This past Sunday, we had 10 more visitors in Sunday School. Praise the Lord for those who are inviting people and for the good increase. We have had 25 visitors over the last two weeks as a result of our emphasis in November on the Sunday School. I expect us to see even more during the next two weeks.
I preached Sunday morning on the subject, "Guard Your Heart" from Matthew 5:27-32. Although it was a difficult message to preach, it seemed God was working in hearts. I trust that the Lord will use it to help us all guard our hearts from the world and keep us in love with Jesus.
On Sunday evening, we continued our series on Hosea from chapter 2:1-13. The message was entitled, "Love That Will Not Let Me Go". I am thankful that like Hosea, God never stops loving us and is always bringing us back to Him, regardless of how far we fall in sin. As the songwriter put it, "Amazing love, how can it be, that Thou my God, should die for me!"
Congratulations is in order to Anthony Hayden (our music director) and his wife, Mary. God blessed them with a baby boy on Tuesday morning. Peter Ezra was born with a head full of black hair, was 10.6 lbs and 22 inches long. He is a very healthy looking baby.
As if that was not enough excitement in the Hayden household, Bro. Anthony will be ordained to the Gospel ministry this coming Sunday evening at 6:00 PM. His pastor for many years, Dr. Rick Flanders, will be preaching the ordination service. I appreciate Anthony so much - he is a godly young man with a passion for worshiping God and leading others to do the same. He also has a wonderful grasp on the Scriptures and is a fine communicator of God's truth. Our church is blessed to have him and Bro. Jeff McQueary on our staff.
Last night, I enjoyed sharing a Bible study with our church from Philippians 1:12-30 on "Praise in the Prison." Paul wrote Philippians from a Roman prison cell, but in no way did he hint of being discouraged or bitter. The theme of "joy" is prevalent through this book.
We are getting prepared for the Revival Meeting that begins this Sunday with Dr. Rick Flanders. He will preach on Sunday at 10:30 AM and 6:00 PM. On Monday-Wednesday evening, he will preach at 7:00 PM. We will be serving meals for the entire church each weeknight at 6:00 PM, just before the service. On Monday night, we are asking people to invite their family members. On Tuesday evening, the emphasis will be on bringing your friends - anyone you know who is not a family member. On Wednesday evening, the Master Club children will present a brief program and we are hoping to see a good number of their parents in the meeting. Pray with us that we will see God do a mighty work in our hearts this coming week and turn us to a closer walk with Him.
Today, I am looking forward to some fellowship with our Young at Heart group from the church. We are going to see the performance of "White Christmas" at Beef and Boards here in Indianapolis. What a blessing it is to be around these precious folks, who truly love our Lord and this church. I enjoy their company very much.
I am excited about what God is doing at Mt. Tabor and very excited about this upcoming week.
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