“The original Greek words used for fear, in connection with the fear of the Lord, throughout most of the New Testament are phobos and phobea. They generally mean ‘alarm, fright or terror’ and carry the idea of ‘being in awe of or having reverence’.

The fear of the Lord is produced in the soul by the Holy Spirit. Godly fear means we dread displeasing Him, desire His favor, revere His holiness, submit to His will, are grateful for His benefits, sincerely worship Him, and conscientiously obey His commandments. Great blessings are promised upon those who have it.

Note: Fear and love must coexist in us in order that both passions may be healthy and that we may please and rightly serve God.”

(excerpt from the ‘Fear of the Lord” study by John Bevere)

    We are thankful for the study just started at the Garden of Eden fellowship center, 14799 Avon Allen Rd, west Mt. Vernon, on the “Fear of the Lord”. The 8-part study started Thursday, Jan 19 and will finish Mar 9^th. 6pm potluck 7pm study. Please contact us at 360-421-8811 or 360-421-8812 if you would like to stop by and watch the first study.

“The fear of the Lord leads to life. Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.”

(Proverbs 19:23)

“The Lord confides in those who fear Him; He makes His covenant known to them.” (Psalm 25:14)

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts have good understanding.”

God is incapable of inaction as long as there is one soul left to be saved.

   We received this message from Kennedy who coordinates ministry in central Uganda.

“Yesterday three of our evangelism team members got involved in a nasty hit and run accident while returning from the crusade ground. Still in hospital and will need to be transferred to Iganga to have x ray scans to tell if they had any unidentified fractures. The taxi driver knocked them off the road while it tried to dodge a pothole and the driver just ran off leaving them dying in a bush. Keep us in prayers.”

    Our prayers are with all the saints, locally and in other countries, that have denied themselves for the sake of the gospel. This weekend, outreaches to those in the DRCongo and follow-up for those were saved in the outreach to Ethiopia. New families joining the Ciudad Arce church family in Santa Ana, El Salvador and the doors have been put in the new classrooms for the Harvest Doves primary school the Harvest Kids are helping build for vulnerable children in Kayunga, Uganda.

    We are thankful for the new friends that are coming to help at the garden, visit the petting zoo, support the Harvest Kids and share their faith journey with us and each other. It is a blessing to witness the many ways in which God has called believers to reach out to people in all kinds of different circumstances: homelessness, addiction, broken homes, youth, elderly, sick, in prison, etc. No one gets left out when the Body of Christ works together with equal concern for each other’s burden to reach to whomever they are called and gifted. On a lighter note, two of our long-time goat friends, Roger, and Mason, have moved to a farm close to the Garden of Eden to live with a family that has over 30 goats for them to hang out with. Thanks to those that have taken the bags with items to be given to our friends in the community that are living on the streets and in their vehicles. It is the opportunity to begin relationships and pray that they might be reconciled to our Father in heaven through faith in Jesus Christ.

    We are thankful for the new study just started here at the Garden of Eden fellowship center on the “Fear of the Lord”. It is essential that we embrace the fear of the Lord so that the true light of the gospel can be reflected through us to those that are broken-hearted, crushed in spirit and looking for peace in this dark world.

“The fear of the Lord leads to life. Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.”

(Proverbs 19:23)

“The Lord confides in those who fear Him; He makes His covenant known to them.”

(Psalm 25:14)

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts have good understanding.”

“Give everyone what you owe them; If respect, then respect; if honor, then honor.” (Ro 13:7)

“Seek the peace and prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper.” (Jer 29:7)

“Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all. Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” (Pro 31:29-31)

     What a blessing to be with Ruby Choto today as she was sworn in as a citizen of the United States of America. She has been such a champion in the years she has lived in the USA, obeying the laws and making sacrifices to raise her children and provide for them. Now, two of the three living with her are attending college. Everyone in the family is a citizen, and even though she has had to cope with dyslexia she has persevered and after giving all for everyone else, today she received the honor of all her efforts in this area of her journey. She has been a faithful friend and servant of the ministry and, even though she has pain from some of her health issues, she has sacrificed to help with the garage sales and especially with the Harvest Kids. She is humble, but not afraid to share her joy of the Lord when she dances and plays the tambourines in worship to the Lord.

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What is the fear of the Lord?

Why is it so important?

You are invited.

Thursdays, starting on Jan 19th through Mar 9th. We will have a 6pm potluck and fellowship at the Garden of Eden fellowship center, 14799 Avon Allen Rd, in west Mount Vernon, with a study on the “Fear of the Lord” starting at 7pm followed by discussion. You are welcome to join us for only the study if you would like. There is a workbook available and we have limited copies. We will also be available during the week to show the DVD to anyone that missed the Thursday study.  For information call 360-421-8811 or 360-421-8812.

This 8-part study (30 minutes each session), taught by John Bevere, reveals from Scripture this often overlooked and misunderstood life-saving truth.

Develop a DEEPER REVERENCE and RESPECT for His power and authority……

Cultivate a GREATER APPRECIATION and HONOR for His Word…..

“The fear of the Lord leads to life. Then one rests content, untouched by trouble.”

(Proverbs 19:23)

“The Lord confides in those who fear Him; He makes His covenant known to them.” (Psalm 25:14)

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all who follow His precepts have good understanding.” (Psalm) 111:10