Join Us for Our First Family Night of 2025!
Tonight From 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Start the year with us as Bro. David kicks off an inspiring new series exploring the lives
of the five greatest kings of Judah. Discover how they allowed God to use them to
lead His people and what we can learn from their example.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Menu
Meatloaf, Creamed Potatoes and Gravy,
Green Beans, Rolls,
Apple Crisp with Ice Cream

If you would like to participate in this men’s conference, contact Jonathan at 567-5041. I will be leading worship at this event, so I will not be able to provide transportation, but I will be glad to connect those who would like to attend.

The Guest Speaker is Daniel Ritchie from North Carolina. Daniel was born without arms and faced a unique kind of adversity. Yet, after he surrendered his life to Christ, he learned that only in Christ could true worth and purpose be found.

The cost is $20 at the door. This includes steak supper on Friday night and breakfast on Saturday.

Sunday School Teacher Meeting

We will meet on Sunday, January 19th, at 9:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. All teachers and assistants, please make plans to attend.

Flower Calendar

If you would like to place flowers in the sanctuary in memory or honor of a loved one, please contact the church office to reserve your date. Be sure to call early to secure your preferred time, and Nikki will be happy to assist you!

Giving as of January 13, 2025

Budget for 2024 . . . . . . . .  $327,124.00
Tithes Needed to Date . . . .   $12,581.70
Received to Date . . . . . . . .   $11,373.98
Needed for weekly budget . . .  $6,290.85
Tithes Received this week . . .  $4,062.00

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 Pastor

What gives you confidence and security in life?  All of us have built our lives on something.  Whatever it is, it is most important to us.  If we have it (or enough of it) our life will be happy, solid, and fulfilling.

For some people, it is their knowledge.  They prioritize knowing their job, company, market, economy, and the workings of the world.  They are masters at small details and the big picture.

While such knowledge is an incredible asset, it does have its limitations.  No one can ever know (or correctly remember) everything.  There will always be someone more knowledgeable.  Worst of all, our ability to remember begins to decline.  Knowledge is important, but it is not everything.

What about strength – the ability to accomplish tasks?  People who can “get things done” are truly assets in any organization.  We should strive to be competent in the jobs and tasks that God has given to us. 

However, strength has its limitations.  We all face problems that exceed our capabilities.  Sooner or later, we’ll say, “I thought I could handle anything until I ran into this”.  This intensifies as we age when the problems intensify and our strength declines.

Another source of security is riches.  “If I only had this much more, I would be set.”  How often have we thought that way!  Unfortunately, we get to that wonderful point only to find it still isn’t enough.  Added to this is the fear of losing what we have.  We cannot build our lives on riches.

Upon what can we build our lives?  God gave us the answer in Jeremiah 9:23-24.  Here God said, “Thus says the Lord, ‘Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the mighty man boast of his might, let not a rich man boast of his riches; but let him who boasts, boast of this, that he understands and knows Me, that I am the Lord who exercises lovingkindness, justice, and righteousness on the earth; for I delight in these things’ declares the Lord.”

God Himself is the only suitable, never-failing source of security and fulfillment.  He is always sufficient.  He always satisfies.  He doesn’t diminish.  He never grows old or stale.  Upon Him we can build our lives. 

Reread those verses.  They don’t just offer truths about God.  They are an invitation to put your trust and confidence in Him.  He’ll give you the confidence, security, and joy for which you long.