Good evening! Hope this finds each of you doing well. Today was a busy day, but a great one. Satan almost won the battle this morning with the argument of my not having read this week's lesson. But as I thought about it, the thought occurred to me....God doesn't care if you have read the lesson or not. That's not what this day is about. It's about honoring and worshipping Him for the things He has done for us! So I decided to ignore Satan and come to church unprepared (at least in the lesson part).
I can't tell you how good it has been to be back in church and how much I appreciate all the encouraging words, hugs, "I love you's", etc. It makes a person feel pretty good.
Below are some activities for the upcoming week. Remember to mark the date on your calendar!
Youth: if you are planning to attend the "Big Youth Thing" today is the last day to let our Minister of Students know you wish to attend. If you haven't told him already, stop what you are doing and pick up the phone and let him know. You don't want to miss out on the fun and fellowship! You will be leaving the church at 11am Aug. 7th.
The toddlers (ages birth-kindergarten) will be having a Back to School hot dog cook out on Thursday, August 14th. The cook out will begin at 6:30pm and will end at 8pm. Remember to bring a bathing suit and towel. Please contact the church office for more information.
The youth will be heading to the beach on Sat., Aug. 2nd. The church bus will leave at 8:am and will return at 7pm.
Our pastor preached some pretty thought provoking sermons today. We need to be a church on fire in order to do the work God needs done. I have often said that as long as God's people sit idly by, things in this country will continue as they are. We have to ask ourselves is that want God's wants? I should think not.
We need to be "grabbing the bull by the horns" and strive to be a witness for those we come in contact with on a daily basis. For some that may be the only time they see any display of Christian action. Let's not make a negative impact. Everything he said today is true.
So let's work together and be the Christians God would have us to be!
Until next time, take care and God bless!
In Christian Love,
Tina :-)
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Sunday, July 06, 2008
Well, I couldn't go to bed tonight without saying what an absolutely amazing day today was! I came to church not once but twice in the same day! Will wonders ever cease?! I hope not. It was so good to see all those happy, smiling, loving faces.
In Sunday School this morning we talked about David and Bathsheba and the decisions that David made that caused him to go through some pretty tough things. One thing I can say is God will never bring us to anything that He won't see us through. Everything thing we go through, whether good or bad, is designed to bring us closer to Him. He is not a God who wishes to see His children suffer. But sometimes we must suffer in order to learn a lesson. We go through things so He can see what choices we will make and what our response will be. He is always hoping that we will make the right choice.
In worship this morning, our pastor spoke about "Principles of Trust". Scripture focus was Proverbs 3:1-10. Another good reminder of choices we make. Will we trust God enough to bring us through the hard times? Can He trust us to always be the Christians He expects us to be? As our pastor so eloquently put it "He is a God of now. We can't do anything about yesterday or tomorrow, but we can do something about today. What will our choices be?". We have to realize that God is in control and we have to trust Him to provide for our every need. That can only be done once we've surrendered to Him completely.
This evening we came together in food and fellowship and heard the testimony of the young man conducting the backyard Bible study in Santee this summer. Our own young people will be heading out each day to participate in the day camp at Santee State Park. The van will leave the church at 8am and will arrive back at the church at 2pm. Parents, remember to pack a sack lunch each day for your child to take. There will be a special worship service on Saturday, July 12th (van will leave the church at 8am) along with a cookout at 6pm. The worship service will begin at 7pm and will end at 7:30pm. The van will return to the church at 9:30pm. (There will be no lake activities for the week).
While our outdoor activities were met with much needed rain, folks still visited with one another and the children didn't let the rain dampen their spirits for play. We put together 28 LifeBoxes to send to various folks serving in the military. I know they will appreciate the gifts. It is such a tremendous sacrifice not only from those serving, but for the family members of the service men and women. The unsung heroes so to speak. It is very important to let them all know how much we appreciate them and the sacrifices they make each and every day. And trust me, it is greatly appreciated!
The birthday celebration for those having a birthday this month will be held on Wed., July 9th. Even if you aren't having a birthday this month, you are still invited and encouraged to be in attendance. Supper is served at 6pm and prayer meeting along with other organizational meetings is held from 7-7:45 in the fellowship hall.
It is also my understanding that they are looking for folks who wish to use their musical abilities in the choir. Practice starts at 7:45 each Wednesday evening.
The youth will be heading out for a water park trip and permission slips need to be turned back in by next Sunday, July 13th. Please see our Minister of Students for more information or if you need a permission slip for your youth.
Women on Mission will meet on Wed., July 16th. All ladies are invited to be in attendance.
Men's breakfast will be held on Sunday, July 20th at 8am in the fellowship hall.
Our church will be purchasing new Baptist hymnals. If you would like to purchase one or more in honor or in memory of a loved one, the cost per hymnal is $13.00. If you live out of town and still wish to purchase a hymnal, checks can be mailed to the church office along with the necessary information. Be sure to include your name and phone number. The deadline is Sunday, July 27th.
Children's Day Camp is being held the week of July 21st through July 25th from 10am to 2pm at the church. Children going into grades 1-5 are invited to attend.
Attention youth: there will be a PS event on July 18th and 19th (it involves night time). SNAC (Sunday Nights after Church) will be held on Sunday, July 27th.
And before I forget...it is also my understanding that since we didn't get to have our fireworks display tonight, we will have it on Wednesday evening (weather permitting).
I believe that covers all I have for now. Until next time, take care and God bless!
In Christian Love,
Tina :-)
In Sunday School this morning we talked about David and Bathsheba and the decisions that David made that caused him to go through some pretty tough things. One thing I can say is God will never bring us to anything that He won't see us through. Everything thing we go through, whether good or bad, is designed to bring us closer to Him. He is not a God who wishes to see His children suffer. But sometimes we must suffer in order to learn a lesson. We go through things so He can see what choices we will make and what our response will be. He is always hoping that we will make the right choice.
In worship this morning, our pastor spoke about "Principles of Trust". Scripture focus was Proverbs 3:1-10. Another good reminder of choices we make. Will we trust God enough to bring us through the hard times? Can He trust us to always be the Christians He expects us to be? As our pastor so eloquently put it "He is a God of now. We can't do anything about yesterday or tomorrow, but we can do something about today. What will our choices be?". We have to realize that God is in control and we have to trust Him to provide for our every need. That can only be done once we've surrendered to Him completely.
This evening we came together in food and fellowship and heard the testimony of the young man conducting the backyard Bible study in Santee this summer. Our own young people will be heading out each day to participate in the day camp at Santee State Park. The van will leave the church at 8am and will arrive back at the church at 2pm. Parents, remember to pack a sack lunch each day for your child to take. There will be a special worship service on Saturday, July 12th (van will leave the church at 8am) along with a cookout at 6pm. The worship service will begin at 7pm and will end at 7:30pm. The van will return to the church at 9:30pm. (There will be no lake activities for the week).
While our outdoor activities were met with much needed rain, folks still visited with one another and the children didn't let the rain dampen their spirits for play. We put together 28 LifeBoxes to send to various folks serving in the military. I know they will appreciate the gifts. It is such a tremendous sacrifice not only from those serving, but for the family members of the service men and women. The unsung heroes so to speak. It is very important to let them all know how much we appreciate them and the sacrifices they make each and every day. And trust me, it is greatly appreciated!
The birthday celebration for those having a birthday this month will be held on Wed., July 9th. Even if you aren't having a birthday this month, you are still invited and encouraged to be in attendance. Supper is served at 6pm and prayer meeting along with other organizational meetings is held from 7-7:45 in the fellowship hall.
It is also my understanding that they are looking for folks who wish to use their musical abilities in the choir. Practice starts at 7:45 each Wednesday evening.
The youth will be heading out for a water park trip and permission slips need to be turned back in by next Sunday, July 13th. Please see our Minister of Students for more information or if you need a permission slip for your youth.
Women on Mission will meet on Wed., July 16th. All ladies are invited to be in attendance.
Men's breakfast will be held on Sunday, July 20th at 8am in the fellowship hall.
Our church will be purchasing new Baptist hymnals. If you would like to purchase one or more in honor or in memory of a loved one, the cost per hymnal is $13.00. If you live out of town and still wish to purchase a hymnal, checks can be mailed to the church office along with the necessary information. Be sure to include your name and phone number. The deadline is Sunday, July 27th.
Children's Day Camp is being held the week of July 21st through July 25th from 10am to 2pm at the church. Children going into grades 1-5 are invited to attend.
Attention youth: there will be a PS event on July 18th and 19th (it involves night time). SNAC (Sunday Nights after Church) will be held on Sunday, July 27th.
And before I forget...it is also my understanding that since we didn't get to have our fireworks display tonight, we will have it on Wednesday evening (weather permitting).
I believe that covers all I have for now. Until next time, take care and God bless!
In Christian Love,
Tina :-)
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