"God does nothing but by prayer, and everything with it."
~ John Wesley
"Prayer does not fit us for the greater work;
prayer is the greater work."
~ Oswald Chanbers
"Prayer is not getting man's will done in heaven, but getting God's will done on earth. It is not overcoming God's reluctance but laying hold of God's willingness."~ ~ Richard C. Trench
"Only those who see the invisible can attempt the impossible." ~ Dick Eastman
PLEASE PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER THIS THURSDAY!
On Thursday, May 2, we ask that you join with many others from around the Shoals area to pray. This important event will be held at Wilson Park in downtown Florence at Noon. Please plan to come and bring a friend. Pray for Jim Bevis as he oversees this strategic event for our area and our nation.
This Sunday -
Unleashing Your Imagination for God
Did you realize that you have an incredible gift from God that we call "imagination"? Did you know that the devil wants to hijack it? Come Sunday and we will see some powerful stuff regarding your imagination and how God wants to use it to see His plans fulfilled in your life.
An Awesome Mission Trip
We had a fantastic mission trip to the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique. We witnessed God's saving grace, healings, and a strong flow of spiritual gifts. We were able to share God's love with two congregations and give the gifts you sent. It was truly glorious and our team of five is so grateful for your prayers and support for this trip. Maybe you can go next time?
Have You Joined 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!
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.
PRAY FOR THE WOMEN'S ENCOUNTER THIS WEEKEND
The North Alabama Women's Encounter is taking place this weekend at the camp and will culminate in a celebration service this Sunday night at 6 pm at Church of the Shoals. God always does such powerful things at these encounters. Please pray for all those leading and those who are the participants.
Pray for Ross Smith - South Africa
Please be praying for Ross as he prepares to return to South Africa to minister to the people there. The Lord has opened wonderful doors for the Smiths in South Africa and His love is flowing through them in power and deed among the people there.
Have A Laugh....
New computer owner to Tech Support: "It says to hit any key but when I do that nothing happens."
Tech Support: "Can you try again and tell me exactly what happens?"
Customer: "I tried but nothing happened."
Tech Support: "Well, what key did you hit?"
After a moment and some clicking sound the customer replied, "Well, first I tried my car key and just now my office key."
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