From the Shepherd's Heart....Friday, February 22, 2019

Have you ever wondered about the "Giants" in Genesis 6?  Who are the "sons of God?"  Were they demons?  Where they just evil men?

What God to grieve so badly He wished He had never made man? 

This Sunday morning we look at Genesis 6: 1-8 in a message "Immeasurable Evil, Matchless Grace."  We will look at those questions but also look at the marvelous grace of God revealed in Genesis 6.

Sunday night I will continue to preach from Matthew 18: 15-20 concerning church discipline.  Where does church discipline begin?  When should you confront someone about the sin in their life?  What happens if they refuse to respond positively to you?

This is so vitally important for believers to know and it is the foundational step in church discipline.

The Personnel Team, the Stewardship Team and the Deacons gladly announce we are recommending bringing Zac Gardner onto our staff fulltime beginning March 4.  We are calling for a special called business meeting this Sunday night after the evening service to consider two recommendations to change his Ministry Description and to approve his compensation.  This written report is available for you to pick up in the foyer.   Also, we are ordaining Zac on Sunday, March 31 at 3:00 p.m.

I'm glad to be back from Guatemala serving there with Bro. Steve McFall.  I was joyfully impacted by Bro. Steve and his preaching.  It was a great joy to  be with him and the pastors there in Ixchiguan, Guatemala.  

Tomorrow is our last day of Upward Basketball Season and Ministry.  What a wonderful season it has been with over 170 children involved and great coaches, clock keepers, referres, greeters, devotional guys, clean up crew and concession stand workers.  Thanks to each of you for making this possible.  Thanks to Whitney Wigley for her excellent leadership in this ministry and especially this year.