Hello FBC!
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever. (Psalm 136:1)
I love Psalm 136! It will be the basis of my message tomorrow at Wade Doerfler’s memorial service. It is taking place at 1pm at Central Linn High School. Everyone is invited of course. Thank you so much to everyone who has helped provide cookies for the reception after the service – I know the family is grateful! Please be in prayer for comfort for the family, especially our sister Marianne, and for the gospel seeds to be planted well in the hearts of any unbelievers attending tomorrow.
This Sunday I am beginning a new four-part series: The Chronicles of Prayer. We will look at the prayers/songs of David and Solomon in 1 & 2 Chronicles. This Sunday’s message will be, “Oh Give Thanks to the LORD” from 1 Chronicles 16:8-36. It has often frustrated me that in our culture we practically skip right over Thanksgiving, as we are so anxious to get to Christmas! Let’s take a few weeks to focus on giving the Lord the thanks He deserves and learning to pray from the beautiful prayers & songs of these two kings.
Did you know Monday the 16th is FBC of Brownsville’s 162nd Anniversary? Just one more thing to thank God for! He has been so faithful to this congregation for so many years!
As one way to celebrate our church anniversary, we are once again receiving a special offering for Missions during the worship service this Sunday. Our Global Outreach Commission has chosen these three projects for our special gifts: 1) Teen Challenge, in Shedd, has had a huge impact on the local area. Teen Challenge helps out those who are struggling with addictions to substances of various kinds. 2) Haiti Foundation of Hope, raising funds to build a new cafeteria to efficiently feed the 1,000 children at the school. 3) Syrian & Iraqi Refugees in Turkey, being served by Frontiers & World Horizons. Let’s pray and consider generous gifts, as the Lord has been so generous to us.
(This is a separate offering from the regular General Fund offering for this Sunday.)
Also, remember our Christian Adventurers (for those 55+) is having their Thanksgiving Potluck on Wednesday, Nov. 18, at Noon in the Fellowship Hall of FBC. Guests Carolyn Jackson and Roger Ruckert will be sharing about agriculture in the classroom and agriculture on our table from an educator’s and a producer’s point of view. Ham, turkey, and rolls will be provided, just be ready to share your best seasonal side dish, salad, or dessert.
Giving thanks to the Lord for you…
Love From Your Pastor,
Michael