Prayer Guide

I have always thought that the month of February can be one of the most discouraging months on the calendar. Christmas is past. Easter seems so far away, and it’s still so cold and dreary outside. I also think it’s discouraging because many of us start off the new year with fresh energy and new resolutions only to find that our New Year’s resolutions are already this year’s disappointments. I encouraged our church this past January by sharing with them during our time of spiritual emphasis that there is a difference between the resolutions that we often casually make and the commitments that God desires us to pursue. If you feel discouraged this month I want to share with you a prayer guide which I also shared with my church. This six day prayer guide corresponds with a process of spiritual development which I find significant. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday focus upon dealing with barriers to our spiritual growth. Thursday focuses upon the gifts which God has given to each of us. Friday addresses commitment, and Saturday encourages vision for the future.

The guide is formatted in a booklet form; please download it here. I pray that it is a blessing to you.

Promise Keepers 2008

Each year the men of our church have been blessed and challenged by Promise Keepers. Men, this year you should mark your calendars for September 5th and 6th because Promise Keepers 2008 is arriving in Cleveland, Ohio. The program will take place on Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. We will need to leave by 2:00 p.m. on Friday, so guys prepare to take at least a half day off from work if you are planning on attending. Every year we have an awesome time, so you do not want to miss out. You can read more about the conference here, and send me an email if you are interested in attending this year.

Craft Extravaganza

On Saturday March1 at 2:00 p.m. in the church fellowship hall the women of the church are going to host a craft party organized by Veronica Miller. There will be an opportunity to learn how to crochet as well as participate in various crafts. Please feel free to bring a craft which you are currently working on or desire to start. Yarn and needles will be available to purchase for $2. This activity is open to women of all ages. Please do invite a friend as well!