Sunday Happenings...And There Was A Lot Happening

Sunday morning we completed our sermon series on Strapped with a lesson on "Putting God First".  As a preacher, I hate preaching on money and contributions.  Most ministers feel the same way as certain televangelists have given the rest of us a bad name.  Yet, despite that fact, it is a Biblical subject that needs to be taught... properly.  My prayer is this was accomplished.  It's all about being better.

Next week we begin our next series - The End is Near?, dealing with the 2nd Coming of Christ.  So many different versions and concerns arise from this subject.  We will be doing our best to understand the Biblical teachings from I Thessalonians 4 & 5, as well as II Peter 3.  The first weeks lesson is entitled "No One Left Behind".  This is another great opportunity to invite others to attend.  Most people are very interested in a topic like this.

Speaking of visitors, we had MANY Sunday.  Several of you introduced or helped point out folks you met.  That is so helpful.  Continue to seek out guests each week.  If you can, take them out to lunch.  Get their information so you can send them a card.

As far as Sunday morning was concerned, I need to apologize to Steven Wilson.  He read from Galatians 5:14 for the Lord's Supper, which speaks of loving your neighbor.  Great verse, but not exactly the focus on Christ that is needed at that time.  Steven did a pretty incredible job making it all tie in with Communion.  Sitting in the pew I realized I had left out a very important thing...the dash.  It was supposed to be Galatians 5:1-4 which begins by saying, So Christ has really set us free.  Now make sure that you stay free, and don't get tied up again in slavery to the law...  Sigh.  Next week I will double check.

Sunday night was our not so scary "Truck or Treat" for our children.  I'm not sure who had more fun, the kids or the adults.  You will see from the pictures below some of the great stuff going on.  Thanks to everyone who decorated their vehicles, handed out candy, and just had fun with the children.  The scariest part of the night was Joel's piñata.  Fortunately no one, including Joel, was hurt.  We appreciate David Paladin for getting it all planned, even though he looked like something from Star Trek (the 60's version).

 

 

 

 

 

 

After seeing these pictures, I guess I need to wrap it up.  Don't forget about our sick and shut-ins.  In fact, there are many things going on this week we need to be praying about.  Today Michael Scott is having an ultrasound on his gallbladder.  Peggy Stephens is having outpatient surgery to have polyps removed.  Diane Williams is having outpatient surgery on her hand.  Pray a special prayer for Michael Kolinar (a.k.a. "Mad Money Mike") who is struggling with life in general.

Be Christ to your world.  Continue to find ways to be better in your walk with the Lord.  Pick up your Bible this week and read.  Lift up your voice and offer thanks to our Heavenly Father.