From the Pastor's Heart

Happy Thanksgiving Church Family!

 

Psalm 100:4 says, "Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!" We have so much to be thankful for! If you are reading this, God has given you another day of life! We are surrounded by so many blessings and none outweighs the wonderful gift of grace that we have been given in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! The gift of grace is more than enough to be thankful for, and yet, God has blessed us with that and then lavished upon us blessing upon blessing. Thank Him today! 

 

As for announcements, I just wanted you to know that the Heart4Anderson event was a great success. We had a massive turnout, and we gave out of food and almost completely out of clothes. The only things left seemed to be things that were just a little too big for those who were there. Thank you to all who donated and supported the event, and a big thank you to Lynn for putting it together and organizing it. 

 

Second, I know we have one angel tree child's name left on our tree. So if you have been waiting to take a name, there is one waiting for you on Sunday. Also, if you took a name, please remember that the gifts will be due on December 4, which is on Wednesday next week! 

 

Finally, don't forget that the decorating team will be decorating for Christmas on Saturday morning at 9:30am, so if you are able to help with that then come on! They will have coffee and some breakfast food ready for those who are able to help. 

 

See you on Sunday as we begin our season of Advent! See you then!

 

Church Family, 

 

James 1:19-20 says, "Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger, for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness of God." I know I've joked about it before, but with the holidays comes family gatherings, and while those ought to be sweet times, for many they are tense and can be challenging. There are various reasons for this, but one is that those who know us best and those we are most comfortable around often get to see the worst of us and vice versa. However, it's a shame, in this short life that we have, to see families divided by grudges. So believers, as you get ready to gather with those you love, remember the words of James. Be slow to speak and don't let anger rule you. Rather, seek to glorify God this holiday season! 

 

As for announcements, this coming Saturday is the Men's Breakfast at 8am! So fellas, make sure to make plans to join us for some food and fellowship. I am looking forward to seeing you there. 

 

Second, on Sunday we have our Church-wide Thanksgiving fellowship immediately following the morning service. So please remember to bring whatever you may have signed up for, and be ready to come and eat! This is always  a sweet time we get to enjoy together. 

 

Finally, Sunday evening will be the Heart4Anderson outreach downtown. That means that Sunday is the last day for you to bring any clothes or supplies that you would like to donate for us to hand out. So be sure to bring all of that with you on Sunday. 

 

See you on Sunday!

Church Family, 

 

Psalm 144:1 says, "Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my fingers for battle." You know, God is our rock and our fortress. He is the One in whom we find refuge and security. However, he also expects to take part in the warfare, and He is training us for it! And what better way for us to go into battle against sin and satan, knowing we are tethered irreversibly to the LORD who conquers all! So be diligent today believer and don't be afraid to enter into the fight!

 

As for announcements, the Thanksgiving Fellowship Meal will be on November 24 right after the morning service. So please don't forget to sign up to bring a side and make plans to join us for that meal! It's always a great time of fellowship. 

 

Then that evening of the 24th we will be downtown for Heart4Anderson. During this time we will be giving out the clothing and different items to those in need. Don't forget to bring any items that you may want to donate to this cause. 

 

Finally, remember that we do have angel tree names available now, and the presents for those children will be due on December 4th. So please consider taking a name on Sunday and blessing a child/family that is in need this Christmas season. 

 

I look forward to gathering with you Sunday! See you then!