On our walk. . . . . . . . . . . March 19, 2007
Pastor’s Message –
Phillipians 3:4b- 7
If
anyone else has reason to be confident in the flesh, I have more; Circumcised
on the eighth day, a member of the people of Isreal,of
the tribe of Benjamin, A Hebrew born of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as
to zeal, a prosecuterof the church; as to
righteousness under the law, blameless.
Yet whatever gains I had , these I have come to regard as a loss because of Jesus
Christ.
Without Christ in our lives
what good is all of our achievements? Paul in this reading tells us of all of
his achievements. A Jew, a Pharisee, an enforcer of the law, yet he had nothing
until he had Christ in his life.
This week take a look at your
life. Is Christ the center of it or are your achievements and your material
things the center of it. If Christ is the center than all else is of little
need. Think about where Christ is in
your life. Think about where He is in the pecking order. Then Pray.
Hope you have a great
week. God Bless!
Rev. Ed
Upcoming Events – March 18 -
27
Monday, March 19, 2007
150th Anniversary Mtg. @
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Bible Study @ Audrey Smith’s @ 10:00 AM
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Prayer Meeting @ Williams @ 5:45 PM
Choir Practice @ Williams @ 6:30 PM
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Ladies Tea @ Williams @ 3:00 PM
Monday, March 26, 2007
Admin Council Mtg. @
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Antioch UMW @ Nannie
Sue Dawson’s @ 8:00 PM
Sunday School is available
each Sunday morning. There is a class
for every age so please plan on joining us to learn more about our Lord, Jesus
Christ. Sunday School
at Williams begins at 10:45 AM and at
At
Bible Study this week we will begin studying the gospels’ description of Holy
Week. This will be an interpretive study
so please join us.
Reminder: Confirmation
Class will not meet next Sunday
If
you cannot reach Rev. Ed at the parsonage, you may call him on his cell
phone: 252-532-0952. He can also be reached via e-mail at revedumc@yahoo.com
If
you would like to receive e-mail messages from the pastor, please sign up in
the Library or send an e-mail to him at revedumc@yahoo.com.
.
Williams
will hold its monthly “Ladies Tea”
on March 24 at 3:00 PM. Please plan on
joining them for fellowship over cups of hot tea. Coffee and decaf will also be served. This is a really special time for Ladies to
get together, relax and chat – and eat.
Everyone who attends has a great time.
The 150th Anniversary Committee will meet on Monday, March 19th at 7:00
PM. Please come prepared to report on
your committees activities. And if you
have any suggestions, please see a member of the committee.
Please keep the following
families in your prayers:
|
Earl "Chuckie” Barnes |
Lona Parham |
Willie Doty |
|
Edna & Wilson Bagley |
Sara A. Callis |
Sheila Cage |
|
“B” & Teewah Hayes |
|
Tommy Cage |
|
Frances Hawthorne |
Audrey Smith |
Christian Sutton |
|
Jeffrey Hendricks |
Sara Sutton |
Elijah Taylor |
|
Dave Barnes Family |
Bertha Arthur |
Rawlings Family |
|
Rev. & Mrs. Robert Day |
Kenny Cassada |
Elizabeth Crowder |
|
Marjorie Thompson |
Jean Parham |
Lucy Gay Nash |
|
John & Ellen Gentry |
|
Michael |
|
C. V. Thompson |
Adam Hooper |
Gertrude Hite |
|
Gayle Grant |
David King |
Grace Marshall |
|
Adam Williams, Heather,
Isabella & Sophia |
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If you have anyone who is in need of prayer, please
place their names on the Prayer List.
In the Library:
Two
from Galilee: The Story of Mary and Joseph
by Marjorie
Holmes
Here from Majorie Holmes, one of the most beloved authors of our day,
is the extraordinary bestselling novel that tells the story of Mary and Joseph
as it has never been told before--the greatest love story of all.
The
Passion Of Christ DVD
If you haven’t had a chance to see this moving movie
about our Lord’s last hours I would strongly urge you to. One person told me
that watching this movie was intense, but they came away with a new outlook on
what Christ did for us and a better understanding of His unconditional love..
Remember:
Don’t let your worries get the best of you; remember,
Moses started out as a basket case!
Have
a blessed week