What about the beautiful weather we’re having? Thank you for being a part of the wonderful service we had together this past Sunday. It certainly is good to see that many of our brothers and sisters who have been sick lately are feeling better and are able to get out for worship and fellowship with the church. We had 164 in attendance, the largest crowd since Cindi and I made the move from the city to the country. God is good and continues to bless us with His richest blessings. We still have some who need our prayers and care. Let’s continue to pray to God for His will to be done in our lives, both personally and collectively. Our elders are doing such a fine job being our shepherds and leading us always toward Christ. Our deacons are doing a fine job carrying out their specific duties. Our Youth Minister, Brother Brandon continues to faithfully attend to the needs of the growing number of young men and women in our youth group. What a great joy it is for me to be your minister and friend, to work along side you to fulfill our mission to “Go” and reach whomever we can for Christ.

This coming Sunday morning we will take step 6 in “Seven Steps Out of a Rut.” Bartimaeus didn’t wait for ideal circumstances before coming to Jesus for what he needed in his life. We need to follow his example of faith in our Lord and Savior. Too many people are waiting on the weather to be just right. Maybe we wait for the “right” feeling. It could be that we are waiting on the “right” people before we come to Jesus to receive the blessing of forgiveness. It could be that we’re waiting until we get everything “straightened out” before we come to Jesus for what we need. Well, stop waiting for the ideal circumstances. Just come to Jesus asap and let Him work everything out. This is His invitation (Matthew 11:28-30). If you are member of the Enola church of Christ you can probably quote this passage. You have heard it so much over the past 7 months. “Come to Me” Jesus said. What about it?

On Sunday evening we will consider the brevity and the volatility of life. James writes about life in James 4:13-14. “Life is even as a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.” We will look at other places in the Bible to see pictures of life. Life is a shadow, a runner, a fading flower, a handbreadth, a sigh, as yesterday, and others. I look forward to looking at life and then making sure that I live every day with these pictures in mind.

This Wednesday evening, February 8th we will begin a new lesson series entitled “The Deep Things of God.” 1 Corinthians 2:9-10; “But as it is written; ‘Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things God has prepared for those who love Him. But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, THE DEEP THINGS OF GOD.” In this study we will look at God, Christ, the Holy Spirit, Angels, the Resurrection of Christ, Death, Satan, the Body, Soul, and Spirit, Heaven, and the Book of Life. I hope you will make plans to be here for these lessons taken from God’s word. The Bible furnishes us the answers to life’s most important questions.

We will be hosting the Areawide Preachers' Meeting here at Enola on Monday, February 13th beginning at 10:00 a.m. This is a meeting of preachers, elders, deacons, youth ministers, and men from all around Central Arkansas. Brandon and I will be presenting a program entitled "Guarding Our Integrity." The ladies at Enola will be providing lunch for us. I hope you will mark your calendar to attend.

Remember to check in on our website – http://www.enolachurchofchrist.com and stay up to date on the activities of the church. Get involved. It’s great to be a Christian and a member of the church of Christ at Enola.