Chambersburg Bible Church

As we think about the faithfulness of the Lord at this time of the year, we give thanks for you and pray that you will experience his goodness and rejoice in him.  We live in a world filled with turmoil, uncertainties, failures and sometimes disappointments. Nevertheless, we can still rejoice in the goodness of the Lord.

David was a man whose life was filled with many ups and downs. For example, from a giant-slaying hero he was reduced to a fugitive by the jealous King Saul. From the position of a just and righteous king, he dropped into the valley of despondency-after he became guilty of adultery, concealment of sin and murder, and but for the pardon of God would faced the death sentence. He knew firsthand how it felt to be loved today and hated the following day. How it felt to be betrayed by those he had loved and trusted. His own son staged a coup and drove him out of his palace and would have succeeded in overthrowing him, but for God’s own intervention. David knew how it felt to be chastised of God for doing the right thing in the wrong way.    And yet his praises in the Psalms out number every Bible writer.  Yes, and he came to the end of his life not in the valley of despondency, but as God’s victorious warrior. Indeed a man after God’s own heart!  How did David accomplish this feat in spite of the contrasts and ironies in his Life? Third, He recognized his own weakness and shortcomings and sought to be strong in the Lord.

For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust.  As for man, his days are as the grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth.  For the wind passeth over it , and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more” (Psalm 103:14-16Psalm 103:14-16
14 For he knoweth our frame; he remembereth that we are dust. ¹⁵ As for man, his days are as grass: as a flower of the field, so he flourisheth. ¹⁶ For the wind passeth over it, and it is gone; and the place thereof shall know it no more. it is...: Heb. it is not  
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Fourth, He focused on the goodness of the Lord so that he would not forget His benefits.

“But the mercy of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children.  To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them.  The Lord has prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. Bless the Lord, ye his angels that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word.  Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure.  Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominion; bless the Lord O my soul” (Psalm 103:17-22Psalm 103:17-22
17 But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children; ¹⁸ To such as keep his covenant, and to those that remember his commandments to do them. ¹⁹ The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. ²⁰ Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. that excel...: Heb. mighty in strength ²¹ Bless ye the LORD, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his, that do his pleasure. ²² Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.  
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Like David, let us accept God’s forgiveness as well as his chastisements, when necessary, in good faith. Let us recognize our weakness and thus depend on him for strength. And let us learn to count our blessings so that we do not forget his goodness unto us.  Then could we, also, wholeheartedly exclaim:  “Bless the Lord, O my soul and all that is within me; bless his holy name!”

Think about it: He forgives us, Heals us, redeems us from destruction, Crowns us with Loving kindness, Feeds us, Judges us righteously, Reveals his will to us. He is merciful and gentle towards us. He shows us compassion rather than consume us in his anger. God is faithful! “O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good for his mercy endureth forever” AMEN!

Happy Thanksgiving!

George A. Dapaah

Thanks so much for your prayers and support. August was a very busy month. We held one week of revival service at Solid Rock Baptist Church of Tema. We praise God for three hundred that attended. A few souls got saved with many re-dedications.

Vera and the children attended a youth camp for a week. Vera and Gideon served as counselors while Miriam and Martha went as campers. Prior to that we attended another Youth conference for three days. Both Vera and myself were speakers.

We reopened our Bible College on 21st of August. We received five new students this year including our first female student! Vera felt that since we live on campus, she would take advantage to study so she could teach and counsel better, so she enrolled and became our first female student. She is still working with the youth and Choir at the Tema Church. Please pray with her for this new challenge. Miriam and Martha have both gone back to school. Pray for Gideon as he is still working on his dissertation to complete his college work.

My work load at the Bible College has increased from six hours a week to fifteen per week. I am standing in for my associate, who is now on deputation. I teach Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. I am also supervising several of the project works of the degree students. This is in addition to all my other ministerial duties. Last Sunday Vera and I were called to some Church members home to help deal with a problem after the evening service. We left their home close to midnight, and then drove an hour and half to our home. We were exhausted but happy that we had helped save one home from falling apart. I enjoy the challenge, but I need the Lord’s strength and wisdom to apportion my time well. I will appreciate your prayers.

Our Radio ministry entered its fourth month, and is touching homes and individuals. Pray with us to be able to get sponsorship for this new ministry so it could be sustained. Please continue to pray, also, for our need for a strong family vehicle. We need four thousand dollars, to be able to meet this need. Thanks so much for your prayers and for your support. May the Lord bless you in manifolds!

Gratefully, Yours in His Service,
George A. Dapaah

Thanks so much for your prayers and support. August was a very busy month. We held one week of revival service at Solid Rock Baptist Church of Tema. We praise God for three hundred that attended. A few souls got saved with many re-dedications. Vera and the children attended a youth camp for a week. Vera and Gideon served as counselors while Miriam and Martha went as campers. Prior to that we attended another Youth conference for three days. Both Vera and myself were speakers.

We reopened our Bible College on 21st of August. We received five new students this year including our first female student! Vera felt that since we live on campus, she would take advantage to study so she could teach and counsel better, so she enrolled and became our first female student. She is still working with the youth and Choir at the Tema Church. Please pray with her for this new challenge. Miriam and Martha have both gone back to school. Pray for Gideon as he is still working on his dissertation to complete his college work.

My work load at the Bible College has increased from six hours a week to fifteen per week. I am standing in for my associate, who is now on deputation. I teach Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. I am also supervising several of the project works of the degree students. This is in addition to all my other ministerial duties. Last Sunday Vera and I were called to some Church members home to help deal with a problem after the evening service. We left their home close to midnight, and then drove an hour and half to our home. We were exhausted but happy that we had helped save one home from falling apart. I enjoy the challenge, but I need the Lord’s strength and wisdom to apportion my time well. I will appreciate your prayers. Our Radio ministry entered its fourth month, and is touching homes and individuals. Pray with us to be able to get sponsorship for this new ministry so it could be sustained.

Please continue to pray, also, for our need for a strong family vehicle. We need four thousand dollars, to be able to meet this need. Thanks so much for your prayers and for your support. May the Lord bless you in manifolds!

Gratefully, Yours in His Service
George A. Dapaah