The New Year is here and with all the busyness of the Christmas season behind us, it is time to look ahead – and what a year I believe is ahead for us. It seems as if we just get busier and busier as God continues to work in our midst. And it is exciting to see what He is going to do next.
God has provided us with another opportunity to show His love in a practical way to one of the residents of our community. The City of Madera has asked us to team up with them and help a member of our community by cleaning up his yard. We will be cutting weeds, removing leaves, cleaning out rain gutters, and some low level tree pruning. The date for this event is January 7th. We will meet at the church at 9:30 and proceed over to 521 Rotan at 10:00. Bring your gloves, rakes and let’s show God’s love to this individual and his neighbors.
On Sunday mornings, beginning on January 29th, we will launch into a church wide campaign called 40 Days in the Word. I am asking our small groups and Sunday School class to join with us as we dive into God’s Word with the intent to love, learn, and live the Word of God. The weekly studies will go along the Sunday messages and there is a personal work book that goes along with the campaign so everyone can be involved.
Also, we have purchased the public viewing rights for the movie “Courageous” and will be showing it in the Family Life Center on January 29th. This movie, from the creators of “fireproof,” was shown in theaters all over the world and is described by Franklin Graham as “One of the most moving films I have ever seen!” So mark your calendar now and plan to join us for an exciting and entertaining day.
As we move ahead in this New Year, please join with me in praying this prayer from Habakkuk; “LORD, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O LORD. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known …” Habakkuk 3:2 (NIV) I believe that God has great things for us in 2012!
Peace and Blessing,
Pastor Mike
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