We are faced daily with images of poverty. The entire world struggles against and lives in daily fear of it. It’s true the poor are and always will be with us (Matthew 26:11), and it is our responsibility, indeed our privilege, to minister to them (Deuteronomy15:11). However, there is an even more overwhelming and destructive poverty that we too often turn a blind eye to. It is growing at an alarming pace. When we look at pictures of the physically impoverished masses with their emaciated faces and distended stomachs we are horrified. When we see the children walking barefoot in ragged clothing through garbage heaps searching for scraps we rightfully cry out with tears of compassion and horror for our fellowman. But there is a deeper underlying poverty that nourishes the physical poverty allowing it to flourish. The poverty I speak of is our spiritual poverty. This poverty likewise has existed since the beginning, but it has grown at an even more alarming pace than material poverty. Just as a rich man can become poor almost overnight, so too the fruits of the spirit can disappear from our lives if left unguarded. We are so careful to watch over our bank accounts and we buy enormous amounts of insurance to protect our belongings, but how much thought and time do we give to safeguard our spiritual riches?
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In our personal lives we see God giving the increase everyday as we face challenges and opportunities by faith. We see God’s increase when our children’s frown is turned upside down into a smile, when a difficult moment opens up opportunity. Now, I want to share with you how God is giving the increase through our combined efforts in reaching the lost.
Although we are living in a time that we as individuals, the church, and our nation are faced with economic challenges, our sacrificial gifts are being greatly increased by God. This is stated clearly by Paul, “So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow. The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose…” (1 Cor. 3:7-9). Being united in one purpose, as “God’s fellow-workers”, your mission efforts are growing one soul at a time.
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Robin & Family – Robin is on a new chemo. now, please continue to keep her and her family in your prayers.
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Saturday, May 16th, from 4-6pm at Central Florida Bible Camp. The menu includes: fried fish, hushpuppies, grits, coleslaw, baked beans, drink and dessert (hot dogs available for non-fish eaters). The cost is $10 for adults / $5 for children (5 and under).
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“The Wisdom of the Proverbs” is the theme. May 15-17th at Central FL Bible Camp. Larry Weiland is the retreat coordinator.
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A great big “THANKS” to those who donated blood this past Sunday! Thanks for giving the gift of life to help others!
Thank you to everyone for your prayers, calls, cards, etc. during my long illness. This is the most wonderful church family!
- Love, Lisa Muldoon
I want to express my love and thanks to everyone who called and offered to help and for all the prayers. The beautiful cut flowers are so pretty – they make me feel better each day. This staying home is helping me catch-up on my daily Bible reading. I’ll see you soon.
- With love and thanks, Dorcas Faulkner
Thanks for all the cards, calls prayers and beautiful plant. Ruth and I love our church. Each of you are very special to us. A special thanks to Dr. Oliver and Dr. Paulk for making sure I arrived at the ER in a timely manner.
- Love, Ruth & Clyde Hunton
Thanks so much to the following people for helping me move: Julie Robbins, Hilda & David Hollandsworth, Tom Jeffers, Chris Ballina, Chris O’Connell and Pete Sziklai. It really meant so much to me to have all this help.
- In Christian Love, Shirley Dvorak
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May 15-17th John Branard (along with his fiance Lauren) will be here. Please check-out our on-line calendar for the daily details!
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