Another year has dawned, and what prospects lay ahead of us. We can either look at the new year in a positive light or a negative one. I must confess-I tend to lean to the negative. But, as a Christian, I must stop that way of thinking and realize that above all, we have a God who gives us a hope and a positive outlook that rises above the negative noise we are subjected to every day.
Therefore, I resolve to do the following: 1. Pray more; 2. Read God’s Word more; 3. Be kinder to those I am around; 4. Smile and laugh more even behind a mask; and 5. Be more like my Savior which can be accomplished through the Holy Spirit who indwells each born-again believer. I refuse to let Satan steal my witness, my contentment, my joy which comes from God, not my circumstances. After all, with God “all things are possible”.
Lottie’s Post Office closes this Sunday. I hope you have enjoyed the Christmas cards from your church family. Please check the boxes and collect any card addressed to you. Remember, all stamp money goes to help reach our Lottie Moon goal of $6000. I believe we will make it again this year.
January is the special offering for our Baptist Retirement Homes. Our goal is a modest $200; I know we can meet that and exceed it as well.
Happy New Year, Church Family,
Helen