Why do we doubt the love of God for us?  If the Bible tells us anything about God it is that He loves us tremendously.  In fact, John 3:16 tells us that He loved us so much that He gave up His son to die on a cross to die for our sin.  This should show us all that our God, who sacrificed His only son for all of mankind’s sin, is something not to be taken lightly.  What would you be willing to sacrifice for another to show your love to them?  Could you give up a child, home, or your most prized possessions? God did just that. So who are we to question His love for us? 


John 3:16 says,
 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son that whoever believes in Him will never perish,  but have eternal life”


SMART CARDS FOR SALE
If you have not purchased a Smart Card, please see one of our students or student leaders to buy one.  We are selling them for the next month, but once they are gone, they won’t be back until next August.  Cards are $15 each. 

YOUTH YARD SALE
The date is set for our yard sale.  If you have items you would like to donate for us to sale, you can go ahead and begin bringing them to the church and place them in the church trailer in the lower garage area. 

Bro. Trent and Ms. Rebecca

It’s Like Heaven!
Ever think of what Heaven will be like? Do you ever think about the most favorite place you have ever been in your life and tried to compare it to Heaven?  What about the favorite foods you eat that make you think you’re in Heaven?  No matter what we do here on earth or where we think our Heaven is on earth, nothing will come close to comparing to our eternal home that God has prepared for us.  So why wouldn’t we take our time now to get ready for this opportunity?  God unlocked the gateway to Heaven and has offered Salvation to all of us by sending His Son Jesus to die on the cross.  We need to believe and trust in Jesus in order to have the opportunity to go to this wonderful place.  There is no time like the present to start preparing for our eternal home.  I am going to be there, are YOU?

SMART CARDS FOR SALE
If you have not purchased a Smart Card, please see one of our students or student leaders to buy one.  We are selling them for the next month, but once they are gone, they won’t be back until next August.  Cards are $15 each.
 
YOUTH YARD SALE
The date is set for our yard sale.  If you have items you would like to donate for us to sale, you can go ahead and begin bringing them to the church and place them in the church trailer in the lower garage area.  

               

This Wednesday is our official welcome back service welcoming all of our students back to “The Main Event” after the summer.  It is now time to get back involved with student ministries and get ready for a packed out semester full of opportunities to study God’s Word.  We are starting at 6:45pm and look forward to seeing all of our students back and ready to praise God for all He does. 

VISION

How is your vision?  Are you able to see past yesterday or 6 weeks ago?  What about being able to see into the future for direction, comfort, or plans?  Everyone needs a vision, a sense of direction in order to keep ahead of the game and not just wander in circles.  We too need vision as a youth group and as this new semester begins, we are going to discuss our vision of what we look to get involved with, study, and learn from the upcoming year. 
 

SMART CARDS FOR SALE
Our Student Ministries is off and running with fundraisers looking ahead to next year’s mission trip.  We are excited and eager in our efforts to raise money and have another successful youth trip.  We are currently selling Smart Cards for $15 each.  Each card contains many coupons that can be used until August 1st of next year.  There are 3 Mantachie businesses on the card this year that are:  Delmar’s Grill, Mantachie Pizza and Subs, and Gifts Galore & Flowers by Dan.  These cards are great to have and will pay for itself in a very short time.  Please see one of our students or student workers if you are interested in buying one. 

Ways to strengthen your walk with God each day:

1.  Bible study……..  If you want to show God you truly care about your walk with Him, you need to establish an effective Bible study program for yourself. 

2.  Prayer…. God don’t hear your problems and concerns if you don’t tell Him about them.  Prayer needs to be done daily and several times a day depending on your struggles. 

3.  No Negativity…..Focus on positive traits of what ministry is.  Don’t let people around you pull your down or you pull down other people.  Avoid talking about negative things.  Give God the negative stuff in prayer and let it go. 

4.  Know and understand what living for God truly is...  Living for God means you put Him FIRST.   God wants your time and attention, so give it to Him. 

5.  Be an encourager.  Help others who are struggling.  Chances are, you can help if you really want to.  Just reach out.  This is a very effective way to strengthen your walk with God and improve your life and lives of those you touch by assisting in their struggles. 

6.  Trust your spiritual leaders.  Always know that your pastor and youth pastor are teaching you spiritual guidance to help your spiritual journey so trust in what they are saying. 

7.  Never be afraid to ask questions.  No one is going to understand everything the first time around, so when you get lost or confused in the Bible study or discussion, never hesitate to ask questions so you can better understand what is going on.

SMART CARDS FOR SALE
Our Student Ministries is off and running with fundraisers looking ahead to next year’s mission trip.  We are excited and eager in our efforts to raise money and have another successful youth trip.  We are currently selling Smart Cards for $15 each.  Each card contains many coupons that can be used until August 1st of next year.  There are 3 Mantachie businesses on the card this year that are:  Delmar’s Grill, Mantachie Pizza and Subs, and Gifts Galore & Flowers by Dan.  These cards are great to have and will pay for itself in a very short time.  Please see one of our students or student workers if you are interested in buying one. 

Bro. Trent and Ms. Rebecca