What
a wonderful week we are enjoying in the country, warm sunshine in February,
buttercups blooming in the yard, calves in every pasture, one at a time and
sometimes two, and the temptation to start our spring garden work and lawn
work. But wait. It could be that winter may have one last
romp before spring rushes in. God is
good. We are thankful.
Our lesson series “Seven Steps from
Darkness into the Light” or “Seven Steps Out of a Rut” has come to an end. I hope you have been challenged and
encouraged by these lessons from God’s word.
I am very excited about what we will be studying next. If you would like to read ahead, read the
Biblical account of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden just after they ate from
the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil – Genesis 3. We will consider the four questions God asked
Adam and Eve:
Lesson/Question 1 Where are you?
Lesson/Question 2 Who told you that?
Lesson/Question 3 Have you sinned?
Lesson/Question 4 What have you done?
This Sunday, February 26th
Cindi and I will host our monthly Birthday and Anniversary Get-Together at our
house immediately following our Sunday evening service. If you or a member of your immediate family
has a birthday or an anniversary in February, please come and enjoy the good
fun and fellowship with your fellow Christian brothers and sisters. If you would like to bring your favorite
finger-food, please do. We will provide
the cake, drinks, and utensils. We
certainly enjoy having you in our home.
Mark your calendar for our quarterly
Church Luncheon on Sunday, March 4th. We will meet for Bible study at 10:00,
worship at 11:00 then following our worship hour we will walk over to the fellowship
hall for a lunch together. I know that
Cindi will be probably cooking her fabulous chicken casserole, some “angelic”
eggs, potato salad…Mmmmm! After our
luncheon together we will meet back in the auditorium for our afternoon service
and dismiss for the day. Please prepare
enough food for your family and our guests as I know you always do. Our ladies are definitely the best cooks in
Faulkner County.
Some of our fellow Christian brothers and sisters
are having some difficult times presently.
Let us remember these in our daily prayers to God. Let us also commit ourselves to having a
greater appreciation for God’s provision for our needs every day. By this shall all know that we are his
disciples, if we have love for one another as Jesus loved us (John 13:34-35).
Monday, February 20, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
We had a little bit of winter today; some snow, a little ice, and cool at 32 degrees. The weather didn’t keep our monthly Preachers’ and Men’s Meeting from taking place here at Enola. We had the pleasure of hosting a meeting of area preachers, elders, deacons, and faithful Christian men in the central Arkansas area. Thank you to everyone who came out in the cold to share in a time of fellowship and Bible study. We had a great meeting. Next month (March) our meeting will be hosted by Brother Charles Bane and the Harding Street congregation in Morrilton on March 12th at 10:00 a.m. THANK YOU Enola ladies for providing lunch for us: beef stew, corn bread, and desserts. Mmmm! Thank you to Cindi, Beverly, and Sherry for your sacrifices in being present to serve.
This Sunday morning we will conclude our series “Seven Steps Out of a Rut.” Can you remember the steps? I hope these lessons have been encouraging and challenging to you. It has been a great pleasure to share the grace of Jesus Christ in these lessons. Sometimes we are not where we need to be in our lives. Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is the Way. He is the Truth. He is the Life. We can come to the Father by Him. Come on.
Step 1 – Take _______________ for your life
Step 2 – ___________ you can change
Step 3 – ___________ your needs
Step 4 – Stop ___________ about people
Step 5 – ___ _______________ bold and dramatic
Step 6 – Stop waiting for _________ circumstances
Step 7 – DO WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW
Wednesday Evening at Enola at 7:00 is a very special time for the church. The adults are studying a series entitled “The Deep Things of God.” Last Wednesday we looked at the question “Does God Exist?” This week we will consider the question “Who is God?” Every member of the class is given a study sheet each week to take home and complete. We bring our completed study sheets back for some lively discussion. If you are not currently involved in a Bible study on Wednesday evenings, please make the short drive out to the country to Enola and meet with us. If you are not a member of the church of Christ it would be my pleasure to talk to you about the Lord’s church and how you too can have the salvation in Christ Jesus, the Son of God.
This Sunday morning we will conclude our series “Seven Steps Out of a Rut.” Can you remember the steps? I hope these lessons have been encouraging and challenging to you. It has been a great pleasure to share the grace of Jesus Christ in these lessons. Sometimes we are not where we need to be in our lives. Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is the Way. He is the Truth. He is the Life. We can come to the Father by Him. Come on.
Step 1 – Take _______________ for your life
Step 2 – ___________ you can change
Step 3 – ___________ your needs
Step 4 – Stop ___________ about people
Step 5 – ___ _______________ bold and dramatic
Step 6 – Stop waiting for _________ circumstances
Step 7 – DO WHAT YOU NEED TO DO NOW
Wednesday Evening at Enola at 7:00 is a very special time for the church. The adults are studying a series entitled “The Deep Things of God.” Last Wednesday we looked at the question “Does God Exist?” This week we will consider the question “Who is God?” Every member of the class is given a study sheet each week to take home and complete. We bring our completed study sheets back for some lively discussion. If you are not currently involved in a Bible study on Wednesday evenings, please make the short drive out to the country to Enola and meet with us. If you are not a member of the church of Christ it would be my pleasure to talk to you about the Lord’s church and how you too can have the salvation in Christ Jesus, the Son of God.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
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.
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.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
What a wonderful week to be a Christian in the country in Enola, Arkansas! It was a great joy this past Monday evening to see two of our teens confess that Jesus is the Son of God and be baptized into Christ; brothers…twins…Jacob Berry and Jackson Berry. We are so very proud of you. Thank you for your example of faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Another member of our youth group, a faithful young Christian man, Trevor Martin stood before the church on Wednesday evening to extend the invitation of Christ to us after a wonderful period of singing praises to our Lord. Brother Brandon Breeding is doing an outstanding job with our youth group helping them to stay focused on the things that are most important in life, faith, family, and friends.
Have you visited our website lately? You’ll find it when you “Google” the church at www.enolachurchofchrist.com. Check out the calendar of events and activities and see where you can get involved for God, for yourself, for the church, and for yourself. Remember our monthly Birthday and Anniversary Get-Together at the Burleson’s immediately following our evening service this Sunday, January 29th. If you or a member of your immediate family has a birthday or anniversary in January, please come by for some food and fellowship. If you would like to bring your favorite finger-food snack, please do. Cindi and I will provide the cake, drinks, a pizza, and the utensils. We always have a great time together.
Our lesson series on Sunday morning continues tomorrow, January 29th with Step 4 of “Seven Steps Out of a Rut.” Bartimaeus accepted responsibility for his life. He believed he could change. He clarified his needs. HE STOPPED WORRYING ABOUT PEOPLE. Too many people worry too much about what people will think, say, or do concerning their decision to become a Christian or be a Christian. Bartimaeus did not allow the people around him to deter him from his goal to get to Jesus for healing and salvation.
On Sunday evening we will examine “The Worst Thing in the World – SIN.” Our text once again will be Ephesians 2:1-10. Let us remember that becoming a Christian and living the Christian life is truly the greatest thing in all the world. God is greater than any and every sin now and forever.
Can you believe that January is almost history? How are you doing on your resolutions - you know those promises you made to God, to your family and friends, and to yourself? Come on. You can be stronger, better, closer, and more faithful in your Christian life. The church of Christ at Enola can help you in your mission to heaven. We need you. We love you. We want you. We meet together every Sunday for worship and fellowship at 10:00, 11:00, and 5:00. We meet on Wednesday evening at 7:00.
Have you visited our website lately? You’ll find it when you “Google” the church at www.enolachurchofchrist.com. Check out the calendar of events and activities and see where you can get involved for God, for yourself, for the church, and for yourself. Remember our monthly Birthday and Anniversary Get-Together at the Burleson’s immediately following our evening service this Sunday, January 29th. If you or a member of your immediate family has a birthday or anniversary in January, please come by for some food and fellowship. If you would like to bring your favorite finger-food snack, please do. Cindi and I will provide the cake, drinks, a pizza, and the utensils. We always have a great time together.
Our lesson series on Sunday morning continues tomorrow, January 29th with Step 4 of “Seven Steps Out of a Rut.” Bartimaeus accepted responsibility for his life. He believed he could change. He clarified his needs. HE STOPPED WORRYING ABOUT PEOPLE. Too many people worry too much about what people will think, say, or do concerning their decision to become a Christian or be a Christian. Bartimaeus did not allow the people around him to deter him from his goal to get to Jesus for healing and salvation.
On Sunday evening we will examine “The Worst Thing in the World – SIN.” Our text once again will be Ephesians 2:1-10. Let us remember that becoming a Christian and living the Christian life is truly the greatest thing in all the world. God is greater than any and every sin now and forever.
Can you believe that January is almost history? How are you doing on your resolutions - you know those promises you made to God, to your family and friends, and to yourself? Come on. You can be stronger, better, closer, and more faithful in your Christian life. The church of Christ at Enola can help you in your mission to heaven. We need you. We love you. We want you. We meet together every Sunday for worship and fellowship at 10:00, 11:00, and 5:00. We meet on Wednesday evening at 7:00.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
We had a great Sunday (January 15) here in the country, a little bit of heaven in Enola, Arkansas. We had a good crowd. Brother Palmer did an outstanding job leading our singing. We had several guests among us. Everyone stayed around quite a while visiting with one another after services were over. Several of our sick members were better. We enjoyed a great morning and evening of worship together in spirit and truth. God blessed us.
Our elders handed out a “Member Profile Sheet” along with a “Service Sheet” to every member. We have been asked to fill out each sheet and place them in the container in the lobby. The information will us to be more organized in our service to Christ, to one another, and to others. Please check as many items on the service sheet that you feel you would like to participate in. Challenge yourself. God will provide.
Our Sunday morning sermon series “Seven Steps Out of a Rut” continued this week with step #2 – Believe You Can Change. The blind man in Mark 10 could have made excuses. He didn’t. He could have played the blame game. He didn’t. He could have allowed fear to keep him from Jesus. He didn’t. He could have allowed his past to determine his future. He didn’t. He accepted personal responsibility for his life. He believed that he could change. Faith gives us access to the Father. Faith gives us the right to become a Christian. Faith pleases God. Faith is the foundation for our prayers to God. Faith is the substance of our hope and the evidence of we do not yet see. The blind man believed that through Jesus Christ he could be healed. His faith made him well, just like the Bible says. Next Sunday morning we will take a look at Step # 3 as we make the move to get out and stay out of a rut.
Sunday night at Enola! What a wonderful time together. If you are not attending on Sunday evening you are missing out. We are looking at life from differing perspectives. This evening we looked at “The Greatest Thing in the World – The Christian Life.” I believe that the Christian life is the greatest because only in Christ can we have spiritual health. Only in Christ can we have true happiness. Only Christ can we have heaven. Next Sunday evening we will focus on the worst thing in the world – sin. I hope you can make it back at 5:00 on Sunday evening. And hey! We have a very special program for our children and teens on Sunday night too.
Make sure you take a look at our website – www.enolachurchofchrist.com to stay up to date on what’s going on at Enola. We are slowly surely getting our website in order. This week we posted some valuable information about who we are at Enola. Check it out. Check out the calendar of events and get involved with your fellow Christians at Enola. This week on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. we will have our monthly Men’s Fellowship at the home of Greg Floyd’s in Vilonia. May God bless us all as we continue to work and worship together under that banner of the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Our elders handed out a “Member Profile Sheet” along with a “Service Sheet” to every member. We have been asked to fill out each sheet and place them in the container in the lobby. The information will us to be more organized in our service to Christ, to one another, and to others. Please check as many items on the service sheet that you feel you would like to participate in. Challenge yourself. God will provide.
Our Sunday morning sermon series “Seven Steps Out of a Rut” continued this week with step #2 – Believe You Can Change. The blind man in Mark 10 could have made excuses. He didn’t. He could have played the blame game. He didn’t. He could have allowed fear to keep him from Jesus. He didn’t. He could have allowed his past to determine his future. He didn’t. He accepted personal responsibility for his life. He believed that he could change. Faith gives us access to the Father. Faith gives us the right to become a Christian. Faith pleases God. Faith is the foundation for our prayers to God. Faith is the substance of our hope and the evidence of we do not yet see. The blind man believed that through Jesus Christ he could be healed. His faith made him well, just like the Bible says. Next Sunday morning we will take a look at Step # 3 as we make the move to get out and stay out of a rut.
Sunday night at Enola! What a wonderful time together. If you are not attending on Sunday evening you are missing out. We are looking at life from differing perspectives. This evening we looked at “The Greatest Thing in the World – The Christian Life.” I believe that the Christian life is the greatest because only in Christ can we have spiritual health. Only in Christ can we have true happiness. Only Christ can we have heaven. Next Sunday evening we will focus on the worst thing in the world – sin. I hope you can make it back at 5:00 on Sunday evening. And hey! We have a very special program for our children and teens on Sunday night too.
Make sure you take a look at our website – www.enolachurchofchrist.com to stay up to date on what’s going on at Enola. We are slowly surely getting our website in order. This week we posted some valuable information about who we are at Enola. Check it out. Check out the calendar of events and get involved with your fellow Christians at Enola. This week on Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. we will have our monthly Men’s Fellowship at the home of Greg Floyd’s in Vilonia. May God bless us all as we continue to work and worship together under that banner of the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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