COMING SOON… Gospel Meeting with Brad Harrub – June 24-26
VBS at St. Andrews Road – July 10-14
I hope you are having a great week showing and sharing the love of Christ at home, at work, at school, and in your neighborhood. Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) that every Christian is “the light of the world.” He commanded: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven” (5:14-16). The purpose for our living the Christian life, the purpose for every good work is that our Father in heaven may be glorified.
Think about it. Suppose we live our lives some other way, not in “good works” but in ways that are doubtful, fearful, and sinful. Suppose we try to hide our Christian life from others. Do you remember Simon Peter and how he denied Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior not once, not twice, but three times before the cock crowed? Do you remember how he denied Jesus the third time with cursing and swearing and thus hid the light of Christ from those who needed to see it (Matthew 26:73-74)? It is indeed a tragedy when Christians have the opportunity to show and share by their good works the ways of God to His glory and because of doubt or fear or sin let the opportunity slip away from them.
Now suppose that Christians practice what they profess. Suppose you and I really and truly believed and obeyed Hebrews 11:6: What would people say about Christians and about God if every Christian decided to come to God, believe Him, and diligently seek Him? What would people say about Christians and about God if every Christian lived Romans 8:28? All things work together for our good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose. What would people say about Christians and about God if every Christian really believed and obeyed 1 John 3:22? And whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do those things that are pleasing in His sight. Jesus is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Him.
Our Sunday morning sermon series “Growing in Gladness” continue this Sunday with a lesson aimed at helping us to grow in gladness through hearing God’s word preached. When we hear the gospel preached we are blessed, we grow stronger in our faith, we become more fruitful in our daily lives, and we obtain and maintain a better understanding of the fight against the enemies of the cross of Christ. I look forward to sharing this lesson with you. We only have one more lesson in this series. I hope these lessons have been an encouragement to you.
Thank you for your patience with me this past Sunday evening. Sometimes I prepare a little too much material for one session. Our Sunday evening series: “Christian Teenagers” is especially needed today. In this particular lesson we are using five unique Old Testament examples to help us understand the challenges our teenagers face every day: #1 – Joseph, maintaining sexual purity, #2 – David, confronting bullies, #3 – Daniel, refusing beer, wine, and alcohol, #4 – Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, rejecting idolatry, and Esther, being unselfish. Please make plans to be here every Sunday evening for these most important lessons. You will be so very glad that you were here with your children and teens.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Monday, May 9, 2011
COMING SOON… Gospel Meeting with Brad Harrub – June 24-26
VBS at St. Andrews Road – July 10-14
Spring is quickly coming to a close and summer is on the horizon (June 21st). As summer approaches many of us will be planning for some time away with family or maybe a few days away in the mountains, at the beach, or to some other point of interest. As we make our plans, let us remember that the work of the Lord continues at home while we are away. Let us also remember that we are Christians and as such should think soberly, speak gracefully, dress modestly, and act honorably wherever we are, at home or away. I’m definitely not trying pour cold water on our summer plans, but just sincerely reminding every Christian to live every day in preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Our series “Growing in Gladness” continues this Sunday morning with a lesson aimed at helping every Christian to grow in gladness through giving. Jesus was right (Acts 20:35). We just need to trust Him, obey His word, and follow His example in our giving and living. We will look at five examples from the Bible: Zacchaeus, the poor widow, the Christians at Jerusalem, Barnabas, and the churches of Macedonia to determine how we should grow in gladness through our giving.
Sunday evening we will begin a new series entitled “Christian Teenagers” and ask: “Is It Possible to Be a Teenager and a Christian at the Same Time?” This week we will look at Biblical examples (Old Testament and New Testament) of teenagers and other young people who lived their lives on a higher plane than their peers and show that every teenager can do the same, even today. The choice is ours. I hope every parent and every member of the youth group at St. Andrews Road will be here to hear this series of sermons from God’s word.
The monthly area Men’s and Preachers’ Meeting is scheduled for this Tuesday, May 17th at 10:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Brother Bill Young will present our program on “The Relationship of Faithful Deacons to the Congregations They Serve.” Please plan to be here for our meeting together. We will break in June and July for the summer and resume our monthly meetings in August on Tuesday, the 16th, Lord willing. Our studies on “Deacons” have been very helpful to me and to those in attendance.
Speaking of deacons: Have you prayerfully and carefully considered the men at St. Andrews Road in preparation for selecting and appointing those who are qualified to serve as additional deacons? Go by the bulletin board in the lobby and check out the time-line for the appointment of deacons, pick up a selection sheet from one of the tables, follow the instructions, and give your completed selection sheet to one of our elders. There is work to be done. Let us appoint laborers to the work.
Wednesday evening at St. Andrews Road is very special. If you would like to grow in your knowledge of God’s word and as a result grow in Christian faith, then meet with your fellow Christian brothers and sisters on Wednesday night at 7:00. You will certainly be blessed.
VBS at St. Andrews Road – July 10-14
Spring is quickly coming to a close and summer is on the horizon (June 21st). As summer approaches many of us will be planning for some time away with family or maybe a few days away in the mountains, at the beach, or to some other point of interest. As we make our plans, let us remember that the work of the Lord continues at home while we are away. Let us also remember that we are Christians and as such should think soberly, speak gracefully, dress modestly, and act honorably wherever we are, at home or away. I’m definitely not trying pour cold water on our summer plans, but just sincerely reminding every Christian to live every day in preparation for the coming of Jesus Christ our Lord.
Our series “Growing in Gladness” continues this Sunday morning with a lesson aimed at helping every Christian to grow in gladness through giving. Jesus was right (Acts 20:35). We just need to trust Him, obey His word, and follow His example in our giving and living. We will look at five examples from the Bible: Zacchaeus, the poor widow, the Christians at Jerusalem, Barnabas, and the churches of Macedonia to determine how we should grow in gladness through our giving.
Sunday evening we will begin a new series entitled “Christian Teenagers” and ask: “Is It Possible to Be a Teenager and a Christian at the Same Time?” This week we will look at Biblical examples (Old Testament and New Testament) of teenagers and other young people who lived their lives on a higher plane than their peers and show that every teenager can do the same, even today. The choice is ours. I hope every parent and every member of the youth group at St. Andrews Road will be here to hear this series of sermons from God’s word.
The monthly area Men’s and Preachers’ Meeting is scheduled for this Tuesday, May 17th at 10:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Brother Bill Young will present our program on “The Relationship of Faithful Deacons to the Congregations They Serve.” Please plan to be here for our meeting together. We will break in June and July for the summer and resume our monthly meetings in August on Tuesday, the 16th, Lord willing. Our studies on “Deacons” have been very helpful to me and to those in attendance.
Speaking of deacons: Have you prayerfully and carefully considered the men at St. Andrews Road in preparation for selecting and appointing those who are qualified to serve as additional deacons? Go by the bulletin board in the lobby and check out the time-line for the appointment of deacons, pick up a selection sheet from one of the tables, follow the instructions, and give your completed selection sheet to one of our elders. There is work to be done. Let us appoint laborers to the work.
Wednesday evening at St. Andrews Road is very special. If you would like to grow in your knowledge of God’s word and as a result grow in Christian faith, then meet with your fellow Christian brothers and sisters on Wednesday night at 7:00. You will certainly be blessed.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
COMING SOON… Gospel Meeting with Brad Harrub – June 24-26
We had a wonderful Ladies’ Day last Saturday. Every detail was perfectly planned, elegantly organized, and simply set in motion to the delight of every one who attended. Thank you: ladies for all you do to show and share the love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you: men for giving up a Saturday to help our ladies with lunch. May God bless our efforts with a fruitful harvest!
May is “Graduation Month” for our students. Congratulations to every graduate! We will host a “Senior Banquet” on Saturday, May 21st at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall to honor our St. Andrews Road graduates. This banquet is for our seniors, their families, and anyone else who would like to attend. A sign-up sheet has been placed on the bulletin board in the lobby. The cost for the banquet is $10 per person. Please check the bulletin board for further information or see Allen or Belinda Hutchison.
Our monthly Men’s and Preachers’ Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17th at 10:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Brother Bill Young will present a program on the relationship of faithful deacons to the congregation they serve. We will take a summer break in June and July and resume meeting in August, Lord willing. This meeting is for preachers, elders, deacons, and any Christian brother who would like to attend.
Our Sunday morning series will continue this Sunday with a lesson entitled: “Growing in Gladness through the Lord’s Supper.” Our lesson text can be found in I Corinthians 11:23-34. We will consider how the Lord’s Supper is a remembrance of the past, a proclamation of the future, an examination of the present, and a communion together with Christ. I hope you will accept the challenge to grow in gladness by meeting together with your fellow Christian brothers and sisters for worship, study, and fellowship. We often sing hymn #229 by Brother Tillit S. Teddlie entitled “The Lord’s Supper.” Please, if you could and would, let this song be on your mind as you prepare to commune with Christ and His church this coming Lord’s Day.
When we meet in sweet communion where the feast divine is spread;
Hearts are brought in closer union while partaking of the bread.
Precious feast all else surpassing, wondrous love for you and me,,
While we feast Christ gently whispers: “Do this in My memory.”
“God so loved” what wondrous measure! Loved and gave the best of heav’n;
Bought us with that matchless treasure, yea, for us His life was giv’n
Precious feast all else surpassing, wondrous love for you and me,,
While we feast Christ gently whispers: “Do this in My memory.”
Feast divine, all else surpassing, precious blood for you and me,
While we sup, Christ gently whispers: “Do this in My memory.”
Precious feast all else surpassing, wondrous love for you and me,,
While we feast Christ gently whispers: “Do this in My memory.”
We had a wonderful Ladies’ Day last Saturday. Every detail was perfectly planned, elegantly organized, and simply set in motion to the delight of every one who attended. Thank you: ladies for all you do to show and share the love of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Thank you: men for giving up a Saturday to help our ladies with lunch. May God bless our efforts with a fruitful harvest!
May is “Graduation Month” for our students. Congratulations to every graduate! We will host a “Senior Banquet” on Saturday, May 21st at 6:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall to honor our St. Andrews Road graduates. This banquet is for our seniors, their families, and anyone else who would like to attend. A sign-up sheet has been placed on the bulletin board in the lobby. The cost for the banquet is $10 per person. Please check the bulletin board for further information or see Allen or Belinda Hutchison.
Our monthly Men’s and Preachers’ Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17th at 10:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall. Brother Bill Young will present a program on the relationship of faithful deacons to the congregation they serve. We will take a summer break in June and July and resume meeting in August, Lord willing. This meeting is for preachers, elders, deacons, and any Christian brother who would like to attend.
Our Sunday morning series will continue this Sunday with a lesson entitled: “Growing in Gladness through the Lord’s Supper.” Our lesson text can be found in I Corinthians 11:23-34. We will consider how the Lord’s Supper is a remembrance of the past, a proclamation of the future, an examination of the present, and a communion together with Christ. I hope you will accept the challenge to grow in gladness by meeting together with your fellow Christian brothers and sisters for worship, study, and fellowship. We often sing hymn #229 by Brother Tillit S. Teddlie entitled “The Lord’s Supper.” Please, if you could and would, let this song be on your mind as you prepare to commune with Christ and His church this coming Lord’s Day.
When we meet in sweet communion where the feast divine is spread;
Hearts are brought in closer union while partaking of the bread.
Precious feast all else surpassing, wondrous love for you and me,,
While we feast Christ gently whispers: “Do this in My memory.”
“God so loved” what wondrous measure! Loved and gave the best of heav’n;
Bought us with that matchless treasure, yea, for us His life was giv’n
Precious feast all else surpassing, wondrous love for you and me,,
While we feast Christ gently whispers: “Do this in My memory.”
Feast divine, all else surpassing, precious blood for you and me,
While we sup, Christ gently whispers: “Do this in My memory.”
Precious feast all else surpassing, wondrous love for you and me,,
While we feast Christ gently whispers: “Do this in My memory.”
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