Happy Birthday Roxy!


Hello,

Special American League Central Division playoff game tonight in Chicago. The Minnesota Twins and the Chicago White Sox in a one game playoff for the division title. The winner goes to Tampa Bay to play the Rays in the American League Division Series.

Here's the way the rest of the playoffs line up:

• Boston Red Sox-Los Angeles Angels
• Los Angeles Dodgers-Chicago Cubs
• Milwaukee Brewers-Philadelphia Phillies

All four series are best of five. PLAY BALL!

Bill

P.S. The New York Yankees will be the 2009 World Series Champions!!!

Jessi and Pastor Bill talking about yesterday's Packers and Vikings losses!


Hello,

The God of the Bible has come up with a great plan of redemption. He has set the rescue plan in place. As unbelievers, every individual person has to make the choice to accept this plan. Accepting the plan brings eternal life. Not accepting the plan, either through ignorance or through disobedience, brings eternal death.

Our responsibility is to believe the Scriptures that tell us that Jesus literally rose from the dead. Our responsibility is to personally receive Jesus as our Lord and Saviour. God's plan is not based on works, but a simple faith, trust and confidence in the finished work of Jesus. The plan was made by God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit before creation. People weren't given the opportunity to mess up the plan or to add to it or subtract from it. THANK YOU, JESUS!

Is there any reason you can't make Jesus your Lord and personal Saviour right now?

Shalom,

Bill

New York Yankees starting pitcher, Mike Mussina.


Hi,

The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park today to give starting pitcher, Mike Mussina, the first 20 win season of his career. "Moose" finished the season 20-9 for a total of 270 career wins. Way to go, Moose!

Have a good week,

Bill

Jaidynn and Pastor Bill playing football on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in Wisconsin.

Hi,

The University of Minnesota "Golden Gophers" football team is in Ohio today to battle the Ohio State "Buckeyes". The undefeated Gophers are looking for the upset.

Earlier this week Oregon State upset #1 rated Southern California.

Have a great day,

Bill

Kristine and Brian, two of "Target's" finest!

Hello,

The New York Yankees begin their final series of the season tonight at Fenway Park against the Boston Red Sox. Two goals this weekend: help Mike Mussina win his 20th game on Sunday and help the Tampa Bay Rays win the American League East title.

Have a great weekend,

Bill

The Minnesota Vikings travel to Tennessee to take on the Titans on Sunday.


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Gehazi (2 Kings 5:25-27)
2. Miriam (Exod. 15:20)
3. Aaron, the magicians of Egypt (Exod. 7:8-12)
4. Lucifer (Isaiah 14:12)
5. Phinehas (Num. 25:7-8)


New Quiz: Who's Who In The Old Testament #3
Answer these questions.

1. What two people had time altered for them?
2. What three things did God command Moses to do at the burning bush?
3. What happened to the Philistines who stole the ark of the covenant?
4. What was the name of the servant Abraham was going to make his heir before Isaac was born?
5. When told that his sons had been killed and the ark of the covenant had been taken, who fell over backwards and died of a broken neck?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Kristine was the Maid of Honor and Bill performed the ceremony at a wedding this past weekend.


Shalom,

Before time as we know it began, God had a great plan of redemption, a plan of salvation. Believers have accepted the plan. Unbelievers have not accepted the plan. The main character in the plan is God the Son. God the Son came down to this Earth and became the Son of God, and at the same time, the Son of Man. He was 100% God so he could represent the Godhead. He was 100% man, so He could represent all men, male and female, who have lived over the past 6000 years.

God set up the plan. God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit. God the Son, the Son of God, Son of Man, Jesus, was born in Bethlehem, lived on this Earth for 33 years, willingly gave His life on the cross, died, spent three days in hell paying the penalty for all sin, on the third day rose from the dead, ascended into Heaven and is now seated at the right hand of the Father. Jesus is the one and only way to Heaven. That's the plan to rescue man from an eternity in the lake of fire. Is there any reason why you can't make Jesus your Lord and personal Saviour right now? He is alive and He wants you to live with Him throughout eternity. The only eternal difference between a believer and an unbeliever is Jesus. Believers were personal sinners who received Jesus as their Lord and personal Saviour. Unbelievers are personal sinners who have not received Jesus as their Lord and personal Saviour. The only sin keeping unbelievers out of Heaven is not being born again.

Have a great day,

Bill

Brian and Kristine at the weekend wedding reception of Kristine's good friend Katelyn. Kristine was the Maid of Honor.

Shalom,

Today we are continuing with our comparison of believers and unbelievers. So far, we have found that the God of the Bible loves believers. Among other things, believers are called saints. A believer's eternal destination is with the God of the Bible in Heaven.

So far, we have found that the God of the Bible loves unbelievers. Among other things, unbelievers are called sinners in the Bible. An unbeliever's eternal destination is with satan in hell and the lake of fire.

There is nothing an unbeliever can do in their own strength to avoid their eternal destination. They are hopeless and without God. On the other hand, believers have trusted in the work of Jesus on the cross, in hell and in His resurrection from the dead. They believe that right now Jesus is at the right hand of God the Father. He is 100% God and 100% man. Believers have accepted Jesus as their Lord and personal Saviour. They believe that Jesus rose from the dead in victory over death.

The best decision you can ever make during your earth walk is to be born again.

Have a great day,

Bill

The 2008 Stanley Cup Champion Detroit Red Wings opened training camp on Saturday. The regular season will begin in 17 days as the Wings look for a repeat of their back-to-back championships of 1997-98.

Hi,

The New York Yankees were idle tonight as the Boston Red Sox lost to the Cleveland Indians 4-3. The Yankees are 6 games back in the wild card race with 6 games left to play. Do you believe in miracles? GO YANKEES!!!

Have a great week,

Bill

The New York Yankees are playing their last regular season game in the current Yankee Stadium tonight against the Baltimore Orioles. They will move into their new stadium to begin the 2009 season.


Hi,

The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Carolina Panthers today by a score of 20-10. They travel to Tennessee to take on the Titans next Sunday.

Have a very good week,

Bill

A night game view of the current Yankee Stadium.

Hello,

The New York Yankees won their last day game at the current Yankee Stadium. They won 1-0 in the bottom of the 9th on a single from 2nd baseman, Robinson Cano. One more game in the old stadium! GO YANKEES!!!

Have a great worship service tomorrow,

Bill

The current Yankee Stadium.


Hello,

The New York Yankees begin their final series in the current Yankee Stadium tonight against the Baltimore Orioles. The new Yankee Stadium will open across the street in 2009.

Have a great day,

Bill

Robin leading the discussion at the recent Spoken Word Church Women's Advance.


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Elihu (Job 2:11; 32:2-6)
2. Seven days (Job 2:13)
3. Because they refused to conquer the Promised Land when God told them (Num. 14)
4. Uzzah (2 Sam. 6:6-7)
5. God and Eve (Gen. 3:11-12)


New Quiz: More Who's Who In The Old Testament.
Answer the following questions.

1. When Naaman was cured of his leprosy, to what liar was the leprosy given?
2. Who led the victory song after the Egyptians were drowned in the Red Sea?
3. Who, besides Moses, had rods that turned into serpents?
4. Whose name means "day star"?
5. Who killed two people at once with one spear?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Ashley, Sara and Connie at The Spoken Word Church Women's Advance in Chetek, Wisconsin.


Hello,

Today we are continuing our comparison between believers and unbelievers. So far, we have found that the God of the Bible loves believers and unbelievers. He is a Rewarder of those believers who diligently seek Him. Believers and unbelievers are called many things in the Bible. For instance, believers are called saints, kings and priests. Unbelievers are called sinners, hopeless and children of satan.

Today we have good news for believers and bad news for unbelievers. A believer's eternal destination is with God the Father, Jesus and the Holy Spirit in Heaven. An unbeliever's eternal destination is with satan, in hell and the lake of fire.

Is there ANY reason why you can't receive Jesus as your Lord and personal Savior today? That's the best decision you can ever make during your earth walk.

Shalom,

Bill

New York Yankees Shortstop, Derek Jeter.


Hi,

We witnessed history tonight as New York Yankees Shortstop, Derek Jeter, broke Lou Gehrig's record for hits at Yankee Stadium. Lou Gehrig held the previous record of 1269 career hits at Yankee Stadium. Jeter was 2-3 tonight against the Chicago White Sox to give him a record 1271 hits. He now holds a record that can't be broken as there are only 5 more games to play in the present Stadium. The new Yankee Stadium will open for the 2009 season. Congratulations Derek Jeter!!!

Have a good night,

Bill

These two Vikings fans are not discouraged with the Vikings 0-2 start. Lots of season left to play and lots of victories yet to come!!!

Hi,

The New York Yankees defeated the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium tonight 4-2. Mariano Rivera recorded his 36th save of the season and his 479th of his career. He moved into second place on the all time Major League saves list. GO YANKEES!!

Have fun this week,

Bill

The 2008 Minnesota Vikings home season began at the Metrodome today.

Hello,

The Minnesota Vikings lost their home opener to the Indianapolis Colts 18-15 on a last second field goal. A real heart breaker!

Have a great week,

Bill

Another view of Israel.

Hi,

The Minnesota Vikings host the Indianapolis Colts tomorrow at noon. GO VIKINGS!!!

Have a great Saturday,

Bill

Coastline picture of Israel.

Hello

Today we are continuing our comparison between believers and unbelievers. According to the Bible, a believer is a saint. A king. A priest. A child of God. A member of the family of the God of the Bible. An heir to the throne of God. A joint-equal heir with Jesus. A blood covenant partner with their heavenly Father. This is only the beginning. The Bible goes into great detail telling believers who they are in Jesus.

An unbeliever is a sinner. A child of satan. A member of the devil's family. Lost and without hope.

Even though God loves both the believer and the unbeliever, the Word of God clearly differentiates between who a believer is and who an unbeliever is.

Have a great weekend,

Bill

A lovely evening in Maui.


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. E (Dan. 2:13-23)
2. A (Exod. 15:1-9)
3. G (1 Sam. 1:26-27)
4. B (Luke 1:64)
5. J (Exod. 18:10)
6. C (2 Kings 20:1-5)
7. D (2 Chron. 20:21-26)
8. F (Luke 17:11-18)
9. H (1 Chron. 29:10-19)
10. I (Judg. 5:1-5)


New Quiz: Who's Who In The Old Testament
Answer the following questions.

1. Which of Job's friends - Zophar, Eliphaz, Elihu or Bildad - arrived last?
2. How long did Job sit and mourn silently?
3. Why were the children of Israel condemned to wander in the wilderness for forty years?
4. Who touched the Ark of the Covenant and died?
5. When God asked Adam, "Have you eaten from the tree which I commanded you not to eat from (NIV)?", whom did Adam blame for his sin?

Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

The Minnesota Vikings began their 47th season in the NFL on Sunday.

Shalom,

The God of the Bible loves believers. He loves people who have declared Jesus as their Lord and personal Saviour. People who believe that Jesus rose from the dead.

The God of the Bible loves unbelievers. He loves people who have never declared Jesus as their Lord and personal Saviour. People who don't believe that Jesus rose from the dead.

God loves people. God does play favorites. He favors believers over unbelievers. He favors believers who diligently seek Him. God is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.

Have a great day,

Bill

Maya and Nick visited us in Ladysmith this past weekend. The Spoken Word Church golf team (Nick, Greg, Rock and Mark) won the 19-team fundraiser tournament.


Shalom,

During the coming days we will talk about speaking to a believer and contrast that with speaking to an unbeliever.

The Indianapolis Colts will be coming to the Twin Cities on Sunday to play the Minnesota Vikings in the Vikings home opener.

Have a great day,

Bill

Another beautiful day in Maui, Hawaii!

Hello,

The Minnesota Vikings lost their season opener to the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field tonight 19-24.

Shalom,

Bill

Maui has some of the most beautiful plants and flowers!


Hello,

As a believer you can be filled with the Holy Spirit daily. You can pray in the Spirit every day. You can pray in other tongues every day. You can pray in your Heavenly prayer language every day. When you are filled with the Holy Spirit, you are filled with power. You are keeping yourself in the love of God. The love that never fails.

If you find yourself feeling apathetic, complacent, bored, wallowing in self-pity, gossipping, being idle or lazy, you can pray in the Spirit. You will develop a hunger, thirst, panting and desperation for the things of God!

Shalom,

Bill

Roxy, Robin, Jennifer and Trevor Swoverland, Greg and Bill at Trevor and Jennifer's wedding reception, August 5, 2000.


Hello,

As a believer you can be filled with the Holy Spirit daily. You can pray in the Spirit every day. You can pray in other tongues every day. You can pray in your Heavenly prayer language every day. When you are filled with the Holy Spirit, you are filled with power. You are keeping yourself in the love of God. The love that never fails.

When you find yourself being error prone and operating in foolishness and confusion, you can pray in the Spirit. You will become sensitive to the voice of Holy Spirit.

Have a weekend,

Bill

Bill enjoying the beautiful Hawaiian shore.


Shalom,

As a believer you can be filled with the Holy Spirit daily. You can pray in the Spirit every day. You can pray in other tongues every day. You can pray in your Heavenly prayer language every day. When you are filled with the Holy Spirit, you are filled with power. You are keeping yourself in the love of God. The love that never fails.

When you feel intimidated, timid, afraid or hesitant, you can pray in the Spirit. You will find boldness, confidence, courage and become empowered.

Enjoy the rest of your week,

Bill

The weather in Hawaii is almost perfect!


Do You Know Your Bible?
Answers to previous quiz.

1. Herod (Matt. 14:6)
2. Jephthah (Judg. 11:32-34)
3. Benjamites (Judg. 21:19-23)
4. Saul (1 Sam. 18:6-8)
5. Michal (2 Sam. 6:14-16)
6. Prodigal son (Luke 15:13-27)
7. Moses (Exod. 32:19)
8. Miriam (Exod. 15:20)
9. David (1 Sam. 30:11-16)


New Quiz: Praise Ye The Lord
The people in the first list had a reason to sing praises to God. See if you can match the person with their reason in the second list.

1. Daniel
2. Moses
3. Hannah
4. Zacharias
5. Jethro
6. Hezekiah
7. Jehoshaphat
8. Samaritan
9. David
10. Deborah


A. Deliverance from the sea.
B. "His mouth was opened ... and his tongue loosed and he spake".
C. Being "sick unto death," he received a healing.
D. God caused Moabites and Ammonites to turn against each other and spared Judah.
E. In a vision God interpreted a king's dream for him, saving him from the king's decree of death.
F. Cured of leprosy.
G. Grateful for a son born in answer to a prayer.
H. Happiness when his son was made king and reigned in his stead.
I. Because of military success in delivering Israel from Canaanites.
J. Because his son-in-law had been "delivered out of the hand of the Egyptians".


Answers and a new quiz will be posted next Thursday!

Bill, Roxy, Robin and Greg on the walkway by the hotels of Wailea in Maui.


Hello,

As a believer you can be filled with the Holy Spirit daily. You can pray in the Spirit every day. You can pray in other tongues every day. You can pray in your Heavenly prayer language every day. When you are filled with the Holy Spirit, you are filled with power. You are keeping yourself in the love of God. The love that never fails.

When you are troubled by fear, doubt, unbelief, idolatry or jealousy, you can pray in the Spirit. You will be in God's perfect will, giving thanks well and a true worshipper.

Shalom,

Bill

Chinatown in Oahu, Hawaii. How about some Chinese food?


Shalom,

As a believer you can be filled with the Holy Spirit daily. You can pray in the Spirit every day. You can pray in other tongues every day. You can pray in your Heavenly prayer language every day. When you are filled with the Holy Spirit, you are filled with power. You are keeping yourself in the love of God. The love that never fails.

When you find yourself operating in pride, rebellion, selfishness or relying on the wisdom of man, you can pray in the Spirit. You will receive divine secrets, Godly imagination, creativity, witty inventions, dreams, visions, Bible revelations and mysteries from the Word of God.

Have a great week,

Bill

Three Yankee fans, Robin, Greg and Roxy, getting ready to head to Yankee Stadium.

Shalom,

As a believer you can be filled with the Holy Spirit daily. You can pray in the Spirit every day. You can pray in other tongues every day. You can pray in your Heavenly prayer language every day. When you are filled with the Holy Spirit, you are filled with power. You are keeping yourself in the love of God. The love that never fails.

When you feel weary, faint, weak and torn down, you can pray in the Spirit. You will be edified, recharged and built up.

Have a great week,

Bill