Refiner’s Fire . . .

 

We’ve stood on the past and looked into the future and it is now.  In this rapidly changing world in which we live, one very powerful way to connect with church is through small groups.  Church is full of small groups; Sunday School Classes, Women’s WMU Circles, Baptist Men’s Mission, Youth Group, Children’s Ministry, Committees, and more.  In fact, we are having a Missions Fair this Sunday where we can learn about many different missions in our community, which our church is involved. 

          This will serve to educate and encourage you to participate in some mission centered activity.  You can interact with other Christians as you serve the Lord together.  These small groups provide support, insight, spiritual growth, friendship and a mission.  In a small group, we learn more about the larger group of which we are apart.  Serving Christ and serving in the name of Christ can both be exercised. 

          In the rapidly changing world, we must find away to build relationships that have the influence to change us for the better.  Serving the Lord is the right place to start.  If you find yourself being a leader you realize you are the ones building the future for the better. You are helping others make the necessary changes in their lives for spiritual growth.  Lead, follow or get in the middle.  Seek to be part of a small group this year from the beginning. 

          I’ll see you at Bible School this coming week.

 

 

Dr. Stanley Spence