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Carry On!
It seems that more and more people are feeling the collective and draining weight of COVID-19, partisan politics, cancel culture, civil unrest, and fill in the blank for yourself. Our society is rapidly changing and for us as believers, it’s not leaning our way. It’s hard to watch things fall apart, people fight, and once good societal values turn inside out right before our very eyes.
All this wearies us, drains us, and can frustrate us. We can begin to feel like we're losing, and wonder if anyone really cares, and where all this is headed.usp
A Matter of Fact
A great friend of our ministry and one of our supported missionaries (Craig Loftus of The Father’s Ranch) sent this to me today from his devotional reading of Charles Spurgeon. It is so timely and so rich. Read it slowly and carefully, and be blessed or challenged.
An Important Note from Our Elders
NOTE FROM OUR ELDERS REGARDING OFF-SITE “RELIGIOUS” GATHERINGS (UPDATED AUGUST 6, 2020)
As we continue to process and respond to the regular updates from our governor regarding COVID-19, we have sought to honor the Lord and our governing authorities, maintain a good testimony, and serve the well-being of our people. We recently contacted the state to seek clarification on the meaning and application of “religious services” and hosting outdoor, off-site gatherings where regular smaller group gatherings have been held as part of the church’s ministry (at private residences).
What to Do When You Don’t FEEL Like It
As you and I know very well, feelings come and go, and they love to take charge in virtually every realm of life. As you and I also know, allowing feelings to dictate your life generates self-inflicted pain and is the wrong way to live. Life is fun when feelings are positive, but miserable when they are not pleasing to God.So how do we respond?
Register Children for Sunday Service
In-Person classes begin August 2 at the 10:30 am service.
Parents and Guardians,I trust this email finds you and your family well and continuing to trust in the Lord as we persevere in these interesting times. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways submit to Him, and He will direct your paths.” I want to encourage us all to keep on going with this in mind. I pray for your family weekly and miss you all very much!
Children’s Ministry is resuming in-person church service at 10:30am THIS Sunday, August 2!
Our 4-Part Blessing
Our 4-Part BlessingWho doesn’t like blessings? I do, and you and I can’t forget this profound 4-part blessing.“This is salvation simplified: God saves us by Himself, from Himself, unto Himself, for Himself.” – Burk Parsons
It Isn’t Hateful…
Author and feminist J.K. Rowling recently said, “It isn’t hateful for women (to) speak about their own experiences, nor do they deserve shaming for doing so.” She declared this in response to attacks received from transgender activists for her opposition to parts of the transgender agenda, such as the allowing of men who identify as women into women’s changing rooms and restrooms.
9 Ways to Display God’s Beauty
They are ALL found in two verses (Galatians 5:22-23) and ALL challenging to exhibit, but they are ALL propelled by the Holy Spirit. In the midst of an angry, fearful, anxious, pent-up world, God’s irresistible beauty deserves to be put on display by His people.