March 12, 2026

News from Isabel Acheson for issue of Mar 12, 2026

Somerset Bible Chapel 

Sunday morning March 8, time change day, saw a reduced number present for adult Sunday School class, but a fuller congregation for the worship service. 

Rejean Picard opened the worship service with the announcements. Kevin and Michelle Friesen were the music team, with Kevin leading the Prayer Focus as well. 

Matt Penner was the usher and the Scripture reading from 2 Corinthians 7:6-12 was done by Isabel A. 

The music choices for the day included “Open the Eyes of my Heart”, “Blessed Be The Name”, “His Mercy is More”, “What He’s Done”, “It is Well” and “Build My Life”. 

The Bible Quizzing Team from Dauphin Bible Camp were visitors in the morning service. About 10 teens, plus coaches and drivers had been in Winkler for a Bible quiz competition on the weekend and were en route home that day. 

Pastor Jeff Peacock, in his sermon “Joy” gave the context of the lesson. The apostle Paul in both “a painful visit” and “severe” letters sent to the church in Corinth regarding improper behaviour urged repentance before God (and reconciliation with God). His associate, Titus, has arrived to meet him and to give good news from Corinth. 

Paul lists 7 aspects of his joy: His intent to lead them to conviction (not condemnation) was fulfilled. His heart is full of love. He is willing to live together or die together with them. His confidence gives great boldness. He is proud of them. He is filled with comfort. He is overflowing with joy. 

Paul spoke of the burden their waywardness had been. Pastor Jeff urged listeners to remember the elders of the church in prayer and encouragement for they can have difficult things to deal with in caring for the spiritual health of the group. 

Paul speaks of sorrow of two types: a godly sorrow that leads to remorse, repentance and transformation; a worldly sorrow that leads to death, a sorrow that is “nothing more than the wounded pride of getting caught in a sin and having one’s lusts go unfulfilled.” 

Godly Sorrow leads to an attitude of remorse with eagerness to clear oneself, an indignation toward the sin, a fear of the Lord (reverent respect), a yearning for forgiveness, a zeal for righteousness, proving oneself with a life giving a consistent witness to a changed heart. 

Monthly bulletins and previous reports are available on the website  www.somersetbiblechapel.com.