From the Shepherd's Heart...Wednesday, August 16, 2017

School is now in full swing and fall and football are just around the corner.  Delightful times on Sand Mountain.

Tonight, I am continuing our study in the Book of Philippians 3 looking at what Paul said about himself and his spiritual resume.  But more importantly, his willingness and eagerness to give all of that up for the knowledge of Christ.

Join us tonight at 6:10 in the Auditorium for praise, prayer and Philippians.

This Sunday is a RED LETTER day for Rainsville First Baptist Church and DeKalb Baptist Association.  We are having our DeKalb Baptist Sundays School Leadership Conference this Sunday afternoon from 3-7 at Ft. Payne First Baptist Church.  It has been such a joy to serve with three of the greatest pastors in the world plus our Director of Missions in planning this leadership event.  Jason Bell, Kevin McCreless, Nathan VanHorn and Ken Allen have come together to prioritize Sunday School in our churches by inviting a top-notch staff from all over the South to lead us.

Alan Raughton (pictured) is returning to lead the adults. He led our Adult Sunday School Conference last year here at Rainsville First and was a huge success.  We are delighted he is returning from Lifeway in Nashville.

Marshall Henderson, Student Pastor, Ft. Payne First Baptist Church, will be leading the Student Sunday School conference.

Myra Carter, Children's Minister, Underwood Baptist Church, Florence, AL will be leading the Children's Sunday School Conference.

Marie Harbison, Children's Minister, Hilldale Baptist Church, Center Point, AL will be leading the Preschool Sunday School Conference.

Sherron Culpepper, Special Needs Coordinator, Huntsville First Baptist Church, Huntsville, AL coming to lead a discussion for those interested in Special Needs ministry.

PLUS this Sunday morning I am having our semi-annual training of all the Secretaries and Care Group Leaders in our Sunday School classes at 9:15 in the Large Fellowship Hall.

I'm so excited about this Sunday and the opportunities we have to deepen our most important ministry in this church...Sunday School.

Due to the importance of this conference Sunday afternoon, there will be no services here at Rainsville First Sunday night.