Ron Alberico III – Alberico Update
Dear Praying friends,
Ponder: Intro to “Are You ‘More Noble’?” series
Acts 17:11 “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”
In Acts 17, we see that Paul “reasoned... out of the scriptures” to the Thessalonians and then to the Bereans. Whereas many in Thessalonica rejected God’s Word, the Bereans were “more noble.” God then gives His reason for His description of the Bereans’ nobility. They “received the word with all readiness of mind.” And the Bereans “searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”
We usually use the word “noble” to refer to one’s high birth or rank. However, the word “noble” can also stand for one with high character which is how God uses it here in Acts 17:11 concerning the Bereans. As with everything in life, goodness, righteousness, noble character, etc... are inseparably connected with God; in the Bereans’ case with God’s Word. God described the Bereans as “more noble” because of their dedication to knowing God’s truth only through God’s Word. Whether Paul was famous or infamous, old or young, strange or familiar, the Bereans were only interested in God’s Word. As Paul “reasoned... out of the scriptures,” the Bereans had all “readiness of mind” for God’s Word, “received the word,” and “searched the scriptures.”
As long as the Lord leads, this series will take certain statements that have been made to me or others I am aware of. The people we quote will be left anonymous. Our intention is not to attack, accuse, encourage bitterness or contention, etc... This series’ purpose is to show what it means to be “more noble,” a quality greatly lacking in modern believers. We will examine whether the statements made are indeed, like Paul, reasonings “out of the scriptures” or simply man-made logic and words. Like the Bereans, our answers will only come from God’s Word. Man’s words will not cut it whether they be famous or infamous. Man’s philosophies are not satisfactory whether they be old or young. And man’s traditions and/or opinions will not hold any weight in this series whether the views quoted are strange or familiar. Only “thus saith the Lord” will count. Dear reader, you will learn if you are like the hardened Thessalonians who did not care what God’s Word said or if you are “more noble” like the Bereans.
Praise: We praise the Lord that we gained as many monthly supporters as we lost last year. How incredible that God moved me in my ignorance to ask for support before the future lost support could crush us. Because one of our preexisting supporting churches raised their support for us, we ended the year with a slight increase instead of loss!
-All in all, with a number of generous love gifts given to us throughout the year, we finished the year much better than we began! Thank you so much to all who have invested in us!
-January’s meeting sacrificially made sure to give us a hefty love offering that will greatly help us. Thank you!
-Our newest CD, Fundamental Christ-life, is available! It is our 9th CD!
-Fundamental Families.com has over 3,000 links to Christian/Conservative resources and over 250 short sermons, and it is being visited regularly by people all over America and the world!
Prayer: No new update on our housing
Your servant in Christ,
Evangelist Ron Alberico Th. D.
Bob & Sue Jones – Missionary Evangelists
Being certified by TennCare as elibible for nursing home level of care, my wife, Sue, has been accepted into the Ascension Living Alexian PACE Services. This is a community based program whose purpose is to help older adults with conditions such as Sue has to live in their own homes for as long as possible. It combines Medicare and TennCare funds to provide coordinated health services to fit her individual needs. Care is provided in the home, at the Ascension Living Alexian PACE Center, and in the hospital or other medical facility.
PACE is a unique system of managed care based on a team made up of doctors, nurses, medical social workers, home health aides, transportation providers, rehabilitation therapists, dietitians, and others.
They come and pick Sue up five days a week and take her to the PACE Center, which is similar to an adult day care. While she is there, they provide doctor services, recreation and social activities, personal care, and meals. They bring her home when the day is over. Three days they come to the house and bathe, groom, and dress her. Help is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Doctors are on call weekends and nights. We need your prayers!
January 17, I preached and sang by way of telephone for the Northern Michigan Baptist Bible Church, Burt Lake, Michigan, Pastor Rusty Chatfield. They were hit that day with a terrific snowstorm and many of his people were snowed in and could not get out. So, he asked me to sing a couple of songs and then preach. It was a good service and there were several members who were on the line to hear the message. Brother Chatfield has been pastor of this church since its beginning. He went there after graduating from Bible college over 40 years ago and started the church. The church has grown tremendously over the years. They have a large Christian school, a children’s ministry, and an effective outreach ministry. When COVID struck, Pastor Chatfield began a tract ministry that has now grown nationwide. His church has put together leather tract holders and has given them away to thousands who will commit to handing out tracts. Because of his influence and encouragement over the past two years, over two million tracts have been distributed in our country. Pastor Chatfield also organized a prayer portal during COVID where over 25 preachers meet by phone and pray every Saturday night. He has been such a dear friend and an encouragement to me since I met him several years ago. He asked that we continue to pray for them.
Bob & Sue Jones,
Missionary Evangelists
Contact Info:
8422 Emmaus Road
Harrison, TN 37341
Cell: 423-504-6519
evangelistbobjones@att.net
Sending Church:
Clays Mill Road Baptist Church
3000 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503
Dear Praying friends,
Ponder: Intro to “Are You ‘More Noble’?” series
Acts 17:11 “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”
In Acts 17, we see that Paul “reasoned... out of the scriptures” to the Thessalonians and then to the Bereans. Whereas many in Thessalonica rejected God’s Word, the Bereans were “more noble.” God then gives His reason for His description of the Bereans’ nobility. They “received the word with all readiness of mind.” And the Bereans “searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.”
We usually use the word “noble” to refer to one’s high birth or rank. However, the word “noble” can also stand for one with high character which is how God uses it here in Acts 17:11 concerning the Bereans. As with everything in life, goodness, righteousness, noble character, etc... are inseparably connected with God; in the Bereans’ case with God’s Word. God described the Bereans as “more noble” because of their dedication to knowing God’s truth only through God’s Word. Whether Paul was famous or infamous, old or young, strange or familiar, the Bereans were only interested in God’s Word. As Paul “reasoned... out of the scriptures,” the Bereans had all “readiness of mind” for God’s Word, “received the word,” and “searched the scriptures.”
As long as the Lord leads, this series will take certain statements that have been made to me or others I am aware of. The people we quote will be left anonymous. Our intention is not to attack, accuse, encourage bitterness or contention, etc... This series’ purpose is to show what it means to be “more noble,” a quality greatly lacking in modern believers. We will examine whether the statements made are indeed, like Paul, reasonings “out of the scriptures” or simply man-made logic and words. Like the Bereans, our answers will only come from God’s Word. Man’s words will not cut it whether they be famous or infamous. Man’s philosophies are not satisfactory whether they be old or young. And man’s traditions and/or opinions will not hold any weight in this series whether the views quoted are strange or familiar. Only “thus saith the Lord” will count. Dear reader, you will learn if you are like the hardened Thessalonians who did not care what God’s Word said or if you are “more noble” like the Bereans.
Praise: We praise the Lord that we gained as many monthly supporters as we lost last year. How incredible that God moved me in my ignorance to ask for support before the future lost support could crush us. Because one of our preexisting supporting churches raised their support for us, we ended the year with a slight increase instead of loss!
-All in all, with a number of generous love gifts given to us throughout the year, we finished the year much better than we began! Thank you so much to all who have invested in us!
-January’s meeting sacrificially made sure to give us a hefty love offering that will greatly help us. Thank you!
-Our newest CD, Fundamental Christ-life, is available! It is our 9th CD!
-Fundamental Families.com has over 3,000 links to Christian/Conservative resources and over 250 short sermons, and it is being visited regularly by people all over America and the world!
Prayer: No new update on our housing
Your servant in Christ,
Evangelist Ron Alberico Th. D.
Bob & Sue Jones – Missionary Evangelists
Being certified by TennCare as elibible for nursing home level of care, my wife, Sue, has been accepted into the Ascension Living Alexian PACE Services. This is a community based program whose purpose is to help older adults with conditions such as Sue has to live in their own homes for as long as possible. It combines Medicare and TennCare funds to provide coordinated health services to fit her individual needs. Care is provided in the home, at the Ascension Living Alexian PACE Center, and in the hospital or other medical facility.
PACE is a unique system of managed care based on a team made up of doctors, nurses, medical social workers, home health aides, transportation providers, rehabilitation therapists, dietitians, and others.
They come and pick Sue up five days a week and take her to the PACE Center, which is similar to an adult day care. While she is there, they provide doctor services, recreation and social activities, personal care, and meals. They bring her home when the day is over. Three days they come to the house and bathe, groom, and dress her. Help is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Doctors are on call weekends and nights. We need your prayers!
January 17, I preached and sang by way of telephone for the Northern Michigan Baptist Bible Church, Burt Lake, Michigan, Pastor Rusty Chatfield. They were hit that day with a terrific snowstorm and many of his people were snowed in and could not get out. So, he asked me to sing a couple of songs and then preach. It was a good service and there were several members who were on the line to hear the message. Brother Chatfield has been pastor of this church since its beginning. He went there after graduating from Bible college over 40 years ago and started the church. The church has grown tremendously over the years. They have a large Christian school, a children’s ministry, and an effective outreach ministry. When COVID struck, Pastor Chatfield began a tract ministry that has now grown nationwide. His church has put together leather tract holders and has given them away to thousands who will commit to handing out tracts. Because of his influence and encouragement over the past two years, over two million tracts have been distributed in our country. Pastor Chatfield also organized a prayer portal during COVID where over 25 preachers meet by phone and pray every Saturday night. He has been such a dear friend and an encouragement to me since I met him several years ago. He asked that we continue to pray for them.
Bob & Sue Jones,
Missionary Evangelists
Contact Info:
8422 Emmaus Road
Harrison, TN 37341
Cell: 423-504-6519
evangelistbobjones@att.net
Sending Church:
Clays Mill Road Baptist Church
3000 Clays Mill Road
Lexington, KY 40503