Good morning on this warm sunny Saturday morning, April 28. As I have been preparing for tomorrow's message which is part 2 of our prophecy update sermons, I have become increasingly excited about the up-to-the-minute happenings which relate to Biblical prophecy. Ranging from geopolitical developments to technological advances, the world stage is being set for the fulfillment of divine prophecy. Diverse newspapers such as the Jerusalem Post, the Guardian of Great Britain, and the New York Times carry stories that relate to Biblical prophecies on a continuing basis. I like to think about the world events unfolding as the setting of the table in preparation for the hosting of a special dinner guest. After carefully placing the tablecloth, fine china, silverware, napkins and food items, all is ready for His arrival. Everything necessary must be prepared and in place for His appearance. Now the essential items on the table are nearly all there and the time is approaching for His coming. Although we do not know exactly when He will come, we know it could be at any time because the preparations are all but complete. One thing is for sure, we are closer today than we were yesterday and one of these days will be THE day. Tomorrow's message will focus on some very important items of the table settings which need to be in place to point the way for His coming. I hope to see you in church tomorrow morning. I can hardly wait to share God's Word with you then.
Pastor Brown

Good morning on this beautiful Saturday, April 21st. A cold virus has been making its way through the Edgewood staff during the last several weeks with nearly everyone in the office contracting it. I managed to avoid it for several go arounds but started with a runny nose early in the week which progressed to laryngitis by mid-week. Fortunately it has significantly improved by today and, Lord willing, I plan to preach tomorrow. The message is a prophecy update dealing with important world events which have prophetic significance. The message will focus on recent events involving Russia, Iran, and Iraq, the coming European federation, and Israel. I am excitedly awaiting the opportunity to preach it. I hope to see you in the services tomorrow.
Mel Brown

Good morning, it is Saturday, April 14th. I was pleased with how well I did preaching all three services on Easter Sunday. I had good stamina throughout the morning and even later when I enjoyed the Easter luncheon prepared at our home by Barb for the fully-assembled family. Cheryl and Lori and their respective families stayed until about 9:00 PM and we enjoyed a nice visit throughout the day with our kids and grand kids. Tim had to leave early to prepare for an important jury trial. Apart from a short rest that afternoon, I participated in most of the conversations and some activities; however, the next day the bottom dropped out and I was utterly exhausted. I slept late on Monday morning, rested that afternoon and felt washed out with little energy throughout the day. By Tuesday I was feeling better, but found myself coming down with a cold. Most of the Edgewood staff has suffered from a cold/sore throat during the last two weeks with nearly everybody eventually coming down with it. I hoped I would avoid it by staying away from them as much as possible but contracted it anyway. I pray that I will recover quickly without any complications, please pray for me accordingly. Lord willing, I plan to preach both services tomorrow morning and deliver the final message in the series, Peter's Prescription for Getting Along with Others. Tomorrow's message will be, Peacemaking - The Solution to Conflict. I hope to see you there.
Mel Brown

Good morning on this Saturday before Easter. Tomorrow is my favorite Sunday of the year because of it's emphasis on the resurrection of Christ, which is such a vital part of the gospel message. There is so much emphasis on the cross of Christ and often not enough on His resurrection. Both are absolutely necessary for our salvation. In fact, without the resurrection there would be no salvation. Romans says, Who was delivered for our offences and was raised again for our justification (Romans 4:25). It further says, That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved (Romans 10:9). It couldn't be clearer - no resurrection, no gospel and therefore, no salvation. Thank God for His resurrection. It took His death, burial and resurrection to secure our salvation. Paul says, Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the Scriptures (1 Corinthians 1:1-4). What a wonderful day of celebration we anticipate tomorrow! Pray that God will give me the strength I need to preach all three services with so little time between the messages. I could not have done so a couple of months ago but am so thankful for the progress I'm gradually making. To God be the glory, great things He has done! Lord willing, I'll see you tomorrow - Happy Easter.
Mel Brown