I hope you had a great Labor Day Holiday. What a blessing that our area didn’t have any significant damage from Hurricane Gustav. I hope none of you had family members or friends who experienced serious damage from the storm. Everyone we know on the coast made it thru in relatively good shape.
Prayer Requests
- Claudia, Mike and the kids – As Claudia is home continuing to recover from surgery.
- Tonya Ekstrom – Jennifer’s sister. Going thru difficulties related to the sale of a business.
- Those who experienced hardships and loss as a result of Hurricane Gustav.
- Tyler – As he continues to seek God’s will regarding his job.
- Carol Barham – Chris’ aunt, very slow recovery.
- Gary – Kendall’s friend.
Announcements
- Due to the shelter remaining open in the CAC, no Wednesday night dinner will be served on 9/3. All other Wednesday night activities will go on as scheduled.
- Fun Night for Preschoolers, ages 3 to 5. Friday night, 9/12, from 6:30-8:30PM
at JumpZone. Meal will not be provided. Sign-up by 9/10. Contact Teresa Dickens
in the church office for more information.
- Breakthru Women’s Retreat. Friday and Saturday, 9/19 and 9/20 at Timber
Creek Camp in Morton. Cost is $45. Sign-up by 9/3. Contact Teresa Dickens in
the church office for more information.
- RA Day at Mississippi College – Saturday, September 20. RA’s will leave the church at 2PM. Cost is $6 per person. Contact Regina Powell to sign-up at 601-856-6026. Sign-up deadline is September 17.
Something to think about…….by Priscilla Shirer
BECOMING MORE CHRISTLIKE THROUGH LIFE’S CHALLENGES
The silversmith watches the metal, prepared to take it out at just the right moment. Too much heat will damage the precious work. God is the divine silversmith. When we are burdened, broken, and in need, God reminds us we are not alone. He watches over us and He knows when enough is enough.
Do you know how the silversmith knows the refining process is complete? He must be able to clearly see his reflection in the molten metal. We sometimes find ourselves in a place we believe is too difficult. The intense heat seems to be too much to bear, but God is paying close attention. His work will be done when He can see His reflection in us.
I hope the rest of your week is fantastic. If you haven’t responded to Heather’s email from last week regarding your contact information, please do so as soon as possible as she is attempting to get the list finalized this week. Take care and I look forward to seeing you Sunday!!
