MORROW FAMILY

The Morrow Family suffered a tremendous loss Monday night losing Kenny's father and brother when their home burned. Kenny's sister survived the fire.

Please pray for the Morrow Family as they have the service in Mississippi this weekend and deal with this loss. A card or a note of sympathy would be nice for them upon arrival back home also. I plan on sending flowers from our class.

This photo was made by a firefighter of the remains of Kenny's homestead!
In Christ, Brenda

NEW BOOK LISTINGS

For those avid readers who are in need of something new, or for those who have missed out on Bro. Roger's Bible Study, or for just anyone who would like to skim over Bro. Roger's book, you have come to the right place. As long as this posting is available all you have to do is click on the book to the right, you can also go down the column on the right to the "Sites of Interest" section and click on "Bro. Roger's Book" where it will remain as a regular item. Enjoy!



The same goes for Jill's book, "No Evil Lost".
If you need something new to stir your interest this may just be the ticket for you. Remember you also will be supporting a friend and classmate. Released Sept. 5th. as an ebook @ only $4.99. Just go down the column on the right of this page to the "Sites of Interest" section and click on "Brooks on Books". then just follow the directions for downloading. I know you will be glad you did!

REMEMBER THE THREE P's

Plan, Pray, and Promote in your class  "Friend Day" for Sunday September 29th. Let's have 400 here for Bible Study in Sunday School for the blessings of people working together and give all the glory to God!
Bro. Roger

Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work; If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 NIV

Oil and perfume rejoice the heart; so does the sweetness of a friend's counsel that comes from the heart.

BE A MATTHEW

9 As Jesus went on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the tax collector’s booth. “Follow me,” he told him, and Matthew got up and followed him.
10 While Jesus was having dinner at Matthew’s house, many tax collectors and sinners came and ate with him and his disciples. Matthew 9:9-10


On October 13th, the church will be providing lunch and training for everyone interested in being a Matthew and hosting some friends in your home. My Hope America with Billy Graham. See the display to sign up today!

 

GOD"S PLAN

“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future’” (Jeremiah 29:11).

 God’s plan is what is best. It is a good plan. It may not seem like a good plan right now, but God’s plan is good. This apparent contradiction is where it gets confusing. A messy life is not always a fun life. Currently you may be experiencing heartache and hard times. His plan does not seem good in your current circumstance, but God is still good.

Perhaps your spouse has been unfaithful. God’s plan seems to have taken a detour down a road of disappointment. You lost your home. God’s plan seems wrong. You were asked to resign. God’s plan does not seem fair. Your health is withering away. God’s plan seems premature with its invitation for your homecoming. Every step you take, every choice you make, and every place you go seem to lead toward more confusion and chaos.

So how can God’s plan be good, prosperous, and not harmful? This is a fair question. To answer this question accurately and fairly, we need to consider God’s long-term plan. To walk wisely today requires a reminder of hope tomorrow. It is our future hope with God that inspires us to live for Him today. Wherever Jesus is, there hope resides. When we have Jesus, we have hope. Hope is heaven’s righteous rope that lifts us out of our despair. 

“Oh, that I might have my request, that God would grant what I hope for” (Job 6:8).

DEACON ORDINATION TESTIMONY

Sunday June 2nd, started out as a normal church day, but that changed quickly right after Sunday School. The day ended up being very special and one our class won't soon forget. Joe with Brenda by his side, was ordained as a Deacon of Grace Baptist Church. If you missed the service I have attached a video copy of his testimony for you to enjoy. It was an emotional event. One of the more touching moments came when Bill Ragan walked down front with his oxygen bottle in one hand and his cane in the other and waited in a long line of deacons for his turn to pray over them. If you wish to see the ordination in its entirety please go to the church website where you can view the complete Sunday service.

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PLEASE CLICK ON PHOTO TO VIEW THE VIDEO