Countdown to Sunday - Reasons to Rejoice...even in January

Good morning everyone! I trust its been a good week. Man, am I glad January is almost over. As you might guess, its not one of my favorite months mainly because of the cold weather. However, below, I have listed a few good things about this month.

~ Our church leadership conference has been great. The attendance, the session leaders, and the actual equipping of our leaders has really went well.

~ Nearly $8,000 has come in toward the brick-by-brick challenge since the second week in January.

~ Our worship services have been wonderful this month. Also, we are hearing wonderful reports from our youth and children worship services too.

~ Very little snow! Praise God...that means more folks can get out, we haven't had to cancel any church services, and less snow and ice which means fewer dollars we have to spend on snow removal.

~ Finally, the Colts are in the super bowl again. Come to think of it, its been a great month!

Oh, believe me, there are many negatives I could have written down as well. Nonetheless, we believers are commanded in Philippians 4:8 "think on those things that are pure, noble, virtuous...praiseworthy" (paraphrased) and when we do that, even in dreary, cold January...God gives us strength and gets the glory!

Have a wonderful weekend!

-Pastor