A Word to the Wise - Week 1- A Healthy Fear

February 5, 2023

Today we began the "Wisdom" series...a four week series where we will discuss wisdom from the book of Proverbs...
Today our message is about the beginning of Wisdom - The Fear of the Lord. 
Is this a terrified fear of God?
or a healthy reverential fear?
Whom shall we fear when God is on our side?

The next three messages are...
The Wisdom of Words
Wisdom at Work &
Wisdom in Marriage

Proverbs 1:7 NASB
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.

We pray that you will invite Jesus into your life and make Him Lord of your life.  If you need to pray about this with someone please call Pastor Harvey at 323-316-7131 and he will be glad to pray with you.

Here is a reminder of our church building Sunday schedule..

9 am -       Highland Park Christian Church adult and children's Sunday School
10 am -     Highland Park Christian Church main worship service
12 noon -  Iglesia Evangélica Génesis main worship service
2:30 pm -  Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal M.I. main worship service

Let us pray for you.  Just send an email to us and we will add you to our online prayer list.

We will continue to prepare these online worship pages for you. 

We will continue to keep uploading the sermon and providing the YouTube versions of the songs that we sang during worship. Even if you cannot join us, we'd still like to pray for you.

We'd Love to Pray with and for You!

Give us a call or email Pastor Harvey at harvey.hpcc@gmail.com to request prayer or just chat/connect.  

Please comment down below and we will respond.  Let us know how we can help and if we have blessed you with this on-line worship.  Thanks!

This weekend we have prepared a worship page for you that includes...

great YouTube versions of Christian Hymns and contemporary songs that we sang today...

Our pastor, Harvey brought part I of our Wisdom Sermon series, "A Word to the Wise - A Healthy Fear."

We hope this continues to bless YOU and draws you closer to God.

Remember, Denise and I are a phone call away if you want to pray together or just chat.  
(Also remember that God is NOT far away, He has promised that He would never leave us - can I get an "Amen"!)

And don't forget you can comment below about anything that we can help you with or send us a Facebook message on the Facebook message app.

You can also use the "comments below to start any conversation with us.

Thanks for all of your support!
For Him and His Kingdom,
Pastors Harvey & Denise

Pastor Denise is now meeting LIVE with the children - come join her in Sunday school every Sunday at 9:00 am.  Sing, Pray and learn about God.

Also we are meeting LIVE for Adult Sunday School every Sunday at 9:00 am.
Now we are studying the subject "The Miracles of Jesus."  Please join us!

          Here Is This Week's Worship Order.

Prayer Requests from Sunday, February 5, 2023

Sandra - Pray for her friend Eva Garcia, a friend of the family.
                 Pray for her mother, Eva (the cold gets to her).

Harvey/Denise - Praise that Govany is home.
     Pray for John Mac, he has started new treatment.
     Pray for an unspoken request.
     Pray for Denise; pastor's wife.
     Pray for Harvey's family and his dad.
     Pray for our church family.
     Pray for an unspoken request.

Ray - Pray for his friend, Laura, who is undergoing cancer treatment.
       Pray for his uncle Manny.
       Pray for his mom and family.

Lisa - Pray for God's direction on moving to a safer house.

Bryan - Pray for his family.
               Pray for Brienanna Long and her family.
               Pray for an unspoken request.

Abel -   Pray for Abel, it is his birthday.

Albert - Pray for an unspoken request please.  

Dorothy - Pray for Francisca and her children, Laine and Ada.

Marlene - Pray for Pam, Julie and Juanita who all had strokes.  
                   Pray for Tammie for healing from surgery.
                   Prayer of praise that Walter, her brother is doing better.
                   Pray for young Sage and her leukemia treatments. 
                   
Larry -  Pray for his brother in law, Alfredo, who had a stroke.
               Pray for traveling mercies for his trip to and from El Salvador.

Al -  Pray for Al's friend, Clemmie, to recover from a fall and put away fears.
         Pray also for Celmmie's sister. 
         Pray for Cece to heal and get home.
         Pray for his friend David to get medical & financial help and to continue walking with God.
         Pray for his knee, health and his walk with God, with his Bible reading.
         Pray for a Revival throughout our neighborhood.
         Pray for our church to grow spiritually and numerically.

Bert - Pray for April Hernandez, a young lady that he knows that has undergone
           14 Chemotherapy treatments.
           Pray for his mother, Augustina (Tina).  

   Heaven Came Down & Glory Filled My Soul
Artist:  Andy Harsant

Cleanse Me (Search Me, O God)
Artist: Bryan Gilliland

After singing a few songs, then as a congregation we read together aloud the following scripture...

Proverbs 1:1-7 (NASB)
The Usefulness of Proverbs

1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel:

2 To know wisdom and instruction,
To discern the sayings of understanding,

3 To receive instruction in wise behavior,
Righteousness, justice, and integrity;

4 To give prudence to the naive,
To the youth knowledge and discretion,

5 A wise person will hear and increase in learning,
And a person of understanding will acquire wise counsel,

6 To understand a proverb and a saying,
The words of the wise and their riddles.

7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
Fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Just a Close Walk with Thee
Artist: Patsy Cline and Willie Nelson

Here is the text from the sermon -   (NASB)
Proverbs 1:7;  Joshua 1:9;  1 Peter 2:9;  John 14:15;  Proverbs 9:10

Proverbs 1:7 NASB
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Joshua 1:9 NASB
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified nor dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

1 Peter 2:9 NASB
But you are
A CHOSEN PEOPLE,
A royal PRIESTHOOD,
A HOLY NATION,
A PEOPLE FOR GOD'S OWN POSSESSION,
so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;

John 14:15 NASB “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.

Proverbs 9:10 NASB
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angle Armies)
Artist: Chris Tomlin

Again, Denise and I are available for prayer.

In Christ,

Pastor Harvey