Killing Lions in the Snow

In 2 Samuel 23:20 it says, "And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was a valiant man of Kabzeel, a doer of great deeds. He struck down two ariels of Moab. He also went down and struck down a lion in a pit on a day when snow had fallen."

I am guessing that no one is planning on being like Benaiah and jumping into a pit to fight and kill a lion, and especially not on a snowy day. In case that was a possibility for you, it's not a good idea. Leave the cougar be!

However, Northport is expecting more snow tonight through Monday. Around a foot or so is what the news says.

Just as jumping into a pit with a lion on a snowy day is not real wise, neither is taking unneeded chances on the road while driving. As much as I want to see you at New Hope tomorrow, I would rather you made a smart decision and not risk the roads if it's not safe.

So, be careful out there. No wrestling cougars and no driving unsafely on the roads. I love each of you that much! If you can safely make it, I can't wait to worship Jesus with you at 10am.

Have a blessed week...have fun being the Church!

Bearing His torch

Pastor Eldon

Revealing Jesus to the world

As we looked at Ephesians 3:8-13 on Sunday, we had a great group discussion.  So much wisdom was presented and God was really working on our lives.

We were given two questions to talk about around our tables.  "How does the church reveal Jesus? and How do I reveal Jesus?"

There was a lot said about how the church is revealing Jesus and much about how it isn't.  Agreed, there is work to be done in how the church reveals Jesus, but I believe that all hope is not lost.  We can become the church that Jesus envisioned when He created us.  There were many practical ways given that we can be the church and reveal Jesus to the world.  Giving of our time, loving people like no one else can, taking care of our neighbors and actually speaking the name of Jesus not just living the life.

But there was one answer that I really thought summed it up.  It was said that the answer of the first question is truly answered by the second.  As a whole, we will be ineffective if we are not individually revealing Jesus.  It has to start with me and you as a person before we can expect to come together as a whole and really reveal Jesus to the world.

I want to hear your thoughts.  Throw them in the comment section below.

How can the church reveal Jesus if the individual is not willing to reveal Jesus?
How can YOU reveal Jesus to the world?
How was Jesus revealed to you?

Breakfast at New Hope

Ok, that doesn't have the same ring as Breakfast at Tiffany's, but still...WE ARE HAVING BREAKFAST TOMORROW!

Bring your favorite breakfast dish to share with everyone as we have a breakfast potluck.  This will all start at 10am.  We will be having some fun around the tables as we talk about God not only having a plan for us but that He is also in control of everything!

We will see you all at 10am tomorrow.