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Howdy Pardners,
Well good morning everyone. I see from the frost on the ground that it really is November. We've been enjoying these warm days a lot, but it's all in God's plan that the seasons change. And change they are. As November is actually drawing to a close it is only fitting that we take time this week to consider all we're thankful for. One thing I have to say is that I am grateful for our church family. Not everyone is blessed to have such a loving and welcoming group of people around them. So thank you.
In John 11:26 Jesus says "Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?"
These were Jesus' words to Martha when her brother had died. She still hoped Jesus would intervene and do something about her brother's death. What Jesus says here fits well with something we emphasized several days ago. Christians who die physically are never really separated from their relationship with God's loving presence in Jesus. Their life is joined with Jesus, and that relationship is not severed by death. In today's passage, Jesus challenges us to believe a similar truth: "Whoever lives and believes in me will never die." Do you believe the genuine living part of you made by God in your mother's womb will never die? Even though your physical body dies, do you believe you are still alive in Jesus? I hope so because this is an incredible thought! We are eternal, immortal, and joined with Jesus. His future is joined with us because of him! So, will we live believing this powerful truth?
Upcoming Events:
Shoeboxes for the Operation Christmas Child have been collected all around the USA this week as the nationwide collection week is coming up November 18th -25th. Thus far we have delivered 237 boxes that are on their way to children around the world! In case you missed last week's announcement, there is another possibility for you to get your boxes sent. Kathy will be taking several more tomorrow afternoon. So if you have any you need sent, please bring them to church in the morning. You can also drop them off yourself from 3-5pm tomorrow, or Monday from 8-10am at Carpenter Street Baptist Church in Moberly.
Thanksgiving is coming up this week on Thursday November 28th. We will not be having our regularly scheduled services that evening, so that people can spend that evening at home with family and friends. Take an opportunity to consider all that you have to be thankful for, and share that message of God's blessing with someone.
Next Sunday is December 1st and we will be having our monthly fellowship meal after church. Please come to join us and enjoy great friends, food and fellowship! Then on Thursday November 5th we'll do it again after the evening service. See you there!
I'd like to have a brief Wrangler Meeting at the end of our meal next Sunday just to look back on the year, and also to look at plans for the upcoming year and all the opportunities it holds.
On Sunday November 8th we will be partaking in The Lord's Supper, and again Thursday evening December 12th. This is a special time where believers join together and look back at the sacrifice of Christ, and what it means for our future in Him.
A bit further ahead, but December 29th will be the 5th Sunday of that month, as well as the very last Sunday of 2024! We plan to have an acoustic music jam session here at the church in the fellowship area. We'll start about 6pm and probably go until about 8pm. This is for anyone and everyone to grab whatever instrument you play and have some fun playing together! We'll plan to have snacks and some refreshments and take time to reminisce on the past year, and look ahead to 2025. See you there!
Fun Horse Stuff: Why did the owner name his racehorse 'Bad News'?
Because bad news travels fast.
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God Bless and Happy Trails!
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