Join us for supper at 6:00 PM in the fellowship hall.
Followed by a time of Bible Study with Bro David.

Menu for Family Night

Roast Pork Loin
Rice Pilaf
Vegetable Medley
Black Forest Cake

The following deacons have been elected to serve.

W. Greg Brown – Two-Year Term
David Flake – Two-Year Term
Carl Hobbs – Three-Year Term
Daniel West – Three-Year Term

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 17, 2024

Budget for 2024 . . . . . . . .  $339,423.00
Tithes Needed to Date . . . . $224,592.93
Received to Date . . . . . . . . $194,745.07
Needed for weekly budget . . .  $6,751.71
Tithes Received this week . . .   $8,864.00

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 Family and Music Minister

As children, we were all raised differently.  For example, some children were raised to work as soon as possible, while others could focus on getting an education.  Other children grew up with internet access with tons of resources, while some had to figure out the microfilm reader at the public library.  Unfortunately, some children were born into families with difficulty putting supper on the table, while others never worried about their basic needs being met.  Yet, no matter our circumstances or situation, we all have the same heavenly Father, and no matter where we come from, we can all have the same eternal home.

However, if you have worked with children, they can complain about what they don’t have, especially until they learn to appreciate all their benefits.  Since I was not particularly happy with reading as a child, I can remember riding eight hours in a car, only looking out the window for entertainment.  But now we have tablets, car televisions, and smartphones that help pass the time, and children still complain.  As easy as it is to point out the unnecessary complaining we can get from children, how often do we look at the complaining we as adults do?  

God desires us to be a light in the world, a witness for Him throughout the nations. Unfortunately, the world will ignore a whinny Christian as quickly as it ignores an ungrateful child. So, as Christians, we have to be on guard about our attitude because it will dim our light and be contagious to others. Paul often warns us of this throughout his letters to the different churches.

In Paul’s letter to the church of Philippi, he says, “Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world.”

We must learn from the Israelites that grumbling and complaining gets you know where.  They complained that the promised land had undefeatable giants, therefore they roamed the desert for 40 years.  Psalms 106:24-26 states, “Then they despised the pleasant land, having no faith in his promise.  They murmured in their tents and did not obey the voice of the LORD.  Therefore, he raised his hand and swore to them that he would make them fall in the wilderness.”

Our joy in everyday life should come from our relationship with Christ.  Who He is and what He has done on our behalf.  In John 15:11, Jesus promises us complete joy.  “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.”

We must be a light that shines for Christ.  The trials of our lives are only temporary; our eternal home is heaven.  As Christians, we have the joy of that revelation.  So live a life of joy, not complaining, look for the good in all situations, be a bright light for Christ, and don’t let the negative rule your heart.