e-news for week of 5/10/09

I’m writing this article as food for thought.

A couple of weeks ago, a very dear saint - one of the best - Linda Fletcher - went to be with the Lord. That following Sunday, the sermon was on heaven. Many people asked if we altered the sermon due to the circumstances within the church. The answer was, “No.” Honestly, that sermon had been put into place at least since October of 2008.

This past week I announced that we were going to start work on renovation of the facility with the primary changes/alterations happening to benefit the children’s areas. This past weekend, I did the funeral for James Dudley. I communicated that we, as leaders, were moving forward by faith with this project and, while we are working on the time line we know we will need around $60,000 to accomplish this. Providentially, Mr. Dudley had asked that all memorial gifts received go to the children’s ministry area of Forum.

Friends, to me, these things are just reminders that God is in control. There’s no way on the planet that I could plan that far in advance a sermon that is that timely. There’s no way any of us could plan on a bequest being the very first gifts to come in for this project. It is just a very encouraging reminder that God is in control. That’s not just some platitude or cliché, but it is the gospel truth.

We start a new series this Sunday called, “Real life, Real people, Real answers.” I’m stoked about this series for a lot of reasons. Among the chief reasons is that the Holy Spirit of God will drive us toward Christ-likeness. Friends, as a ministry we strive to intentionally connect people to Jesus. That’s what we want to occur in your life this weekend. I’m really looking forward to this series and think we have an excellent opportunity to grow together.

See you Sunday. - Scott

Here are some things that are upcoming that I would encourage you to carve out time for:

Adult Mission Trip Meeting - Sunday, right after 3rd service in room 212, there will be an informational meeting about the mission trip to Arizona Reservation Ministry in Globe, AZ., October 10-23.

Young at Heart Convention - This annual Seniors’ Convention will meet at Capital City Christian Church in Jefferson City on Thursday, May 21. Cost is $12. Contact Bill Paten if you would like to attend. Will leave south campus at 8 a.m. and return around 4 p.m.

Camp Wallaballa - Our K - 5th grade choir has been hard at work on this musical presentation. Join us Sunday, May 31 at 6 p.m. at south campus auditorium for their premier performance.

Worship Is... - Vacation Bible School will be held, June 9 - 12, from 6:15 - 8 p.m. at the south campus. This year, VBS is taking on a new “look.” It is geared for the whole family. We will learn different ways of worshiping our Lord and have a great time doing it. The four days will end with a special concert presented by “Seeds Family Worship.” Katelyn and Jessie would love to have your help with this exciting event.

Summer Bible Study - Women’s Bible Study will be June 17 - July 29 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. in room 104/106. Childcare will be provided. The series, by Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer, and Beth Moore is: Anointed, Transformed, Redeemed. It is a study on David.