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WHAT WE BELIEVE
We Believe: Scriptures are the inspired and infallible Word of the one true, living God. The Holy Spirit is calling us and the community to build a worship center that speaks and ministers to our community’s spiritual and social needs.
Join with us as you travel on your faith journey; sharing our encouragement, empowerment and support as we discover together what the Lord is calling us to do in His Name. All are welcome. We have all come from somewhere and the Lord accepts us as we are but loves us so much not to leave us that way. Experience being welcome just as you are.
Ways to Worship
Sunday Worship is streamed live on Facebook and posted afterward on our YouTube Channel.
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We also invite you to join us for Sunday School (Sundays at 9am) and Bible Study (Wednesdays at 6:00pm). All are welcome. Contact us at ascensionfellowshipchurch@outlook.com for meeting links to join virtually.
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A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR SPENCE
Various outbreaks of pandemic diseases, such as Ebola or the Coronavirus (COVID-19), have caused social havoc, unemployment and prompted fear. The Bible describes numerous occasions when plagues and diseases occurred “to make people see God’s power” (Exodus 9:14, 16). God used plagues on Egypt to force Pharaoh to free the Israelites from bondage, while sparing His people from being affected by them (Exodus 12:13; 15:26), thus indicating His sovereign control over diseases and other afflictions.
God still allows sickness for His own purposes, but sometimes disease, even worldwide pandemics, are simply the result of living in a sin-laden world. There is no way to determine whether or not a pandemic has a specific spiritual cause, but we do know that God has sovereign control over all things (Romans 11:36) and will work all things together for the good of those who know and love Him (Romans 8:28).
The spread of sicknesses such as Ebola and the Coronavirus is a foretaste of pandemics that will be part of the end times. Jesus referred to future plagues associated with the last days (Luke 21:11).
The appearance of pandemic diseases may or may not be tied to God’s specific judgment of sin. It could also simply be the result of living in a fallen world. Since no one knows the time of Jesus’ return, we must be careful about saying global pandemics are proof that we are living in the end times. For those who do not know Jesus Christ as Savior, disease should be a reminder that life on this earth is tenuous and can be lost at any moment.
How should Christians respond to pandemic diseases? First, do not panic. God is in control. The Bible says the equivalent of "do not fear" over 300 times. Second, be wise. Take reasonable steps to avoid exposure to the disease and to protect and provide for your family. Third, look for opportunities for ministry. Often when people are fearful for their lives, they are more willing to have conversations about eternity. Be bold and compassionate in your sharing of the Gospel, always speaking the truth in love (Ephesians 4:15).
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Pastor Spence