What a Weekend!

Some experiences are best appreciated when we have opportunity to sit down and reflect back on them and see what God has done in our midst. That is what I have found that helped me realize what a great weekend that we have just experienced.

Saturday, with the Classic Car Show, was far beyond all expectations. The club said that there were 76 cars that were placed on display, we gave out about 400 hot dogs and drinks and around 250 New Testaments. It is so hard to place a number on attendance because there were people continually moving in and out of the church parking lot but a conservative number would be around 1200+ people during the day. We did have folks in church on Sunday as a result of meeting them at the car show.

Sunday afternoon was another "big crowd" activity. The choir presented the "I Love America" musical. There were 330 in attendance and the encouraging part of that was that at least half of that number were not attenders from our church. The music was well done and many expressed their appreciation for a very well performed presentation.

Put it all together with Bible study, Saturday activity, musical and worship, we had about 2000 people who were touched by our church. I appreciate those who made the weekend something very special. You worked very hard to represented our church and the Lord Jesus very well. What a church! What a Savior! What a people!
PB

Have You Noticed?

These questions are directed to the church family of First Baptist of Sun Lakes but they could be for any church.

Have you noticed how well attended our services have been in recent weeks? God is good.
Have you noticed the additions to our church family lately? God is good.
Have you noticed the increase in the number of visitors in the worship services all winter? God is good.
Have you noticed the faithfulness of our Bible Study leaders in ministering God's Word? God is good.
Have you noticed how effectively our deacons serve this body? God is good.
Have you noticed the spirit of celebration in our worship services? God is good.
Have noticed how we have a large number of our people who know the joy of bringing God's tithe along with a generous offering regularly? God is good.
Have you noticed the overwhelming emphasis on missions throughout the life of our church? God is good.
Have you noticed so many of our people who sacrificially give of their time to serve on committees to ensure that the life of the church functions well? God is good.
Have you noticed some of our people who have recently experienced major surgery and illnesses are now back in our fellowship? God is good.
Have you noticed how our people are faithful to undergird all that we do in the life of our church with fervent prayer? God is good.

Well, I want you to know that I notice!!! God is really good to me allowing me the opportunity to serve a great church.
Thank you Father,
PB