Dry, dry, dry!  We could really use some rain up in the country.  God will provide just as He always has and does.  May His will be done is our daily prayer.

    Last Sunday was Mother’s Day.  We had a great Sunday with a good crowd of members and guests (168) here to worship God and honor our mothers.  Sunday morning we focused on Jesus’ mother’s relationship with Him.  She dedicated Him to God.  She took Him to worship.  She allowed Hi freedom.  She worried about Him.  Sometimes she didn’t understand Him.  She treasured His life in her heart.  She expected great things from Him.  We would do well to follow her example of motherhood.

     Last Sunday evening we looked at Jesus’ relationship with His mother.  He submitted to His mother.  He honored his mother.  He provided for His mother.  What a wonderful example Jesus is to us today.

      This week has been another one of those weeks.  Two more Christian women were laid to rest this past week; Sister Ellen Goodsell here at Enola on Monday and Sister Florine Siddall from the Morrilton/Downtown congregation on Wednesday.  May God bless these families with comfort and strength during these troublesome times!  They fought the good fight.  They finished their race.  They kept the faith.  They are now waiting in Paradise until the Day of Jesus’ return.  May we live our lives with the knowledge of the brevity and volatility of our physical bodies and the eternal indestructible nature of life after death!

     This Sunday morning we will conclude our series of lessons entitled “Growing in Gladness.”  We have considered how we can grow in gladness through our assemblies, the Lord’s Supper, prayer, singing, giving, and gospel preaching.  Sunday’s lesson will be about how we can grow in gladness through our Bible Classes.  We know what the Bible says about God’s word:  “Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God” (Romans 10:17).  The strength of our faith is in direct proportion to our knowledge of God’s word.

     On Sunday evening we will consider heaven.  I want to go to heaven because 1) I want to see God.  I want to go to heaven because 2) I am looking forward to a grand reunion with my family and friends.  I want to go to heaven because 3) I am excited about my mansion.  I want to go to heaven because 4) I want to live in a land where there is no tears and no pain.  Do you want to go to heaven?  Heaven is a prepared place for a prepared people.  Are you prepared?  Now, there is only One way to heaven:  Jesus Christ.  His invited everyone who wants to go to heaven to come to Him, take His yoke, and learn from Him (Matthew 11:28-30). 

     Our Graduation Banquet honoring our high school graduates has been scheduled for next Sunday, May 27^th.   We are so very blessed to have so many fine Christian young people who are committed to honoring Christ and the church in their lives every day.  Let us show our love for them with our presence, our prayers, and our continued support for them at this most important turning point in their lives.  Brother Brandon is doing such a fine job with our youth group. 

    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.