Attention Parents.........

and youth and children:

This Sunday after church, the youth will be going on an outing that will include lunch, bowling, donuts and other fun stuff! If you wish to participate in this fun time, make sure you are in church Sunday. You don't want to miss it!


Children:

You will be having a skate night coming up on Thursday, Sept. 21st. I don't have the time yet, but will provide it when I do. Am sure it will be lots and lots of fun!


I hope your week is coming along well. The rain has definitely been nice. Would have been a great day to sleep in, but duty called! Thank the good Lord for the rain and the ability to work!

I hope the remainder of your week is blessed. I also pray that you will have a safe Labor day weekend.

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Weathering the Storm

Well, it looks like another tropical storm is headed our way. I pray that God will keep us safe and secure. It always strikes me as being funny when weathermen/women give the percentage of rain, etc. To me, it always has a 50/50 chance. I understand the reasoning behind the madness, but it is just funny. We always seem to try and predict what God is going to do, when we would be a lot better off just trusting in Him to do as He promises. People have a tendency to forget that God is in control. Always has been and always will be. When we doubt in His ability, it is almost like saying we doubt what Christ did for us on the cross. Everything happens for a reason according to God's perfect will. We don't have to agree or disagree with it, we just need to accept it. He loves us enough that He sent His son to die on the cross for us and that should simply be enough! He will protect from any storm that comes our way. Regardless if it is the storms of nature or the storms of life!

We have a lot of exciting things taking plan coming up in September. I hope to be back in church this Sunday. Haven't been feeling well and have missed being in God's house with God's people! It certainly feels like something is missing when I am not there.

As for the upcoming activities, first and foremost, The "Season of Prayer" for state missions and the "Janie Chapman Offering" is September 10-17. Our church goal is $2,500.00 and the state goal is $1,790,700.00. Missions is a very important part of God's work and our support is greatly needed in this area. There are many people in the world without God and without our support (through giving, through prayer, etc), we can help our mission workers to do the work God has set them in place to do. Please be prayerful about what God have you to give in this area and give with a willing heart!

The nursery is now open every Sunday night from 5-7pm. It is being kept open by volunteers and anyone wishing to help, your generosity will be greatly appreciated!

There will be a deacon's meeting this Sunday at 8pm. Your attendance is appreciated.

The XYZ will meet on Friday, September 8th. A meal will be provided. Remember to mark the date on your calendar and come and join in the time of food and fellowship.

We also need to remember those that are sick or bereaved in our community as well as other parts of the country/world. Our world leaders also need our continued prayers. We sometimes complain about how difficult our jobs can be, but think of how much they carry each day trying to make the best decision possible. We don't always agree with their tactics, but the one thing we can do is pray for them. Pray that God will grant them the ability to do the thing He would have them to do!

I believe that covers all I have for now. I hope the remainder of your week is wonderfully blessed! Take care and will talk with you later!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Beautiful Day

Hello and good Saturday morning to each of you. I just wanted to take a moment to note just how beautiful it is outside today. If you haven't been out yet, stop what you are doing and go enjoy the fresh air! Delight in the day that the Lord has created for us!

Have an absolutely blessed day!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

It's official. School has begun. Teachers and students are getting back into the daily routine after having a few months of rest and relaxation. If you are in school (whether teacher, student, etc, I hope that your year has started off on a positive note. Education is so important. It is something that can't be taken away from you. I encourage you to make this year the best year it possibly can be. Working toward good grades and striving to be a positive influence on those around you. What better way for others to see the light inside that to let others see Jesus in you!

We have several items on the agenda in church business. First off, the nursery is now open every Sunday night from 5-7pm. It is being kept by volunteers. Anyone willing to help is encouraged to do so. All help is greatly appreciated! Take advantage of this opportunity and join a Discipleship training class and continue to grow in Christ.

If you wish to NOT be a deacon in the coming church year. A written letter stating this is being requested by next Sunday, August 27th. Please notify the Chairman of Deacons before the deadline. If you don't submit a letter, then it will be assumed you wish to serve as a deacon if elected.

The gym will be open Saturday, August 26th from 7-10pm for the youth. Come and join in this time of fun and fellowship. Bring a friend!

I pray that the rest of your week will be blessed.

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Hello! I hope everyone's week got off to a good start. The first day of the work week for me was pretty good. Not too many bumps in the road. We have several items that will be taking place in the next few weeks in our church. I hope you will make plans to attend.

The young boys of our church will be participating in a lock-in Friday, August 18th. From what I have been told, they need to be in the gym at 5:30 that afternoon. The doors will be closed and you will be in for a night of fun and fellowship. Our youth group always had so much fun when we had lock-ins. The lack of sleep was well worth the memories.

Women on Mission will be meeting this Wednesday, August 16th at 7pm. All the ladies of the church are invited to attend. The meeting will be held in the old choir room in the church.

Men's breakfast will next Sunday, August 20th. Breakfast will be served at 8am. All the men are invited to attend.

The deadline for next month's newsletter is Friday, August 18th. Please be sure to have any items you would like mentioned in the newsletter in the church office by 1pm Friday!

Choir members: don't forget choir practice has started again. We meet at the regular time immediately following the evening worship service. Would love to have you join us!

I believe that covers all I have for this time. If you have anything you would like to have posted on our website, please let me know. Will be glad to do so!

Until next time, take care and God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

All Good Things Must End

Well, it's official. Summer is almost at an end. Not the actual season, but the moments of freedom that students and teachers shared for the past few months. I remember this time of year when I was still in school. The feeling of excitement of seeing your school buddies again and the disappointment that the summer never seemed long enough. I also remember going to help my mom prepare her room each to welcome the students. I always enjoyed doing that. Now, some may say "Why didn't you become a teacher?". It wasn't something I felt compelled to do. I watched my mom year after year and just decided it wasn't for me. It can be a very rewarding field, but it takes a special person to teach. And they aren't paid what they are worth!! Especially with some of the things they have to put up with day in and day out. My hat is off to the teachers of this world. We wouldn't be where we are today if it weren't for you!

We have a lot of exciting things going on around our church in the next few weeks. Please remember mark the dates on your calendar so you don't miss out!

The young boys will be having a lock-in Friday, August 18th until Saturday, August 19th. Make plans to be there and bring a friend. I am sure you will have a marvelous time!

The gym will be open for the youth Saturday, August 12 from 7-10pm. Come on out for a great time of fun and fellowship.

Secret Power for teen girls starts Sunday, August 13th. See our youth and children's leader for more details!

North Elementary and High schools will resume classes on Monday, August 14th. I hope that each student and teacher will have a very rewarding year!

Don't forget to contact the church office with any prayer requests you may have. Please also remember to contact the office again to remove name(s). Your patience and assistance with this is greatly appreciated!

Men: don't forget about Men's Prayer Garden every Friday. Weather permitting, you will meet in the prayer garden or in the church sanctuary. All men are invited and encourage to attend.

Adult choir practice has started once again. This is your chance to come and join in the fun. We would love to have you join us. Practice begins immediately following the evening worship service. We meet in the choir room in the fellowship hall. Hope to see you there!

It has also come to my attention that if you are wishing to join a disciplship training class, we now have someone who will take care of the little ones for us during that hour from 5-6pm each Sunday. Then during the worship service, they will be having their own choir practice. Would love to have you join us during that time of learning and fellowship as well.

I believe that about covers all I have for now. I hope I didn't leave anything out or misquote anything. I pray that you will have a wonderfully blessed week. Until next time, take care and God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

The Heat is On!

Hot! That's all I can say. It is just plain hot!! The scorching weather we have been having lately can also be viewed as the way Satan turns up the heat when he tempts us to do things that aren't pleasing to God. Temptation can lead to a very uncomfortable situation, not only for the folks around the person, but for the person in general. Satan likes to see us squirm. We have to remember to keep our cool and allow God to work through us. By doing so, we allow God to be in control and by His loving grace, He puts the flames out. The only fire we should ever have going is the one that sets us on fire for Jesus!

I have some information regarding the 30 hour famine the youth participated in last weekend. So far they have raised $250.00. I don't have to total calculations yet, but will update you when I do. Story has it that they had a wonderful time. Not eating for a while was a little difficult, but they pulled through and did a marvelous job! All things are possible through Christ who strengthens me. He never gives us more than we can handle. Much applause again to the youth and all those involved with this mission for world hunger!

Next Sunday promises to be a busy day. The deacons will start their Sunday morning with a deacon's meeting at 8am. Remember to mark it on your calendar.

Also, the children's and youth committees will meet next Sunday, Aug. 6th. Children's committee meeting will begin at 4pm followed immediately by the youth committee meeting at 4:30.

We should also keep in mind that the nominating committee is hard at work trying to find folks to fill positions in our church. Please allow the Lord to speak to you and find the right place for you to do His work in our church. There is a job for everyone!

I hope your week has been wonderful. Please remember to keep those that are sick, bereaved, shut-in, in our military and positions of leadership in our country in your prayers. We should also remember to keep our pastor and his family in our prayers as well. Moving is never a fun and easy thing to do. I hope they (as well as our former pastor and his wife) are getting all settled in.

May God continue to bless each and everyone of you. Take care and enjoy the rest of your week!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)