Sunday Smiles

The church services were such a blessing Sunday! (Okay, so blessing isn't a specific meaning- type word but it does mean good) Michael turned 4o and we sang Happy Birthday to him. There was a lot of laughter and fellowship. John's message was Biblical and challenging. Holy communion was served with reverence and joy.



We were missing several people, but several were able to come who had not been there for a while. It was really good to see them. The ladies group went on a retreat and about 10 ladies from our church were able to go. I'm looking forward to hearing what they learned and how they were spiritually inspired. I've heard a little bit about the laughter and fellowship and great food.



Several of our regular attenders were not feeling well so we prayed for them and hope to see them back and perky next week. One young man who has just started coming to the church has never heard the salvation message before. Because of the lower attendance and several other factors, John had plenty of extra time to answer his questions. He is still pondering his decision.

The evening service was good too. Jeremy was gone so I preached. The sermon was on worry and anxiety.

Jesus says don't. But most of us do. It's the number one mental health problem for people seeking help. There are lots of possibilities but I gave 3 reasons why Jesus might have said do not worry that are not pity party items. One, anxiety can be self centered. Me, me, me. Two, anxiety can be because we need to forgive someone and get on with our life instead of worrying they will do it again. And quit thinking others will do something because one person did. Three, it might mean we do not trust God very much to be able to handle things. We are to work hard, share, handle what we can, turn the rest over to God and pray about anything that stresses or worries us for any reason.

Anxiety and worry is a topic that could take up days and even weeks of workshops, lectures and practical applications.

Next week Jeremy will be back for the night service.