Think Revival!

Just as water revives a plant, so God can revive His People. The prophet Habakkuk prayed for revival in a crisis hour and so should we. "O Lord, I have heard thy speech, and was afraid: O Lord, revive thy work in the midst of the years, in the midst of the years make known; in wrath remember mercy"(3:2). Jeremiah said "This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope. It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not" (Lamentations 3:21, 22). Think Mercy! Think God's Mercy! Think about the personal need we have to be Spirit filled and divinely enabled to bring Glory to God. Revival begins with God... "O Lord, I have heard they speech," how we need to be hearing God as He speaks through His Word. Reality brings a right response to God's Word - "was afraid" the fear of the Lord is a much needed response today. Revival becomes a burden of prayer. As God's people beg God for revival in their own lives they will experience His abundant mercies. Read James 4:6-10. What do you learn about God's character and nature? What action is required of those who are needed a "pick me up from God"? Revival is God stirring us up, lifting us up and enabling us to know He is with us. THINK REVIVAL! PRAY FOR MERCY!

Water Makes The Difference

The two pictures demonstrate the difference that water makes for this plant in the matter of an hour. The picture on the left is the result of no water after about two days. The picture on the right is the result of restoring water to this plant. The drooping and obviously in trouble plant is revived in a matter of minutes when cool refreshing water is supplied. In fact you can actually see the leaves spring back to life. From laying down and looking very sad they begin to stand up again and evidence the beauty they were intended to present.

This visual display took place in my office but a few days back. I thought how like this plant without water are we who do not partake of the "water of life" or drink from the "fountain of life". The psalmist said in Ps 36:7-10 How excellent is thy lovingkindness, O God! therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of thy wings. 8 They shall be abundantly satisfied with the fatness of thy house; and thou shalt make them drink of the river of thy pleasures. 9 For with thee is the fountain of life: in thy light shall we see light. 10 O continue thy lovingkindness unto them that know thee; and thy righteousness to the upright in heart. The loving kindness of the Lord is readily available to all who will come and are thirsty for real life. Jesus spoke in John 4 of the living water that he would give to the woman at the well if she would but ask. Perhaps you are living your life but missing the refreshing joy of life. Jesus offers to all who will come to Him in faith the "water of life" that will quench our spiritual thirst and cause us to rejoice. In John 7:37-38 we read of the offer that He still makes today;
"In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. 38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water." What an offer. If you are thirsty and it is apparent to others that you are in trouble you need come to Jesus by faith and you can experience the life giving water that has eternal qualities. Salvation an refreshing is an easy as drinking.

Basket Ball Marathon

Jr High Winning Team

Basket Ball Marathon

Friday nights B.B. Marathon was a great time for 3 Jr. high teams and 10 Sr. high teams. There was a lot of talent out there on the court. We want to take this opportunity to congradulate both teams for a job well done.

While the winning teams recieved their trophies there were at least 10 players who receieved an eternal reward. They responded positively to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Pastor Dave Stratton brought a message that each caused all the listener to consider their eternal destiny.

The Bible declares that all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. That means every young person and adult is guilty before a holy God of sin that could take them to Hell. Romans 5:8 says "But God commendeth His love toward us that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us." The good news continues. Jesus Christ not only died for our sin, He arose victorious over sin and death and offers to any one the gift of eternal life. Romans 10:9 "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him form the dead, thou shalt be saved." No one has to die in their sins. The choice is ours. Romans 10:13 "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." What a blessed gift God offers to us. Have you recieved Jesus as your Savior?

Sr. High Winning Team