Paul T. Fleming at NHBC

A special thanks to Mr. Paul T. Fleming for a wonderful night of worship. In case you missed it, Mr. Fleming performed a concert at NHBC this past Sunday night. Paul's music and message were both infectious and energizing to the spirit. It was a great time for all who attended as we were drawn by Paul's gospel music with a very upbeat Caribbean flair. It's no wonder that he has won many awards for his vocal abilities, God truly has blessed him with a great voice.

We wish him much success in his ministry and if we are lucky maybe we can invite him back in the near future. If you would like more information on Mr. Fleming's ministry or would like to purchase some of his music you can visit his website at: www.paultfleming.com

Keeping your finger on God

I have to share a young man's analogy of his walk with God. He has come a long way and it comforts me that he has chosen to have Christ in his heart.

My walk with God is like a disposable lighter. When I put my finger on God he puts a flame, a fire in my heart. But when I take my finger off God that flame goes out. Sometimes I get sparks and when there is no fuel that is all that I get, but by keeping my finger on Him all the times He keeps my flame lit and lives in me.

Winds of Change

As promised, September brings winds of change to NHBC. Low attendance, economic and financial struggles lead to some pretty interesting changes. God wants us to be good stewards and trust in Him to provide all that we need.

I will admit that my own personal finances have taken a hit and a weak job market does not seem to provide any light at the end of the tunnel. Theses circumstances have caused me to "think twice" about my tithes. The devil is hard at work to place doubt, but I have witnessed God's word at work in my life and I hope this testimony helps the next time you are unsure.

Our family has always been supplemented by both mine and my wifes' income and it seems we were always struggling with our finances. We made enough money but somehow never enough to save for a rainy day. With six mouths to feed and clothe we basically lived from check to check. Nobody went to bed hungry, everybody had school supplies and uniforms, we did live comfortably just not the lifestyle that is so glamorously portrayed by television families.

Six months ago, after a scheduled surgery almost took her life and extended her hospital stay, my wife lost her job. Diligently she has sent her resume and gone to several job interviews but there just are no jobs in her field.

God will generously provide all you need. Then you will
always have everything you need and plenty left over to
share with others.

2 Corinthians 9:8 (New Living Translation)

And God is able to make all grace abound to you,
so that in all things at all times, having all that you need,
you will abound in every good work.

2 Corinthians 9:8 (New International Version)

Today nothing has changed. We still have six mouths to feed and clothe, we still have school supplies and uniforms to buy, we still have our share of bills and we still get by check to check. But we are doing it with only one paycheck and God's promise. I will never doubt His word again.

Sometimes we forget what we really need; we get influenced by television commercials and marketing advertisements. God will keep His promise to provide all that we need, not what we want.