Loving God, Serving Others
March 22, 2024
March Madness Greetings, People!
I don’t know if you’re a basketball fan, but these few weeks of playoff college hoops are some of the best in athletics, in my opinion. You’ve got underdogs, buzzer-beaters, excitement and lots of drama. And every one of the 64 teams loses… except one. That’s some good entertainment. I hope your team wins.
I’ve been reading thru the Psalms lately in my morning time. I was struck with how much David prayed (and sung!) about his enemies and justice. He really talked to God a lot about that. Do you? Let me encourage you to ask God to deal with your enemies… recognizing that, while David had physical enemies come against him, ours are definitely more spiritual. That is, we’re the subject of the attack of evil spirits, which often use physical people against us. Remember that we don’t wrestle against flesh and blood, but against spiritual entities bent on seeing us fail. They can’t battle God, so they come against the ones’ God loves, us. Stand firm and fight. We have God within. And pray like David!
What’s Goin’ On…
There’s a few more spots on the foyer sign-up for Easter finger food. Easter is just 10 days away! We’ll meet for breakfast between 9 and 9:47, then head in to the service. Said food needs to be dropped off at the upstairs kitchen from 8:30-9. As to the service, invite a friend. We’re planning a special song, worship, a video and an Easter message. Then eat together and talk about it afterwards.
The Trail Life canned food drive is winding down. Thanks to all who are participating! There’s still at least one more Sunday if you’d like to donate. Half of this food will go to the North County Food Pantry.
Don’t forget the Annual Men’s Dinner tomorrow, Saturday, at 5:30pm. Barbecue!!! Can’t wait.
Women, reserve the weekend of April 26-28 for the annual Women’s Retreat up at Riverview Bible Camp.
All: Mark Friday, May 3, on your calendars for the CCC’s Got Talent night! Plan your act for 10 minutes or less and come & join the family fun.
In The Service…
We’ll worship, sing, pray and hear from Genesis 13: Abe and Lot separate, and it doesn’t turn out well for Lot. It’s all about choices. Plus, I’ll interview Vladimir, fellow pastor and one of the leaders at Thrive, the organization helping refugees.
See you Sunday?
Pastor Rob
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