Friends-
May reminds us that we have choices, as in "I may do this, or I may do that." God gifts us with free will, and that means for our whole life, we will be making choices, good ones and bad ones. It also means consequences. Good choices, good consequences. Bad choices, well, you get the picture.
God's gift of free will means he doesn't impose his will on anyone. If I believe that God's will for me is good, then I will be smart to be very careful to live my life in line with that will. But he will never force me to.
A favorite verse for me is this: "If anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation. The old is gone, and all things have become new." (2 Corinthians 5:17) The key word is "If". My choice. The rest is the wonderful promise of what happens when I choose to follow him.
And it's not a one-time deal. Nothing can separate me from the love of God once I am his (Romans 8), but I can wander off, or quit following, or simply ignore or defy him.
We "may" choose a life of living for and with Jesus. Or we "may" choose a life without him. Our choice.
Happy May! Choose wisely...
Gary
Calendar
Thursdays - 5/1 - Church Board Meeting via Zoom - 7 PM
Sundays - Every Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 AM in person and via Zoom.
5/4 - Communion Sunday
- South of the Border Fiesta Potluck - in the basement following worship
Wednesdays - Every Wednesday - Bible Study via Zoom - 7 PM
Other News -
Zoom - For the Zoom Link and Passcode contact Gary at [email protected]
South of the Border Fiesta Potluck - Plan on staying after worship on May 4 for another potluck. Monday is Cinco De Mayo Day, so plan on bringing your favorite Mexican foods for everyone to enjoy. Or feel free to bring any kind of food to share. It doesn't matter, just come! It will be a delicious meal and a great time of fellowship.
Sunday Morning Fellowship Time - There is always coffee and some kind of snack in the fellowship room on Sundays. We are always happy when someone brings a treat, homemade or store-bought. This is another good time for fellowship and to get to know someone new.
Thank you - Thanks to everyone who provided food for our Maundy Thursday soup supper. It was a delicious meal..
Thanks to everyone who filled Easter eggs for the Easter Egg hunt. Thanks to Judy for planning the hunt.
Thank you to Brittni Zick for organizing the Ordinary Nights Bible Study that went from January up until Easter.
Upper Rooms Devotionals - The May/June Upper Room Devotionals are now available at the church.
Sympathy - We want to extend our condolences to the family of Reverand Peter Frank Williams, especially to his wife Brenda. He passed away on April 22. Over the years, he has often been here as a guest preacher when Gary has been gone.
Looking Ahead
Spring Cleaning Day - Our April cleaning day was canceled due to the work on the lift. We will let you know if and when a cleaning day is scheduled.
Prayer - Let's keep the goal of a community prayer time in front of us. Those of you who came, and any who are interested in this time, please contact Gary and let him know what time works best for you. Thanks!
May reminds us that we have choices, as in "I may do this, or I may do that." God gifts us with free will, and that means for our whole life, we will be making choices, good ones and bad ones. It also means consequences. Good choices, good consequences. Bad choices, well, you get the picture.
God's gift of free will means he doesn't impose his will on anyone. If I believe that God's will for me is good, then I will be smart to be very careful to live my life in line with that will. But he will never force me to.
A favorite verse for me is this: "If anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation. The old is gone, and all things have become new." (2 Corinthians 5:17) The key word is "If". My choice. The rest is the wonderful promise of what happens when I choose to follow him.
And it's not a one-time deal. Nothing can separate me from the love of God once I am his (Romans 8), but I can wander off, or quit following, or simply ignore or defy him.
We "may" choose a life of living for and with Jesus. Or we "may" choose a life without him. Our choice.
Happy May! Choose wisely...
Gary
Calendar
Thursdays - 5/1 - Church Board Meeting via Zoom - 7 PM
Sundays - Every Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 AM in person and via Zoom.
5/4 - Communion Sunday
- South of the Border Fiesta Potluck - in the basement following worship
Wednesdays - Every Wednesday - Bible Study via Zoom - 7 PM
Other News -
Zoom - For the Zoom Link and Passcode contact Gary at [email protected]
South of the Border Fiesta Potluck - Plan on staying after worship on May 4 for another potluck. Monday is Cinco De Mayo Day, so plan on bringing your favorite Mexican foods for everyone to enjoy. Or feel free to bring any kind of food to share. It doesn't matter, just come! It will be a delicious meal and a great time of fellowship.
Sunday Morning Fellowship Time - There is always coffee and some kind of snack in the fellowship room on Sundays. We are always happy when someone brings a treat, homemade or store-bought. This is another good time for fellowship and to get to know someone new.
Thank you - Thanks to everyone who provided food for our Maundy Thursday soup supper. It was a delicious meal..
Thanks to everyone who filled Easter eggs for the Easter Egg hunt. Thanks to Judy for planning the hunt.
Thank you to Brittni Zick for organizing the Ordinary Nights Bible Study that went from January up until Easter.
Upper Rooms Devotionals - The May/June Upper Room Devotionals are now available at the church.
Sympathy - We want to extend our condolences to the family of Reverand Peter Frank Williams, especially to his wife Brenda. He passed away on April 22. Over the years, he has often been here as a guest preacher when Gary has been gone.
Looking Ahead
Spring Cleaning Day - Our April cleaning day was canceled due to the work on the lift. We will let you know if and when a cleaning day is scheduled.
Prayer - Let's keep the goal of a community prayer time in front of us. Those of you who came, and any who are interested in this time, please contact Gary and let him know what time works best for you. Thanks!
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