9-11-09 Service

Each of us need to be alert to the opportunities to serve in the great cause of Jesus Christ. Serving God and serving one another has a tendency to get lost in all of the "religious" activities of our modern operation of church. Church becomes more about us than it is the lost and hurting of our world. But I sense a fresh wind of the Spirit blowing in our hearts and lives; many of us are being awakened to the need to think more about others and less about our spiritual comfort and ease. I believe that type of love, sacrifice, and service is what led Jesus to the cross. The destiny of the cross was the focal point of the journey of our Lord; although He displayed power and authority over many situations, He knew that ultimately He would die for the sins of humanity. Oh God, place the spirit of servanthood in my heart in such a manner that serving God and serving others will be the focal point of my life. The above thought is one of the driving forces behind the 9-11-09 service in Radcliff, KY. Several individuals have felt the need to reach out to the people of Radcliff and the surrounding area with a heart of care and concern. Many of our military families travel in and out of that area; there are hurting people that have not found their needs being met through the activities of church and they are looking for a release of the Spirit in their circumstances. What will we do concerning these needs? Will we continue to keep our light hidden from the view of those in need? Will we continue to ignore the opportunity to share the Good News of the Gospel message that is still relevant in this time frame in which we are living. Contact your family and friends that live in this area and make them aware of this service. This is the initial service of an outreach effort to this community; the call to serve is being heard and we desire to respond to that distinct call from God. The word "Refuge" keeps coming to my heart as we prepare for these services; God is still our Refuge in time of need and we are certainly living in the time in which we need God to work in all of our lives. Feel free to contact me if you have any more questions or if you feel led to assist us in this effort. The schedule has the time and location of the service. Personal Note: I want to take this opportunity to wish my wife, Ann, a HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Ann has served along side of me in ministry since we were married in 1972. She is an excellent wife, wonderful mother and a great grandmother. I am very thankful for the wonderful partner that God has provided for me; I am honored that she stands at my side today.