Join us for supper at 6:00 PM in the fellowship hall.
This week, Elijah will share about his mission trip to Boston as part of our study on being “Called to Action.”

Menu for Family Night

Pot Roast, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy,
Green Beans, Rolls,
and Dessert.

Wednesday, September 18th, 2024, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, October 2nd , 2024, 7:00 PM
Wednesday, October 16th , 2024, 7:00 PM

Mission Georgia Offering

Giving as of September 9, 2024

Budget for 2024 . . . . . . . .  $339,423.00
Tithes Needed to Date . . . . $217,841.22
Received to Date . . . . . . . . $185,881.07
Needed for weekly budget . . .  $6,751.71
Tithes Received this week . . .   $2,905.83

MID-WEEK DEVOTION

Remember to check out Brother David’s Mid-Week Devotion in the Book of Psalms. They are uploaded each Wednesday on the sermon page.

From Our Pastor

What does the Christian life look like?  I’m sure most of us know how to become a Christian.  I pray that you have become one.  But what is the ongoing Christian life like?

As we read Romans 8, we see some important elements of the Christian life.  First it is a life of freedom.  Verse 2 says, “For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and death.”  Jesus Christ died and rose again to set us free from the penalty of sin, the power of sin (Romans 6:4) and the futility of religion (the theme of Galatians).  The believer lives a life of real freedom through Jesus Christ.

Next, the Christian life is a life of power.  The Christian is indwelt by the Holy Spirit Who empowers the Christian to live a life that is pleasing unto God.  Verse 11 reads, “But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.”  God never intended for us to live the Christian life on our own strength.  In fact, we can’t.  God empowers us from within.

The Christian life is also a life of closeness with God.  He wants us to know and experience His love.  “…But you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, ‘Abba!  Father!’  The Spirit Himself testifies with our spirit that we are children of God” (verse 15b-16).  God wants us to know and experience His love in our lives. 

Anticipation is also an important element of the Christian life.  Verse 23 says, “And not only this, but also we ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body.”  As believers, we know that God has a wonderful eternal plan for us.  We will be with Him in glorified bodies that never weaken, grow old, or become diseased.  What a future that is ahead of us!

Last, the Christian life is a life of confidence.  Verse 28 says, “And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those called according to His purpose.”  We can face every problem or circumstance (including the one you are in now) with confidence that God will work it for our good.  What a wonderful way to live!

God wants to give His children a wonderful new life in Christ.  Don’t fall short of experiencing that life.  Trust Christ to make it real in your every day life.