Scripture Passages for the New Year

“…We exhort you to aspire to live quietly, to mind your own affairs, and to work… as we have charge you so that you may command the respect of outsiders”  (I Thessalonians 4:10-12)

“Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication let your requests be made known to God.” (Philippians 4:6)

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil.”  (Ephesians 6:15-16)

“…Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due season we shall reap, if we do not lose heart.  So then, as we have opportunity, let us to good to all men, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.”  (Galatians 6:9-10)

“Examine yourselves, to see whether you are holding to your faith.  Test yourselves.  Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you? – unless indeed you fail to meet the test!”  (I Corinthians 13:5)

A Tune-up in Attitudes… A Rearrangement in Thinking

We often use that assertion to explain or justify attitudes that are unhelpful to ourselves and others.  If we are stubborn or distrustful, cynical or argumentative, suspicious or abrupt, harsh or vindictive… we think we can excuse it all with a sweep of the hand and an all-encompassing assertion.  “That’s the way I am,” we say, as though such declaration clears the way for us to be even more that way without consequence.  Is that the way you are?  If so, why do you choose to keep on being that way? 

The Bible provides directions for an attitude adjustment.  Find your individual prescription through the Pastor’s  Sermons in January, February, and March.

Deacons Leading in 2012!!

During January and February our Deacons will be leading a time of Teaching/Encouraging in each morning worship  service.  They will share either instruction regarding basic Baptist beliefs or encouragement regarding our Church Covenant.