiece - you!

6. New Wisdom

With new experiences and lessons come new wisdom and insight. Make it a priority to seek out wisdom as a hidden treasure or fine gold. Proverbs says wisdom will set a garland of grace on your head and she will present you with a crown of splendor (Prov. 4: 7-9).

May the Lord bless you and your family with a blessed 2024

Pastor Caryn

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How do you spend the week between Christmas and New Year's Day? Are you so tired you do little if anything? We all need rest. I try to take it easy during this week after a busy Advent/Christmas season. But I also like to take stock of the year nearly gone and look ahead to the new year and new possibilities!

I found a great list from Filoiann Wiedenhoff on the website JustBetweenus.org about visions of the new year. I've chosen several I'd like to share with you!

1. New Beginnings

Start out the new year with an openness to new experiences, memories, and blessings, having an open mind and heart to wherever the Lord may take you, with full assurance and confidence that He is with you (Matt. 28: 19-20).

2. New Possibilities

There is no limit to what God can do in your life; nothing is impossible with God. God opens doors that no man can shut and closes doors that no man can open. The possibilities are endless when we live according to His will (Phil. 4:13).

3. New Plans

Every year is a new season. Pray about what God has planned for you and be willing to walk by faith in obedience as you follow His leading. Remember His plans are always for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope (Jer. 29: 11-13).

4. New Provisions

The Bible says not to worry about tomorrow for tomorrow has enough worries of its own. Trust in your heavenly Father who knows everything you need, who is your God and your Provider. He is faithful and He will do it (Matt. 6:25-34).

5. New Growth

When we are willing to let go and let God work in and through us, He will always stretch us and grow us. Continue to grow in His Word and your relationship with Him Pray for God to mold you and make you pliable in the Potter's hand. Then watch the Master Craftsman work on His masterpiece - you!

6. New Wisdom

With new experiences and lessons come new wisdom and insight. Make it a priority to seek out wisdom as a hidden treasure or fine gold. Proverbs says wisdom will set a garland of grace on your head and she will present you with a crown of splendor (Prov. 4: 7-9).

May the Lord bless you and your family with a blessed 2024

Pastor Caryn

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