First Baptist Church of Brownsville, Oregon

Then children were brought to Him that He might lay His hands on them and pray.  The disciples rebuked the people, but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”  And He laid His hands on them and went away. (Matthew 19:13-15)

This week we are thanking the Lord for the little children who are coming to Jesus through the 5 Day Bible Clubs at Pioneer Park in Brownsville and Halsey Park through the ministry of C.E.F.  Each days seems to be having an increase in attendance.  The Brownsville club had 27 kids today.  Thank you so much for those who have helped with supplies and making lunches!  Thank you for praying for these clubs and the kids and their parents.  There’s still one more day!  Please pray that tomorrow’s clubs will be tremendous and the Lord will use them to bring little ones to our Lord Jesus.

This Sunday I will be speaking on “Harvest Time!” from Revelation 14:14-20.  Sounds like an appropriate topic for our community at this time of year, doesn’t it?  And no, I didn’t plan it this way, but apparently the Lord did.  As you are working in the harvest, or seeing it take place while driving around the valley, consider the great harvest that will occur at the end of the age!  Also, remember that Jesus said the Harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few; so ask the Lord of the Harvest to send out workers into His harvest.  Are you harvesting?  Are you praying for the harvest?  Are you planting seeds?  Are you watering?  Remember, God causes the growth, but we have our part to play!  See you Sunday as we consider “Harvest Time!”

Some important events coming up this summer;

• July 18 – Men’s Breakfast with Mike Riffle of Columbia Grace Foundation, 7:00 a.m.
• July 19 – The Riffles sharing with the adult Sunday School classes, 9:00 a.m.
• July 26 – All-Church lunch & information, Q & A groups, 12:00 Noon
• Aug. 2 – Bob & Teresa Reister, missionaries in Japan, joining us in the morning service, 10:30 a.m.; followed by Annual FBC Picnic at the Miller’s Playground in Halsey – after the worship service.
• Aug. 2-7 – Camp Praise for kids entering 3rd – 7th grades.  Contact Elizabeth if you are interested in having your child/ren attend.