2 Timothy 1:13-14 - “What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us.” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) NIV. All Rights Reserved. Monday's Musings: One of the most heart-breaking aspects of church life is that it is almost always "church folks" that create the greatest problems and issues within the church and not the lost. We just don't seem willing to get over ourselves. The Holy Spirit gives us some good wisdom through Paul: " For we dare not class ourselves or compare ourselves with those who commend themselves. But they, measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise...For not he who commends himself is approved, but whom the Lord commends" (II Cor. 10:12, 18).
When we in the church can accept that this Christian life (including church activities) is not about ourselves, getting what we want and being made to feel good about ourselves; we may finally be able to change our world. I guess that is why the Bible speaks about those who are among us but not "of" us. There are just too many church members that create havoc in the fellowship because they don't get their way, don't get the strokes they think they deserve, because they have never been willing to accept that they are not the center of attention.
The Christian life, which includes all aspects of living -- home, work, school, recreation, church-- is about glorifying the Lord Jesus Christ. It is not about you and it is not about me. Sin keeps that big "I" in the middle, and we tend to want to leave it there. It is time to remove the "i" and put in an "O" focusing on the SON and not ourselves. With the Son in our eyes, we will see much more clearly. Derrell
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When you visit one of our churches, you will find:
- A caring congregation that will gladly welcome you
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- Ministries to meet the spiritual needs of every age
- A corporate outlet for truth-filled and moving praise and worship
In His Care,
Derrell Monday, Director of Missions | Salt Fork and Red Fork Associations
4220 Augusta Street
P O Box 2125
Vernon, Texas 76385 Telephone: 940-552-2500
Fax: 940-552-2501
Monday • Office Hours Monday-Friday - 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM   Staff Appreciation Month October is the time that is set aside to express gratitude to your church staff. Make plans to honor those who serve the Lord through their service to you. It is wonderful to express your appreciation all the time, but do something special in October. See You at the Pole The annual "See You at the Pole" will be September 22. Encourage your youth to participate and then commit to pray for them and their teachers/campuses. One Day VBS Workshop FBC Carey will host a workshop on how to have a one day VBS. The workshop will take place September 18, from 10 AM to 2 PM with lunch provided. Registration needed by September 10. Contact the church for more information and/or to registrer. 940-937-2126. Ladies Retreat Salt Fork is sponsoring a ladies retreat September 10-11 at Chaparral. Cost is $40 until Sept. 1 and $45 afterward. For more information contact Ruth Ann Perkins at ceramictx@aol.com. All area ladies are invited to participate. The Bigger Breakfast Saturday September 25 men across Europe, Africa, Canada, and the U.S. will be asked to gather for a "bigger breakfast." Men and boys are asked to come together for this international gathering for the fellowship, the encouragement/challenge, and a call for forty days of prayer for spiritual awakening among men. More information will be provided, but for now have your men's ministry add this to the calendar and get ready for something BIG. Women's Conference First Baptist Seymour will host a women's conference October 9. Thelma Wells will lead the "Ready to Win" conference and Tammy and Brooke Aten will provide music. For information contact Beverly Kinnibrugh at fbcseymourwomen@gmail.com. A flyer is posted at our site's info center. Bi-Fork churches seeking pastors The following churches are currently seeking pastors: Calvary Seymour; Cowboy Church of Young County in Graham; Rock Crossing Vernon, FBC Paducah, Calvary Childress. Operation Multiplication October 16 at FBC Vernon is the last opportunity in our area to get vital one-on-one discipleship training. This biblical mandate is urgently needed in our churches. Go to www.ieaom.org to register. Contact Jeff Lanningham at the church or Derrell at the area office for more information. Namiba November 1-12 are the dates for our next mission work in Namibia. Team members are still needed, especially at least one more lady. Contact Derrell as soon as possible if you can make this trip. |
