Beltway Weekend Services (Audio)

Join us as ministry partner Eitan Shishkoff shares a powerful message shaped by more than three decades of ministry in Israel. After coming to faith in 1972, Eitan and his wife, Connie, followed God's call to Israel, where they founded Tents of Mercy Congregation and have helped plant and support multiple congregations throughout the nation. Through biblical teaching, personal testimony, and unique insight into God's work in Israel, Eitan will encourage us to deepen our faith and engage more fully in God's Kingdom purposes.

God's faithfulness is not just something He shows in moments, it is part of who He is. This week's message reminds us that God keeps His promises across generations, even when the circumstances are complicated or confusing. In Romans 11, we see that God has not abandoned Israel. Instead, He is still working through the Jewish people to bring blessing and “greater riches” to the world. God’s covenant with Israel is everlasting, and His faithfulness to them gives us confidence that He will also be faithful to us. When we trust God’s character and anchor ourselves in His Word, we can live with hope, humility, and compassion in a divided world.

Life often feels uncertain and overwhelming. Anxiety can rise when we feel like we don’t know what’s coming next or how things will work out. This week’s message reminds us of a powerful truth: God knows, and we can trust Him. Psalm 139 shows us that God doesn’t just know facts about the world; He knows us. He knows our thoughts, our words, our future, and even the things we don’t understand about ourselves. God’s all-knowing nature isn’t meant to scare us, it’s meant to steady us. When we trust an all-knowing God, we don’t have to pretend, hide, or live in fear. We can rest, knowing our lives are held by a wise and loving Father.

This week we see God not only as Savior and Helper, but as King of Kings, the One with the highest authority and the final word. In Revelation 19, Jesus is pictured as a victorious King who rules with power, truth, and justice. When life feels confusing, unfair, or out of control, it’s easy to question God’s leadership. But the message is clear: Submitting to the King of Kings doesn’t trap us, it frees us! Salvation is the door, surrender is the posture, and freedom is the fruit.

This week we reflect on the church’s major achievements throughout 2025, including significant charitable contributions and the expansion of international ministry partnerships. Pastor Geoffrey Turner emphasizes that these successes were made possible by intentional stewardship, prompting a broader discussion on the value of time management. Using the Book of Ephesians as a guide, Geoffrey warns against modern distractions like technology and media that lead to a life on autopilot. He argues that because time is a sacred and limited gift from God, believers must actively choose wisdom over folly. The message ultimately challenges the congregation to evaluate their daily routines as a reflection of their spiritual priorities heading into the new year.