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 :-)

Turning up the Heat

Hello! I don't know about the rest of you, but I am sure you would agree.........it has been mighty hot lately. And the next few days are going to be even more hot! I am thankful for the rain (even the smallest amount) that we get. We certainly need it.

I hope your week has started off on the right track. Have had a few bumps in the road in my direction, but what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger!

I just wanted to take a few minutes to update you on some happenings in our church:

The youth have completed their 30 hour famine for world hunger. I don't have all the details as of this moment, but will post more once I have them.

There will be a Children's and Youth committee meeting this Sunday, August 6th. The children's committee meeting will begin at 4pm. The youth committee will meet at 4:30pm.

The deacons of our church are scheduled to have a meeting this Sunday, August 6th. The meeting will begin at 8pm.

If you are participating in First Place, remember to mark it on your calendar. Weigh-in starts at 6:30 and the meeting begins at 7pm.

The children will be having a back to school movie day this Saturday, August 5th. Speaking of which, it won't be long before our students and teachers will be heading back to school. It seems as though the summer gets shorter and shorter each year. All good things must come to an end! North Elementary and high schools are to begin the new year on Monday, August 14th. So, soak up all the "fun-in-the-sun" while you can. It will soon be back to business!

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

Many thanks to those that help keep the prayer list current. Please contact the church office to add or remove someone. If noone is available, please leave a message. Your help is greatly appreciated!

I hope the rest of your week goes smoothly. Keep on standing on the promises of God!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

30 Hour Famine

Hello! I wanted to remind everyone of the upcoming event the youth will be participating in this weekend. They are preparing for their 30-hours of fasting for world hunger. This is a huge task they will be undertaking. I encourage everyone to remember them in your thoughts and prayers. Below are some events that will be taking place during those 30 hours:

Youth will meet at the church at 4:30am Saturday morning for a trip to IHOP. The 30 hours will begin at 6am Saturday, July 29th. The fast will end Sunday, July 30th at noon. During the hours of 10am-12noon on Saturday, the youth will be hosting a "Long-Drive" out behind St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Bring your own equipment. Cost to participate is $3.00 per ball (you may purchase as many as you like). First, second and third place prizes will be scrumptous cakes baked by some of the ladies of FBC. YUMMY!! All proceeds will go to the 30 hour famine for world hunger.

I am proud of our youth for taking on this important task. I am sure as time draws closer to this event, the more nervous they become. All things are possible through Christ who strengthens me. You are sure to blessed!

Please remember to keep them in your prayers and let them know how proud we are of them for being a part of this! Take care and hope to see you Sunday!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

New Link

Hello to each of you! Hope you are having a great week. Just wanted to update you on a new website our church has. It is for the youth. Check it out when you have time. It is www.northfbcyouth.blogspot.com. I took a look at it today and I have to say it is very awesome and encouraging. I hope I can keep up! :-) Tis never a competition when it is for the Lord! Amen! Things only get better.

We are fortunate to have such talented folks in our church. We have so much to be thankful for. I was just watching a program on TV and the host had several different reporters on there today. They were discussing some of the interviews/stories they have covered over the years. Some of them are pretty terrifying. We must realize as a nation and as Christians the amount of tragedy that is in the world. Satan works his power in ways that only he can. He tests us and it is ultimately up to us as to whether we follow his tauntings.

America as a whole is very lucky. We do forget the men and women who have fought for our freedom and that we will have to answer to God one day for the things we have done. Life is so very short and we must be prepared for when that final day comes. We will all stand in front of our judge and jury and we will be held accountable. Let us take advantage of the opportunities that He places in front of us.

I hear some people say that it isn't up to us to win people to Christ. That upsets me. How else do they hear about Jesus? It is up to us as Christians to spread the good news. The final decision is up to the person we might be witnessing to, but it is our job as Christians to tell others of the loving Savior who died on the cross to save us from our sins. We can either sit back and look the other way, or we can take a moment to show the benefits of living a life for Jesus. Not everyone is as fortunate as most of us have been to be raised in a Christian atmosphere. We are blessed for having the opportunity.

I am thankful each and every day for the loving family I have (both at home and at church) as well as the wonderful friends I have been blessed with. We should grab onto the moments we have in life to let others know how much we care about them. When we criticize others, not only are we hurting ourselves, but we are also taking away from God. Each and everyone holds a special place with God and noone is beneath him.

When we do find ourselves passing judgement, we should remember the passage of scripture that tells not to judge and not to forget about the plank in our own eye. I have had some things laid upon my heart this week and they are causing me to reflect on the Christian that I am. I want to continue growing in Christ and improving in ways that only He can make happen. We have to meet God in the middle. We shouldn't expect Him to do all the work. He allows us to make the choices we make in order to draw us closer to Him.

I encourage us all to remember to take the time to smile or say a kind word to someone. We never know what kind of day someone may be having. The kind word we speak or the door we hold open for someone may just be the thing that brightens that person's day and leads him or her to Christ.

I hope and pray that the rest of your week is truly blessed.

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

The Long Drive

As we are all aware, the youth of our church will be participating in a 30 hour famine this Saturday, July 29th-30th. They will be fasting for 30 hours in order to raise money for world hunger. As part of this event, they will be holding a Long Drive Contest (golf) from 10am-12noon on Saturday, July 29th. This will take place behing St. Mark's United Methodist Church on the outskirts of North heading toward Orangeburg. You must bring your own equipment. Cost to participate is $3.00 per ball and you may purchase as many as you would like. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place will be cakes donated by ladies of FBC. Trust me, they will be scrumptous!!! All proceeds will go to the 30 hour famine for world hunger. Remember to keep our youth in your prayers as they draw closer to the time of this event. World hunger is a serious problem and I am proud that they will be participating in such an important mission.

**The youth are asking for donations of popsicles with fruit juice in them, orange juice or fruit juices to help keep them hydrated during the 30 hour famine. Am sure water and Gatorade would be appreciated as well! They are also asking that if you wish to donate any of these items, please bring them to the fellowship hall this Wednesday evening (July 26th).**

We had a wonderful time at our covered dish and pounding for our new pastor and his wife today. The food was delicious as always, but the fellowship was even better. I enjoyed every moment of it and I hope you did too! The message this morning was on unity. We, as Christians, should and need to be united. When we aren't, it allows Satan to stand even taller and be even bolder to his bidding. If he finds any way to gain entrance, he will take full advantage of that opportunity. When we as Christians say negative things about other people (and we are ALL guilty of this at some point), it only allows Satan to be stronger.

I am finding that along with the messages we have been hearing in church lately, along with the reading of "The Purpose Driven Life" and even some comments made to me by some very dear friends of mine, I really have some issues in my life I need to work on. I know it will be hard, and I know with God's guidance I can do this. As I said, it will be hard. Old habits are hard to break!

I hope each of you will have a blessed Sunday! Take care and until next time, God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Good Saturday afternoon to each of you. I hope that your week went well. Tomorrow will be the first day for our new pastor. We will have a pounding and covered dish lunch immediately following the morning service. I encourage each you to come out and enjoy us in this time of food, fellowship and join us in welcoming our new pastor and his family. Hope to see you there!

The youth are preparing for their 30 hour famine on July 29-30. They will start at 6am on the 29th after a trip to IHOP that morning. There will be some events going on that weekend for the church. I will post them here once I have all the details. Please remember to keep all the youth in your prayers as they close in on this coming weekend. This is an important step in their Christian walk and I know they will be blessed.

Secret Power seminar will be held Monday, July 24th through Wednesday, July 26th. Please see our youth and children's leader for more details.

First Place is being held on Monday nights. Weigh-in is at 6:30pm and the meeting starts at 7pm.

Please remember to contact the church office when name(s) need to be added or removed from the church prayer list. Your help is greatly appreciated in keeping this information as current as possible. If no one answers, please leave a message!

Also, let's continue to remember those that are in our military, serving in positions of leadership in our country and those that are in need right here in our own community in our prayers. God does answer prayer!

I hope your Saturday is as wonderful as can be and I hope to see you tomorrow at church!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

P.S. As always, if there is something you would like to have posted on the blog to share with others, please let me know. Am always glad to do so! :-)

Happenings..........

Hello and good Wednesday to each of you. I hope your week is going well. I have just a few things I wanted to mention to you today.

First, we will be welcoming our new pastor and his family this Sunday, July 23rd. Let's remember to keep them in our prayers as they begin their new lives here in North and as they are traveling here Thursday. I pray that God will keep his hand upon them and grant them traveling mercies. There will be a covered dish lunch immediately following the morning service. Remember to bring your best dish or dishes and come and join in the fellowship!

First Place has resumed its normal meeting time on Mondays. Weigh-in begins at 6:30 and the sessions start at 7pm. The first session was on Monday, July 17th.

The Secret Power seminar for our youth girls is scheduled for Monday, July 24th through Wednesday, July 26th. For more information, please see our youth and children's leader.

Men: don't forget about Men's Prayer time each Friday morning in the Prayer Garden at 7am. If the weather is rainy, etc. then the prayer group moves inside the church sanctuary. Come and join your brothers in Christ for a time of prayer and fellowship.

I am thankful for the number of folks who were in attendance Sunday night. I know that our former pastor and his wife are appreciative as well. Let's also remember to keep them in our prayers as they begin a new life in their new home. They will forever be in our hearts. We have been blessed to have had them with us for the past 12 years.

That covers all that I have for now. I encourage each of you to be in attendance Sunday to help welcome our new pastor and his family. Come out and bring a friend. Have a great week. See you Sunday!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Also, let me share this with you. It was given to me by a beloved friend and sister in Christ.

They walked in tandem, each of the ninety-two students filing into the already crowded auditorium with rich maroon gowns flowing and the traditional caps, they looked almost as grown up as they felt.

Dads swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and Moms freely brushed away tears.

This class would not pray during the commencements---not by choice, but because of a recent court ruling prohibiting it.

The principal and several students were careful to stay within the guidelines allowed by the ruling. They gave inspirational and challenging speeches, but no one mentioned divine guidance and no one asked for blessings on the graduates or their families.

The speeches were nice, but they were routine---until the final speech received a standing ovation.

A solitary student walked proudly to the microphone. He stood still and silent for just a moment, and then, it happened. All 92 students, every single one of them, suddenly SNEEZED!!!

The student on stage simply looked at the audience and said, "GOD BLESS YOU, each and every one of you!" And he walked off stage...

The audience exploded into applause. The graduating class found a unique way to invoke God's blessing on their future with or without the court's approval.

GOD BLESS YOU!!!

In God We Trust, United We Stand.

This is a true story; happened at the University of Maryland. It's inspiring.

(God always finds a way to make Himself known. He shouldn't be hidden under a barrel or anything else. We should allow His light to shine. He doesn't have anything to be ashamed of. We do! He came and died for our sins that we might be free and have everlasting life in Him. For that, we should praise Him!)

Friends

Happy Friday to each of you. I trust that everyone had a good week! My week was ok. I went back to work after being on vacation last week. It's always hard to go back when you've had time off. I am thankful that I have a job to go back to! The week was eventful so say the least. My second day back at work, I slipped down the ramp at my Mom's house (what fun!) and apparently felt the need to spill my drink twice in one day! Then I dropped the beeper that we have at work in water the night I was on call with one of the doctors. I am happy to say that it finally dried out enough to work again! Those are just some highlights of the fun week I have had. Could have been worse though!

In keeping with the happenings around our church, I am sad to say that this Sunday will be our beloved pastor's last Sunday with us. He and his wife will be greatly missed by everyone. They have come to mean so much to each of us. I know that God will continue to bless them in their journey and I trust that each of us will continue to remember them in thought and prayer. I noticed that the title of this Sunday evening's service is "Friends are Friends Forever" and it made me remember this song.

"Friends" - Michael W Smith
Packing up the dreams God planted
In the fertile soil of you
Can't believe the hopes He's granted
Means a chapter in your life is through

But we'll keep you close as always
It won't even seem you've gone
'Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong

And friends are friends forever
If the Lord's the Lord of them
And a friend will not say "never"
'Cause the welcome will not end
Though it's hard to let you go
In the Father's hands we know
That a lifetime's not too long to live as friends

With the faith and love God's given
Springing from the hope we know
We will pray the joy you'll live in
Is the strength that now you show

But we'll keep you close as always
It won't even seem you've gone
'Cause our hearts in big and small ways
Will keep the love that keeps us strong

This song has many meanings for me. It is a treasured one for me and many of my close, personal friends and I feel it appropriate to share at this chapter of life as well.

I encourage and remind the men of the church to be in attendance this Sunday for Men's breakfast. I am sure it will be one that won't quickly be forgotten. Breakfast is served at 8am. Please make plans to be in attendance!

The deadline for next month's newsletter is Tuesday, July 18th at 9am. If you have any items you wish to have included, please remember to have them at the church office in time!

Secret Power Seminar for youth girls will be held July 24-26. For more information regarding this event, please see our youth and children's leader!

That about covers all I have for this time. I would like to say a special thank you to the pastor and his family for a terrific job over the years and many thanks for everything you have done! You will not be forgotten! And truly, a friend's a friend forever, if the Lord's the Lord of them! Amen!!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Happenings for this week.........

Good Wednesday evening to each of you. I hope everyone had a safe and blessed 4th. Here are some current happenings for our church:


Men: Don't forget about Men's Prayer Time each Friday morning at 7am.

Children & Youth: Children's Day Camp will be held Monday, July 10th through Thursday, July 13th.

Youth girls: The Secret Power seminar that had been rescheduled will be held Mondah, July 24th through Wednesday, July 26th. Make plans to be there. If you haven't already signed up, please be sure to see our Youth and Children's leader.

First Place will resume sessions on Monday, July 17th. Weigh-in begins at 6:30 and the meeting will start at 7pm. If you are interested, please be sure to sign up soon!

There will also be a Deacon's meeting this Sunday, July 9th at 8am. A quarterly church conference is scheduled for this Sunday immediately following the morning service. I encourage everyone to be in attendance to participate in the business of the church.

Our Sunday School class is holding a social this Saturday. We hope to get some folks that have been missing out on the time of learning and fellowship to join us there and have them become a part of our class. We want to keep growing for God's kingdom! I am looking forward to the wonderful time of food and fellowship.

That about covers all I have for now. Also, don't forget that the choir won't be having practice after the evening service during the month of July. We will resume normal practice time again in August. If you are interested in joining, please do so. We are very glad to have you there!

I hope the rest of your week is great. Take care and will see you Sunday!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Happy Fourth of July!

This year sure is flying by. It's hard to believe we are already in the month of July! Our children made it back safe and sound from their weekend at White Oak. Last night they presented us with some of the songs they learned, some of the experiences they had while they were there as well as a slide show of some of the activities they participated in. They also shared some of the craft work they did while at camp. May I say that we have some talented young people in our midst! Canoeing took first place with all of the young people. Seems they had a blast doing that! I always enjoyed the times our youth group went to places like that. It allowed us experience a lot of different things and grow in ways that we will never forget! Lots of fun.

We are celebrating our independence tomorrow. Many thanks to those men and women who have served and are still serving in the armed forces. We will never be able to show our gratitude for the things you have done and the sacrifices you have made. We also thank the family members of each of you for allowing you to hold such an important position and for the continued support that they show you! Please know you are greatly appreciated and loved!! May God continue to bless each of you in a mighty and powerful way, as only He can! Praise God for you and keep up the good work.

I hope each of you reading this blog will have a safe and blessed 4th. Until next time, take care and God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Summer is Here!

Hello! I hope that each and everyone of you is having a good week. Summer is indeed here! The temperatures constantly remind us of that fact. Thank heavens for the rain we have been having as well. The crops certainly need it!

As summer has fast approached we have many things going on. I will update you as I receive information, etc. Here are a few (these are also mentioned in the newsletter).

Chilren's camp at White Oak: Friday, June 30th- Sunday, July 2nd. They will be presenting their findings, etc. this Sunday night! You don't want to miss it!

Children's day camp is from Monday, July 10th through Thursday, July 13th.

The Secret Power Seminar has been changed to July 24-26. For girls only!

For more details on the above events, please refer to the appropriate flyer or see our children's and youth leader!

Don't forget to keep our youth in your prayers as they approach the 30 hour famine date. They will be fasting and praying for 30 hours to support those in need. This will be something new for them, so let's remember to show our support!

Also, let's not forget that our country has a birthday coming up next week! Independence day is next Tuesday. A good time to show those in our armed services (retired or active) how much we appreciate all they have done and continue to do for us! Without them, we would not be able to worship freely or sleep peacefully at night. Many have forgotten the brave and courageous men and women who give up their lives so that we can enjoy the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness! To them I say: "Job well done and God bless you and God bless America!". We need to put God back in His rightful place before He puts us in ours!!

I hope each of you will continue to enjoy your week. Take care and if there is any information you wish to have posted, please let me know! God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

When We Feel Like all is Lost

Hello! I hope everyone is having a wonderful week. It is almost over and the weekend will soon be here! It sure has been HOT! We should be very thankful for the rain when we get it.

A very dear friend and sister in Christ sent this to me and I thought I would share it with you! Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

"The Wind and the Sea Obey Him:

Have you ever been in a really bad storm on the ocean, a river, or a lake? Have you ever felt the wind howl, the rain pound down, and the waves wash over the sides as the boat pitched and rolled violently? Have you ever felt that no matter what you ddi, you were at the mercy of the tempest? That the storm was so vast that you were as nothing in the face of it?
That's probably how the apostles felt on the Sea of Galilee that day. They had left the shore in calm weather. But suddenlt and without warning a terrible storm hit the huge lake. The tiny boat was completely at the mercy of the winds and the waves.
In a panic, the apostles woke Jesus; he was sleeping in the stern of the boat. Can you imagine their amazement, their unbelieving sense of wonder, when Jesus calmly told the storm to be still--and the wind and the waves instantly became still? No wonder the question: "Who then is this, that even the wind and sea obey him?"
Who is this? This is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, the firstborn of all Creation. This is the Word who was with God and the Word was God at the very creation of the cosmos. Read John 1:1.
Who is this? This is the Christ, the one who emptied himself of his godly powers so that he could share our lives with us, showing us the way to life abundant and life eternal in God. Read Philippians 2:5-11.
Who is this? This is the Christ, infinite in power and love; who holds us and all creation in the hollow of his hand.
Who is this? This is the Christ who lived and died and rose again into new life. He who could do this can surely control the storms on the sea--and in our lives.

Written by" John P. Gilbert

This is so true. It is so awesome to know that with the snap of your fingers or in a single breath, God can change things to an amazing and unforgetful experience. He doesn't put us through difficult times to punish us. He allows things to happen to us so that we might draw closer to Him. So when the storms of life seem to difficult to bear, think of Jesus hanging on the cross, suffering for our sins. It should bring things into a better perception.

We have some exciting things happening in our church. Continue reading to find out more!

The children will be leaving for camp at White Oak Friday, June 30th and will return Sunday, July 2nd. This promises to be a fun and exciting experience for all in attendance. A $25.00 deposit is in order. Upon their return that Sunday afternoon, they will have a growth/activities presentation during the evening worship service. Don't miss out on a great blessing!

Chilren's Day Camp is from Monday, July 10th through Thursday, July 14th. Please see our youth and children's leader for more information.

There will be a Secret Power seminar for teenage girls July24-26.

Don't forget: our youth our approaching the time for the 30 hour famine. Please be in prayer for them as they take part in this life-learning experience. They will be fasting and praying for 30 hours. I admire them for taking on something like this! I pray that God will use them in a powerful way for His glory!

Congratulations is in order to one of our young ladies. She was an American Legion Auxiliary Delegate to South Carolina's Girls State and was elected to the House of Representatives! This is a major accomplishment in her life and I know that her parents must be very proud of her! Congratulations again and keep up the good work!

Our Sunday School class (Truthseekers) is getting ready for a gathering for our class next month. We are excited about this time of food and fellowship. We are hoping to make some contacts to continue building our class. If you know of anyone looking for a class to join, please let us know! We would love to have them join us!

Also, the choir is getting ready for an outing as well. This promises to be a fun time of food and fellowship as well. If you are thinking about joining the choir, now is a good time to do so. We are always happy to have new members. Remember: God said to make a joyful noise, He didn't say it had to be sung on the right note (it is helpful, but it is all for God's glory!).

That about wraps up all I have for now. I hope I didn't leave anything out. As always, please let me know of any upcoming activities, etc. that I may not be aware of. Am glad to post them!

Until next time, take care and God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Hats off to Dad!

Well, tomorrow is Father's Day. Time to show dear ol' dad just how much he means to us. As with Mother's Day, we should not wait for only one day a year to arrive to show mom and dad how much they mean to us. All year long they show us how much we mean to them.

I am thankful each and every day for my dad. He means a lot to me (more than words can ever express). I don't know where I would be without him. He has instilled in me a sense of right and wrong but most of all he has shown me many, many times just how much he loves me. Not only me, but all his children.

Not only am I thankful for my earthly father, but I am also grateful for my Heavenly Father. I am humbled that He sent His only Son to die to save me from my sins. A blessing that amazes me each and every day that He could love us that much. I look forward to the day when I will see my Savior face to face.

I encourage each of us to take the time to show dad a little extra love and patience not only tomorrow, but everyday.

Don't forget about Men's breakfast tomorrow morning at 8am. Remember to set your alarm clock so you don't miss this wonderful time of food and fellowship.

I also wanted to mention that during VBS, we had one profession of faith. This young lady made a public profession of faith last Sunday and is a candidate for baptism. Tis a beautiful moment in her life and I encourage each of us to help her grow and become the person Christ would have her to be. Congratulations and welcome to the family. The family of God!

Take care and happy Father's Day!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Busy, Busy Busy

Happy Wednesday to each of you! I hope you are having a good week. As for me, I have been feeling a little under the weather. I left work early yesterday with a terrible pain in my stomach and started running a fever late last night. Have had a fever off and on today, but don't feel like I did yesterday. I have never been one to like being sick (don't know of anybody that does like to be sick) and I would DEFINITELY not make a good hospital patient. Anyway, enough about me and my ailments.

We have some exciting things taking place in our church. Remember to mark the dates on your calendar so you don't miss out!

Camp at White Oak will be coming soon for rising 4th, 5th and 6th graders. If you are looking for an adventure, you don't want to miss out on this exciting time at camp. A deposit of $25.00 is in order if you would like to attend. Please see our children's and youth leader for more details!

AtlantaFest for youth is this Thursday, June 15th-Saturday, June 17th. You are sure to have a blast!

Children's Day Camp: Monday, June 26th-Thursday, June 29th. Come on out and bring a friend!

Our Sunday School class the "TruthSeekers" is continuing the reading and studying of "The Purpose Driven Life". I am continuing to enjoy the readings and discussions. This is a book that should be read by everyone!

The drop in that was held this past Sunday for our pastor and his wife was wonderful! Much appreciation and thanks to those that spearheaded this drop in and also to those that assisted with the preparations, clean up, etc. The pastor was given a beautifully engraved keepsake box (it has the picture of North FBC engraved on it along with his years of service). His lovely wife was given a day at the spa (which will be greatly needed after all the loading and unloading of boxes is complete!) as well as a keepsake box for her curio cabinet. These are small tokens of our love and appreciation for them both. They will forever be in our hearts and prayers.

That concludes all I have for now. I pray that each of you will continue to have a safe and blessed week. Also, please remember my cousin in your prayers. She is scheduled to have surgery Monday, June 19th.

God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Current Happenings

Hello! I trust you all had a blessed week. I am glad that it is Friday! Today was a bear. I am thankful for the busyness of the day. We have so many things going on in our lives that we often times overlook the things that really matter.

Speaking of things that are happening; we have lots of things going on around our church. You don't want to miss any of it.

The children will be heading off to camp at White Oak soon. A deposit of $25.00 is in order. This camp is for rising 4th, 5th and 6th graders. I can remember when we took trips like this. I encourage those that wish to be a part of this event to take part. You will have memories to cherish for many years to come.

The "Secret Power" seminar for teenage girls will be this Monday, June 12-Wednesday, June 14th. There will be a special outing on Tuesday night (you will be going to Fatz cafe in Orangeburg).

The youth will be taking off for AtlantaFest this Thursday, June 15 and they will return Saturday, June 17th.

Let us not forget the "Farewell Drop-In" for our beloved pastor and his loving wife. They have come to mean so much to each of us and will be sad to see them go. They will always be a part of our family here at North FBC. The drop in will be this Sunday, June 11th in the fellowship hall from 3-5pm. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. May God continue to bless them and their family!

That about covers all I have for now. I hope you all enjoy your weekend. I understand we are in for some hot weather. Try and stay cool! Take care and God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

I am a Promise!!

I am a promise! I am a possibility! I am a promise, with a capital "P"! I am a great, big bundle of potentiality!! Boy, the kids did such a great job last night!! I remember singing songs like the ones they performed last night when I was in the children's/youth choir. We had so much fun. We are indeed a promise! A promise of God's faithful and undying love for each of us. He has so much in store for us if we just open our hearts and minds to all He has to offer.

Our Sunday School class is continuing with the study of "The Purpose Driven Life". It is certainly making me reflect and think on some areas of my life that need improvement. We are all jars of clay, waiting to be molded into what God wants us to be. Sure, I get frustrated with the things of life. We all do. But we have to remember we have a higher purpose than the trivial things of this world. We have a beautiful home waiting for us with our Lord and Savior. I am thankful to be a part of the family of God!!

We have some exciting things about to take place in our church. Vacation Bible School is about to start. The children and youth have many activities to look forward to. There is something for everyone to enjoy!

Speaking of VBS. It is to begin this Sunday, June 4th @ 6pm. There are classes for everyone. Classes will end each night at 8:30. The last night will be Thursday, June 8th. Come out and bring a friend and enjoy the fun time of food, fellowship, games and crafts. You won't be sorry!!

Youth: remember Sunday evening worship services have begun for you! Please be in the gym at 6:30 and be prepared to worship. Services will end at 8pm.

Children: there will be a summer kick-off party this Saturday, June 3rd. Meet at the church at 1pm to ride on the van. Parents: children will return to the church at 4pm.

Rising 4th, 5th and 6th graders: if you are looking for an adventure, look no further! Camp at White Oak is coming soon. A $25.00 deposit is in order if you would like to attend.

We will be having a guest speaker this Sunday. Please remember to keep him and his family in your prayers. I pray that God's will be done.

There will also be a "Farewell Drop-In" for our pastor and his wife on Sunday, June 11th in the fellowship hall from 3-5pm. Everyone is invited and encouraged to attend. Your presence will be your gift. I know they will be missed. We have truly been blessed to have them and I know God will continue to bless them!

That is all I have for now. If you know of any other activities that I neglected to mention here, please let me know. I hope that each of you will have a blessed week!

Take care and see you next Sunday!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Memorial Day Weekend

Good Friday evening to each of you. I trust each of you had a good week. Mine was a bit hectic. I am so bogged down, I don't know if I will ever get it all caught up. Course, that's why they call it work, right??!! I try to remember that God doesn't give us any more than we can handle, but sometimes it truly is hard. What should have taken me about an hour to do today, ended up taking about 3-4 (computer problem). Oh well, I am glad to say that with the assistance of a very helpful support person on the other end of the phone, she and I were able to get it corrected! Thank goodness!!

Memorial Day is fast approaching. Soon May will be over. Time just seems to fly by so fast. I encourage each of us to remember those brave men and women who defended our freedom years ago as well as those defending our freedom today. Without them we would not be able to do the things we do (worship freely, come and go as we so desire, etc.). Although it seems as there are many driving forces (Satan's army) trying to discourage us from honoring our Lord and Savior. God is the basis on which this country was founded and it is in God we should most definitely trust. Without Him, NOTHING is possible!!

Here are some activities that will be coming up in the next few weeks. Boy aren't we busy??!! :-)

God's Kids will be presenting "I am a Promise" this Sunday night (May 28th). The children have been working hard on this presentation and I know we will be blessed by their performance (as always). Many thanks to their faithful leader for working with them so hard and helping them to grow in God's love. Come out and join us and bring a friend or two. The service starts at 6pm.

Don't forget about Discipleship training on Sunday evenings at 5pm. We have classes available for everyone and would love to have you join us. We are never too old to learn something new and we always need to be growing in our stewardship.

The children will have a Summer Kick-off Party. This event will take place next Saturday, June 4th. Meet at the church at 1pm (you will return at 4pm).

Vacation Bible School is about to begin. There are classes for everyone. The first day is Sunday, June 4th and ends Thursday, June 8th. Classes begin at 6pm and end at 8:30pm. Come out and bring a friend. It will surely be a blessing!!

"Secret Power", a seminar for teen girls will begin Monday, June 12. The cost is $35.00. This price includes a trip to Fatz cafe Tuesday night. The last session will be held on Wednesday, June 14th. For those that signed up, I am sure you will have lots fun!

The youth will be leaving for Atlanta Fest on Thursday, June 15 and will return Saturday, June 17th.

Children's day camp will start Monday, June 26 and ends Thursday, June 29th.

Children's camp at White Oak is slated for June 30th-July 2nd.

Children and youth: you don't want to miss out on any of the activities scheduled for you! For more information or to sign up for these events, please see our Youth and Children's leader. She will be glad to assist you!!

I hope everyone has a safe and blessed Memorial Day weekend. Take care and God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

It's Not About You

It's not about you. That seems to be the topic as of late. When you ponder that statement and really (and I mean really) begin to think of it in a totally different light, you realize that it is NOT about you. It's about a higher purpose. Something that is bigger than any of us. We all live such consuming lives. It is very easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of life. We have to remember, as Christians, to stay focused on the ultimate goal and the rewards to be reaped in the end. We all have a purpose in life.

That brings me to the topic our Sunday School class, the Truthseekers, is currently studying. We are reading 4 chapters each week of "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren. I am enjoying the reading and the discussions immensely. The first statement in the book is "It isn't about you." I have heard this statment many times over the past week, and indeed it isn't about me or you. Now, this statement can be taken many, many ways. But the ultimate way for it to be taken goes back to my earlier statement..."It's about a higher purpose and God's intent for our lives." We all have to really look at our lives and ask "are we where God wants us to be" or "are we where we want to be?".

This also brings up some of the things the guest speaker at the Men's breakfast mentioned yesterday morning. I am so glad I went to hear her speak. It really touched me. So much of what she had to say reminded me of things in my life I am currently dealing with. The "busy"ness of life. Are we busy doing the things that God would have us to do, or are we busy doing the things we think we are supposed to be doing and missing out on a greater lesson? Often times we find ourselves too busy to take a few minutes to call that person we have been meaning to call or to go and visit that person(s) we have been meaning to visit for a while now. We have to learn to stop and smell the roses and grasp every opportunity that is put in front of us. We don't know what tomorrow will bring, all we can do is live for today.

I also stepped outside of the box yesterday and went to hear the Mass choir at St. Mark's United Methodist Church perform. I was so blessed by this experience. My neighbor invited me to attend and I am glad I went. They were awesome. I felt that the roof of the church was going to be lifted off of it at any moment. That's how we should be as Christians. Overflowing with love and praise for our Lord Jesus and all that He has done for us. We should spread His love to everyone and have His light shining through us so that we "explode" with love for everyone. The best witness we have is to be an example of Christian love to our fellow man/woman. If they don't see Christ through us in our example, we have failed an important test.
We have to walk the walk and talk the talk.

I encourage each of us to "be all we can be". We are part of a grand family, the family of God. I am glad to be a part of that family and I know you are too!

Here are some happenings in our church this week:

We have several young people who graduated or will be graduating this year. My hat is off to each of you for striving forward and I urge you to keep up the good work! This is but a stepping stone in your life and will be one of many. Grasp it and continue to press on towards the goal God has placed before you! Congratulations and best wishes to each of you! You deserve it!!

Youth worship services began last night at 6:30 in the gym. If you are a young person looking for a church home, we would love to have you join us. If you are already part of our youth group and know of someone who is looking for a church home, I encourage you to invite him or her. Everyone is welcome in God's house!

The $25.00 deposit for AtlantaFest is due next Sunday. Don't forget!!

Children's summer kick-off party is next Saturday, June 3rd from 1-4pm. Flyers were mailed out last week. If you have any questions, please contact our children's and youth leader for more details.

Rising 4th, 5th and 6th graders: if you are looking for an adventure, look no further. Camp at White Oak will be coming soon. A deposit of $25.00 is needed if you would like to attend.

Yesterday was the last day for permission slips and money to be turned in for the "Secret Power" seminar for teen girls. A deposit of $35.00 was needed.

If you have any questions about any of the upcoming events for children or youth, please contact our youth and children's leader. She is happy to assist you!!

God's Kids will be presenting their spring musical. It's entitled "I am a Promise" and will portray a message of obedience. This presentation will be next Sunday, May 28th at 6pm. Come and join us and bring a friend!

Please keep our sick, bereaved, our missionaries, world leaders and troops in your prayers.

I hope each of you will have a blessed week. Take care and God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Weekend Happenings at FBC

Good afternoon! I hope everyone has been having a wonderful week. I wanted to remind everyone of some activities that will be taking place this weekend.

First there will be an XYZ meeting Friday night at 7pm. A picnic meal will be provided!

Children will have gym time this Saturday, May 20th from 2-5pm. Come out and bring a friend!

Don't forget...there will be a special Men's breakfast this Sunday morning. The ladies of the church have been invited to attend. There will be a special guest speaker and breakfast will start at 8am. You don't want to miss the wonderful time of food and fellowship.

Remember to keep our upcoming VBS in your prayers. Please keep not only the time of teaching in your prayers, but those who will be leading and assisting. Everyone is encouraged to be in attendance. There is a class available for all ages! VBS starts Sunday, June 4th.

That's all I have for now. I hope the remainder of your week goes well and will see you on Sunday! God bless!!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Current Happenings

Hello! I trust everyone had a wonderful Monday. I also hope all the Mother's had a grand Mother's Day.

The sermons yesterday were a blessing indeed. An excellent way to remind us all of the place Mother's have in our lives. They do so much for us and care far more than we can imagine. Thank the good Lord for Mothers!!

Here are some upcoming events happening in our church:

Youth worship services start next Sunday (May 21st) in the gym. They will begin at 6:30 and end at 8pm. All youth are encouraged to attend. If you have a friend or relative that would love to become a part of our youth group, invite him or her to attend. They will receive such a blessing!

Attention teen girls: On Monday June 12th at 3pm and Wednesday June 14 there will be a special study just for you. The donation is $35.00. This price includes the necessary books, meals and even a night out at Fatz cafe in Orangeburg Tuesday, June 13th. Signed permission slips are required and must be returned by May 21st. If you are interested in this study, please contact our faithful youth leader. I know she will be glad to assist you!

Children: there will be a swimming party Saturday, June 3rd. Please meet at the youth building at 1:30 that Saturday. You will return to the church at 4:30 that day. This promises to be lots of fun!! Permission slips are required for this activity as well.

Men's breakfast will be next Sunday (May 21st) at 8am. The ladies of our church have been invited to attend. You don't want to miss this special time of food and fellowship!

Don't forget about our Wednesday night supper this week at 6pm in the fellowship hall. Women on Mission will be meeting this Wednesday at 7pm. All other organizational meetings will be held as well.

I believe that about covers all I have for now. If you have any news you would like posted, please let me know.

Adult choir (old members and those wishing to join us): don't forget about choir practice immediately following the evening worship service. Practice usually starts about 7pm and lasts an hour. If you are thinking of joining us, we are more than happy to have you do so.

Until next time, I hope you have a blessed week!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

A Mother's Love

Good Friday evening to each of you. I hope you had a wonderful week! In just a couple of days it will be time to honor the special ladies in our lives. We shouldn't just confine our gratitude and special thoughts to only one day, we should show our mother's how much they mean to us all year long. After all, don't they give unselfishly of themselves every day??!! The world would be a sad place without Mom. I am thankful for mine each and every day. A mother's love is so vast and strong. It grows and grows throughout the years. I don't know if we could ever repay the thoughtfulness and generosity our mother's exhibit. Remember to take the time this Mother's day (Sunday, May 14th) to let Mom know how much she means to you. It will make her heart swell with pride and love! Thanks Mom for all you do!!

In keeping with the news of our church we have several things happening over the next couple of weeks. For starters, we will have baby dedication tomorrow morning during the worship hour. We will recognize the Mom's as well during the morning worship hour.

Women on Mission will be meeting this Wednesday at 7pm. Don't forget about the Wednesday night supper at 6pm with Prayer Meeting and other organizational meetings immediately following.

Newsletter deadline is this Thursday, May 18th. Please have all information that needs to be in the newsletter into the church office by then!

Youth will be having Gym time tomorrow night, May 13th from 7-10pm. Come on out and bring a friend!

XYZ will be meeting Friday, May 19th at 7pm. A picnic meal will be provided.

Children will be having Gym time next Saturday, May 20th from 2-5pm. You don't want to miss this time of fun and fellowship!

Men's breakfast will be Sunday, May 21st at 8am. If I remember correctly, the women of our church have been invited to attend. You don't want to miss this special occasion!!

Also, if you know of someone who is graduating this year, please notify the church office. We don't want to leave anyone out. Please provide the person(s) full name as you wish for it to appear in the bulletin. Graduation is a special time and graduates deserve that special recognition.

I think that about covers all I have for now. As always, keep on keeping on. God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Rainy Day

Happy Sunday! Hope everyone has had a good weekend. I am so thankful to see this rain. We surely need it. God certainly knows when to time things to occur. Always in His perfect plan!

I have a few announcements I want to share with you. This is a busy time of year for our students. Especially for those preparing to graduate. I remember when I graduated from high school and college. It was truly a scary, but memorable stepping stone in my life. My wish for those that will be graduating this year is that you follow God's plan for your life and not let things of this world influence your decisions for your future(s). We have a higher goal than anything this world has to offer. Just remember to keep God in all aspects of your life and you will wind up where you are supposed to be. Always turn to Him for His ever faithful guidance. He will not guide you astray!

If you know of someone who is graduating this year, please call the church office and let them know. Make sure to give the name of how it should appear in the bulletin. We want to be sure to recognize our graduates and don't want to leave anyone out! Congratulations and best wishes to each of you!!

XYZ club: you will be meeting Friday, May 19th at 7pm. A picnic meal will be provided. Be sure to make note of this on your calendars (the old date had been the 12th, but that has been changed in lieu of another event taking place in our fellowship hall that evening).

Speaking of which...remember to pray for our two young people who will be joined in marriage that Saturday (May 13th). The blushing bride and her handsome groom will surely have a life filled with love because it will be based on God and His expectations for them! Congratulations and best wedding wishes to you both!

It is my understanding that the youth raised $312 at the car wash they had a couple of weekends ago. I also understand that amount will be matched. That means that altogether they will have raised $624 to be used towards their summer ministries. Keep up the good work!!

Also, summertime is fast approaching and the grass at the cemetery will be in need of cutting. Donations to maintain the Riverside Cemetery will be helpful, appreciated and they are tax deductible. Please keep this in mind!!

Mother's Day is next Sunday (May 14th). Remember to take the time to let our mother's know how much they mean to us. Mother's contribute so much to our lives. I don't know where I would be without mine!!!! So remember to take a moment to share encouraging words and blessings with those precious women who influence our lives!

Hope you all have a good week. Take care and God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Morning Revival Service

Good afternoon. For those that weren't able to be in the morning revival service, I hope we will see you there tonight. You missed a wonderful service. This morning's message was on "The Lostness of Man". Man indeed is lost. We can be saved and still be lost. As Christians, it is important for us to strive each and every day to be the person that God wants us to be. It is a hard task if we try to do it alone. But if we look to God for His wisdom and grace, it will make the journey so much easier and the load that much lighter. I don't profess to be perfect by any means. I certainly have a long way to go myself. I know I am a sinner and I am thankful that I have a risen Saviour who loves me.

I encourage you to join us this evening. Come and bring a friend. The evening service starts at 6pm tonight. Services Monday-Wednesday will begain at 7pm. There will be a meal on Wednesday night at 6pm in the fellowship hall. Let's strive to make this a revival we will remember for a long time to come.

If you are in the choir, please meet in the choir room at 5:50 tonight.

I hope to see you there!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Revive Us Again!

Good Saturday morning to each of you. I hope you had a blessed week. Our church is getting ready for our spring revival starting tomorrow morning. Our guest speaker will be the pastor from Congaree Baptist Church. We are looking forward to having him come and speak to us. I encourage each of us to try and be there as many nights as we can. Come and bring a friend. The services will be 11am Sun., 6pm Sun. evening and Monday-Wednesday at 7pm. There will be a supper on Wed. night at 6pm. We are sure to blessed!

Don't forget: the youth are having a car wash at Best Auto Sales this morning. It will run until 1pm. So come on out and bring your car and let the youth spiff it up in time for revival tomorrow! Our young people mean so much to us and we need to encourage them in every positive way we can. Come on out and show your support!

Youth and Children's committee meetings will be held Sunday, May 7th. The children's committee will meet at 4:00 and the youth committee will meet at 4:30.

Children will have gym time next Saturday, May 6th from 2-5pm. Remember to mark it on your calendar! If you know of a young person(s) that are in need of a church home, encourage them to come and join us and allow God to speak to them through us.

This is also the time of year to remember our mother's and all they have done for us. Not only is Mother's Day next month, but it will also be a time to recognize our graduates. Graduation is a big stepping stone in a person's life. I remember when I graduated from both high school and college. I was excited and nervous at the same time. It brings on new and challenging experiences. So let's remember not only our graduates, but the proud and loving mother's of each and everyone of them and what they all mean to us!

Things will certainly pick up even more with summer right around the corner. Let's be much in prayer for all of the upcoming activities and that God will touch us as only He can. We also need to remember the nominating committee as they prepare to search for willing folks to fill positions on various committees.

I hope you have a wonderful Saturday. Also, choir members don't forget.....our faithful choir director has asked that we attend revival services as many nights as we can so we can be fill the choir loft. If you are wishing to join the choir, we would love to have you! Choir practice is at 7pm immediately following the evening worship service. Come and make a joyful noise. There's always room for more!!

Take care and God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Upcoming Events

Happy Sunday morning to each of you! Hope you are having a good weekend. We have lots of upcoming activities to look forward to in our church. You'll want to be sure to be there!!

First off, the youth will be having a car wash Saturday, April 29th at Best Auto Sales from 9am-1pm. Come out and help support our youth!

Revival services will begin Sunday, April 30th with a service at 11am and one at 6pm. Monday through Wednesday services will begin at 7pm. If you know of someone who is looking for a church to call home, invite them to attend our revival services. It is sure to be a blessing!

Vacation Bible School is on it's way. Our ever faithful VBS director is looking for willing volunteers to help teach, etc. If you are interested, please contact her as soon as possible!

Remember to keep our nominating committee in your prayers. They will begin their search for people willing to serve on various committees. Allow God to speak to you and find the right place to serve Him in our church. Every position is important and there is a place for everyone! It is never an easy job to find the right person(s) for the job, but when we are working for God's glory the task will become easy!

I must say that the church was quite beautiful last Sunday with all the Easter lilies. Now, I am not trying to be biased by any means, but I feel that we indeed have been blessed with the beautiful sanctuary that we have. I feel it is even more beautiful when the Easter lilies and poinsettas adorn it. Absolutely wonderful!!

Men: don't forget Prayer garden on Friday at 7am. I encourage you to come and join this group if you haven't already. You will be blessed!

That's about all I have for now. Take care and God bless!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Easter Blessings

Happy Easter to each of you. I hope you had a blessed day today with friends and family. Tis a wonderful time to reflect and remember the resurrection of our Lord and Savior. We have so much to be thankful for. I know I am blessed many times over with the wonderful church family of which I am proud to be a part of, the loving family I have at home as well as the terrific friends God has so graciously placed in my life. I don't know where I would be without any one of them. Most of all I don't know where I would be without the annointing love of Jesus Christ. I am so thankful that He gave His life for our sins that we might live in Heaven with Him for all eternity.

This morning's service was indeed a blessing. It was good to look out and see many of our church family in attendance today as well as those who were visiting. I find myself often wishing I could be in the choir and sitting in the congregation to get the full effect of everything. One thing is for sure, if you ever think you are missing out on something by not being in one place or another rather than where you are, you are truly missing out on a grand experience just being where God puts you in the first place! I love being a part of our choir and encourage those that might be contemplating to come and join us as well. You surely will be blessed.

Will post more later on the upcoming events around our church. For now, enjoy the rest of your Easter Sunday and God bless!

My love to each of you!

Tina :-)

Good Friday!

Good Friday to each of you. I hope you had a terrific week. Easter is almost here. In 2 days we will be celebrating the resurrection of our Lord and Savior!! Amen! In light of that, please remember to come and be a part of the Community Easter Sunrise Service being held this Sunday (April 16th) at North Pentecostal Holiness Church at 7am. Breakfast will immediately follow in the NPHC Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited to attend! Come and bring a friend or two! Our beloved pastor will be the guest speaker.

Our activities for Easter morning will be as follows: Sunday School at 9am and Worship at 10am. The adult choir has a special song for this glorious morning. You don't want to miss any of the acitivites that will be taking place on this special day. There will be no evening services.

The children will be having an Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 15th from 2-5pm. All children are invited to attend.

Our youth will be working very hard on Saturday, April 29th at a car wash they will be having at Best Auto Sales from 9am-1pm. Come on out and help support our young people!!

Remember First Place on Monday evenings. Weigh-in is at 6:30 and sessions begin at 7pm.

Revival services will begin Sunday, April 30th with a morning service at 11am and an evening service at 6pm. Services Monday-Wednesday will begin at 7pm. Everyone is invited.

I hope each of you will have a blessed and wonderful weekend. Hope to see you Sunday at our Easter services. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!! :-)

Glory to God!!

Hello to everyone. I hope you are having a good week so far (even though it has just begun). I wanted to take a minute to give you a quick update on some things that will be happening this week and in the coming weeks.

First and foremost, if you missed last night's performance of "Behold the Darkness" by the adult choir, I wish you had been there. I don't say that because I am in the choir, it truly was a grand experience. We need to remember and remind others of what Christ did for us all so many years ago. Our Sunday School class has been watching "The Passion of the Christ" and everything that we have been talking about in that class as well as last night's performance are leading up to the miraculous resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ!

In other news, there will be an Easter egg hunt this Saturday, April 15th for ALL children from 2-5pm. If you would like to donate eggs and snacks, they will be greatly appreciated!

The youth will be having a car wash at Best Auto Sales on Sat., April 29th from 9am-1pm. Be sure to stop by and put our youth to work!

The Easter sunrise service will be at North Pentecostal Holiness Church Sun., April 16th at 7am. Breakfast will be immediately after the service in the NPHC fellowship hall. Our beloved pastor will be speaking. Sunday morning services at our church will begin with Sunday School at 9am and worship at 10am. There will be no evening services. Be sure to mark your calendars!

The church office will be closed Friday, April 14th in observance of Good Friday.

Remember that Gardening sessions have been suspended until further notice.

Revival services will begin Sunday, April 30th at 11am and 6pm. Monday-Wednesday services will begin at 7pm. Come and bring a friend!

Next month, the ladies of the church have been invited to attend the Men's breakfast Sunday, May 21st at 8am. There will be a guest speaker from the North United Methodist church! Will be an exciting time for both men and ladies! Make plans to be in attendance that day!!

As always let's remember those who are sick or bereaved, etc. When there is nothing else you can physically do for someone, you can certainly always pray for them!

I hope you each have a blessed week and will see you on Sunday. The adult choir has a special song planned for this grand day. You don't want to miss it!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Happy Wednesday!

Hello! Hope everyone is having a great week. I have a few updates on some things happening in our church.

First and foremost, I am sad to announce that the Gardening sessions have been suspended until further notice. The leader of this class is not able to continue sessions at this time due to health reasons. Please keep him in your prayers. God has blessed him with the ability to share his knowledge of gardening and I hope he will be able to resume the sessions soon.

Youth: remember the gym will be open Sat., April 8th from 7-10pm. Come on out and bring a friend!

There will be an Easter egg hunt on Sat., April 15th for all children from 2-5pm. It is sure to be a fun time! Donations of eggs and snacks will be greatly appreciated.

Don't forget to place your order for Easter lilies. The cost is $12.00. Please place your order form in the offertory plate. The last day to submit orders will be Sun., April 10th. Make sure to include the name of the person(s) placing the order as well as the name(s) of the person(s) the flower(s) are in honor/memory of. Flowers will be placed in the church prior to Easter Sunday and can be taken home following the Easter Sunday morning service.

Women On Mission (WOM) will be meeting the third Wednesday of this month at 7pm. All ladies are invited to attend.

Choir: If you are a member of the choir, please remember that there will be 2 special practices this weekend in order to prepare for the program Sunday night (April 9th). Practice starts on Sat., April 8th at 7pm. We will meet in the sanctuary. There will also be a practice Sunday afternoon in the sanctuary at 4pm. The cantata starts at 6pm. Everyone is invited to attend. Bring a friend to hear the story of how Jesus died to save us from our sins. The title for the cantata is "Behold the Darkness". You don't want to miss it!!

Please continue to pray for those in need. God knows our needs before we do and we certainly don't know when we will be the person in need of prayer.

That about covers all I have for now. Take care and enjoy the rest of your week.

What a mighty God we serve!!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

News! News! News!

Good evening to all of you! I trust that you each had a wonderful Sunday. The weather certainly has been beautiful the past few days. I am so glad to see the sun shining and hear the birds singing. We have so much to be thankful for!

I just wanted to take a few minutes to update you on some recent events in our church. A special conference was called tonight to discuss whether to change the times back to their regular times on Sunday evenings (Discipleship Training @ 6pm and Worship @ 7pm). The vote was unanimous. The times will stay the way they are now (DT @ 5pm; worship @ 6pm and choir practice @ 7pm). Please make note of these so you won't miss any of the services, etc. that take place on Sunday nights!

In other news, we are looking forward to the cantata the adult choir has been working on. I encourage you to come out and bring a friend or two. We will be taking a somber look at the journey to the cross. It still amazes me how God can love us so much to send his Son to die on the cross for us (what bountiful love he has for each of us to have suffered and died the way he did)! The cantata will take place Sunday, April 9th at 6pm. (**Note: if you are in the choir, please make note to be at practice Sat., April 8th at 7pm and again on Sun., April 9th at 4pm. Attire will be all black (long-sleeve shirts and pants or black dresses) for the presentation!). Make plans to be in attendance!!

We are also preparing for our spring revival. Services will begin Sunday, April 30th and will end Tues., May 2nd. The pastor from Conagree Baptist Church will be our guest speaker! Hope to see you there!

Gardening Sessions: The session for Mon., April 3rd has been cancelled. The leader of the sessions is not feeling well and will not be able to conduct the session as planned. I pray that he will be feeling better soon!

There will be an XYZ meeting Friday, April 7th @ 7pm. I understand this group always has a lot of fun! Make plans to join them if you are interested in being part of a fun, God-loving group! They'd love to see you there!!

The gym will be open for the youth on Sat., April 8th from 7-10pm.

There will be an Easter egg hunt Sat., April 15th for all children from 2-5pm. Donations of eggs, snacks, etc. will be greatly appreciated!

Also, don't forget about First Place on Monday evenings. Weigh-in is at 6:30 and the sessions start at 7pm. All are invited to attend.

I would just like to say a special thank you to all who make our church run smooth! It takes everyone doing his/her part in God's kingdom for things to get done. There are so many people doing little things that make it all happen. Without them, it just wouldn't be the same! Thank you again and God bless!

I hope each of you will have a wonderful week. Remember to keep our military, those in positions of leadership, sick, bereaved, etc. in your prayers. We truly never know when we will be the person in need. Take care and bye for now!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

April Happenings

It's hard to believe that in a few short weeks we will be celebrating Easter! For me it is a time of reflection. A time to remember that our Lord and Saviour came to earth to save us from our sins. He bore the pain and anguish of all our transgressions that we may have eternal life. It is so hard for me to comprehend that someone would say there is no God. When you look at the beautiful sunrises/sunsets that we are able to see or you hear the birds singing, how could one ever believe there is no God? While Easter is a somber time, let it also be a happy time. A happy time in knowing that when we leave this earth, we will live forever with our Father in Heaven!

In light of the upcoming events surrounding Easter, we have many things happening in our church and around our community. Please make note of them on your calendar. You don't want to miss these wonderful times of fellowship. They are as follows:

Our adult choir has been faithfully practicing for their upcoming Easter cantata. It is entitled "Behold the Darkness". It will be held on Sunday, April 9th at 6pm (Palm Sunday).

Easter Sunrise Community Service will be held at North Pentecostal Holiness Church, Sunday, April 16th at 7am. Our beloved pastor will be speaking at this service.

The youth and children's committees will be meeting this Sunday, April 2nd. Children's committee will meet at 3:30pm and the youth committee will meet at 4:00 in the youth building. (will keep you updated should these times change!)

Boys & girls: Don't forget about the sports program available for you. Sessions begin at 2pm on Sunday afternoons (beginning with Bible study for 45 min.). This promises to be a fun time for all in attendance. Come out and be a part of something will help teach you to be a good sport both on and off the playing field!

Gardening Sessions are being held in the Fellowship Hall each Monday at 2pm. Sessions are free and open to the public!

Deacons: Don't forget about the upcoming Deacon's meeting this Sunday (April 2nd) at 8am.

REMINDER: Daylight savings time begins Sunday, April 2nd. Remember to "spring your clocks forward" Saturday night so you won't be late for church on Sunday morning!

Also, if you would like to place an Easter Lily in the sanctuary in honor or memory of someone, the cost is $12.00 per flower. The deadline is Monday, April 10th. If you have any questions pertaining to this, please notify someone on the flower committee. Flowers will be placed in the church prior to Easter Sunday and can be taken home following the Easter Sunday morning service. (you will also need to include who the flower has been placed by and the number of flowers you are purchasing).

As you can see, we have a lot going on! You don't want to miss these blessed opportunities to worship with fellow believers! I will keep you posted on any changes that need to be made or of any other events I am made aware of. As always, keep on pressing on the upward way! My love to each of you! God bless!!

Happy Spring!!

Sure doesn't feel like spring, but I am glad it is here!! As I have gotten older I have to come to love spring and fall more than any other time of year. For me, it is a time of reflection and I love to see everything blooming and all the beautiful colors God paints everything. How anyone could ever say there is no God, I have no idea. Who else could paint the sky with the beautiful sunrises and sunsets we see! Certainly not man. We fall short every time.

In reporting the business of our church I am pleased to announce that the youth were able to raise $534 from this past Sunday's spaghetti dinner/talent show. It is always a blessing to see our young people working for the Lord!

I also want to apologize for not mentioning the Men's breakfast that was held last Sunday. Was truly an oversight on my part. When I realized I had neglected to mention it, I felt terrible. Please forgive me!!

In other news, our director of Vacation Bible School is looking for willing teachers to help with the upcoming VBS time this year. If you would like to teach or assist in teaching a class, please let her know. You will truly be blessed!

Don't forget about First Place on Monday nights. Weigh in starts at 6:30 and the session begins at 7pm. Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow and learn how to become more spiritually and physically sound.

Children and parents: remember the children will be going to the zoo and Finlay Park Saturday, March 25th. If I remember correctly, they will be gone from 9-3 that day. I will double-check and post if it is a different time than I recall.

Let us remember those that are sick, bereaved or otherwise in need of prayer. We should also remember our President, military and their families, and other leaders.

That covers all that I have for now. I hope the remainder of your week is wonderfully blessed. Take care and my love to each of you!

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Talent Abounding!

The spaghetti dinner/talent show was a big success! We are fortunate to have so many talented folks in our church. Talents that were on display ranged from vocal stylings, to guitar or trombone playing, yo-yo tricks and clogging. Everyone did a fabulous job!! The grand prize was a red velvet cake made by one of the ladies of our church and it was awarded to a father and son team for their talents with a yo-yo.

Everyone who participated is a winner. It takes a lot of courage to get up in front of a group and perform. Several folks tried to coax me into joining the clogging group that performed, but I bowed out! As I said before, everyone did a great job and my hat is off to each person who participated!

Kudos to the youth who did a terrific job preparing the meal (along with the adults who helped them) and serving. I know the judging of the talent show wasn't easy, but you did a fine job there as well. Everything was delicious and I am proud of all of you! Keep up the good work!

You've Got Skills!!

Attention boys and girls:

There is a new and exciting activity available for you! If you are interested in learning more about a sport you are already involved in or if you wish to learn more about another, then look no further. The answer is here!!

One of our talented men has started a new activity that involves 45 minutes of Bible study followed by learning more about the rules and skills of a particular sport. This promises to be a great learning experience for all involved. You will also learn how to become a better team player. It is important to be a positive part of the team. It only takes one bad banana to ruin the whole bunch.

These sessions are held every Sunday between from 2-4:30. I encourage you to come out and be a part of this great time of Bible study and sportsmanship.

And before I forget: the adult choir is working on an Palm Sunday cantata. If you would like to be a part of this wonderful experience, please come and join us for choir practice this Sunday immediately following the evening worship service. We would love to have you there!!

Also, the youth are having a spaghetti lunch following the morning worship service tomorrow. There will also be a talent contest. Our youth will be doing the judging. Come on out and join us for a great time of food and fellowship and see what wonderful talent our church has been blessed with!

Until next time, take care and God bless!!

Items of Interest

Happy Thursday to each of you! Hope everyone is doing well. We have several items on the agenda that I wanted to let you know about.

To start, our children, ages 4 to 2nd grade, are working on a Spring musical entitled "I am a Promise", delivering a message of obedience. Choir practice (followed by play time) is held each Sunday in the educational building during the evening worship service. If you have a child or children who would like to participate or if you know of other children who might like to be a part of this, I am sure they are more than welcome to join. The children's choir leader always does a fabulous job with them and we are blessed to have her.

The Youth will have a St. Patrick's Day party Saturday, March 18th at 6:30pm. Youth will need to meet in the youth building. You may have this date on your calendars for Friday, but it has been changed to Saturday, so please make note of this change! You don't want to miss the fun!!

The Youth will also be holding a spaghetti dinner/talent show following the morning worship service Sunday, March 19th. If you wish to participate in the talent show, please sign up in the vestibule. You might even be able to contact the church office and have them add you before Sunday. The judging of the talents will be done by our youth. Come on out and join us for a fun time of food and fellowship!

I have also been informed that the gym will be open this Saturday for the children from 2-5pm. Will be a good time of fellowship for the children and I know they will have as much fun as they always do!!
The children are doing to the zoo and Finlay park Saturday, March 25th. More info to come regarding this event.

Tis the time of year for our Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions. Our national goal is $56million. Our personal church goal is $3,500.00. The theme for this year is "Tell His Story". Please contribute to this wonderful mission so that His story can reach many who need to hear about Christ!

Spring is in the air and gardening will soon be starting. Don't forget about Gardening sessions the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Sessions begin at 2pm in the fellowship hall. All sessions are free and open to the public!

Also, First Place began Monday, March 6th. This program is designed to help you get fit not only physically but spiritually. The fee for this program is $33 if you have no materials from a previous course. If you do have the materials, then the fee is $20.00. Weigh-in begins at 6:30 and the session begins at 7pm. Come out and be a part of something that promises to enrich your life!

Men, remember Prayer Garden each Friday at 7am. Prayer time is held either in the prayer garden or in the church (depending on the weather). Come join your brothers-in-Christ for a time of prayer and brotherly fellowship.

As always, take care and God bless! My love to each of you! :-)

News! News! News!

Hello and good morning to all. I hope everyone had a wonderfully blessed week and you are enjoying your weekend thus far. I wanted to take a few minutes to update you on some things that are going on around our church.

First off, our Sunday School class (the Truthseekers) is about to complete our study on Revelations. It has been a very interesting study and I feel that we have learned a great deal. I encourage you to come and join us if you aren't already involved in a class. Everyone is welcome and we would love to have you be a part of our group!

First Place started Monday, March 6th. This course is designed to change your life not only physically but spiritually. It has nine commitments that will help you draw closer to God and aid in establishing a solid, consistent and healthy Christian life. It lasts for 13 weeks. Weigh-in is starts at 6:30pm and the meeting begins at 7. Materials for the course will be about $33.00 unless you already have materials from a previous course, then it will be about $20.00. For more general information about the program go to www.firstplace.org.

Don't forget about Gardening sessions the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. Sessions begin at 2pm and are free and open to the public. Come on out and grow in the Lord!

Vacation Bible School is in the air. It will begin on June 4th and end on June 8th. It's theme is "The Arctic Edge--Where Adventure meets Courage". There are classes available for all ages. You don't want to miss being a part of this exciting time. Be strong! Be courageous! Follow Jesus!

We are beginning the "Annie Armstrong Easter Offering" for North American Missions. The national goal is $56 milliom. Our personal church goal is $3,500.00. The theme for this year is "Tell His Story". This is a wonderful way to help reach those who need to hear about Christ.

And last but certainly not least. Our pastor since 1994 has given his resignation for retirement. We have come to love him, his wife and family very much. They have been a part of our church for a long time now and will be greatly missed. His last day will be June 10th, but he has graciously agreed to stay on until we find someone else. Tis never an easy thing for a church to seek a new pastor, but we must trust that God has someone as special as our current pastor and He will lead him to us. This was not an easy decision for him to make and he and his family need our support and prayers. We wish them all the best and love them very much!

That about covers everything I have for now. If I overlooked something, please let me know. Am always glad to add things. Take care and enjoy your Saturday. God bless! :-)

God is so good!!

Hello everyone. I trust that everyone is having a wonderfully blessed week. My week has been going by quite well. I reconnected with an old friend yesterday and we had lunch today. It was certainly good to visit with her. God brings people into our lives for various reasons and He has certainly blessed me with some awesome friends. I don't know what I would do without them. What makes it even better is rekindling those old friendships. For them, I am truly thankful!

As for the activities in and around our church, I think you will find there is something for everyone.

Youth Community Service day is Saturday, March 4th. Our youth will be in town collecting donations for Hurricane Katrina victims. Items they will be collecting are sweatshirts, blankets, canned food, teddy bears, and hygiene products. We are so fortunate to have been spared from such an ordeal, and as Christians we need to reach out to those that are need. We must share some of that glorious feeling that we get from knowing Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Please keep our youth in your prayers that this endeavor will be a success!

Also the Youth & Children's committees will be meeting this Sunday, March 5th. Children's committee will meet at 3:30 and youth committee will meet at 4pm. Our youth and children's leader is doing a fabulous job and continuously needs our prayers. Tis not an easy job when dealing with young people and it takes a special person to fill that need. Keep up the good work!

It has also been brought to my attention that the XYZ will be meeting on Friday, March 10th. If you are involved in the XYZ or know of someone who enjoy this time of fellowship, please let them know. They are asking those who are planning on attending to bring a covered dish with them for everyone to enjoy!

Don't forget about the Gardening sessions that are being held the 1st & 3rd Monday of each month at 2pm. All sessions are free and open to the public!

First Place begins Monday, March 6th from 6:30 to 8pm. In these sessions, you will learn how scripture, exercise and healthy eating habits will help make you a new creature! Please be sure to sign up in the vestibule of the church.

Men, don't forget about Men's prayer group every Friday. Depending on the weather, each prayer time will either be held in the prayer garden inside the church. Prayer group time is at 7am.

Choir practice is every Sunday immediately following the evening worship service. Would love to have those of you who wish to participate join us in praising the Lord in song!

Remember that the times for evening services will soon be changing. I will keep you informed as to when the change occurs.

I believe that about covers all I have for now. Be sure to get outside some this week and enjoy this beautiful weather we have been blessed with. It certainly is giving me a good case of spring fever. Spring and fall are my favorite times of year. I like the summer too, but with spring and fall the weather is just right! Not too hot and not too cold.

I will close for now, but until next time, keep on pressing toward the kingdom of God.

Love in Christ,

Tina :-)

Also, let's remember those in who are in need in our prayers. We never know when we might be the one in need!