"Bro. Calvin's Comments"

Life is filled with choices. Joshua challenged Israel to make a choice (Joshua 24:14-28). Joshua lays out a simple choice – choose whom they will serve. Joshua then announces his choice – to serve the Lord.

This is the most important decision a person can make – to love and obey the Lord Jesus who has given His life on the cross to save us from our sins. If you have never asked the Lord Jesus to save you, now is a very good time to do so.

If you have trusted the Lord Jesus to save you, you too, have a choice to make each day. It is the same choice that Joshua gave Israel – whom to serve. Just because you have trusted Jesus as your Savior doesn’t mean you no longer choose whom to serve. You, I, and every other believer must choose each day whom we will serve.

Choosing to serve the Lord is a major daily decision. It means that you choose to love God completely. To love God is to obey God (John 14:23). It means that you sacrificially worship Him individually and in community. It means that you seek His will and apply His Holy Scripture in every area of your life – work, school, finances, family, friends, and any other area you may think of.

It means that you choose to love others compassionately. Love has been defined as "a deep, unselfish, unconditional desire, leading to action, for the very best for the person loved, regardless of the cost to yourself and regardless of the worthiness or unworthiness of the person loved. It is something you do more than something you feel. It requires an act of the will."

It means that you love yourself correctly. You see yourself as a child of God to whom the Lord has given eternal life. You are under his protection. He has said your life has worth and meaning.

Today you have a choice to serve the Lord or not serve the Lord. If you choose to serve Him, you then choose to love Him and obey Him. You choose to love and serve other people as Jesus loves them. And you choose to see yourself as Jesus Himself sees you. Your challenge is the same as Israel’s – choose whom you will serve.

Grace to you all,
Bro. Calvin

Did you make any New Years resolutions? How are you doing in fulfilling your resolutions? Many people make New Years resolutions about areas of their life that need improvement, yet they seem to break them quickly or at least fall well short of their goal. How about you? Are you keeping your resolutions? I know I am working on some resolutions right now trying to improve my life both physically and spiritually. Are there some areas you would like to improve in your life?

Here are some questions to ponder as you think about your spiritual life. Are you walking in Christ Jesus every day? Are you spending time every day studying God’s Word? Are you praying daily? Are you witnessing to others? Are you showing God’s love in your attitudes and actions? Are you walking in Christ Jesus the Lord? What a great resolution to walk as Jesus walked!

Another great resolution would be to attend Sunday School and Worship every week. And a second like unto it, invite others to attend with you.

Invite someone today
to Sunday School and Worship!

Something to think about!
I’ll See You Sunday! Press On! MAX

Desserts are needed for the Wednesday night AWANA meals. You can bring cookies, snack cakes, fruit, etc. Check with Cindy or Lesa for more information.

January 31, 2010

February 19 & 20

Temple Baptist Church, Ruston

Reservations are required
Call 318-251-0065

The WOM will be making goody bags for the Truck Stop Ministry for Valentines, and is requesting that you bring home baked cookies on Sunday, February 7. They will fill the bags on Monday during their regular meeting.

If you want to recycle your Christmas Cards; they can be sent to: St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, Recycled Card Program, 100 St. Jude’s Street, Boulder City, NV 89005. They will take cards until 2/28/10.

Saturday, February 13, 11:30 - 2:00

Pizza and fun activities to follow

“Memorials”

Given in memory of JANET WEAVER
by: Barbara Valentine

Given in memory of CAREY ADAMS
by: Barbara Adams

Given in memory of LEWIS CLARK
by: M/M Shelby Edwards
Lydia Class

Given in memory of DOUG GIBSON
by: M/M Shelby Edwards
M/M Ronald Bryan

Given in memory of JIMMY POWELL, JR.
by: Irene Tomlinson
M/M Jimmy Heflin
M/M Robert Pitman

Given in memory of  B. FRANK WALKER
by: Irene Tomlinson
M/M Jimmy Heflin

Given in memory of JAKE ROBERTS
by: Susan Lowe
 

Praise Report

January Totals (thru 1-24-10)
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering - - - - $2,200.00
Building Fund  - - - - $3,195.00
Tithes & Offerings  - - - - $15,080.75
Total Receipts  - - - - $18,571.51
Sunday School (1/03-1/24)  - - 74  - - 67  - - 79 - -  90
SS at the Arbor  - - 12  - - 14  - - 19  - -  16

Year-To-Date
2010 Building Fund  - - - - $3,195.00
2010 Tithes and Offerings  - - - - $15,080.75
2010 Budget Requirements To Date  - - - - $17,106.32
2009-10 Sunday School Average  - - - - 78

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NORTH ACRES BAPTIST CHURCH

SUNDAY

9:00 AM - - - Sunday School

10:15 AM - - - Worship Service

5:15 PM - - - Church Choir Rehearsal

6:30 PM - - - Evening Worship

WEDNESDAY

6:00 PM - - - AWANA for Children

6:00 PM - - - Youth "Unconformed Worship"

6:30 PM - - - Prayer Meeting

 

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