S.S.

 Hey Team,

 

Sunday School  --  Has anybody thought anymore about what we discussed this past Sunday?  As we discussed, if we are going to live our lives in a way that is different from the rest of the world and in a way that is pleasing to God, we need to specifically identify those things that take away from or distract from our relationship with the Lord  (e.g. pride, greed, lust, anger, unforgiveness, apathy, etc.).  Then, as I Cor. 10:31-34 reminds us, we need to understand that we need to deal with these issues on a "daily" or regular basis;  that who we associate with matters; and that how we think matters.  If we only study the Word but don't apply it to our lives, it is like pouring a glass of water but never drinking from it -- it serves no purpose and has no benefit. 

 

Wombles - August 17 Luncheon  --  Don't forget that we will have a spaghetti luncheon after church this Sunday with the proceeds (donation only) to go to medical and other missions efforts in which the Wombles are involved in Niger.  Also, there will be an opportunity to provide a Wal-Mart gift card for the Womble girls, Emily and Ruth, to help with their expenses in going back to college.  This is part of WMU's "Christmas in August" program.

 

Nursery Workers' Training -- August 24 Luncheon  --  Remember also that there will be a luncheon for nursery volunteers on August 24.  We will try to get a "head count" this Sunday for those of you who plan to attend.  Thanks again for all of you who are helping in the nursery this month and at other times.

 

Please continue to pray for our church, our staff, and our pastor search committee.

 

Press on.

 

Andrew