Please join us in the Function Hall anytime this coming Sunday morning (5/16) for the DEC Ministry Fair. This is a great place to see the big picture - what DEC is doing through its ministries, and how you might serve at DEC. I can almost guarantee there’s more going on and more opportunities to serve than you expect!

If you’re unsure of how to get involved at DEC - or if you’re under the assumption that all the ministries are “all set” without you - THIS IS THE PLACE TO BE!

For the record, we don’t even look at ministry like that. One of DEC’s big values is Serving Together. That’s because Jesus has gifted you and called you to serve. He has placed you in this church to be a blessing to others. And He invites you to find real Life as a Christian by giving your life away. Sometimes people just don’t know this, so consider the following Scriptures.

Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. (1 Corinthians 4:4-7 ESV, emphasis added)

For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. (Galatians 5:13 ESV)

For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. (Matthew 16:25 ESV)

Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. (Romans 12:11 ESV - ouch! I think that one was for me!)

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 5:16 ESV)

Serving God in a DEC ministry is a great way to give glory to God, using your life and time and gifts in a way that says, “God is worth serving! Building His Kingdom is the best investment I could make!”

The Worship Ministry has lots of different places for people to serve - and they’re not all on stage! They don’t happen all on Sundays!  It’s not only for musicians!  Did you know that? Come to our table and find out more.

So if there’s any question in your mind: YOU BELONG HERE! God has a place for you to serve, build His Kingdom and taste the joy that is found by following in His footsteps.

See you downstairs this Sunday!

Hey friends,

I realize this is shameless. Shameless, shameless, shameless. But I know Lincoln Brewster.

OK, I don’t “know” him… but we hang out. Well, not exactly “hang out,” but I met him once, and he put his arm around me just like we was old buds. Yeah, he keeps tabs on me - like when I sell my house and stuff (thanks Donna!).

You don’t know who Lincoln Brewster is? Sure you do. We sing his songs: “Today Is The Day,” “God You Reign,” “The Power Of Your Name” (lots of you like that one), and “Give Him Praise.”

Well, I wanted you to know that worship leader / recording artist / songwriter / guitar monster Lincoln Brewster is coming to the Alton Bay Christian Conference Center on July 9.  Particularly if you love to worship God and/or dig the whole “guitar monster” thing.

Oh, and he’s running a Guitar Workshop the following day. Yes, I know that’s intimidating, but I’m still gonna go and would LOVE to have some of you guitar players out there to go with me.

Call the Alton Bay Christian Conference Center at 875-6161 to get tickets soon!