September Calendar

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"Bro. Calvin's Comments"

"I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me". Over the years I have thought about these words of my Lord Jesus and wondered what they meant. How do they apply to the Christian Life as lived out in the "sacred ordinary" of life?

Today, as I studied this passage, a few things came to mind. I noticed in this simple statement the strong language the Lord Jesus used in answering Thomas' question about knowing the way. Jesus' own words are emphatic-"I am the way...except through me". The first and last words of this sentence are emphatic-it is Jesus and Jesus alone that is the way, the truth, and the life. It is through Jesus and Jesus alone that one can come to the Father. There is no one else through whom we can gain access to the Father.

Jesus said He is the way. He is the way to heaven, if we have trusted Him as Savior and Lord. He is the way to freedom, having freed us from our sins (Romans 6:1-14; Galatians 5:1). Jesus said He is the truth. It is by His truth that we are set free (John 8:32). No longer are we destabilized by the devil's deceptions. No longer are we tossed by the fickleness of our emotions. No longer are we enslaved by sin's power. Jesus' truth stabilizes our lives, sets our course on the path of righteousness, and frees to serve Him who paid our sin debt and broke sin's power over us. Blessed be the name of our Lord! And Jesus said He is the life. He is the source, the wellspring, the fountain for true, energetic, and significant life. He has given us who believe in Him life that has eternal qualities as well as life that lasts for all eternity.

So how does this affect day-to-day life? When we look at Jesus Christ, we see the way we are to live our lives-in total faith and obedience, setting aside our will to seek first the Kingdom of God. We see we are to live our lives based on truth-on reality not as we perceive it, but on reality as revealed by the Word of God. We see we are to live life-a life that is significantly different than the life of this world. We are to live a life of integrity and morality that is rooted in and a reflection of our relationship with Jesus Christ.

If you have never trusted Christ to save you, you can be saved by trusting Him. Admit your disobedience to yourself and to Him (truth), believe that He is the Savior (truth and way), calling on Him to save you, and commit yourself to follow Him (life). If you have trusted Him, continually be honest with Him, apply His truth to your life daily, and you will walk in His paths of righteousness.

Blessings, Bro. Calvin

"Summer Son-Shine Kids" did a marvelous job in leading us to praise God. A special thank you to all who had a part in making this a great summer for our children.. - NOTE: Our regular fall schedule will resume September 3 with Missions and Music! Come join us as we prepare for Christmas music and learn about missions!

Our Church Choir will soon begin preparing for our Christmas musical. Will you come join us? We have rehearsals each Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. We would love for you to sing with us!

HARVEST SUNDAY is September 14! Make a special effort to contact all your Sunday School class members. Invite them, encourage them, urge them, and entreat them to be in Sunday School and Worship this Sunday.

"I was glad when they said to me, "Let us go to the house of the LORD." Psalm 122:1 NASB

Your invitation may be just what someone needs to motivate them to be at church Sunday.

Invite someone today to Sunday School and Worship!

I'll See You Sunday! MAX

Harvest Sunday

September 14

High Attendance Day

Special Offering for Building Fund

Dinner on the Grounds

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Louisiana Baptist Children's Home

The date for the annual Fall Food Roundup pickup is Monday, September 15 The WOM request that you bring canned fruit or vegetables before the 15^th. Boxes are provided to put your contributions in.

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Wonderful Wednesday's for Women!

Need a few minutes to "de stress"? Join us September 3^rd at 6:15 in Edwards' Classroom. Door prizes will be awarded.

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Pre-K & Children's Mystery Trip

Sunday, September 7^th

Meet at North Acres at 3:00 p.m.

Get ready for an afternoon of fun and mystery!

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Georgia Barnette

State Missions Offering

Week of Prayer

September 21-28

North Acres Goal: $1500

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UCAP

UCAP is in need of bed linens, bath towels/cloths, and all kitchen utensils. Due to providing these items to several burnout victims recently they must restock. Also don't forget they need jello and soap or any canned goods to help feed the less fortunate.

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"Memorials"

Given in memory of MR. & MRS. TOM STEVENS and MR. & MRS. CARL TOMLINSON
by: Irene Tomlinson

Given in memory of CLEVE STRONG
by: Shelby & Daphne Edwards

Given in memory of ROY WRIGHT
by: Robert & Peggy White

Given in memory of DONNIE HEFLIN
by: Betty Garms

Given in memory of JIM & ESTELLE HEFLIN, PAHOO KIRK, and JOHN MORRISON
by: Jimmy & Agnes Heflin

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Nursery Schedule

Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008

7:00 p.m. Barbara Adams & Paid Worker

Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008

10:15 a.m. Randy Ward, Shirley Byrd -- Bed babies

Latrice Francis, William McCann -- 2 & 3 yr. old

6:30 p.m. Paid Worker

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008

7:00 p.m. Lesa Ward and Paid Worker

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