Incredible partners

As I read my bible today I came across the story of Jonathan and his armor-bearer in 2 Samuel 14:6-13 NIV. The Israelites were discouraged,outnumbered and inadequately armed with no reasonable hope for success. But because of the courage these two possessed...their bravery was instrumental to victory being achieved. Yet right in the middle of those scripture passages you will find these incredible words "Perhaps the Lord will act on our behalf" (vs 6) NIV. God looks for faith and willingness every day. When circumstances seem to be insurmountable and our resources exhausted God assures us that we can call upon Him in our times of need. Psalms 46:1 NIV reminds us that He has promised to be "an ever present help in trouble". I'm praying for several of our church families today. Would you keep them in your prayers as well??? Perhaps the Lord will act on their behalf!!!
Kim Hawkins
Janet Hawkins
Charlie Page
May Soas

I want to give a big shout out to my Wednesday "Front Porch" Biblestudy class. You guys are the best! Recently we had a Chili Cook Off Challenge and Bud Burdett took on all challengers and finished on top after all the votes were in. We have some great cooks in the church! I think we ought to have an outdoor tailgate celebration after church some Sunday??? We just missed setting a new record in our class this past Wednesday with 60 in attendance! Currently we are studying about "Allowing God to Renovate Our Lives". If you haven't connected to any of our mid-week Biblestudy group's your missing a great opportunity to get acquainted with some of the best people around. All of our teachers do a tremendous job of sharing God's truth.

Last Sunday's guest speaker, former Senior Pastor, Dwaine Umbel deftly preached a message that provided us all with some refreshing reminders that God wants so much to bless us. There were numerous statements in his message that hit home for me. I wrote this down in my notes as he spoke.."It's important how you live today. LEGACY PROVIDES LIFE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. Legacy is leaving something behind". We are all called to bring hope to the hopeless and abundant life to those who have been robbed. I hope you all were blessed by the Umbel's ministry. It was wonderful to have them back once again here at Bethel Temple.