May 2010! Wow! Ladies’ Day 2010 at St. Andrews Road is this Saturday, May 1st. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Ladies: You won’t want to miss this very special ladies only event. Everything has been prepared for you to come and be “spiritually beautiful.” In addition to Saturday’s big event the young ladies (grades 6th – 12th) and their mothers, grandmothers, and/or guardians are invited to a “Girl’s Night Out” with Sheila at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday evening in the Fellowship Hall. Also, Sheila will teach a special ladies Bible class in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday morning at 10:00. Come and enjoy these wonderful opportunities for fellowship and spiritual growth with your Christian sisters.
Next up at SAR!
Mother’s Day Breakfast on Saturday morning, May 8th
Graduation Celebration on Saturday, May 15th at 6:00 p.m.
Men’s and Preachers’ Meeting on Tuesday, May 18th

Not long ago I read the following poem printed in the Myrtle Beach congregation’s newsletter (February 21, 2010).
ACCORDING TO YOU
The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are read by more than a few.
But the one most read and commented on is the Gospel according to you.
You are writing a gospel, a chapter a day,
By the things that you do and the words that you say.
Do men read His truth, and His love in your life?
Or has yours been too full of malice and strife?
Does your life speak evil, or does it ring true?
Say, what is the gospel according to you?
I would like to use this little poem to remind every Christian of the significance of our influence for Christ in the world around us. Are you showing and sharing the gospel of Christ in thought, word, and deed? Or are we showing and sharing something else? Our lesson from God’s word this Sunday morning is entitled “The Gospel According to Me.”

Think about it! When I am tempted what do I show others? When I have sinned, what do I teach others? When I am lonely, what is the gospel according to me? When I am afraid or worried or sick, what do people see in me? When I need help or advice or guidance, what do I do? When death is near, what do I teach others? I look forward to sharing this lesson with you.

Our series “Aquila and Priscilla – The Model Couple” concludes this Sunday evening with the third and final characteristic – Putting First Things First. Aquila and Priscilla teach us TOGETHERNESS. They teach us how important it is to be able to AJUST to the “curves” of life. This Sunday evening we will look at how Aquila and Priscilla put God at the center of their relationship. They were teachers. They taught Apollos the way of the Lord more perfectly. They were missionaries. They risked their own lives for the gospel. They were fellow workers with Paul physically (tents) and spiritually (teaching others). The church of Christ met in their home. Just what kind of home would you expect the church of Christ to meet in? Unfaithful? Stingy? Selfish? Sinful? Oh no! Aquila and Priscilla were true servants of God first and always. What about your home? Could the church meet where you live? If so, wonderful! Keep on keeping on. If not, make the changes that need to be made. You can do it – Philippians 4:13.