Cedar Grove Church

Jesus did not always have a good day. After he began his ministry, he often awoke with the knowledge that someone was out to kill him.

Most of us have probably never awakened knowing someone was waiting to kill us. The Jewish leaders really hated and wanted to kill Jesus because they did not know what he knew and could not do the things he could do. And Jesus’ own earthly family mocked him.

God wants us to believe in great things. He is always ready to take us in and save us. If you seek God, he will speak to you. It is always time for us to step up and let God take us into the fold. Accept him into your heart as our Savior.

The world will not hate you as long as you are partying, drinking, doing drugs and living any lifestyle you choose, but when you accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and choose to testify against the sin of the world, the world will turn on you and hate you. This world is about as wicked and full of sin as you can get, and yet God is still holding out mercy for a chance at repentance for the world.

In John 7:12 there were two opinions of Jesus: (1) He is a good man (2) He deceives the people. In Verse 13 we see the power of oppression, as no one spoke openly of him for fear of the Jews. The gospel is only as strong as those who will confess and speak up for Jesus. Will you be faithful to what Jesus wants you to do?

Prayer concerns: Our church family, our nation, those in hospitals and nursing homes, spoken and unspoken requests.

Announcements:

•The Price Family Reunion will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on June 20 in the fellowship hall of Cedar Grove Church.

•Amelia Hubbard will host a house warming from 2-4 p.m. on June 20 at the home of Cody and Rachel Hubbard.

•Mission Outreach will be held on July 28 at Wood Park in Thorsby.

Submitted by Naomi Gillespie

Bethsalem Baptist Church

We had 110 people attend our VBS, and 81 of those in attendance were children. There were two confessions of faith. Thank you to all who had a part in this great ministry.

Bro. Justin’s sermon for Sunday morning was from Ephesians 2:19-22 titled “To God’s Holy People.”

The Celebration Choir’s special was “He’s Been Faithful.”

Prayer requests: Linnie Hathcock, Marshall Green, Lula Spigner, Margie Pierce, Patsy Rhodes, Lynn Cox, Emily Chandler, Renie Thomas, Mike Smith, James Howard, Melissa Langford, Betty Bennett, Linda Parker, Kendra Williams, Wayne Cobb, Pat Blalock, Kathy Fitzgerald, Kyle Fulford, Debbie Jones, Sid Griner, Jimmy Headley, Michael Arnold, Kinlee Teel, Hunter Moore, Justin and Peter Daugherty, Chad Nick, Lowell Strock, Tyler Abbott, Stephanie Hinton, Paul Price, “Ma Ma” Mims, Kelli and Tim Milford, those facing cancer, our shut-ins, and assisted living and nursing home residents.

Happy birthday to Ashlee Jones, Angela Henley, Cindy Stange, Jordan Wilkins, Walter Thompson, Debra Jones, Christy Killingsworth, Randy Willis, Drew Smith, Charles Bryant, Roger Padgett, Jason Barrett, Georgia Wilson, Jake Chavers, Jerry Jackson, Wendy Spigner and Bubba Ash.

Don’t forget to bring your Care Net baby bottles filled with dollars and coins.

Have a blessed week. Come worship with us on Sunday.

Submitted by Elvie Patterson