Open your Bible to the book of Matthew the sixth chapter, and you will find the "model prayer." This is the way Jesus taught His disciples to pray. The pattern for prayer will be found in verses 9-13. Pay close attention to the last phrase in that prayer, "For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever."

What kind of people would we be if indeed these principles governed our lives? Take a moment to look.

Wouldn't We Be Controlled by the Will of God?

That would surely be the case if we prayed "thine is the kingdom." That would mean his will was in control. Even before these words, one finds the phrase, "thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven." One would not pray for his will to be done and at the same time not be controlled by that will. Yes, praying that prayer would bring our wills into conformity to His will.

Wouldn't He Have Confidence in the Power of God?

As we say, "thine is the power," we would surely be expressing great confidence in His authority and power. He thus tells one to go into all the world; one could go with great confidence. We would know that he was backed by authority that would supersede any other authority on earth. This would challenge us to meet any foe and be faithful under any circumstances where his marching orders sent us. Wasn't this the kind of thing that caused the apostles to say, "we ought to obey God rather than man?"

Wouldn't We Have Great Concern for the Glory of God?

Isn't it typical of the child to want to see his father honored? Isn't this the reason that many times children will restrain themselves less they bring shame upon their fathers and mothers? This becomes a powerful motive for one to live as he ought. He will want all men everywhere to honor the name of God.

When our Lord was on this earth, he was very concerned about glory being given to His Father. This is obvious from the teaching of this prayer. Later in a prayer He prayed, He is heard saying,

"glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee." (John 17: 1)

Yes, Jesus was very concerned for the glory and honor that was and is due God.

The principles incorporated in this prayer would help us to be better and more noble people as we live by the highest motives and challenges faced by man.

Baptized
We rejoice with the angels in Heaven that brother Jose A. Ortiz was baptized into Christ last Saturday, April 26th, 2003 following studies with bro. Jose Calero. Brother Ortiz lives in Orlando and his address is:

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Youth Devo
The regular monthly Youth Devotional and Fellowship is scheduled for tonight after the PM services at the home of Stefan and Tracy Mathis.

Temporary Address
Sister Mona Howard will be at the following address for the next three months:

Mona Howard
c/o Denise Grissom
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as little children...
The 4 and 5 year old class has offered $60.00 that they have contributed, towards Bob’s upcoming Ghana mission work. Good work kids.

The moment I start hating a man I become his slave, for he controls my thoughts. I can't escape his tyrannical grasp on my mind. He hounds me wherever I go. Jesus would say, "thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy self". (Matthew 19:19)

Upcoming Area Events

May 2-4 - “Youth Retreat”
Weeki Wachee Christian Bible Camp
June 2-5 - “Vacation Bible School”
Here at Orange Street
June 14 - “Vacation Bible School”
Eagle Lake coC - 9:00 am to 1:30 pm