Sunday Morning Service, Feb. 22, 2009
There was a sweet spirit here this Sunday morning. If you are a child of God, you already know that we have His promise to be in our midst when we gather in His name, but it seems to be a much more fulfilling time when the Holy Spirit is manifested in ways that can be felt. How awesome to know that our Lord loves us more than we can imagine. Bro. Todd never disappoints in bringing the SS lesson. Today as we read about the woman with the alabaster box, we saw how Jesus read the hearts of those present. He blessed and forgave the woman whose heart was filled with love for the Savior and He addressed the intolerance and self-righteousness in the heart of Simon. We can learn from this lesson how we should never look down on sinners. The Word reminds us that there is none righteous, no, not one. Jesus, Himself, said in Matthew 9:12, "They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick". We also need to rely on the Blood of Jesus each day and for every danger we face. Jan Goodwin told us that if we stand on God's Word, evil can't touch us, it cannot come across the Blood Line. What a precious truth, and from a woman who has lived exactly what she says.
Ms. Emily Smith sang up front with her mom and dad today. She sang "Shout to the Lord" and is really doing a great job. We love to see this talented young lady expressing her love for God and using her singing ability to glorify the King.
We were so blessed to have a message in tongues by Jan Goodwin and interpreted by Todd Scott. The Lord is saying to us, I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU! DON'T TURN ME AWAY, COME TO ME, I HAVE GIVEN MY ALL TO YOU, JUST KNOW HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU, MY CHILDREN!!! Oh, what an awesome God we serve!!
Also, a precious lady we ALL love so much, Ms. Rosa, gave a testimony that last week, she felt the healing hand of Jesus on her during the morning church service, and we praise God for her and the example she sets for others. She is letting her light shine for the Master!!
Everyone is invited to come on Sunday nights at 5pm. We are starting to get back to having regular Sunday night services every week. Bro. Smith always has alot of ideas for singing, testifying, fellowship, preaching... whatever it is, you can be assured that what the church does will be done to the glory of the One we serve. Bro. Smith, at the end of every service, will ask: Can you say "Praise the Lord!!". Little louder: "Praise the LORD!!!", you can do better than that!!!: "PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!"
We ask for your prayers and invite you to come "Praise the Lord" with us!
