Indeed, we serve our God, who is more than able to meet all of our needs! This continues to be the picture we draw from our journey through the Gospel of Mark. As we came to chapter five this past Sunday we began by looking at the first of three incurables. Truly, God takes situations that seem impossible and makes them phenomenal blessings. If you were here this past Sunday you saw what hope Christ brings to humanity, with His power over the devil. This coming Sunday you do not want to miss as we see His power displayed in the life and death of a little girl. I am so excited for what God shares in His Word, and how it can really affect your life and mine.

This coming Sunday evening is also an exciting and extremely important time as we look forward to our new semester of Life Groups. You have been hearing me talk about The Truth Project for a number of weeks now. Eric and Diane Notheisen shared a testimony during our church conference about the impact of The Truth Project on their own lives. Let me urge you to join us this Sunday evening as I get an opportunity to outline for you where we are going with our Life Groups over the next several months. Please make every effort to attend this special time in the sanctuary. In fact, you can join a little earlier in the evening for our RA Derby and Men’s Chili Cook-Off. Enjoying a bowl of tasty chili, provided by some of the most prized chefs in the FBC Family, will be a great way to start the evening. Chili will be served at 4:45 pm as we get geared up for the RA Derby Finale, and the service will begin at 5:30 pm in the sanctuary.

Let me close by thanking you for your continued prayers and encouragement in these important days of our lives. At the church conference Sunday evening, several asked great questions concerning the work of the Baptist State Convention on North Carolina, and the Marriage Amendment efforts. I want to invite you to go on the website of the NC Family Policy Council, at www.ncfamily.org, and listen to an interview I recently did with this organization’s president, William J. Brooks. I believe it will give you a feel of what we are praying toward and working toward in these days. The interview is running on a number of radio stations across our state. But, I encourage you to listen and join in the efforts to get the word out about the challenge we face.

I look forward to seeing you this coming Lord’s Day! May God richly bless you and keep you!

In His Love,

Pastor Mark