From the Shepherd's Heart....Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Tonight I continue my teaching through Luke's version of The Sermon on the Mount in Luke 6. We always begin with a good time of music led by Bro. Keith.  I hope to see you at 6:10.

The Student service is going on, as well.  But for tonight only, there is no Children's Ministry except for Nursery.

As we said Sunday, a BIG thank you to all the leaders in our first year of Arrow Kids' Clubs. You have taken up the torch well and run successfully.  Thanks to all who served as Van drivers and riders.  You ministry is so valuable each Wednesday night.

Sunday was such a great day with our Graduate Honor Service.  Thank you for responding so well to the "Spiritual Year Book" - the Journaling Bible where you wrote a message for each graduate. Thanks to Joey and Crystal Hall and the College and Career class (plus a few others) who helped Roxanne and me to serve at the Graduate Honor Luncheon.  We could not have done it without you.

Thanks for your kind and warm welcome to Dr. Roger Mardis Sunday night.  How refreshing it was to be in such a wonderful Spirit-filled service with his great message.

Men - don't forget our monthly breakfast fellowship this Saturday at 7:00 at Kelly's Kitchen. Tim Delvin will be speaking.

This weekend is Memorial Day weekend.  We will have normal services Sunday morning but no service Sunday night. Enjoy the extended time with family and friends.  If you are in town this weekend, make every effort to be present Sunday so we can have a strong finish to what has been a very strong May in attendance and giving.

Vacation Bible School is June 11-15 and you are responding well to signups.  If you did not sign up this past Sunday, there is a sign up sheet in the Foyer or you may contact Whitney Traylor directly.

Our last mission trip to Mobile is July 1-8.  We have the usual opportunities of service and would love for you to pray about going.

All the staff goes and it is a highlight of Rainsville First's year.

For more information or answers to questions, contact Keith Beatty or Greg Wigley.

Continue to pray for the Personnel Team and myself as we seek God's choice for our next Student Pastor.

If you know of anyone that would like to submit a resume for this part-time (bi-vocational) ministerial position, have them send the resume to Rainsville First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 585, Rainsville, AL 35986 (256-638-3141) or email it to me directly or drop it by the church office.  Deadline to receive resumes is May 31.

Love you and thank God for you.