I cannot tell you how ecstatic I am to be back in the game this week after recuperating from my recent surgery - I have missed you all terribly and cannot wait to see each and every one of you during worship this weekend. As I told my friend Lynn Malone last week, I am truly blessed to have a job that I cannot wait to get to every day and am distraught when illness or injury keeps me away (after all, how many people in our society can honestly say they love their job)? Thank you again, one and all, for who you are and how much you have and continue to bless me and Erin.
One of the great things about getting back into the swing of things is returning to the routine of the church's life. Most all of you know, from having read your April newsletter, that we are going to see the return of weekly group and Bible studies starting next week. There are several different studies being presented; please find more information about all of these as you scroll down. I must note that I made an error in my column about one group - it will meet on TUESDAYS at 6:00, not Wednesdays at 7:00.
Finally, it would be a terrible omission to not acknowledge that today is the one year anniversary of the Virginia Tech Massacre. Whether we want to admit it or not, we never know when tragedy will strike us as we go about the routines of life. My hope and prayer for each of you is that you are constantly aware of, and engaging in the practice of, nurturing your relationship with God through Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. We have the honor and privilege of serving a God who desires for us to commune with him not just when tragedies occur and we are searching for answers; no, our God desires for us to relate to him in all things, through all things. Can you honestly say that this is your outlook on life?
See you Sunday!
Lamar
One of the great things about getting back into the swing of things is returning to the routine of the church's life. Most all of you know, from having read your April newsletter, that we are going to see the return of weekly group and Bible studies starting next week. There are several different studies being presented; please find more information about all of these as you scroll down. I must note that I made an error in my column about one group - it will meet on TUESDAYS at 6:00, not Wednesdays at 7:00.
Finally, it would be a terrible omission to not acknowledge that today is the one year anniversary of the Virginia Tech Massacre. Whether we want to admit it or not, we never know when tragedy will strike us as we go about the routines of life. My hope and prayer for each of you is that you are constantly aware of, and engaging in the practice of, nurturing your relationship with God through Christ by the power of the Holy Spirit. We have the honor and privilege of serving a God who desires for us to commune with him not just when tragedies occur and we are searching for answers; no, our God desires for us to relate to him in all things, through all things. Can you honestly say that this is your outlook on life?
See you Sunday!
Lamar
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