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Monday, February 11, 2013

From Pastor Dan's Desk

1 John 1:5-7 tells us about fellowship. "This, then, is the message which we have heard of him, and declared unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin."

Fellowship is an excellent way to connect with God's family. Fellowship is the foundation for spiritual growth and an intimate connection with God's family. A few people who really know you and who earn your trust provide a place to experience the life Jesus invites you to live.

Fellowship is very important in a Christinan's life. There are many ways that we can fellowship. We normally think of a carry-in meal with church people after a church service. But you can also visit, call on the phone, write a note, and many other ways. Which way do you fellowship with other people? Do you take in a meal when a neighbor or church member is sick or has just come home from the hospital? Do you help with chores when someone cannot do theirs because of health issues? Our church and the other churches in the area help many in need each year.

John mentions many times in his scripture about saying you are something when you are not. 1 John 2: 4 states: "He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him." It is very important for Christians to be what they say they are. Think of something you can do this week for a friend or neighbor and go out and do it. Many times we  pray for someone or something to happen and then wait for it to happen. Maybe God is telling us to put legs on the prayer and go out to do the chore ourselves.

February 27, 2013, Nathan Boggs and his family will be with us for the Sunday morning worship service. He is the director of Laurel Mission in Big Laurel, KY. We will have a carry-in meal following the worship service. Plan to attend and invite a friend.

Remember, we will be taking a mission team to Laurel Mission on August, 3-8, 2013. Please plan to go with the team if you have never been on a short-term mission team. The cost is minimal.

Remember, your future depends on many things, but mostly on you.

In His name,
Dan Lam