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Monday's Musings: I keep a little saying in my top desk drawer. It is a constant reminder of what Christ did for me and a challenge to seek to live rightly for Him. A man named Troy Reeves is credited with the saying. It says, "I am being clothed with the clothes of a King Who one long weekend long ago undressed Himself and climbed upon a Roman tree that He might, so naked, outfit me." Paul said that Christ, Who knew no sin, was made to be sin, that we might be clothed in His righteousness (II Cor. 5:21).
It would seem that having been clothed in the righteousness of our Savior, we would have a real desire to live rightly before Him and the world. Yet, we tend to more concerned with the world's opinion of us than we are of our Lord's opinion of us. We want to please the world even if it means displeasing our Savior. As God's people we are called to live radically different than the world lives. We are called to live rightly, rightly in God's view not the world's.
If we are ever to truly impact our world for God and good, we must determine that living out the righteousness in which we are covered at the expense of Christ's death on the cross, must be a continual effort and desire of our lives. We have been set apart for God. Let's live like it.
Thank you for visiting our website.
Here you will find information concerning our association and its ministries. We hope you find your time spent here a blessing. Our association is a warm and loving one, and we want you to feel comfortable and at liberty to call on us for anything you need. Feel free to browse through the various areas of our website and learn about our association.
If you are considering relocating to our area, we would love to direct you to a place of worship.
When you visit one of our churches, you will find:
- A caring congregation that will gladly welcome you
- Preaching/teaching that is centered on the Word of God
- Ministries to meet the spiritual needs of every age
- A corporate outlet for truth-filled and moving praise and worship
Keep the Son in your eyes,
Derrell Monday, Director of Missions
4220 Augusta Street
P O Box 2125
Vernon, Texas 76385
Fax: 940-552-2501
Important preparation meeting for the August Ecuador trip: Tuesday May 22, 6:30 PM, BSM Vernon
The Bi-Fork Board will meet Tuesday May 22 at the area office at 10:30 A.M.
Needed--folks to answer the call to associational mission opportunities. Ecuador -- August 1-9, and November 7-16. Namibia -- June, and October; Brazil -- July 13-22; Vancouver -- August 29-September 5. Other opportunities will develop, so keep watching. We need your partcipation. Call 940-552-2500 for information and to commit to go. If your church wants to send a team and these dates don't work. contact Derrell. Note: workers needed in Japan---April 30-May 9; May 31-June 7; and October 1-11---contact Marla Bearden for informaton, marla.bearden@texasbaptists.org
Thank the Lord for the rains that have come and as you do continue to ask Him for the further rains still needed.
The next seminary extension course will be Genesis 1-11. It will begin September 13 and be held at the area office. Cost will be $160 for those who want credit. Deadline to sign up will be August 27.
The following churches are currently seeking pastors: Calvary Seymour; IB Jerusalem Graham; Rock Crossing Vernon, FBC Graham; and FBC Vernon.
