Newsletter for May 13, 2026

This Wednesday at Family Night, we have a very special
guest you won’t want to miss.

Karter Jane “KJ” Smith is a young girl from South Georgia whose simple story took an unexpected turn, becoming something much bigger than she ever imagined. What started with a lost stuffed animal turned into a powerful lesson about kindness, compassion, and seeing people the way Jesus does.
Her experience was so meaningful that she even wrote a book about it, and God has used her story to make a real difference in the lives of others.
Come be encouraged by a story that reminds us that no one is too young to make an impact.

On The Menu
A variety of home-cooked dishes and desserts

Fun & Fellowship Trip – Tifton Day Out!
Saturday, May 23, 2026

Join us for our next Fun & Fellowship as we head to Tifton for a relaxed and enjoyable day together! We’ll start the morning at the Tifton Farmers Market, where you can browse fresh produce, homemade goods, and local favorites. It’s a great chance to walk around, take your time, and enjoy the atmosphere while supporting local vendors.

After the market, we’ll head over to The Pit Stop for lunch. Come hungry and ready for some good food and even better conversation. Whether you’re there for the shopping, the food, or just the fellowship, this will be a great opportunity to spend time together outside of our regular schedule.

Bring a friend, and don’t miss out on a simple day of fun, connection, and community!

We will leave the church at 9:30 AM and arrive back around 1:00 PM.
Sign up in Sunday School or let Jonathan know if you would like to go.

Mark your calendar!

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Wednesday, May 20, 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 . . . . $125,519.89
Received to Date . . . . . . .   $105,382.04    
Needed for weekly budget . . . $6,606.31
Tithes Received this week . . . $5,251.00
 

Ever since my wife talked me into getting a golden retriever when we were engaged, I am sure many of you have heard me tell stories about Maverick’s unique personality. A few weeks ago, our shower curtain was on its last leg, so we decided to replace it. Now, every morning when I get up, Maverick loves to run into the bathroom to get my attention, even if I have just spent the last several minutes petting him in another room. It was just another normal morning when I walked into the bathroom and here he came running in behind me. But the moment he noticed the shower curtain had changed, he immediately stopped, turned around, and ran out of the room. What makes the story even funnier is that the curtain only changed from brown to gray. Nothing major had changed. It was the same bathroom, same people, same smells, same routine, it was just a different curtain. Yet for over three days he refused to even walk into the bathroom, and it took another week before he finally became comfortable with it again.

As silly as that sounds, the truth is many of us are not much different. Sometimes even the smallest changes in life can make us uncomfortable. We like routine, predictability, and familiarity. But often God leads us into places that feel unfamiliar. Sometimes He calls us into a new season of life, a new ministry opportunity, a new challenge, or a new step of faith that feels uncomfortable simply because it is different from what we are used to.

The problem is that fear of change can keep us from following where God is leading. Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.” God never promised that every path would feel comfortable, but He did promise that He would guide us. Sometimes we want God’s direction as long as it keeps us inside our comfort zone. Yet faith often requires stepping into unfamiliar places while trusting a familiar Savior.

Throughout Scripture, we see God calling people into change. Abraham was called to leave his homeland without knowing where he was going. Moses was called out of the wilderness back into Egypt. Peter stepped out of the boat onto stormy waters simply because Jesus told him to come. None of those situations felt natural or comfortable, but growth rarely happens inside comfort zones.

As children of God, we must learn to trust His voice more than our comfort. Change may make us uncomfortable, but God has never failed His people. The same God who led His people in the past is still faithfully leading today.