We Have A Choice

The news media is telling us that something bad is going to happen tomorrow.  The Democrats and Republicans are blaming each other.  The “Sequester” is upon us.

Frankly, I’ve stopped watching the news this week because I’m tired of hearing so many contradictory statements.  I realize that these mandatory spending cuts could cause problems; but I also know enough to discern when political posturing is taking place.  I wish we could have some leaders who work to fix the problems in our country instead of allowing them to get worse- which raises an important question:  How willing are we to “fix” what might be problems in our own lives that we can control?

God gives us some clear guidelines to obedience.  He gives us responsibility and choice; and so this Sunday, we begin two weeks of evaluation and choice from Hebrews 13.   Take a look at the passage before you come to see what big ideas present themselves.

Lord willing we’ll gather together Sunday- with or without the “Sequester”

Brent

OUR LAST WEEK IN HEBREWS

This Sunday we'll spend our fourth week together in Hebrews 12. I've enjoyed studying it and sharing it with you. As we began with just the first two verses, we learned that life is like a marathon race. It is essential to keep our eyes focused on Jesus, and to also trust God as He trains us. We talked about dealing with the conflict that can arise in life and this week we'll see the results.   This week, we'll finish the chapter and learn that, as we run the marathon of life successfully we become holy people of integrity.   I realize that holiness looks differently to some people than others, but I look forward to teaching you that God tailors our robes of holiness to help us meet the demands of reality.   So please read the entire chapter of Hebrews 12 a couple of times this weekend, join us Sunday, and plan to come back Sunday night for the "Night at the Well" evening of music and worship at 6:30 PM.   Lord willing, I'll see you Sunday, February 24, 2013   Brent     

DATES, DATES, DATES

I’ve been thinking about dates a lot these days.   They’re obviously all around us and they creep up on us fast.  I thought about them so much last week that I forgot to write this blast last Thursday.  I missed the date.
Here’s a few you won’t want to miss, however.  As we share the next few months, I’d like you to remember these special Sundays in our church.

February 17th  Family Ministries Sunday with child dedications
   24th  “Night at the Well” worship night at 6:30 PM

March   17th  Upward Awards Sunday
   24th Palm Sunday: Jerry Sheveland, President of Converge Worldwide
 speaking with baptisms
   31st  Easter Sunday w/ services at 8:00, 9:30, 11:00

April    21st  Children’s Musical here in the evening
   28th Annual Church Meeting- My last Sunday as your Pastor

Of course, don’t forget Good Friday and the many other activities we’ll be having during the week.  The weeks are going quickly.  Let’s trust the Lord to do good things each day.
Don’t forget the dates!

Brent