I just wanted to write a quick note to let you know that we have missed seeing so many of you in church the past couple of weeks.

It seems like this summer has been very busy for so many people. With all of the fun in the sun activities that warm weather brings, I think there is a danger of neglecting the family worship time. We hear all the time about the importance of spending “family time” together … and that is VERY important! But, don’t sacrifice your family's time to worship God and fellowship with other believers for just anything.

Yep, there are family gatherings and vacations that are needed for building strong families, but lets also make spending time worshiping God and gathering together with our church family a priority as well. Joshua said, “Hey guys, you do what you want, but as for me and my house … we will serve the LORD.”

Please let us know if there is anything we can be praying with you about!

God Bless, Ps. Matt

Wouldn't He Stick out?

I read a story this week of a 7 year old boy who sat listening on a Sunday morning to the Pastor's sermon. When the service was over he patiently waited his turn to talk to the minister. His first words were, "You said that Jesus wants to live in our hearts right?" The Pastor, impressed that the boy had been listening so intently responded, "Why yes, that's right." The boy with a thoughtful look on his face then asked, "How big do you think Jesus is?" The Pastor smiled down at thew youngster and said, Well, when he was here on earth he was a carpenter, so he was probable a big strong man." The boys expression changed from thoughtful to puzzled as he said, "Well if he is that big, but I am so small ... wouldn't he stick out?" "Yes," said the Pastor, "I think that is the point."

How big is your Jesus? Does he "stick out" of your life? Or are you able to hide him away so that no one knows you are a Christian? If so, maybe you need a bigger Jesus!
John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease.