It is good to be back at Vero after a week of Christmas vacation in Port St. Joe, Florida. We rented a house with my parents, my sister and her family, and their dogs. You heard me right - the dogs. Port St. Joe, Apalachicola, Cape San Blas, and the other small towns along this "Forgotten Coast" not only allow dogs but encourage you to bring them. They were allowed on the beaches, in stores, and even restaurants. We had a great time, but it is good to be back.
Yesterday we had a great crowd! Some were from out of town, but many were from our community. The Coffee Connection was packed out. I appreciate everyone who reached out to those who were visiting with us. We want to make more of an impact on those searching for more in their lives in 2014. Let me know if you bring someone who would like to study the Bible. Better yet, let me know how I can help you study with someone you are talking with about Jesus.
We got the year started off with our annual lesson on "This is a Football." A basic lesson on the Scriptures as a whole. Next week we begin a two part series called "Love & Hate." It deals with those things God loves and hates.
Also, we are a couple of days away from the launch of the Book of Psalms. I am very excited about studying this great collection of God's Word. The intent is to give you more than head knowledge but to find the heart of the psalms. Over the next three months we will try to learn of the depth of our worship - praying, singing, meditating, etc. We will talk about some of those outrageous psalms we run across (like sticking a javelin in your enemies eyes). We will learn more about the Father. We will find out our Savior is all throughout this book and discover He used them during His ministry. And what about the Holy Spirit? Just a New Testament topic? Nope, the Psalms speak of His work as well. What is the background behind all these chapters? We will meet in the Coffee Shop on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. This is a great class to invite someone you know from work, a friend, or family member.
Sunday night the elders will be hosting our annual meeting in the Coffee Shop. There are so many important things they will be discussing so make sure you attend. Also, bring a dessert to share. We will provide coffee, tea and water. Get there early to get a booth!
One more thing. This is a good time to start planning for our Missions Sunday coming up the first Sunday in March. In those New Years resolutions put money aside so we can reach our goals, more importantly, to support the works we have to carry out the gospel of Christ. I received an email this weekend from Louis in India - a dozen more baptisms. We receive reports like this often from our mission works that show God's blessings on many of these churches. So start praying and saving for this special day.
It's a new year so don't forget to check up on others who may be sick or need attention. Also, make sure you mention our Celebrate Recovery to people you know as many may be looking to make some major changes in their lives. This is for anyone who has hurts, hang ups, and habits they are struggling with. It begins tonight at 7 and 8.
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