Influence is something that can be picked up by either good or bad intentions.  For example, think about the stuff that influences you.  Now think about whether or not they are good or bad influences.  What about your friends?  Do you have to change your ways in order to fit in with your friends?  If you do, then this is probably not a good influence for you.  True friends should accept you the way you are and not make you change.  Relationships are no different.  If you find yourself changing what you do and who you are for a boyfriend or girlfriend; then you need to stop and see what you are becoming.  There should only be one influence in your life that factors into you changing your ways and He is God.  If you are changing for anything else, it’s just not worth it.

SPECIAL THANKS
A special thanks to Lee Loden and The Challenger’s Class for giving us the opportunity to lead out in the worship services this past Sunday. 

Belk Charity Sale Event Cards For Sale
As we gear up for our mission trip to Nashville, TN; we are now selling Belk Charity Event Tickets for $5 each.  One ticket is good for your admission to the sale and will give you your money back on a purchase made during the event.  Please see one of our students or youth workers to purchase your ticket.  Sale is set for April 12th from 6am-10am. We thank you for your support!!!!

Bro. Trent and Ms. Rebecca

While reading my Daily Devotional by Billy Graham, I ran across a devo that I wanted to share with you.  It was entitled “Strength and Weakness” and it dealt with trusting God through our times of trouble and allowing Him to be our strength through it all.  We tend to become very self-centered and lean on ourselves when things seem to not go our way and that’s not how it supposed to be.  Man seems to find his safe haven in man instead of God most of the times.  In 2Corinthians 12:10 Paul states, “When I am weak, then I am strong”, acknowledging that his weakness makes him stronger through God.  I know it sounds funny, but when we think about it makes perfect sense.  We are humans and very weak, but when we use God as our crutch and support, there is nothing we cannot accomplish.  Trust more in Him to be your support and guide and less in ourselves and others and watch how great our God can become.

Belk Charity Sale Event Cards For Sale
As we gear up for our mission trip to Nashville, TN; we are now selling Belk Charity Event Tickets for $5 each.  One ticket is good for your admission to the sale and will give you your money back on a purchase made during the event.  Please see one of our students or youth workers to purchase your ticket.  Sale is set for April 12th from 6am-10am. We thank you for your support!!!!

Bro. Trent and Ms. Rebecca

This Wednesday we wrap up our study from the movie Seven Days in Utopia. It has been a great study and I hope you have gotten a lot from it.  As we conclude this series, we will look at the legacy of our lives.  How will you be remembered when you are gone? Have you lead a life that is pleasing to God and those who you are close to?  When you are gone from this world will people talk about you as though they wish you were still around, or will they be glad to see you go?  This is the lesson that should really make you search your soul and discover the true you.  We always want to be remembered in a good way, but sometimes through life we tend to drift into the coma of sin and feel totally helpless to its power and can’t seem to wake up. Always remember, no matter how far you’ve drifted, God hasn’t forgotten who you are and is waiting for you to return to Him.  Come back to God and experience the newness once again.
S.F.T.
See it, Feel it, Trust it

THANK YOU!
A HUGE thank you to Ms. Teresa, Ms. Cherry and Ms Beth for the extra practice you put in for the music service this past Sunday.  What a tremendous gift God has given the 3 of you!  I also want to thank Brian Prochaska for leading out in the music and for Mark Jenkins and our students for their parts in both of our services and a special thank you for Grant Jenkins who brought us a terrific message on Sunday night.  What a wonderful day God gave us last Sunday!