Sunday, May 11, 2008
The day started with breakfast at 9:15 and new classes beginning at 9:30. This has been a great success as adults and teens (Daybreakers) continue to study the Book of John with Pastor Dodd Parrish. The children continut to be taught by Pastor Dianne Jenkins. The classes are growing and God is blessing.
The Mother's Day Service began at 10:45 with great congregational singing, the choir and our Children's Bell Choir lead by Pastor Dianne. The message by Pastor Davis was from 1 Timothy 1:5, "I'm Glad for a Christian Mother". Pastor Davis asked those present what their mothers taught them, first in a general way (pick up your clothes, eat your vegetables, don't go outside without a coat, etc.)and then in spiritual things (prayer, Bible reading, how to act in Church, etc.).
The emphasis of the message was passing on a Christian Heritage. To do this means parents/adults must possess what they intend to pass on to the next generation. In light of the prevailing views within the church, it appears that many have failed to internalize and personalize faith in Jesus Christ. The statistics about today's youth were disturbing in that there is little difference in behavior between those who call themselves Christian and those who are non-Christian.
Pastor Davis encouraged those present to make Jesus their Savior if they had no done so already.
Pastor Dianne is emphasizing accepting Jesus as Savior, getting Baptized and becoming members of the Church. She is a blessing to the children and adults.
Up-Coming Events...
Wednesdays - 6:15 Dinner
6:45 Classes for All Ages
Sundays - 9:15 Continential Breakfast
9:30 Bible Study Classes for All Ages
10:45 Regular Worship Service
Children's Church
5:00 Choir Practice
Looking Ahead:
May 18 Caravan Badge Presentation
23-24 Teen Fundraiser - Bar-b-que
25 Dick Barnes in Concert at 10:45
Memorial Pictures
June 8 Children's Baptism Service
13 Pastor Dodd Parrish will be Ordained in the Evening
Service
July 6 Children's Bell Choir
August 18-22 VBS
27 Begin Children's Bible Quizzing
October 5 Cenntenial Celebration for the Church of the Nazarene
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