Blogging the Life of the Church

Once again it happened.  Another service at RSUMC, another service that I cried.  The missionary team traveling to Uganda will be leaving Thursday.  It was an honor to gather around the team members to pray for them.  After prayers were said, we sung,

Actually, I only made it through the first verse and some of the chorus.  To see those people going to Uganda raise there hands telling God, "here I am Lord", well I was so touched, words would not excape my lips to finish the song.  It also made me think, "what have I given God lately"? "Have I answered Him when He has called for me lately?"  I want to say, "yes, I am ready Lord, where ever you lead, I will follow", but am I ready????  We all may not be ready to travel to Uganda, but we can be in pray for those that have answered God's call to go.  Maybe while we are praying for the Uganda mission team, we can listen to see what God is telling us.  Have a Blessed week!

 

Well, we might not have actually gone surfing, but I did build a sand castle with my youngest child and his friends tonight.  Many thanks to the people that greeted us, gave us food, set up and helped us play the games!!!!  Family night at RSUMC, it was great!!!!  I almost felt like I had been to the beach when we got home and discovered sand in our shoes! I was happy though that I didn't have a suitcase full of dirty clothes!!!!!  RSMC, a great place to meet God, He's always there!!!!

The Lord does not  look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart" (I Samuel 16:7, NIV).  Sometimes we mess up.  Even the strongest of the strongest of Christians will sin.  Man can only see the outward appearance, man can see the mistake, only God knows how that persons heart is.  I'm not saying that Christians shouldn't try to live a life without blemish, but man should not judge a man by the "pimple" on his face.  God is the only Judge we have to worry about, He will be just.  So where is your heart?  Give it to God and see what He can do with it.

Yep, there are many exciting things going on in the life of our church.  Celebrate Recovery is getting ready to start a new round of meetings.  If you have never gone through this program, I highly recommend it!!!!!!!!  It's for EVERYONE!!!  The children of our church are getting ready for their first ever mission trip this Sunday.  I for one, can not wait to see what God is going to do there.  The dinner/play fundraiser for the Uganda mission trip is quickly approaching.  This is sure to be a fun night for all.  Don't miss out, sign up today and make your reservation.  I know there are many other projects going on in our church, if I left out an activity, please feel free to comment and add it!  God is good!

YES, Vacation Bible School has begun at RSUMC!  Last night was amazing, hope to see alot of new faces tonight, along with everyone that was there last night.

Yes, it's officially summer.  That means you officially  have 3 months  to do something with your Friend Jesus the Summer of 2010.  You have made summer plans, haven't you?  Do any of them include Jesus?  Taking a vacation?  Take Jesus along and speak His name to someone you meet.  May just end up being the best summer vacation EVER!!! 

Just a little reminder that just because it's summer, doesn't mean activities at the church have stopped.  There's still lots going on........come check it out!!!!!!!  Please be in prayer for our youth and leaders as they travel to FL Sunday!  I can't wait to hear what God had planned for them while they were there!  What plans does God have for you today???

Last night, as I prepared for bed, I thought of many reasons why I was not going to attend church this morning (wanted to sleep in, holiday, I was just tired, didn't want to go, etc.)  This morning, I thought of one reason why I am going.  I LOVE JESUS and He is sure to be there.   What decision did you make today?

I have always been one that when asked how I was, I would always answer, "OK", or "fine".  Over the past few months, I have been noticing how people answer.  I like the way Dennis will answer with something blessed, and being anointed, but I can never remember all he says.  But it sounds good when he says it! I received an email a few months ago  that gave me the idea to say, "I'm BAD, Blessed And Delivered.  The other day, as I sat at my desk at work, I spotted a card with scripture on it, and it  has been my answer for this week when asked how I was.  I'm Romans 12:12.  Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.  This week, how will you answer, "How are you?"  Let me know your response.

I have more than enough for my needs.  How wonderful to be able to say those words.  What needs do you have?  Psalms 23:5 tells us that - Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.  My cup runneth over.  This past weekend my cup runneth over.  I spent 72 hours with God on what is called the Emmaus Walk.  My cup runneth over.  It runneth over on Monday.  As the week is progressing, I find times that it fills as if my cup no longer flows into the saucer, but it is also loosing some in the cup.  I need to continue to feed myself with God's words and let Him continue to fill my cup even as I go through day to day activities and come against obstacles.  He is more than enough for my needs.  Is He your all in all??