God is certainly blessing us with some beautiful weather! We are very thankful. Up in the country we are especially thankful for the green grass that is showing up in the fields and in our yards. Of course this is due to the wonderful showers of rain we have received lately. It is so good to see the cattle back out in the fields.
We enjoyed a good day this past Sunday. The church of Christ at Enola had one of those special days where we met for Bible study at 10:00 and then came together at 11:00 for worship. Immediately following the 11 o’clock hour we walked over the annex for a delicious potluck lunch. Then right after lunch we met again for a few minutes of prayer, singing, and the afternoon lesson. We then dismissed for the day. We had 141 in attendance at the worship hour. This is a very good number and we are thankful for every Christian, along with our guests who came for study, worship, and fellowship. I am thankful for my salvation in Christ, for the small part I can give to make the church of Christ at Enola strong and honorable before God and our community. May we always walk in the light as He is in the light, having fellowship with one another, knowing that Jesus will always cleanse us from our sin (1 John 1:7)!
Our Sunday morning series “My Commitment” is going very well. We are considering our commitment to God through His Son Jesus Christ. We are asking ourselves; “Am I committed to the Father through the Son, or am I committed to something else?” This coming Sunday (16th) we will ask ourselves; “Am I committed to the Father or to the FOOD?” The Christian life brings many joys and fun times into our lives. Becoming a Christian is so much fun. Seeing others commit their lives to Christ is so rewarding. However, living the Christian life is often very difficult, learning, growing, adjusting to the Christian life in a world of people who do not know God is often not much fun. We must not, cannot be committed to the fun. We must be committed to the Father. If we are committed only to the fun, and life hands us some situations that are not fun, what will be do? I look forward to sharing this lesson with you.
On Sunday evening at Enola we are looking at the Seven Wonders of the Love of God. I believe this series of lessons will help us grow to have a deeper understanding and greater appreciation for the love of God. We have looked at the Source, the Objective, The Dimensions, the Superiority, and the Fruit of the love of God. This Sunday we will consider the PROVISIONS of the Love of God. God has provided for our yesterday with salvation from sin. He has provided for our today with every spiritual blessing. He has provided for our tomorrow and forever with our home in heaven. Why every person in the world would not want to become a Christian is beyond my comprehension.
You and I are not alone in the circumstances of our life. God is with us. He loves us. He will provide for us. Take a look at Galatians 6:9-10; “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all, especially to those who are of the household of faith.”
See you on Sunday. To those who are not members of the Enola Church of Christ: please come and visit with us. We would love to see you and welcome you as our honored guest.
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