One of the songs sung in the venue today comes from Isaiah 64:1-9 and reminded me that since the world began "no one has heard, no ear has perceived, no eye has seen any God besides you, who acts on behalf of those who wait for him (v. 4)." I am so thankful that I don't have to have it all figured out because God has the Master Plan. I know I'm the clay and He's the potter and part of His plan is for me to serve others rather than be served. This must be the best way a believer can show the message of Jesus to a lost world. Like he urged the rich, young ruler in Mark 10, he wants us to move beyond the security we find in our material possessions to follow him. By sacrificing the treasures of this life, we gain eternal treasures in heaven. Easier said than done? Praise the Lord that although with man this is an impossible task, it is possible with God.
"For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many." Mark 10:45
Announcements
- Mystery Social!! We will be socializing on Saturday, February 6, by meeting other couples at a restaurant at 6:00, then meeting at someone's home for dessert at 7:30. The mystery will be what restaurant you will be eating at and what couples you will be dining with. Carrie Anne needs your restaurant preferences by January 30!
- Jeremy Rogers and Brian Sewell will be ordained as new deacons in the service tonight.
- Welcome visitors! David Youngstrom, Angela's friend Charisse Butler, Haley's mom Sheila Compton
- Our class will begin a new video-driven study on Sunday, February 7, titled Love & Respect. The books for the study will be $5 per couple.
- Happy Birthday next Sunday to Emily Wolfe!
Prayer Requests
- Jammy & Leah - Pray for Leah's friend Karly and her 16-week-old son, Grant, who is at Children's Hospital with infection and will be there for 10-14 more days.
- Scott & Lisa - Lisa is sick with strep throat. Also remember Scott's job situation. They are putting their house on the market this week.
- Scotty & Kelly - Kelly's paternal grandfather is struggling in rehab. Her maternal grandmother is moving to a new assisted living facility. Pray for her parents as they manage the care of their aging parents.
- Keith & Molly - Remember their neighbor Mike in your prayers as he is sick with bone cancer.
- BJ & Elaine - Continue to pray for Caleb as they find out his test results on Monday. He is doing better, however. Please pray for peace as we go through this process.
- Rob & Angela - Angela's grandmother is out of the hospital but was moved to a 21-day rehab facility. She will have to move to a nursing home. Pray for a smooth transition.
- Geoff & Kristy - Their daughter, Anna Grace, is sick with a sinus infection.
- Massey & Carrie Anne - Continue to pray for Carrie Anne's friend (and mother of 4) who has just begun chemo. Also remember to pray for Carrie Anne as she deals with headaches and associated illnesses.
