Dear friends, Our God is so amazing! He is at work in our lives at every turn. Always two steps (or 200) ahead of me. “Thank you Jesus,” is my favorite phase. When you thank Him for everything He does for you, you too will be amazed at how often you will say it too. I never know God’s plan for me, as He surprises me a good bit. He must like a good laugh watching over me. My response to Him is always “Yes, Jesus.” When I was asked to serve as an Elder, I knew it was really God who was at work in my life. I know He must have a plan for me to serve, because I would have never picked me….If I don’t know what I am doing, or where I am supposed to lead, I take great comfort that He does. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28. I am simply to pray that He will show me His way, and trust in His sovereign will. I want to thank my fellow Elders for their patience with me, and also for faithfully and humbly modeling the role of Ruling Elder.

As the team leader of the Communication and Evangelism team, along with Beth Ann Grey, who heads up our online presence, we will be exploring new ways to reach out to more people through our social media platforms. We are hoping to not only increase our outreach, but also to enrich our content. Along with Kari Dupree, we are considering additional ways to distribute our newsletter, since our cost to mail have increased greatly. Our outreach not only needs to go out to our church members, but also out into the community.

As you are aware, we have had many members move, but I’m also so grateful that we have had new members join. Soon, we hope to finalize the new church pictorial and distribute it to everyone. We are also considering the use of new social media platforms and apps that will aid Elders and Deacons to communicate more effectively, so that everyone is informed instantly, and on the same page at all times.

I had no idea there were so many moving parts to serving the church! The moving parts are our wonderful, tireless, members who graciously volunteer in so many capacities and on committees. It really is amazing what all is going on in our church. It takes a “fellowship of all believers.” Communicating that to everyone through the newsletter, our website, the bulletin, and our FaceBook page is our goal. If you have NEWS, pictures, stories, or events please send your information to us to share. Also, if you’re on Face Book, please follow us! 

Evangelism is not just one person’s job, but the job of everyone in the church. It is my goal to encourage everyone to participate by creating a master plan. Even now, there are simple and easy ways we can all spread the Gospel. My personal way, is to make sure my family and friends are constantly invited to worship. I personally challenge myself to see how many rows we can fill up each Sunday! I also share the Gospel by loving my neighbor as myself, by helping people, and by improving our community. I am lovingly, carefully, gently, and passionately, obeying what He’s asked of me. So go saints! Fill up your pews! Love thy neighbor! Care for your community! And spread the good news of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior.

I Peter 3:15 reads, “But Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts and be ready always to give an answer to every man who asks you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear. In Christ, Mary Jane Fant

WE ARE HAPPY TO HAVE A NEW CHURCH DIRECTORY

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