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evin's orner |
THE BACKSLIDER’S CALENDAR The backslider’s calendar is a result of the many excuses some members give for not attending the worship services of the church. Our Lord had to deal with folks who gave Him some lame excuses as well (Matthew 8:18-22; Luke 9:57-62; Luke 14: 15-20). Sad to say, people haven’t changed too much since then. January — I hereby resolve to start attending worship regularly. Gotta get over the holidays first though. February — Weather is terrible. I’ll start when it gets a bit warmer. My blood is too thin this time of year. March — Lots of sickness just now. Got to stay in and keep away from those “bugs.” April — Big crowds — Easter. They won’t miss me. May — I’ve been holed up all winter, and now that the weather is getting better, it’s time for us to have reunions. June — I’ll wait until the baby is older. How on earth do some folks take their babies out when they are just a few weeks old and never miss a service July — Boy The heat is terrific That air conditioning in the church building gives me a chill. Anyway, we’ve got the cabin and the boat for Sundays. August — Preacher is on vacation. He’ll never know that I’ve missed. I never like those guest preachers anyway. When the preacher gets back ….. September — School has started. Vacation threw me behind in my work. Got to make one last visit to relatives before the snow flies. October — Leaves are beautiful this time of year. I can worship God outdoors anyway. Kids will be cooped up all winter. November — Getting colder. Can’t stand the warm church building with so many people. I’ll start back after Thanksgiving. December — Christmas I don’t have time for church now. Roads are dangerous. Anyway, next month is January, and I’ll resolve to start back with the New Year. Friends, if we have any excuses, let’s dispose of them, and do what the Lord said do regarding faithful attendance with the saints (Hebrews 10:23-26; Acts 20:7; 1 Corinthians 16:1-2; cf. Acts 2:42-47). We invite you to worship and study with us to learn more about first century Christianity As we begin something new today, naturally we all are wandering what we can bring to make this successful. Our new arrangement doesn’t change our focus on Worship to God. We are looking to build our areas of Worship, Bible study, as well as time together. For those that are inactive, or maybe you believe your inactive, Acts 2:47 They praised God and were liked by all the people. Every day the Lord added those who were being saved to the group of believers. We need you as much as you need us. I hope you will embrace a little change in order of worship and see the benefits we can utilize with it. John 4:24 God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. May God bless each of us on this new and different endeavor. Kevin |