July 17,2012

     We’re praying every day for rain here in the country.  May God bless us with what we truly need, not necessarily what we think we need.  God always hears our prayers and answers in just the right time.  While we wait we will continue to trust and obey.

     We had a great Sunday this week.  Almost 150 members and guests were present for worship, study, and fellowship.  It is always good to have guests from the community and the surrounding area.  I hope that our guests were encouraged and challenged to move a little closer to God in life and living.  We had a great attendance on Sunday evening, too.

     Our Sunday morning sermon series “Repentance – A Command for All for All Time” continues this coming Sunday when we will talk about “Fortifying the Must of Repentance.”  We have studied the meaning of repentance – to regret, turn, change, and relent.  We have studied the motivation to repentance – God’s goodness, Godly sorrow, His word, and His longsuffering.  This Sunday we will find that if anyone wants to be in heaven repentance is a must.

     On Sunday evening, July 22^nd we will welcome Brother Bob Turner, a representative of Bear Valley Bible Institute.  He will share the latest information from the college and their plans for the coming year.  Come and hear the good news.

     Our Vacation Bible School is only a few days away, scheduled for July 29^th through August 1^st – Sunday evening through Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m.  Our teachers are preparing for their sessions.  We’ll have some exciting activities in addition to some really interesting and informative lessons from God’s word from the Book of Proverbs.  We are planning sessions for everyone including children, teens, and adults.  I hope every member of the Enola church of Christ will plan to be present every evening.  Come and bring a friend.

    Next week, I have been invited to present a lesson to the adults at Mar’s Hill in Vilonia on Monday evening, July 23^rd during their VBS. The subject is “In the Light.”   I have also been invited to present a lesson on Tuesday evening, July 24^th to the adults at the Greenbrier congregation during their VBS.  Their theme is the same as ours at Enola.   It would be a blessing and a great encouragement to me to have several from the Enola congregation there to support our fellow Christian brothers and sisters at Mar’s Hill and Greenbrier.

     Take care to enjoy your summer.  The new school year is on the horizon with Razorback football and new opportunities and adventures.  This is an election year.  In November we will be going to the polls once again to place our vote for the men and women whom we believe will lead America toward God.  May God give us courage and wisdom to do what needs to be done for the good of our nation and our future.