Children's Easter Activities

Remember, this Saturday...at 10:00 AM will be the Children's Easter Activities!   In the fellowship hall there will be games, prizes, crafts and an Easter devotion with a special guest the children will love!!  Then outside there will be an Easter egg hunt for children of all ages.  Lunch will follow in the fellowship hall.

Church family is encouraged to bring a dessert Saturday and if you would like to donate a bag of wrapped candy, please have it to the church by Friday. 

Teenagers are welcome and will be hiding the Easter eggs for us!  Come out and bring a friend as we enjoy a great Easter celebration!

Things God Won't Ask...

Things God won't ask on THAT day

1. God won't ask what kind of car you drove.
    He'll ask how many people you drove who didn't have transportation.

2. God won't ask the square footage of your house.
    He'll ask how many people you welcomed into your home.

3. God won't ask about the clothes you had in your closet.
    He'll ask how many you helped to clothe.

4. God won't ask what your highest salary was.
    He'll ask if you compromised your character to obtain it.

5. God won't ask what your job title was.
    He'll ask if you performed your job to the best of your ability.

6. God won't ask how many friends you had.
    He'll ask how many people to whom you were a friend.

7. God won't ask in what neighborhood you lived.
    He'll ask how you treated your neighbors.

8. God won't ask about the color of your skin.  
    He'll ask about the content of your character.

Brotherhood Spring Cook-Out/Meeting

Tuesday night at 7:00 PM, all men and boys are invited to a Brotherhood meeting which will feature a kick off to Spring cook out!  This event will be at the home of Kevin and Tammy C. and will be a time of fellowship, food, relaxing and enjoying a time of encouragement together in the Lord.  Food will be provided and will be a full meal of hamburgers, hot dogs and the fixings!  Come hungry and bring a friend!  Any questions, contact Buddy H. or Pastor Dave.

Developing A Heart For God - Part 2

Recently we heard of some things that can destroy a heart for God. Here are some ways we can develope a heart for God:

1. Be humble in spite of success:  Humility is recognizing God's grace and mercy in our successes, not our own achievements.  It has been said that prosperity is the greatest test of our character.

2.  Be mindful of the Shepherd:  An antidote to selfishness is the exaltation of God.  Reflecting on Him and how we can serve Him.

3.  Be available in service:  This is an antidote to slothfulness - being busy and mindful of ways to serve others. This opens the heart to allow the flow of God's love from our heart into the lives of others.  His Living Water flows in and out of us and we are a channel of blessing and service.

4.  Be repentant of sins:  All have sinned...but God's forgiveness turns our life around and makes us usable.  

5.  Be trusting in the Savior:  This is the remedy for stress.  The battles of life will rage, but the strength of God is limitless.  God is our fortress and strength.  As we face the pressures of life, may they draw us toward the Savior rather than away from Him.

Easter Sunday

We are anticipating a glorious Easter Sunday on April 4 as we celebrate our Lord's ressurection.  The events of the day will begin with an Easter Sunrise service followed by a light breakfast.  

There will be NO SUNDAY SCHOOL this morning, but our services will begin at 10:00 AM and will include an Easter celebration in music and drama presented by the Antioch choir. You are encouraged to make plans to be a part of this glorious celebration.

Developing A Heart For God

I Samuel 16:7 tells us that God does not look on the outward appearance of man, but that He looks on our heart.  The heart is the central orgin of the body where our qualities are first formed.  Everything we are springs forth from the heart.  

Can we develop a  heart for God? Yes, we can!  But we need to be mindful of the distractions and attitudes that can destroy a heart for God.

1.  Success:  Success can crowd a heart, puffing it up with our own accomplishments.

2.  Selfishness:  This shrinks our heart to think only of ourselves, restircting the ability to think of others.

3.  Slothfulness:  This dries up the heart with laziness and negligence resulting in a lack of service.

4.  Sin:  Sin hardens the heart to what is important and seperates us from God.

5.  Stress:  Stress puts unneccesary demands on the heart.  Can consume us with anxiety and worry. 

Stay tuned to some ways to counteract and develop a heart for God.

Children's Easter Activities

We are planning a fantastic time for our children on Saturday April 3.  Beginning at 10:00 AM at the church, there will be games and fun for the children.  An exciting devotion will be shared as we reflect on the true meaning of Easter.  Following the devotion the children will go outside for a huge Easter egg hunt. We will enjoy a lunch together to complete the fun filled celebration.

We are asking for donations of wrapped Easter candy and prepared desserts for the lunch.  If you are available to help with the activities or games, your help is welcome!