2009 Bastrop Mission Trip Pictures
You can view all the pictures from the 2009 Bastrop Mission Trip here
http://s677.photobucket.com/albums/vv131/bastrop2009/
"Larry's Notes"
Larry McCord Worship Leader and Chief Musician.
Our pastor is in the midst of a series of sermons that include titles such as “Winning Without Fighting”, “Winning Against the Impossible”, Winning Against the Culture” and “Winning with Only a Few”. As I drove from Hillsboro to our other main campus in Cleburne today, I noticed messages on church signs which included “Faith is the Victory” and “Our God is a Strong Tower” among others that I don’t recall precisely.
As I passed these churches of varying denominations, I was struck first by the fact that God’s Spirit seems to be driving a common message home to us: “We are not alone in our struggles, regardless of their nature.” As I meditated on this truth throughout the day, I also realized that whether churches ever come together in this world or not, we are still unified by God’s Spirit. We may cling desperately to the theology and traditions that divide us, but our unity in Christ is a fact whether we acknowledge it or not.
Finally, I realized that God is truly working his plan out through the church throughout the world. The fact that churches across this region are all focusing on a particular aspect of God’s character is evidence of His Spirit’s work on a grand scale. How much more amazed would we be to find that the same message is being proclaimed to members of His Body throughout the world?
I guess the bottom line is that, like Elijah, we need to understand that, when we feel alone and overwhelmed in our struggles, God is actively working and has millions throughout the world who are right there with us. With this knowledge, we can relax in his presence, confident of the good outcome He has planned and truly worship.
China Spring UMW continues to help Caritas keep the food pantry full by taking in donations of non-perishable food items each month. Thank you to everyone for your donations this past month. For the month of October, we will be collecting canned meat and vegetables. Please bring your donation and drop it off in the Fellowship Hall.
Thank you for all your giving and support. You help give over 1,000 pounds of food each year for the hungry.
New Directory Pictures
Sign up after services for your family to take their directory pictures.
See Rhonda Hall or Heather Keeton. There is a sign-up table at the side entrance of the church.
