Positive Minute Daily Devotional: A Soul Like Stephen's

View this email in your browser A Soul Like Stephen's May 27, 2023 “This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.” Acts 6:5,6 The early church was governed from Jerusalem in the heart of Judea, and there was a group of believers there called the Hebraic Jews. On the other hand, there were the Hellenistic Jews, who lived in the region of Galilee. Early in church history, the Hellenistic Jews registered a complaint against the Hebraic Jews, claiming that their widows were not receiving enough food in the daily distribution. Though the matter seemed trite to the church fathers... Read More Stay Faithful to the Sowing This Week's Episode This week, Pastor Bobby teaches that the greatest indicator of your future is not what’s in the silo, but what’s in the ground, with his message, “Stay Faithful to the Sowing.” Our interview guest is Sarah Grandpre, a singer and music director who has been a member of the Hour of Power Choir for the last 10 years. She has also been the director of Voices of Hope Children’s Choir since its inception in 2015. This summer, Voices of Hope will take their first choir tour to Nashville, which has been a dream of theirs since the beginning. Special music is provided by the Voices of Hope high school students, who perform "Hold Onto Me" and "Still Rolling Stones." This group of five singers includes Alyssa Entz, Caitlin Francisco, Noelle Lidyoff, Madeline Nguyen and Evelyn Nguyen. They are directed by Sarah Grandpre and are accompanied by the Hour of Power Orchestra, directed by Dr. Marc Riley. The Hour of Power Choir, under the direction of Dr. Irene Messoloras, also performs "Psalm 148," accompanied by Dr. Philip Hoch on the organ. We hope you'll join us for this hour of hope and inspiration!  WATCH NOW Blossom in God's Love with Possibility Thinking This Week's Offer God loves to do impossible things with imperfect people. Like the hummingbird who often finds sweet nectar in the most unexpected places, possibility thinkers perceptively probe every problem, proposal, and opportunity. And so can you. Find life’s sweet surprises with our special offer this month. For your gift of just $25 or more, our beautiful glass Hummingbird Suncatcher captures the light with its hand-painted look and stained-glass effect. The metal features are painted with a rich antique copper finish. Faceted colored beads on the chain add a glistening sparkle, and its high quality materials promote longevity amongst the elements so you can enjoy it for years to come. And for your gift of only $65 or more, we'll also send you the Art Glass Feeder. This beautifully styled hand-blown glass feeder will attract hummingbirds to your backyard with its vibrant colors and sparkle. Adorn your outdoor living space while giving back to nature with this captivatingly clear hummingbird feeder, featuring multi-color floral graphics. We hope these special offers remind you daily that nothing is impossible with Jesus!  DONATE NOW ENJOY ANOTHER CLASSIC EPISODE... And subscribe to Hour of Power Classics on YouTube!  Here's a "sneak peek" of another classic episode from our new Hour of Power Classics YouTube Channel!  First aired in August of 1980 — just before the Crystal Cathedral was dedicated — it features legendary television personality Art Linkletter, who brings some timeless laughs as he recounts how kids say the darndest things.  Be sure to subscribe to the Hour of Power Classics channel and hit the bell to be notified whenever new content is posted!  PARTNER WITH HOUR OF POWER Copyright © 2023 *Hour of Power* All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Hour of Power PO Box 100 Garden Grove, CA 92842 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.