The most miserable prison in the world is the prison we make for ourselves when we refuse to show mercy.
-Warren Wiersbe
The Gospel is good news of mercy to the undeserving. The symbol of the religion of Jesus is the cross, not the scales.
-John Stott
So weak is man, so ignorant and blind, that did not God sometimes withhold in mercy what we ask, we should be ruined at our own request.
- Hannah More
Some Satantic Strategies
At this time, I feel as if I will be ministering Sunday a message entitled, "Some Satanic Strategies" which focuses on how the enemy worked against the early church to attempt to keep them from their destiny. The intention is to equip us all more fully to understand how to respond to the attacks from the enemy.
This Past Wednesday Night
During our Wednesday night service this week I shared a message entitled "Living the Life" which focuses on what Jesus taught us concerning how to live fruitful lives. You can listen to it by clicking HERE.
PRAY for Rooted Preteens
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BE IN PRAYER FOR OUR PRETEENS WHO ARE AT CAMP THIS WEEKEND/
SUMMER RAMP 2
ALSO BE IN PRAYER FOR A GROUP OF OUR YOUTH WHO ARE THE RAMP CONFERENCE THIS WEEKEND.
Connect With A Life Group...
We are so grateful for the togetherness that our life groups are enjoying.
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!
Our Next Grace House Mission Trip
Please be praying for the development of our next mission trip. About nine years ago the Lord really touched me deeply concerning the island nations. Since that time, I have had the opportunity to see the Lord do some amazing things in the Caribbean. We had an awesome time in Trinidad last year and this past April we saw God do a mighty work in Carriacou and Petite Martinque. It looks as if our next trip will be to Barbados with the possibility of island jumping to revisit Trinidad and Carriacou.
We will keep you posted on the details as they emerge. We will let you know the requirements for participating as well as costs and dates soon. There is no doubt that developing a missions heart is one of the greatest things a congregation can do.
Have A Laugh....
An elderly woman walked into the local country church. The friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the flight of steps. "Where would you like to sit?" he asked politely.
"The front row please," she answered.
"You really don't want to do that," the usher said. "The pastor is really boring."
"Do you happen to know who I am?" the woman inquired.
"No," he said.
"I'm the pastor's mother," she replied indignantly.
"Do you know who I am?" he asked.
"No," she said.
"Good," he answered.
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