August 24th, 2008 Meeting in Old Sanctuary

Hey Folks
We are now meeting in the "old santuary". Please come in the side doors of the sanctuary. The other doors go to the childrens area and we are not allowed access there.

We are in the Book of James this month.

Also, we are helping a young man in the 7th grade that goes to Western Middle school with school supplies, if you would like to donate Walmart cards, Office Depot cards, etc.

Kay also has access to some nice bookbags for $3.50 and $6.50 if you would like to buy some.

Cindy is planning for us to have a social soon, hopefully at a lake.

See you all Sunday.


Pastor Biggers was preaching on the Bride and Bridegroom yesterday.
I found this online, pretty good story.

I dreamt it was my wedding day. I was busy doing other things when, suddenly, I realized I hadn’t given myself enough time to get dressed for the ceremony.
The guests were gathered inside the church, and the groom was waiting for me at the front. Then, I could hear the piano music start to play. I panicked. I knew that after just a few songs, it would be my cue to walk down the aisle. But I wasn’t even in my wedding dress yet.
I looked down at the street clothes I had on and wondered if I could get by wearing them during the ceremony. But I knew I couldn’t do that: my groom was dressed in a tuxedo. So, I quickly put on my wedding dress. But, it was heavily wrinkled and looked shabby. I hadn’t bothered to have it steam cleaned beforehand.
Then, I looked down at my feet and realized I had forgotten to bring my fancy shoes. I would have to go barefoot. I hoped my long dress would cover my feet so no one would see them.
When I looked in the mirror, I saw my hair wasn’t fixed and my makeup wasn’t on. I had a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach. I knew my groom would be hurt to find out that I didn’t value our relationship enough to make myself look beautiful for him on our important day. I had put other things before him.
When I woke from the dream, I was sweating and my heart was racing. My own wedding, two years ago, made the dream seem even more personal and relevant to me. As I lay there thinking about the dream, I realized it had biblical symbolism.
Biblical Symbols of Marriage We, the church, are called the “bride of Christ.” God’s intimate relationship to His people is described — in both the Old and New Testaments — in terms of a marriage (examples: Isaiah 54:5-7; Hosea 2:19; Matthew 22:2-14; Ephesians 5:25-27, 32; Revelation 19:6-9). When Jesus returns for His bride, we will celebrate a great wedding feast with Him (Revelation 19:9).
The Groom expects that His bride will be spiritually ready for Him when He returns. Being ready includes:
• Being dressed in bright, clean, fine linen (which represents good deeds) Revelations 19:6-8
• Having no blemishes or wrinkles (being without sin) Ephesians 5:25-27
• Being a pure virgin (being doctrinally pure) who is devoted to Christ 2 Corinthians 11:2-4. The Bible compares the teachings of false prophets to spiritual adultery (Jeremiah 23:13-14).
• Having oil (representing the Holy Spirit) in our lamps, like the five wise virgins who were waiting for the bridegroom in Matthew 25:1-14
Even though this gets away from bridal imagery, all Christians are supposed to put on the full armor of God that is listed in Ephesians 6, which — as in my dream — includes shoes (shoes represent sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with others, according to this passage).

BAPTISM August 18, 2008

Two of Falicia's children and another one of their friends got baptized yesterday. This was a precious time for us all.

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Parker

Kay Brooks Daughter Sheena got married Saturday to Russell Parker. He has a daughter Grace who was also in the wedding. Join us in this special occassion with prayer and praise.

thanks

Surprise Thank You for Cindy and Larry Aug 3rd

Wow!!!! Cindy and Larry were so surprised Sunday. We did a "Thank you " day for them. Many folks brought them cards, fishing lures, chocolate, gift certificates, and many other nice gifts to show them how much we really appreciate them. They are the greatest.

Thank you Larry and Cindy for your Spiritual Gift letting God use this in your life.

TEACHINIG: The ability to employ a logical, systematic approach to Biblical study with power and conviction, then to communicate that information in a clear, concise way that is relevant to the health and ministry of the Body and its members in such a way that others will learn (Acts 18:24-28; 20:20-21; 1 Corinthians 12:28; Ephesians 4:11-14).

Snacks and Video Sunday August 3rd

Hey Everyone
We will be watching a funny Christian Video this Sunday and class. Cindy also wants everyone to bring a snack. Hope to see you Sunday.

July 20th, 2008

Gene Bones Boswell came and spoke with our class today. We heard about his wonderful ministy of outreach to the homeless and less fortunate. He had a community outreach and here are some of the pictures from it.

July 13th, 2008 Pastor Jesse

We had a treat Sunday. Pastor Jesse 70 years young with Cerebral Palsy spoke to the congregations. What a blessing to see a man succeed when folks thought he would never, walk or talk, never be married or have children. I believe he said he has 5 grandchildren now.

WOW.

Don't forget next Sunday Gene "Bones" Boswell will be in our class to talk about his outreach ministry to the homeless, etc.

see you then