Wednesday, April 19, 2017

From the Shepherd's Heart...Wednesday, April 19, 2017

What a glorious Easter weekend the precious Lord gave us at Rainsville First.  God used Evangelist Jay Lowder in a powerful way with three messages.

My heart is filled with gratitude for all who served so graciously to make the weekend so powerful.  A weekend like this does not just happen.  I want to thank first our wonderful staff - Keith, Whitney, Craig (as he was in the planning stages of this), Virginia, Garry and Tom.  Our precious staff went far beyond the normal call of daily ministry to see this weekend become a reality.

Then we had so many (I will miss someone if I name them all) who served through outreach, registering people, counseling, cooking, planning, childcare, greeting and serving in so many other tangible ways.  Thanks to each one of you.

Church - I thank you for all you have done.  Thank you for your generous offering to Jay's ministry.  I am honored to serve alongside of you seeking to reach this community.

So many have been touched and changed.  Even this morning (Tuesday) I am still hearing testimonies of those who God touched this weekend.  Our hearts have burned within us and to God alone be the glory.

We continue "The Truth Project" tonight at 6:10 in the auditorium with Lesson #11 on "Labor:  Created to Create."  Also, the youth will continue "The Truth Project" tonight with Isaac Mays teaching tonight for the youth.

Next Wednesday is the last night of the Truth Project for the adults.  The youth are 2-3 weeks behind the adults.

For the second year we are hosting "Secret Church" with David Platt this Friday beginning at 5:30.  The topic "Scripture and Authority in the Age of Skepticism" is just a timely topic for all of us.

There is no registration required and no cost. Just come and bring finger foods, snacks and drinks for the long night of teaching.  It does not end until about 11:30 or midnight.

We are having a New Member class on Sunday, May 7 following the morning service.  We will have lunch and then have our class until about 2:00 p.m.  You may register by emailing me here or signing up any Sunday through the back of the "Connect card."  If you need childcare (for those under grade 6), let us know.

In fact, lunch that day will be a church-wide mission fundraiser for those going to Nicaragua.


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