It Is Not How You Start . . . It’s How You Finish!!!!

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What a wonderful first month of the year we have had as a church family. We have seen a spirit in this place I have never sensed before. We have had unbelievable numbers in worship, Sunday school and Wednesday night activities. However, that is not what is important. It is the attitude in which we are coming to worship corporately that has me so excited.

I have no doubt in my mind the things we are seeing happen in our midst are a direct result of many of you digging deeper in God’s Word and in the area of prayer. We have spent the month of January during worship focusing on our individual prayer lives and I believe God is blessing our efforts. Haven’t you heard phrase, “It’s not how you start. It is how you finish.” Well I sometimes disagree with that statement. If you never get started, then how can you expect to finish strong? So let me encourage you by saying I believe we are off to a great start. I do believe the results we are praying for is going to be a direct result of the way we finish. We are doing well now, but how sweet it will be as we begin to see the benefits of our efforts paying off by seeing people saved, unchurched people plugging in to the ministry of our church, and us as a church going deeper in our walk with the Lord! Let’s finish what we have started!!!

February will be a month focused on family. Families are vital in the life of a church. After all, we are all family. We will celebrate family and be challenged to be better family members throughout the month of February. There are a couple of very special events happening during the month I would like to make sure you know about.

First is Disciple Now, which will be taking place this weekend. DNow weekend is a time where not only teenagers’ lives are changed forever but in many cases the adults involved are impacted as well. I hope you have been praying for these 3 days, and that we will see an incredible movement of the Spirit in our community!

On February 15th, we will be having our annual Senior Adult Valentine Banquet at noon. What a special time for our seniors to enjoy a wonderful meal, fellowship and entertainment. If you are a senior adult, please call the church office and RSVP for this wonderful experience. I remind you . . . we are all family and this is a way for our church to tell you how much we love you and appreciate you!

Saturday, February 28th, we will be hosting the second of our Foundations in Faith Seminars. This month’s conference will focus on marriage. We will have a teaching time from 2pm to 5pm out of Song of Solomon followed by a dinner set up especially for you and your spouse and the showing of the movie “Fireproof.” I hope every married couple in our church will make the decision to be a part of this special afternoon and evening. Childcare will be provided! The cost of the seminar is only $10 per couple (or per book) and RSVPs are required by February 22nd. More details will be available next week. If you have questions, call the office.

We are off to a great start, but remember . . . it is not just how you start, but also how you finish. Let’s commit to one another and to our Lord, so we will finish strong!