Newsletter for April 22, 2026

Join us for one last lesson of Small Town Truths.

Supper is at 6 PM, followed by our study.

On The Menu
Sausage, Pancakes, Eggs, and Fruit. 

Seperate Bible study for children and youth. 

Mark your calendar!

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Wednesday, April 13, 2026

We would love to have you.

Don’t miss Brother David’s Mid-Week Devotions.
New messages are posted every Wednesday on our media page—take a midweek moment to be encouraged and refreshed in God’s Word.

Budget for 2026 . . . . . . . .  $343,528.00
Tithes Needed to Date . . . . $105,700.96
Received to Date . . . . . . . .  $90,445.97     
Needed for weekly budget . . . $6,606.31
Tithes Received this week . . . $2,449.25

 

How is your attitude today? Have you noticed we automatically link our attitude to our circumstances? If we are in pleasant circumstances, we are happy. If we are in more difficult circumstances, we are sad or depressed.

How different was the Apostle Paul! He wrote in Philippians 4:11 that he had learned to be content no matter what his circumstances. That meant his attitude came from within, not from his circumstances. Good times did not make him irresponsible. Difficult times did not leave him downcast.

What determined Paul’s attitude? First, Paul recognized God’s sovereign control over his circumstances. The verses preceding this speak of the reality of God's work in the believer’s life. Paul knew that God was in control of every part of his life. He knew that all God did in his life was for good (Romans 8:28). Paul never considered that his life was by chance or coincidence. His loving Savior was in control.

It is the same for us. God is in control. Whatever we are experiencing, God has allowed for our good. We can trust Him.

Next, Paul knew God’s enabling. Verse 13 says, “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Paul knew that God would enable him to do whatever was necessary in every situation.

What an encouragement for us! How often is our poor attitude the result of fearing that we won’t be able to endure, handle, or solve a problem? We can relax. God will enable us to do whatever the situation requires.

Last, Paul knew that God would provide for his every need. Verse 19 says, “And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” Paul knew God would provide for his every need—spiritual, emotional, financial, and logistical.

We can have that same confidence. God will meet our every need. We don’t have to live in worry or anxiety. God will provide.

Far too often, we allow our circumstances to determine our attitude. We are up and down based on our situation. We need to learn from Paul and live life in the reality of our Lord. He will lift us up.