Friday night many of you filled the bleachers to cheer on some of our teens playing in the regional championship. Austin Dean, Garrett Dean and Trevor Wild, along with head coach/elder Joe Wild, enjoyed a close win. They now go to the final four to play for the state championship in Tampa. Regardless of what happens, they have had a great season.
You may also notice the photo bomb by Sasha Chisholm and Kaitlyn Cutshall in the background
Sunday was a big day for mothers. Thankfully you all survived my sermon. It wasn't the feel good lesson we get accustomed to on this day (and I like to preach), but an important one nonetheless. The bottom line: mothers with faith and courage are used by God to do amazing things. Do not fear (terror) this world but place your fear (worshipful submission and awe) in the Lord. Godly mothers are the best. It was great seeing many of you with your mothers and children. Some of you grieve this time of year and my prayers go out to you. Some were not able to have their children with them. Last night we went out for our Mother's Day/my birthday dinner. While we were eating a young man walks in with his Navy dress whites to surprise his mother with a dozen roses. The mother was one of the waitresses and she had not seen her son in a while. The whole restaurant applauded. It was neat. I thought about people like the Roe's who have a son in the Navy and unable to be here, as well as, others who may not have been able to be in town. For Missy it was bitter sweet. Three of our four kids were here while one was missing (Lex will be home in a few weeks). I wish I could have been with my mother as well, but thank God for telephones. Here are a few pictures I would like to share.
Missy with one of her college kids home
Missy enjoying a nice sunset with her children
THIS WEEK construction has begun on the parking lot. Everything will be blocked off on east side of the building until completed. I don't know how long it will take, but we ask for your patience. When it is finished I believe it will be worth the wait. There will be parking on the north side of the building. We will begin marking off spots this week. Please allow our handicapped and elderly to park on the west side of the building and in the closer spots to the north. Thank you in advance.
Wednesday night the Family Homeless Center will be here for anyone interested in learning more about their program and ways you can get involved. We recently partnered with them due to potential opportunities to serve and share Christ. This will be held in Lynn Center #105. We will also have our regular adult Bible class in the Hebrews Coffee Shop. We have begun my favorite subject in this study - the Good News. Both of these begin at 7 pm.
Sunday we begin a new series of lessons entitled At the Bottom Looking Up... Learning to pray in times of distress. What do you do when life has knocked you to the ground? Look up to God. I believe most Christians want a greater prayer life but struggle, especially during those difficult moments in life. These lesson are based on the prayers of David in the Psalms. We begin this week with "A Prayer for Strength" (Psalm 59). Invite others you know who are going through hard times.
If you had a great weekend, like most of us did, go out and help someone who didn't. Bring their names before the throne of God. Find a way to lighten their load. Invest in their life. Put a smile on your face. Feed the poor. Serve someone who cannot serve themselves. Be Jesus to our world. Read and meditate on the Word of God. Talk to the Father about it. Let the text stretch you spiritually. Love God.
Tracy
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