South Carolina in the spring! No wonder so many song writers write about our beautiful state…our beautiful sunrises, the ocean and the mountains, our diverse unique cultures (Low Country, Midlands, and Upstate). No wonder so many artists paint pictures of our beautiful places and our smiling faces. It is a very special privilege to call South Carolina our home.

Our newly remodeled facilities are serving us very well. Isn’t it great to walk in on Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and Wednesday evening to newly renovated classrooms, spacious restrooms, and clear bright hallways? We are so very thankful to God for His provision, thankful to those who have gone on before us for their sacrifices, and thankful to have the wisdom, the opportunity, and the faith to do our part for ourselves and for future generations.

Our Sunday morning series “Now That I am a Christian” continues. We have discussed every Christian’s calling to rejoice in Christ. We have looked at our mission to remove from ourselves every sorrow and every evil and to remove ourselves from the same. This Sunday morning we will consider the word REMEMBER as it applies to our theme. The church at Ephesus was a great congregation. The Lord knew their work, their labor and their patience. He recognized that they were standing firm against false teachings. However, the Lord had something against them. They had left their first love. God called them to remember, to repent, and to return (Revelation 2:1-7). We must love God and maintain that love to the end (Revelation 2:10).

This Sunday evening we will begin a new three lesson series entitled “Aquila and Priscilla – The Model Marriage.” We will take a look at their relationship and find principles that we can apply to our own relationships today. If you would like to read ahead, read Acts 18:1-3, 24-27; Romans 16:3-5; 1 Corinthians 16:19; 2 Timothy 4:19. I look forward to sharing these lessons with you. Sunday evenings are very special at St. Andrews Road. Every member of the church should make every effort to be here for worship, study, and fellowship. Can you think of a better place to be?

Our Ladies’ Day 2010 is just around the corner, only two weeks away. Several sign-up sheets have been placed on the bulletin board in the lobby for us to consider and volunteer our time and talents. Wouldn’t it be great to have every St. Andrews Road lady, young and older participating in this year’s annual ladies’ day? Of course this is a ladies only event. If you have a question or need any information about our ladies’ day, see Cindi Burleson, Monica Holton, Belinda Hutchison, or Sherry Pyle.

Also, our special guest speaker, Sheila Butt from Nashville, Tennessee will stay over on Sunday morning to teach a special ladies’ Bible class in the Fellowship Hall.

Guys: Our ladies need our help with lunch on Saturday and with substitute teaching on Sunday morning, May 2nd. Please drop by the bulletin board and sign up to help.

LADIES’ DAY 2010
Saturday, May 1st
9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Guest Speaker: Sheila Butt
Theme: SEEKING SPIRITUAL BEAUTY
Lunch: Olive Garden Salad, Soup, and Breadsticks