Truth statements are instructional statements given to us for the sole purpose of salvation and discipleship.
They are non-negotiable accept or reject them statements of truth that have withstood the test of time through every season, culture, century, and society. Mercy and grace statements are invitational statements inviting us into the life of grace, mercy, and truth.
Happy Good Friday Encounter! I wanted to remind you that we are not meeting tonight. Encounter is taking a week off for Easter weekend. I want to personally invite you to a special Good Friday service tonight at the Sanctuary church where Encounter normally meets from 7-8pm.
Encounter will resume meeting next Friday April 6th at our normal time and place.
Encounter is grateful for your support and I can’t thank you enough for your generosity. Taking a week off creates a financial burden for a ministry like ours so would you please pray about giving online this week at our website or text to give on our phone app by downloading the free Encounter app. Type in Encounter Hope in your APP search engine and look for our anchor.
Thank you again for all you do to keep this life changing chain-breaking ministry running so broken and hurting people can discover the free devoted life to Jesus Christ!
Have a blessed Easter and resurrection weekend! I can’t wait to see you all next Friday!
Be Blessed and Encouraged
Bill Rieser
Encounter Pastor
The first thief makes a decision of hate. The second thief makes a decision of faith. Are you on the side of the man who only wanted Jesus for earthly deliverance and did not understand the eternal repercussions? Or are you on the side of the one who said I can’t fix myself, my problems, my sins, and I trust Jesus to be my redeemer?
When Jesus cried "TETELESTAI" on the cross, He was saying that anyone who places his trust in His sacrificial death on their behalf receives in essence a "certificate of debt" with the inscription of "TETELESTAI", indicating that all their "crimes" (past, present and future) against God have been PAID FOR IN FULL!
Encounter is having a special "Celebration" event this Friday with The Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission.
Here are 10 reasons why you should attend:
1. Ken Craft, the founder and CEO of the Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission will be our guest along with staff members.
2. Ken is going to teach a special message titled, “Learning To Lean!”
3. We are going to have the event catered with a special taco cart with dinner starting at 6pm sharp!
4. We will celebrate and witness a graduation from the House of Hope, the 9-month men’s residential program of Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission. Ken will lead the graduation service.
5. Robert from the House of Hope will share a part of his testimony!
6. Tacos, quesadillas, rice, beans, and more tacos.
7. An inspiring worship set is planned.
8. Extended café and fellowship time with cake for everyone.
9. There will be no better place to be on a rainy, wet, or damp Friday night.
10. Somebody needs to help Myra stay calm that we are having a taco cart!
See you all at Encounter this Friday at the Sanctuary Church 26444 Friendly Valley Parkway, Santa Clarita, 91321.
Bill Rieser
Encounter Pastor
This hope that does not lead to disappointment means that you don’t skip class on God’s school of character development. It means you understand and believe by faith that God never wastes pain and suffering but has a pathway and a purpose for you to go through so you can experience a living hope that never disappoints.
