SFBC Family,
No need to think small . . . especially when it comes to what God can do. The God, we know and serve is a God who is able! Ephesians 3:20 - 21 says . . . to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
God is and has been doing amazing things at South Fork. This is the time of year that we prepare a report for our local association. We tally up numbers, while numbers will not tell a the story of God's work and should not be used to determine success, they do help us to recognize His blessings. During the past year, we saw more people participate in missions than ever before participate in missions, we saw student and children's ministry begin to explode, saw a excitement and growth through the production of the Christmas Musical. We got to see 46 people baptized and 35 more people join our church family. Get this, offerings and giving increased! Many will say I can't believe it in this economy. Yes, God blessed us to see over $327,000 given to our general budget and another $136,000 given as designated funds. This means, God blessed and trusted us with a total of $463,000 toward ministry and missions. God is able and awesome. He provides, He saves, He heals, He guides, He blesses . . .
But these numbers don't tell the story of changed lives. Look around on Sunday, if you look close enough you will see that person whose life has been so touched by the hand of God, that they are an expression of His love and our loving thankful. Some one will say but the church is too big. The church in Acts had over 3,000 people saved at one time. Not everyone knew each other, they even had issues taking care of each other (that is where deacon's come in, Acts 6) but they worked for one purpose to see the gospel preached and people changed. They met in homes and in small groups to serve and to care, (good place to mention Sunday School), and they gathered to hear teaching and preaching and to pray and worship (Acts 2). Sure you can argue the blessings of small, but my God is a big God no use to think small, dream big. . . and see what God just might do!
I am thankful for you and God's blessing in our church.
Hope to see you this weekend. DeWayne will be preaching. Should be a great Sunday, I am looking forward to it.
Bro Norm
No need to think small . . . especially when it comes to what God can do. The God, we know and serve is a God who is able! Ephesians 3:20 - 21 says . . . to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.
God is and has been doing amazing things at South Fork. This is the time of year that we prepare a report for our local association. We tally up numbers, while numbers will not tell a the story of God's work and should not be used to determine success, they do help us to recognize His blessings. During the past year, we saw more people participate in missions than ever before participate in missions, we saw student and children's ministry begin to explode, saw a excitement and growth through the production of the Christmas Musical. We got to see 46 people baptized and 35 more people join our church family. Get this, offerings and giving increased! Many will say I can't believe it in this economy. Yes, God blessed us to see over $327,000 given to our general budget and another $136,000 given as designated funds. This means, God blessed and trusted us with a total of $463,000 toward ministry and missions. God is able and awesome. He provides, He saves, He heals, He guides, He blesses . . .
But these numbers don't tell the story of changed lives. Look around on Sunday, if you look close enough you will see that person whose life has been so touched by the hand of God, that they are an expression of His love and our loving thankful. Some one will say but the church is too big. The church in Acts had over 3,000 people saved at one time. Not everyone knew each other, they even had issues taking care of each other (that is where deacon's come in, Acts 6) but they worked for one purpose to see the gospel preached and people changed. They met in homes and in small groups to serve and to care, (good place to mention Sunday School), and they gathered to hear teaching and preaching and to pray and worship (Acts 2). Sure you can argue the blessings of small, but my God is a big God no use to think small, dream big. . . and see what God just might do!
I am thankful for you and God's blessing in our church.
Hope to see you this weekend. DeWayne will be preaching. Should be a great Sunday, I am looking forward to it.
Bro Norm
Men's Prayer and Fellowship
Guys join us for special time of prayer tonight at 7pm. The meeting will be at the home of Jim and Ruth Hornback. Hope to see you.
Children's Church changes this weekend
We will be offering a children's church sessions for preschoolers each Sunday morning. The children will be dismissed from worship after the children's sermon. The Children's sermon is for any child preschool - 2 grade. Children ages 3 - pre K will be dismissed to children's church and children who are in school (Kindergarten and up) will remain in the worship service. There are two reasons for this change, the number of workers to the number of kids and we believe that it is important for families to worship together. Children may pick up at Children's worship bulletin at the Welcome Desk. Children who complete their bulletin can return it to the welcome center. We will draw one each month for a special gift.
Crazy Love Small Group Study coming in September
Small Group Bible Study will be forming soon! Small Group sign ups will last until September 13th. Crazy Love books can be purchased at the Welcome Center, for $12 and Crazy Love T -shirts are available for $6.
Lynn Baptist Annual Meeting
The Annual meeting will be on Monday, September 14th at Aetna Grove Baptist Church and on Tuesday, September 15th at South Fork. We need several people to serve as messengers (voting representatives) for the Lynn Baptist Association Annual meeting. To serve as messenger please sign up at the welcome center or see Bro Norm.
We will be providing a meal for about 150 people on the Tuesday session of the Annual Meeting. The church will be providing chicken and drinks. Please drop off a side dish and dessert on Tuesday, September 15th at 6pm.
2010 Africa Missions Meeting
Tuesday, September 8th. There is a meeting of those who will be committing to participate in the Fall 2010 mission trip to Ghana, West Africa. This will be our 4th trip to serve, train, and reach many who have never heard the message of Christ in Africa. If you would like more information please see Machelle McDowell on Sunday.
Lynn Baptist Annual Meeting
The Annual meeting will be on Monday, September 14th at Aetna Grove Baptist Church and on Tuesday, September 15th at South Fork. We need several people to serve as messengers (voting representatives) for the Lynn Baptist Association Annual meeting. To serve as messenger please sign up at the welcome center or see Bro Norm.
We will be providing a meal for about 150 people on the Tuesday session of the Annual Meeting. The church will be providing chicken and drinks. Please drop off a side dish and dessert on Tuesday, September 15th at 6pm.
2010 Africa Missions Meeting
Tuesday, September 8th. There is a meeting of those who will be committing to participate in the Fall 2010 mission trip to Ghana, West Africa. This will be our 4th trip to serve, train, and reach many who have never heard the message of Christ in Africa. If you would like more information please see Machelle McDowell on Sunday.
One Great Day - September 27th!
Mark your calendar's for One Great Day @ South Fork. This will be High Attendance Day in Sunday School and it will serve as a special day of revival for our church. Our guest speaker will be Jimmy Disney from Two Rivers Baptist Church in Nashville. He is a gifted preacher and encourager. This will be a great day to invite a friend, neighbor, or family member to attend with you. It should be a great day for decisions as we hope to see people trust Christ, join our church family, and renew their passion for following Christ. Please begin praying for the to be a great day for God and our church family.
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment