As I write this article I am reminded of a phrase I learned many years ago.
Life is short; death is sure.
Sin is the cause; Christ is the cure.
Over the past two weeks, two friends have been diagnosed with seemingly incurable cancer. They and their immediate families are way too young to have to deal with this, but nonetheless the cancer is still very present, very real and very serious. Both, I am happy to say, are true believers in Jesus Christ. Their lives are sealed in Christ Jesus and their future is assured for all eternity.
As pastor, my prayer is that every member of Rock Bridge Baptist Church knows for sure, without a doubt, that when they die and leave this earth they will be welcomed into the presence of Almighty God for all eternity. During the month of March, we will be studying together the “5 W’s and an H of the Gospel” during our Sunday school hour each Sunday morning. This will be a great time for every member to make sure, to know without a doubt, that they have truly trusted in Jesus Christ and Christ alone for their salvation.
This will also a great time for every believer to learn how to share the gospel in their own words. To be able to speak freely about what God has done in their own life and to be able tell others what God will do for them if they will place their trust in Jesus. This is what Across GA 2010 is all about: Every Believer Sharing / Every Person Hearing. This will be our focus in March – all leading up to Easter on April 4th.
I hope you will join with us Sunday morning at 9:45 for this special 5 week Bible study. If you aren’t currently involved in one of our Bible studies this will be a great time to get active. We have classes downstairs and upstairs. We have classes for all ages. We have a class just for you – so come and be a part of what God is doing at Rock Bridge. I think you will truly love studying God’s Word with other believers at 9:45 each Sunday morning.
I hope you will join with us on Saturday, March 6th, for breakfast that the Men’s Ministry will be preparing. The food and fellowship is always delightful. Following the breakfast you can join us for some work around the church or you may want to do some prayer walking in the neighborhoods adjacent to our church property. Or – you may want to do all three – eat, work and pray – that’s a great way to start the weekend.
Then on Sunday, March 7th, we will celebrate what God is doing as we have a Deacon Ordination service for Josh Morris. Following the service, we will have a church-wide covered dish fellowship lunch. Don’t miss out on anything this weekend. It’s going to be great. I’m going to be there – I hope you will be there too.
May God Bless, – Pastor Greg
