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.