Victory!!

We went to Samaria...well, ok it was actually Sheffield. But it was out of our comfort zone. We had to knock on more than one door, and then walk a bit, but we ended up finding a lady and her two daughters, and we ENROLLED them! God has given us three new people to pray for and minister to.

I know that both Visitation groups had opportunities to invite people to come and hear about "The Wonder of It All." Please begin praying everyday for that day.

My memory verse this week (which I'm still working on) is Hebrews 4:2, and it talks about how the good news is preached, but it is of no profit unless it is united with faith. We know the good news of the Gospel will be presented on "The Wonder of It All" Sunday, now we must pray that God will grant the faith to believe it to some on that day. After all, as Ephesians 2:8-9 says, By grace you have been saved, through faith. And that (the faith) not of yourselves, but as a gift of God. As we invite and enroll, ask God to give the faith necessary for salvation.

Finally.....

Sorry it has taken me so long to get our blog up this week- too many spinning plates!

First of all, thank you all for being there on Sunday. Nine! is our record and I hope that we shatter that soon.

Visitation is Wednesday...maybe we won't run into Miss Cleo. But, if the Lord wills - we're willing!

Ministry Op: If you are interested in helping with sandwiches and chips for the Glass family on their moving day (sometime before Oct. 1st), email me: bornagin@bellsouth.net and I'll call you when we get the go ahead!

I love you all already, and I am excited about how the Lord is knitting us together!

Dying Gracefully...

My dear neighbor went home to be with the Lord today. I am privileged to have know this Christian gem. I am particularly pleased to have been able to watch someone die with grace and praising the Lord. My last visit with her was Sunday evening and she was ready to see Jesus.

Her family reports that just yesterday upon hearing of a family member's upcoming surgery, she immediately began to pray for him. Earlier in the day she and her sisters were heard singing around her deathbed, and before slipping in unconsciousness she was raising her hand in praise.

We sometimes lose sight of the fact that death is victory! The battle of the flesh is over for Mrs. Virginia. She has reached the upward prize! The grief is for her family and the emptiness they feel, but she is singing at the feet of Jesus!

Please continue to pray for her husband. He's the dearest man who loved her greatly. And most importantly appreciate the people around you for none of us know what tomorrow brings.

You never know.....

...what you are going to get into on Visitation! If you missed last night, you missed a verrrrry interesting visit! We will have to fill you in on Sunday. It was funny, yet frightening at the same time.

I forgot to mention that I have a long history of interesting Visitation exploits, it's too late now you are in and can't escape!

I hope you are looking for opportunities to tell someone about "THE CHRIST" this week.

Also, Michelle McFarlane (Texas) is officially here! And the Beshore's have sick babies so pray for them.

Thoughts to Ponder

Following our lesson on Sunday, we concluded there were several questions that we need to ask ourselves.

1. Do you ever rob God of glory when you take credit for your own good works, or are you like John the Baptist recognizing that our ministry and the ability to carry it out are God given?

2. John said, "He must increase, but I must decrease." How are you working to actively increase Christ and decrease self?

3. In what areas of your life do you need to die to yourself and your agenda so that Christ and His bride can flourish?

My memory verse this week is Ephesians 2:8-10 because it connects the grace gift of salvation to the grace gift of good works. Either way, no man (or woman) can boast.

Discovery Class!

Sunday is a VERY important day for Grace Life. It's time for the Discovery Class, where those interested in joining the family come to learn about Grace Life. It's a critical time in the life of the church when new members join. After all - it is the Bride of Christ.

Pray for those coming to the class (especially Melissa and Michelle) who are joining our class, and pray for David Y. and the elders as they express the importance of church membership!

God is building His church, may He give clear direction and discernment to all who are there. We are a blessed people with a front row seat to a work of God! Be grateful, but be prayerful.

Welcome Melissa!

Welcome to our newest Small Group Member and the newest Alabamian - Melissa! We are so glad to have Melissa join our class, and we are looking forward to getting to know her.

We had a great class Sunday, and we set our goal for enrolling new members in the "Wonder of it all" campaign at 14! I know we can do it. Melissa counts as 1 - we have 13 to go! Be looking for people that God might use you to reach.

We don't have Visitation this week, but don't let that stop you. Ask the Lord each day who you can minister to, or encourage. He will always answer.