Sunday, July 24 2011

02Aug11

One of the most difficult concepts for us to accept is our own sinfulness.  We all know that we are not perfect, but that really is not the crux of the matter.  The fact is sin is my primary problem, and that’s hard to swallow. Consider author and counselor Ed Welch on the subject:

Sin by its very nature is more often quiet and secretive than loud and public.  For every overt episode of rage, there are dozens of jealousies, manipulations, white lies, and malicious thoughts, none of which immediately register on the conscience.  And, according to Scripture, the greatest sin of all is even more covert: I do not love the Lord my God with my whole mind and heart.  If our failure to consistently worship the true God is the key feature of sin, we are sinners all.

Worship of the creator God moves us from our sinful bent toward righteous thinking and living.  We need to worship, both publicly and privately.  May your private worship grow your love for the Lord, and may our public worship please the Lord.  It is time to meet God.  Please take the moments prior to the service to prepare your heart for worship

JULY SCRIPTURE MEMORY – Ephesians 4:23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT MEALS – Join us this Wednesday night for a meal at 6pm followed by prayer meeting, Student Impact, and Kid’s Club at 7pm.  To aid in our preparation, please sign up in the lobby if you plan to attend the meal.

DIRECTORY PICTURES SIGNUP – Mark your calendars for August 11-13.  We have set aside those days to take the pictures for our new church pictorial directory. Please take time today to stop by the directory registration table in the lobby to set up an appointment for your family picture. Today is the last day that you can sign up.

FRIENDSHIP DINNER – Parents and teens should mark their calendars for this Thursday, July 28 at 7pm when Dr. Gary Weier from BJU will be hosting a Friendship Dinner at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. Registration is online at http://www.bju.edu/friendship and the cost is $5 per person. Prospective students may attend for free.

AWANA TRAINING – All AWANA staff should plan on meeting at Southside this afternoon at 2pm for a staff training session.

QUARTERLY BUSINESS MEETING – The quarterly business meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday, July 27. All members should plan to be in attendance.

FIFTH SUNDAY – Because next Sunday, July 31, is a fifth Sunday, we will not have an evening service. Everyone is encouraged to invite others over for fellowship and a Bible study. Handouts will be provided in the lobby for the Bible study if desired.

CHILD PROTECTION MEETING – The Child Protection Meeting has been rescheduled for August 7 at 5pm. All those that weren’t able to attend the first meeting and who are or will be working with children should plan to attend.

ONLY FOUR WEEKS AWAY – Our small groups begin the week of August 21.  We hope that every adult member and attendee will choose to take part in one of our six groups.  Sign up for groups begins Sunday, August 7.

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