Hey everybody. As I look back at last Sunday, I wanted you to know how proud I am of your love for God and people. The level of giving to Operation Christmas Child in a tough and tight economic reality was amazing. We gave over 1100 boxes filled with goodies and love that will go to little kids who may have never received a Christmas gift. The cool thing is that someone verbally tells them that this tangible gift really comes from Jesus Christ. Thank you!
You received our 2011 Year-End Giving envelopes in the mail this week. I hope you will begin the process of asking God what He would have you give. Remember, it’s about listening to Him and then giving as He guides. We will begin our Year-End Gift emphasis on Thanksgiving weekend. What a great day to give as we stop to give thanks for all God has done and watch as several people “go public for Jesus” as they are baptized.
If you’ve never been baptized after you made your own decision to follow Jesus, Thanksgiving would be a great and memorable option. You can go to the baptism class on November 20 at 9:30. Just come to the Coffee Bar and you’ll find a host who will guide you to the class site. I’m praying you will say, “YES!”
This Sunday we get to a section of Psalm 139 that gives us a great picture of how our Creator forms and shapes every human being uniquely and for a specific purpose. I hope you’ll be there to learn how God celebrates the real you. We’ll also be receiving our quarterly Benevolence offerings and monthly non-perishable food drive items.
I want to invite you to join me at Journey 101 this Sunday at 3:00. Take this first step in really connecting to our church.
Pastor Ron
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