During yesterday's sermon series "The Jehovah Names of God" the subject was Jehovah-Nissi, which is interpreted as "The Lord Our Banner" or "The Lord Our Refuge".  The Lord proved to be to Moses a place of refuge and strength.  This is his promise to us as well.  His covenant name is Jehovah-Nissi.
​      In the time of testing and trial I encourage you to remain faithful to God and to keep your faith.  Continue to serve the Lord.  He is your refuge.   Run to the banner of God, not away!
     God cannot deny his character.  He will protect you, keep you, and bless you.  It's who he is.  He is Jehovah-Nissi.
Amen!
-Pastor Jeff Carico
First Assembly of God
​Bristol, Va​    

     Sunday I will continue my sermon series on the Jehovah names of God with a sermon entitled "Jehovah-Nissi, The Lord Our Banner", Exodus 17: 15.  The Lord gave Moses this covenant name to remind us that God fights our battles for us.  We can have faith and trust in the Lord, for the battle is the Lord's!
See you Sunday!
-Pastor Carico
​"Experiencing a 1st Century move of the Holy Spirit in the 21st Century Church"

     Yesterday I continued the sermon series "The Jehovah Names of God" with an emphasis on "Jehovah-Jireh, The Lord Our Provider".  This revelation of God's character was given to Abraham in Genesis 22.  We also looked at the Biblical covenant of the tithe in Malachi 3: 6-12.
​       God's name reveals the character of a good father, one who takes care of his children.  A father who will give you a fullness of life and material blessings  that could never have been acquired other than through him. 
      Amen!
​-Pastor Carico

      Sunday I will continue the sermon series entitled "The Jehovah Names of God".  This Sunday we will focus on the name "Jehovah-Jireh, , The Lord Our Provider".  I greatly encourage you to be a part of this sermon series.  It will challenge, encourage and inspire you!
​      See you Sunday!
-Pastor Carico
​Experiencing a 1st Century move of the Holy Spirit in the 21st Century church!

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     Yesterday I began the sermon series "The Jehovah Names of God" and center upon Jehovah-Rohi  ​"The Lord Our Shepherd".   David gave us a beautiful description on what kind of shepherd the Lord is in Psalm 23.   God is a good shepherd, not a hireling.  He cares about his sheep.  He will take care of us.  We can trust him!
      Amen!
​-Pastor Carico

      This Sunday I will begin a sermon series entitled "The Jehovah Names of God".  The Jehovah names of God help reveal the character of God.  As we study the Jehovah names of God, I believe we will gain a better understanding of the character of God, and will increase in our faith!
      See you Sunday!
​-Pastor Carico
​​"Experiencing a 1st Century move of the Holy Spirit in the 21st Century church"

      Wow, what a day!  Homecoming, 2017!   Yesterday's worship service was a day of celebration as we thanked the Lord for his years of blessing and provision.  Here are some highlights of the day:
​-honoring of former Pastor, Rev. & Mrs. Elwood Rakes
​-slide presentation of the history of the church
​-testimonials of those remembering the ministry of Brother Rakes and family
-church picnic with food, fun and games
​       Thank you to everyone for your participation!
​-Pastor Carico

      This coming Sunday, July 9, will be "Homecoming 2017" at First Assembly.  On this special Sunday we will look at the history of First Assembly and remember the blessings and goodness of God!  Praise God, what a day!
​      Our special guest for the day will be Rev. & Mrs. Elwood Rakes, former Pastor of First Assembly.  The schedule for the day will be as follows: 
10:00 AM - Sunday School
​10:50 AM - Combined Worship Service
​ 4:00 PM -  Picnic at Steele Creek Park, Bristol, TN
​      See you at Homecoming 2017!
-Pastor Carico

Sunday, July 9
​10:00 AM - Sunday School
10:50 AM - Combined Morning Worship
​Special Guest:  Former Pastor Elwood Rakes
​  4:00 PM - Picnic, Steele Creek Park, Bristol, TN

      This past Sunday we gave honor to our country as we celebrated our Independence Day weekend.  Special music, intercessory prayers, and a dedication of a new flag to fly on our church flagpole, were a part of the day's activities.  1 Timothy 2 instructs us to pray for national leaders so that we may lead "quiet and peaceful" lives.  As you observe the July 4 Holiday, I encourage you to observe the words of Paul, and to pray for our nation and its leaders. 
​      Thank you and happy Independence Day!
​-Pastor Carico