Side Lines
I've been thinking I would like to go to church, but I don't know anyone. I don't know what to do, where to go, what to expect when I get there. It's hard and it feels awkward to do anything for the first few times. Here are some suggestions: Have you noticed a church near you or one you drive by often? If not, check the phone book. Call the church office. You should find a friendly voice to talk to. (Some churches don't have a full-time staff. If no ones there leave a message so they can get back to you.) If you'd like, ask to be matched up with someone in the church, any of us would love to meet you even before you attend. That way, you will know someone before you come! Also, we could pick you up Sunday morning, meet you for breakfast or coffee before church or at least meet you in the parking lot to show you where to go and what to do. Stop by a church on a weekday and ask someone to show you around so the place doesn't feel so foreign when you come on Sunday. Just show up. Check out when the worship service starts. Many churches have greeters to help you as you enter the sanctuary. If you'd like, ask them to introduce you to someone you can sit with. 5. |
Home Communications Sermons A Mother And Her Children
| A Mother And Her Children |
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| Written by Associate Pastor Wayne Durden |
| Tuesday, 29 April 2008 13:19 |
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Motherhood is one of the highest callings of God. “Be fruitful and multiply; fill the earth and subdue it” (Gen. 1:28). Motherhood is one of humanity’s highest responsibilities and can bear the fruit of eternal satisfaction. Noah built an ark and saved his family (Heb. 11:7). Jochebed built a basket to save her son. Mother, where is your child? What is being done to save your child and your family? Let me put it this way, there are lions out there; lions of drugs, sexually transmitted diseases, violence, alcohol, bad music, the list is endless. Our children will live in the world, and it is our responsibility to lead and protect them. What an awesome responsibility you mothers have, and you are doing a good job. Mothers you are loved. Happy Mother’s Day, Pastor Durden |
| Last Updated ( Monday, 02 June 2008 14:36 ) |
Too many women feel that they should apologize for being mothers and housewives but please don’t buy into this idea. It has been said, “Mother is the name of God in the lips and hearts of little children”.