Alex Bills

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  • Toledo First Headline News | October 24, 2024

    Toledo First Headline News | October 24, 2024

      Message From Kojo BIBLE ENCOURAGEMENT: “Judge not, that ye be not judged.” (Matthew 7:1, KJV) LAST SABBATH (Oct 19): Several women expressed that they enjoyed the Women’s Wildwood Park walk, much appreciation to those who came to assist with RingFest set up, and praise God for the four souls who responded to the appeal during worship…

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  • Toledo First Headline News | July 13th, 2023

    Toledo First Headline News | July 13th, 2023

      MESSAGE FROM KOJO Greetings, church family, BIBLE ENCOURAGEMENT: “Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say, rejoice.” (Philippians 4:4: NIV)  FAMILY LIFE WEEKEND: Our family life weekend begins this Friday at 7 pm with Dr. David Sedlacek and will conclude on Sabbath morning during our 11 am worship experience. Potluck will follow immediately afterward.  DISTRICT MEETING W/ OHIO…

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  • Toledo First Headline News | November 5th, 2022

    Toledo First Headline News | November 5th, 2022

    browser   Theological Hmmm Adoration, the offering of worshipful praise, is widely recognized as a key element of prayer. But, arguably, it is the aspect of prayer we are quickest to neglect or rush by. When we pray, no one needs to remind us to prioritize making our requests known to God…But our adoration is…

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  • Toledo First Headline News | October 13th, 2022

    Toledo First Headline News | October 13th, 2022

      Theological Hmm: Jesus is watching over us with tender compassion; and He is touched with the feelings of our infirmities. No one in his great need ever looked to Him by faith, and was disappointed…The Christian is the happiest man in the world. He feels secure; for he trusts in Jesus, and enjoys His…

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  • Toledo First Headline News | August 11, 2022

    Toledo First Headline News | August 11, 2022

      Theological Hmm: I don’t know all the ins and outs of this situation, but I know the only solution was prayer. – Denzel Washington Sabbath School classes are encouraged to consider gathering together in the sanctuary on Saturday, August 13, 2022 instead of participating in their normal routines to attend our “Special Sabbath Rally” Starting at 9:30am…

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  • Toledo First Headline News | May 5, 2022

    Toledo First Headline News | May 5, 2022

    Theological Hmm: She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives instructions with kindness. – Proverbs 31:25-26 NLT Join us during and after church this Sabbath when we celebrate our moms. Our Heavenly Father, Today, we come to you in prayer. We pray…

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  • Toledo First Headline News | March 10, 2022

    Toledo First Headline News | March 10, 2022

      Theological Hmm: Adventist education is the longest and largest evangelistic event in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. This means a total of 9,489 evangelistic sites, with 111,360 evangelists, and 2,044,709 attendants. – John Wesley Taylor Proud of Oakwood’s basketball team. Sad the Alabama High School Athletic Association wouldn’t work with them. Especially since the other…

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  • Toledo First Headline News | February 24, 2022

    Toledo First Headline News | February 24, 2022

      Theological Hmm: The academic dean of one of the Seventh-day Adventist college boards on which I served once asked the question, “Why must there be a Negro History Week celebrated from year to year? Why not a Hispanic week, Asian History Week or other ethnic history weeks? Why must there be a national holiday…

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  • Toledo First Headline News | September 23, 2021

    Toledo First Headline News | September 23, 2021

      Theological Hmm: As the Pharisees of all ages have proved, a person can be morally upstanding yet still be self-centered, proud, and mean. A person can be moral without being crucified. A person can be moral without being safe in Jesus. Martin Luther discovered that. When Luther entered the monastary, writes Dietrich Bonhoeffer, “he…

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  • Toledo First Headline News | May 6, 2021

    Toledo First Headline News | May 6, 2021

    Theological Hmm: A six year old was puzzling over a daffodil bud as her mother watched. Suddenly she lifted her serious eyes and inquired, “Mommy, why is it that when I try to open the flower it just dies; but if I wait and let God do it, it’s so beautiful?” The mother was still…

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