We missed you Brenda! Hope you are feeling better!
As Thanksgiving draws near I can't help but notice how people approach the holidays. Some seem to be excited and ready to soak it all in, while others turn into Scrooge at the first display of decorations in the stores. I hope you and your family are able to use this time as a true time of reflection and thankfulness for the blessings in life. Don't let the hoopla of Halloween and Santa's arrival allow you to miss this time of giving thanks to our Lord. We are truly blessed. Just take a look around you. Hopefully as you begin to count your blessings you think of your spouse. We had great discussion this Sunday about God's Idea for Marriage. In a day where we are told to lookout for "number one," Ephesians reminds us to submit ourselves to one another.
I. Wives: Submit as service (Eph 5:22-24)
II. Husbands: Love as Christ Does (Eph. 5:25-30)
III. Both: Express a Complete Unity (Eph 5:31-33)
If you find yourself in a marriage where one is not fulfiling their role, the proper response is to pray for that spouse. Neither should try to take on the role of the other spouse, but rather pray that they will submit themselves to God's authority. Only the Holy Spirit can do the job of convicting and correcting. Here is a great link to a site that has helpful tips for praying for your spouse amongst other things http://www.thefathersbusiness.com/devotionals.php.
Our relationship with our spouse should never be manipulative or demanding one to live to the point of breaking the law or against God's word. Our relationship should help the world see the relationship of Christ and the Church.
Praises/Prayer Requests:
Krista-praise that she and her kids are getting well!
Lacy's- boys sick, & Jake is traveling.
Announcements:
Christmas Party-Friday, December 10th, 6:15-8:15pm @ the Thomas' home.
Childcare is available at church for preschool age through kindergarten. Older than
kindergarten need to contact Emily Wolfe for arrangements.
Preschool Parent's Night Out-Friday, December 10th, 6:00-6:30pm-you can register
online or call 228-1017.
Children's Harbor Mission project-Start collecting hygeine products to make gift kits for
February. More details to come.
Springville Schools project-Details coming. We will be providing snacks and support to the
Springville staff. Please be in prayer for our schools!
