The dead soldier's silence sings our national anthem. -Aaron Kilbourn
A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. -Joseph Campbell
And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free. And I won't forget the men who died, who gave that right to me. -Lee Greenwood
This Sunday:
The Call You Need to Make
I had an experience earlier this week in which the Lord spoke to me. I have ministered on this twice this past week and will be touching on it again this coming Sunday...the Lord willing. I do believe we are in a moment of time when unusual demonstrations of God's power are being released. I have witnessed several of these in the past month or so particularly. If you believe in miracles and need one, please join with us this Sunday as we call upon the Lord to show us great and mighty things.
More Healing Reports.....
I am so excited about what I see God doing in the area of healing. The past week I witnessed a 3 year boy whose feet were turned inward and had never walked with his feet pointed straight forward being touched by God and the result was his feet became straight and he began walking around the room with his feet straight. PTL! I witnessed a man who had two fingers on his left hand frozen in place and could not move them for the past 18 months being touched by God and his fingers loosened and began to move them freely. He was amped! PTL! I saw a little girl's leg which was about three inches shorter than the other extend about 21/2 inches and she reported feeling the bones in her back move. PTL! I saw another man who had severe pain in his foot from an auto accident healed. PTL! A woman who had a bump on the top of her head which was painful felt it shrink and the pain leave. PTL! There were others and I just want to give God glory for the great things He is doing. Let's pray that this continues to grow in intensity as we all CALL UPON HIM.
Let's Celebrate with the Ricketts!
APPRECIATION BANQUET
FOR
FOSTER PARENTS
Also Jason and Sarah are hosting an event to honor Foster parents from across the Shoals area. This event will be held on May 31st at the Christ Chapel Fellowship Hall. They are asking Grace House and others to assist them in this event. This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved in helping this amazing people who are helping children experience a loving and supportive home atmosphere. Here are some ways Jason and Sarah you can help:
We still need --
Items for gifts- if local businesses in the church or people you can recommend we contact that would be great. Gift cards for a hair cut, grocery card, if someone has home based business or craft and would like to donate- like soap, candles...
-Gently used modern kids clothes and shoes
- New underwear and socks
- Additional funds to cover meal cost and crafts
Prayer at State Legislature
Thank you so much for your prayers this past Monday as I shared and prayed to open the last day of legislative session in Montgomery. It was an honor and I really enjoyed meeting many of our representatives from across the State.
Rooted Preteens - Summer Camp
We are excited about Summer camp at Springfield for our preteens on July 19 - 22. The cost for our Grace House preteens will be $100 (The church is offsetting the cost to make it more affordable for those desiring to go). See Allison Fisher for more details and to sign up.
In case you missed this last week:
Let's Take It Up A Notch!!
We've all heard the phrase, "let's take it up a notch." Well let's do it! As summer approaches, it can be a time when we become so immersed in Summer activities that we let our commitment to the Lord slide somewhat.
Let's not do that. Let's make this a time of increased spiritual commitment, passion for the Lord, and pressing in to the more of God. Yes, enjoy your Summer; but enjoy it in the Lord.
Make sure you are spending time with God throughout each day. Make sure you do not miss spending time with God's people as we gather on Sunday. Make sure you do not forget to sow your time, talent, and treasure into the purposes of God.
I don't mean to put a list in front of you but a challenge to keep your love for Jesus and what He loves ever before you. These are great days to be alive and I feel a resurgence coming where we can be catapulted into deeper water so to speak.
Together, let's expect to walk in more love, live in more power, witness more miracles, see more people saved, bring deliverance to more people who are bound, expand our missions work, enlarge our territory. These are the works of Christ and therefore our works as well. So.....LET'S TAKE IT UP A NOTCH!
Connect With A Life Group...
Lots of fun, good fellowship, relationship building, and spiritual growth taking place through our life groups.. If you have questions about being in a group or leading a group, just get with Hillard and Charlotte Matthews who lead our Life Groups ministry.
You are now able to view all the options on our new Life Groups website at LIFEGROUPS.INFO Please check it out!
Have A Laugh....
A young and foolish pilot wanted to sound cool on the aviation frequencies. So, this was his first time approaching a field during the nighttime. Instead of making any official requests to the tower, he said: "Guess who?"
The controller switched the field lights off and replied: "Guess where?"
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