At The Core for May 11, 2008

God’s Mercy

              “But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.”  Ephesians 2:4-5  

            God does not save us because of what we have done.  Only a weak god could be bought with tithes.  Only a god filled with ego would be impressed with our pain.  Only a temperamental god could be satisfied by sacrifices.  Only a heartless god would sell salvation to the highest bidders.  

            And only a truly great God does for his children what they can’t do for themselves.   

            God delights when we surrender, and his favor is not awarded based on our merits.  The first step to joy is a plea for help, an acknowledgement of moral destitution, an admission of inward unworthiness.  Those who experience God’s  presence have declared spiritual bankruptcy and we are fully aware of their spiritual destitution—their pockets are empty.  Their options are gone.  They have long since stopped demanding justice; they are pleading for mercy.

- adapted from The Applause of Heaven

 

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RECORD FOR MAY 4, 2008

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Rejoicing in Baptism  

            We are rejoicing in the baptism of Willie and Willis Grizzard last Sunday evening, May 4^th.  Let’s all encourage these young men as they begin their new life in Christ.

Ken Kilpatrick  

            Ken Kilpatrick will be visiting with us this Sunday, May 11^th.  His will speak on “How to Take Care and Feed a Preacher” during our morning worship service.  Ken is very passionate about his work with Inner City Ministries in Montgomery.  He will be talking about this ministry during the Bible class hour.

Ghana Mission Presentation  

            There will be a Ghana Mission presentation on Sunday morning, June 1^st, during our morning worship service.

Life Groups  

            The Life Group meeting times and locations for this Sunday, May 11^th, are as follows:

• Larry Adams - will meet here at the building at 5:00 p.m. in Room #217.

• Andy Finchum - will meet at the home of Andy and Elissa Finchum at 5:00 p.m.

• Corum/Ward - will not meet this week.  You are encouraged to attend the Life Group of your choice.

• Children’s Ministry group - will meet here at the building in Room #138 at 5:00 p.m.

• Youth - will not meet this week.  You are encouraged to attend the Life Group of your parents.

• A worship service is conducted by John Bullington and Tom Scott here at the building in the auditorium at 5:00 p.m.

Bible Memory Challenge  

            The Bible Memory Challenge program will end for the year during the month of May.  If you are participating and have not completed your memory work, Becky McFall will be available following the class period each Sunday morning in Room #126 for you to say your memory work.  The Bible Memory Challenge Awards are to be presented in July.

C.S.I.  

            All children ages birth through 6^th grade are invited to our Christian Scene Investigation (C.S.I.) here at the building on Friday evening,  June 6^th, 6:00-8:00, and on Saturday morning, 9:00-12:00.  Lunch will follow the conclusion of our Saturday morning program. 

Family Retreat  

The Central Family Retreat will be September 26-28 at Henry Horton State Park.  If you would like to be a part of the planning committee, please see Andy Finchum.

Diaper and Wipe Shower  

            We are collecting diapers and baby wipes for Kip and Lisa Lindsay who are expecting a baby girl in May.  We will be collecting these items through this Sunday, May 11^th.  They may be placed on the table in the educational wing.

Address Update  

Jason George has moved to his new home at 4095 Lawsons Ridge, Apt. 1809, Madison, Alabama 35758.  His telephone number is 777-2157.

Happy Mother’s Day!

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