It often times amazes me how God speaks to our hearts through the preached Word. Where I placed focus on one topic in a sermon someone listening may focus in on a part of the message that I hadn't even thought of. That's the way it was the other night at one of our church Bible Studies. I was focusing on prayer and that we, as Christians, should always be "in step with the Spirit". It is interesting what one chuch member got out of the message:::::
Scott, I was just thinking about tonights message, about praying continuosly. It is something I try to practice. I understood the purpose many years ago. I havent been as deliberate at it as I used to. So I wanted to type it out. I know the Lord, has no email addy.LOL I believe he will honor what I have typed and told someone else. I chose you.
Funny story is. I used to pray alot when I worked at the plant. I would pray walking around and while I was doing my work. Sometimes under my breath. There would be unbelievers around. The Holy Spirit would warn me not to upset them. So I wouldn't look like a specticle and spill my pearls to those that are blind. I would sometimes be praying for people, sometimes praying praise.
What happened one day. I was praying and walking back into my shop. One of the guys heard me. He asked, "what are you doing?" I had been clean and sober and walking with the lord for 3 yrs. He had been ripping me about my faith many times. To not start anything. I just said, " Im sorry my muffler broke" LOL. He didnt have a come back. The other workmate cracked up laughing. He was a deacon at his church. I believe it was words from the Holy Spirit. God has a sense of humor....
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
SABC Food Pantry
A couple of weeks ago in our morning worship service we recognized a group of folks that serve our church in a mighty way. I was shocked and blessed to see all of those that have volunteered their time in the food pantry over the last year. What a blessing this ministry is to those who serve as well as to those in our community that receive such a blessing from this ministry.
With this ministry being strong and consistent at South Avenue Baptist Church we are fulfilling the Lord’s direction and desire for our church. Isaiah 58:7 instructs us that we are to “share our food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter." What a blessing it is that we as a church are striving to be obedient to the Lord in this way.
There are two ways that we can strengthen this Food Pantry Ministry. First, there is always a need for folks to volunteer their time on Tuesdays from 9 am to noon. We are moving from the sign-up sheet to an actual schedule that each of you can be on. If you would like to sign-up for one or more Tuesday’s please see Renee Crandall (church secretary) or sign-up in the foyer on Sundays.
Second, beginning September 1, we have the wonderful opportunity at South Avenue Baptist Church to help revitalize and lift up our Food Pantry before the Lord. On the first Sunday of every month we are asking our church body to each make a dollar donation towards the purchasing of food for the Food Pantry Ministry. At the end of our morning worship service on the first Sunday of each month there will be offering buckets at the exits available for your simple gift of one dollar. If our church will commit to this our Food Pantry Ministry will be better equipped to serve food to those in need.
What a joy it is that we share in the ministry of our Lord as we reach out to our community and serve. God bless and thank you.
With this ministry being strong and consistent at South Avenue Baptist Church we are fulfilling the Lord’s direction and desire for our church. Isaiah 58:7 instructs us that we are to “share our food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter." What a blessing it is that we as a church are striving to be obedient to the Lord in this way.
There are two ways that we can strengthen this Food Pantry Ministry. First, there is always a need for folks to volunteer their time on Tuesdays from 9 am to noon. We are moving from the sign-up sheet to an actual schedule that each of you can be on. If you would like to sign-up for one or more Tuesday’s please see Renee Crandall (church secretary) or sign-up in the foyer on Sundays.
Second, beginning September 1, we have the wonderful opportunity at South Avenue Baptist Church to help revitalize and lift up our Food Pantry before the Lord. On the first Sunday of every month we are asking our church body to each make a dollar donation towards the purchasing of food for the Food Pantry Ministry. At the end of our morning worship service on the first Sunday of each month there will be offering buckets at the exits available for your simple gift of one dollar. If our church will commit to this our Food Pantry Ministry will be better equipped to serve food to those in need.
What a joy it is that we share in the ministry of our Lord as we reach out to our community and serve. God bless and thank you.
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