From the Shepherd's Heart....Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Tonight at Rainsville First beginning at 6:10, resume teaching and I am beginning with Luke 6:20 which is Luke's version of "The Sermon on the Mount."  Hope you will join us as we will be in this one chapter for most of the summer.

Also, Arrow Kids' have a fun Game Night planned and Youth will be continuing "The Truth Project" tonight.

We are hosting the DeKalb County Honor Band Festival tomorrow through Saturday.  It is a big event and it is a joy to have so many students and families from every high school in DeKalb County come to our facilities.  Thanks to Keith Beatty for all his hard work these three days in being the host.

If you are interested in becoming a member of Rainsville First Baptist, we will have a "New Member Class" this Sunday, May 7 with lunch and then a session until about 2:00.  We will go to the Small Fellowship Hall and get our lunch and then proceed to the Locker Room.  If you have not signed up but want to come, just show up.  The only reason at this point we need to have prior notice of your coming is if you need child care.  Otherwise, see you Sunday after church.

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.

One last thought - tomorrow is the National Day of Prayer.  Spend some time in special prayer for our country.  We need a revival in the hearts of everyone, but in Washington we need men and women who care more for our nation than they do their own party and power.

Love you and thank God for you.  Looking forward to seeing you tonight at 6:10.