June 30, 2021 | NEWSLETTER
FAITH FOR THE FUTURE
What promise are you waiting for?
I know many of you are waiting for a godly spouse to come into your life; others are waiting for healing in relationships; others are waiting for justice in the workplace; whatever it is that you are waiting for, avoid placing your confidence in your delivery but instead place all your faith in the Lord.
As we were reminded this past Sunday, we have a sure reason to never doubt the good purposes of God’s sovereign will: The Cross of Christ. Beloved, if you are in a season of waiting, and you feel your faith is failing, look afresh to Christ on the cross and be reminded of God’s good purposes on your behalf.
God sovereignly worked human history to find it’s ultimate culmination in the person of Jesus Christ. But for what purpose? To be exalted upon the earth? To be honored and respected?
No but for our sakes he made him to be sin who knew no sin so that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
Friends, the clearest example we have of God’s sovereignty working together for our good can be seen by that man on the cross. He became forsaken so that you and I would never be forsaken; he became a curse so that you and I would never be cursed; he became sin so that we would never have to taste the bitter punishment which our sins deserve.
The waiting room you are seated in has nothing to do with God’s lack of love for you; He proved that on the cross. Though you do not have what you deeply desire, you ultimately do not have what you most deserve: God’s righteous anger and wrath against you.
So, fight for faith to believe in God’s good purposes for your life despite the circumstances you are in. And remember that God's sovereignty speaks faith into whatever fears fill our future.
Your brother in Christ,
Matt
News and Events
Book Studies!
One of the most obvious evidence of grace in our church is the giftedness represented.
The Lord stirred in the hearts of James Forbis and Sharon Hayford to start book studies for our church.
Every other week, men and women gather around a Biblically based book for the purpose of fellowship and sanctification.
Matt's Going Full Time!
If you have been around the church, you know this is HUGE news.
After months of prayerful consideration and conversation, the Gray's have agreed the time is right for Matt's transition for full time vocational ministry at the church.
Our first Sunday morning class which covered "Gifts of the Spirit" concluded last Sunday.
James Forbis and Peter Mular served the church excellently!
Our next class, "The End of Evangelism", will begin in August.
Picnic at the Park
During July, we will be celebrating our fellowship meal by going to Shaw Family Park in Springdale at 5 pm on July 11.
There is a splash pad, fishing ponds, tennis courts, and a playground.
BYOB (Bring your own Burgers)
In May, we sent 2 student missionaries to serve with the Navigators ministry this summer.
This is why we planted this church. To see saints equipped and commissioned for Gospel ministry!
