ONE WEEK FROM TODAY....we leave out for Wayne County Christian Camp (WCCC). I cannot tell you how excited I am about this event. I believe it can be a wonderful thing for our young people throughout Wayne County. As of today, we have almost 50 campers going for this innagural camp. Please be prayerful for this event over the next week. Pray for the safety of eveyone going. Pray that our young people will grow spiritually but also closer together. And, most importantly, pray that God will receive all glory and honor.
I'M SO GLAD WHEN I READ LUKE 11....because that "midnight story" reminds me that God has what I need and His default is on "yes." Ask and it shall be given. Seek and you will find. Knock and the door will be opened. You see, those are the words of our Heavenly Father who loves to give, reveal, and open. What you really need, only God has.
WE HAVE BEEN BLESSED THE LAST SEVERAL WEEKS....with some great numbers in our attendance and with our giving. I hope you will continue to seek out others whom you can ask to visit with us for worship services. 95% of all people who eventually decide to follow Christ are first asked to attend church by a friend. People really want to know God. Our contribution has been great as well and I commend you on giving joyfully and giving to God first and foremost. Keep doing that and you will reap many blessings!
SUNDAY WE CONTINUE OUR SERIES ENTITLED TEN....as we continue to look at God's top ten list, the Ten Commandments. Sunday we move on to commandment number 8: thou shalt not steal. Many of us probably don't think this lesson applies to us because we've never stolen from someone, but I believe we all might be shocked as we dig deeper into this commandment. Please make plans to come and hear what God's word says and my prayer is that His word will convict your heart.
AMERICANS PREFER FAMILY OVER GOD....A 2007 study by the Barna Group found that seven out of ten adults chose their earthly family over their heavenly Father when asked to choose the most important relationship to them. Of the 1004 adults over the age of 18 that were surveyed:
- One third said their entire family is more important than God.
- 22% named their spouse as the most important relationship in their lives.
- 17% said their children were of chief importance.
- 3% identified their parents as the most important relationship in their lives.
Interestingly, when asked to identify the most important group or network in their life, 29% named their church.
Wow, interesting facts huh? Who's most important in your life? Reminds me of Matthew 10:37, "He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me."
It really should be a no brainer....God First.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK....."If the heart can conceive it, and the mind can believe it, God can achieve it." -Charles Pollard
See you Sunday,
-Gregg
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