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September 3, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Tuesday, September 3.
On this day in 1967, the entire country of Sweden made a change.
At 5am that morning, Swedish drivers moved from the left side of the road to the right. Can you imagine? Government leaders had been discussing this change for over a decade, and carefully planning it for several years. All of Europe drove on the right side, and Sweden had been driving cars with left-side steering for as long as anyone could remember. But still, 83% of Swedes were against it.
Change is challenging, but sometimes change is necessary.
You have either gone through change, are presently dealing with change, or will experience change in the future - maybe all three! There is comfort, during these times, to claim the unchanging nature of God.
For I, the Lord, do not change. Malachi 3:6
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Hebrews 13:8
The grass withers, the flower fades, but the Word of God will stand forever. Isaiah 40:8
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no shadow of change. James 1:17
Meet you back here tomorrow,
Bro. David
dmathis@fbccenter.org
August 29, 2024 - There is a tender story told in Mark 14:1-0 of something which happened during some very difficult days for Jesus. The Jewish leaders were plotting his death and He was surrounded by his critics and His enemies. In this narrative, we see Him going to the little village of Bethany. It is the night before Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem and He goes to a party in His honor in the home of Simon, a leper.
Picture the scene as Jesus is reclining at the table and John tells us Mary came and anointed the feet of Jesus (John 12:1-2) Well, the critics began to raise their voices and talk about her. Jesus said to leave her alone, she had done what she could.
Have you ever thought about the love that caused her to do this? Have you ever experienced that kind of love? An unexpected act of pure love, that is what you see in this beautiful story. She loved Jesus and she did what she could. She didn’t have much, but what she had she gave to Jesus. Not to Simon the Leper, not to Peter or James or John. What she did, she did for Jesus.
God loves us more than we can ever love Him. You see, we can never pay Him back for what He has done. God doesn’t require the debt to be repaid. He just wants us to accept what He has done and to love Him for it. He wants us to live a life obedient to His will. He only wants us to do what we can.
It’s something to think about... tbp
Join Us for Worship this coming Lord’s Day at Center Church of Christ or online at www.centerchurchofchrist.com.
August 28, 2024 - Jackson Missionary Baptist Church is hosting its four day Fall Revival starting Sunday, September 1 and ending Wednesday, September 4. Services will be at 6pm each night with Evangelist Josh Adams.
Jackson MBC is located at 11620 Hwy 7, Joaquin, Texas 75954. For more information, call 936-269-3370.
August 28, 2024 - We're is thrilled to invite everyone to the dedication service of our Texas historical marker at Providence Missionary Baptist Church! Join us in giving all the glory to God and celebrating our rich history together.
The dedication service is September 29, 2024 at 1pm at Providence Missionary Baptist Church, 580 CR 1265, Center, Texas (CR 1265 Just Off FM 711). Lunch will be at 12 noon. Sunday school is at 10am and worship at 11am.
Speakers will be Bro. Charles W., Bro. Don M., and Bro. Hayden W.
We look forward to seeing you there! God bless!
August 27, 2024 (Calendar) - Wallace Chapel Baptist Church 2024 Annual Programs and Dates
- September 1 - Church Anniversary - Sunday, 3pm
Wallace Chapel Baptist Church is located at 108 South Marcus Street Timpson, Texas, 75975. Rev. Derrick Rhodes, Pastor, and Sister Shaneeta Rhodes, First Lady.
"And we know that all thinks work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose," Romans 8:28.
Already held programs
- March 10 - Pastor and Wife's Appreciation - Sunday, 3pm
- March 31 - Fifth Sunday Fellowship - Sunday
- April 7 - Family and Friends Day - Sunday, 2:30pm
- July 7 - Homecoming - Sunday, 12:30pm
- July 8 - Annual Revival - Monday night, 7:30pm
- July 9 - Annual Revival - Tuesday night, 7:30pm
- July 10 - Annual Revival - Wednesday night, 7:30pm
August 26, 2024 - Pastor Riley and the St. John Baptist Church of Tenaha, Texas will be celebrating their Annual Homecoming and Revival on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 11am. Pastor Riley will bring the message.
Monday through Wednesday, August 26-28 at 7:00pm nightly Dr. Taylor of Bethel Baptist Church of Frierson, Louisiana will be the Evangelist for the Revival.
St. John Baptist Church is located at 102 Booker T. Washington Drive, Tenaha, Texas 75974.
August 26, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Monday, August 26.
Bro. David is on vacation this week and will be reprinting some favorite devotions. This one originally ran on June 21, 2020.
As the story goes, the writer Ernest Hemingway was having dinner with some friends, when he offered a challenge. Who could write the best story - using only six words? Everyone put in $10, and the winner would get the pot. Hemingway won his own contest when he wrote... For Sale: baby shoes, never worn.
You could think about that story for a long time.
When I began writing these daily devotions, I decided to never write more than you could read in two minutes. I'd rather leave out some good parts, than write to my heart's content - and scare you off. William Shakespeare famously wrote, "brevity is the soul of wit.” And then there's the old show business motto, "always leave them wanting more.” So, in that spirit, here's some scripture thoughts - in six words or less.
Do everything without grumbling or arguing. Philippians 2:14
I and my Father are one. John 10:30
Jesus wept. John 11:35
Rejoice always. I Thessalonians 5:16
And, finally, there's this three-word story that Jesus told one Friday afternoon... It is finished!
You could think about that story for a long time.
Meet you back here tomorrow,
Bro. David
dmathis@fbccenter.org
August 22, 2024 - Benford Chapel Baptist Church is having its Annual Homecoming and Revival.
A three night revival is slated to be held September 9-11 at 7pm nightly.
Revival speaker will be Bishop Joseph Hall, Jr.
Homecoming speaker Dr. Freddie Wilson of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Center Tx. 2nd Sunday, September 8 at 2:30pm.
Benford Chapel Baptist Church is located at 126 Martin Luther King Street Tenaha, Tx. 75974.
August 22, 2024 - There is a very beautiful and meaningful passage of scripture in Nahum 1:7. This prophet of God writes, “The Lord is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him.” The Lord is Good. A message of tranquility in a time of trouble. A message of comfort in a time of chaos. A message of peace in a time of peril.
Have you ever given thought to a simple statement like “The Lord is good”? God is good. He is not a dictator bent on punishment. He is not a tyrant waiting to pounce on us. To be sure, it reminds me of the simple prayer children say at mealtime that begins…”God is great, God is good,” And He is! When you look at the world God has created for us, when you think of his provisions for us, it shouts loudly of the goodness of God.
God is a stronghold when trouble comes into our lives. Let’s be honest, trouble comes to every life. Yet, when trouble comes, the Lord meets us there. In times of sickness, He is there. In times of emotional stress and depression, the Lord is present. He is with us in all our trials and tribulations.
Yet, when we come to the cross, we see the greatest demonstration of the goodness of God. We see the demonstration of God’s mercy and his love. John declares that God so loved us that He gave his son to die for our sins. Truly, as Nahum said, “the Lord is good”. Therefore, He is worthy of our faith.
It’s something to think about... tbp
Join Us for Worship this coming Lord’s Day at Center Church of Christ or online at www.centerchurchofchrist.com
August 19, 2024 - Back to Awana starts at 6pm on Wednesday, August 28 with a Youth Ministry Bash at Jackson Missionary Baptist Church. Awana is for ages 2 years through the 12th grade. All we need is you!
Bring your towel and join in as the 2024-2025 Awana Year begins with Food, Fun, and Games!
Jackson Missionary Baptist Church is located at 11620 St Hwy 7 East, Joaquin, Texas.
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