sfbc family,
I know that you faithfully suffer through my preaching each week but I want you to think about suffering in another light this morning. I want you to remember that Jesus spoke that in this world we would have trouble see John 16:33, we see it all around us and many times are caught in the middle of it. Suffering, trouble, difficult circumstance, storms (no matter what we call them) hurt. But the fact that we all face these things is not the focus of this email. I want you to see beyond the suffering and focus on a God who is bigger than suffering. God has always delivered His people. Job faced the unthinkable loss of health, wealth, and family, yet his faith was in an unshakeable God. Stephen (you should have read about him this week in Acts) a faithful servant of Christ, who loved Christ more than life, gave his life for the gospel. And is his story, we find Christ standing and welcoming him into his presence (see Acts 7). Paul, who would be shipwrecked, stoned, thrown into prison. and finally give his life for the gospel, would tells us that nothing is able to separate us from the love of Christ. Jesus would suffer, the pain of the garden, the ripping away of the flogging, and the torture of the cross. In fact the word passion means suffer, so the passion of Christ is the suffering of Christ. He suffered for you and me to bring us to God, love that is remarkable yet given freely. His resurrection proves that God is able and bigger than suffering. You circumstance may be unbearable today, but God is bigger and able to love you through it and promises that we will overcome because His has overcome. Focus on Him today!
See you this weekend.
Bro Norm
Reminder - Sweet Hearts Banquet @ sfbc, this Saturday at 6pm.
I know that you faithfully suffer through my preaching each week but I want you to think about suffering in another light this morning. I want you to remember that Jesus spoke that in this world we would have trouble see John 16:33, we see it all around us and many times are caught in the middle of it. Suffering, trouble, difficult circumstance, storms (no matter what we call them) hurt. But the fact that we all face these things is not the focus of this email. I want you to see beyond the suffering and focus on a God who is bigger than suffering. God has always delivered His people. Job faced the unthinkable loss of health, wealth, and family, yet his faith was in an unshakeable God. Stephen (you should have read about him this week in Acts) a faithful servant of Christ, who loved Christ more than life, gave his life for the gospel. And is his story, we find Christ standing and welcoming him into his presence (see Acts 7). Paul, who would be shipwrecked, stoned, thrown into prison. and finally give his life for the gospel, would tells us that nothing is able to separate us from the love of Christ. Jesus would suffer, the pain of the garden, the ripping away of the flogging, and the torture of the cross. In fact the word passion means suffer, so the passion of Christ is the suffering of Christ. He suffered for you and me to bring us to God, love that is remarkable yet given freely. His resurrection proves that God is able and bigger than suffering. You circumstance may be unbearable today, but God is bigger and able to love you through it and promises that we will overcome because His has overcome. Focus on Him today!
See you this weekend.
Bro Norm
Reminder - Sweet Hearts Banquet @ sfbc, this Saturday at 6pm.
Men's Prayer Fellowship
Men will gather tonight at 7pm for a time of prayer and fellowship. Men meet each month to pray for our church and community needs, we would love to see you tonight. The meeting is at the home of Jim and Ruth Hornback.
Terry and Barbi Franklin Family Concert - February 21st.
We will be hosting a family concert featuring Terry and Barbi Franklin on Sunday, February 21st. The Franklin's are from Nashville and will be leading worship at the Ky Baptist Convention Evangelism Conference in Elizabethtown. They have traveled the world leading worship and sharing their message of God's love to strengthen families. Terry is a former member of The Gaither Vocal Band and is a Dove award winner.This is a don't miss event, please be sure to attend and bring a guest. Click here to see their web site http://www.heartfortheworld.com/aboutus.html
Bucket's of Hope for Haiti
We are participating in Bucket's of Hope for Haiti. Here is a link with details http://www.kybaptist.org/kbc.nsf/pages/haiti-buckets.html. The buckets need to be brought to by March 4th. Each bucket will be delivered to families in Haiti by Southern Baptist Disaster Relief Volunteer and include a gospel message. South Fork is also serving as a collection site for our Association. You may also give to help Haitian Orphans through the month of February, by designating a special offering to Haiti Earthquake. Funds given will be used to help the Galilean Children's Home and/or The Global Orphan Project. Thanks for giving, we have received almost $2000 so far.
Angel Food Ministries
Everyone likes to save money! Angel Food Ministries is a Christian Organization that provides a way to purchase food at a reduced cost. We are now serving as an Angel Food Site. Pick up a information sheet and menu for February at the table near our church office this Sunday. Delivery Day is February 27th. If you would like to volunteer for to help with this ministry please sign up at the welcome center or call Pam 325-3626. Click here to visit the Angel Food Ministry web site http://www.angelfoodministries.com/.
MFUGE Announcements
MFUGE question and answer meeting will be February 14th at 5pm in the old sanctuary. All parents with a student going to MFUGE need to be present. Please also bring your $150 deposit if you haven't paid that. Any questions please contact Bro Dewayne Gibson.
Chili Cook-off and Dessert Auction
A great night of Chili followed by "live" dessert auction. This event was a huge success last year. We need desserts for the auction and people interested in preparing chili, even if you don't want to participate in the cook-off challenge. Please see Theresa Banks or Dewayne Gibson with questions. All funds raised will help send students to MFUGE!
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