Thank you so much for your prayers for us as we planned out the year. One of the big things that we felt God’s direction for is a Friday night hangout for kids & teens which will include Bible memory, a Bible lesson, fun “outside the box” games, and a skill building activity. Please continue prayers for this as we are developing the ideas and gathering supplies for our March 7 launch date. Our desire is to make this not only a fun evening for our church kids, but also an
outreach opportunity.
Another big thing God is directing us to do is a Prayer Revival. Please pray for us as we prepare for this time of focus on prayer, meditation on God’s word, and fasting. This will take place March 23-30, 2014.

We had a very nice time of fellowship going bowling together.  How wonderful to be able to have fun as a church family.  To God be the glory!

Thank you so much for your faithful prayers and continued support!

Spirit-Led Behavior:  Six Key Principles for Developing Excellent Relationships
These commands are given in the larger context of us being unified as a body of believers.
I.  The Holy Spirit of God wants us to develop the habit of honesty.
“Therefore, putting away lying, ‘Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,’ for we are members of one another.” Ephesians 4:25
II.  The Holy Spirit of God wants us to develop the habit of anger management.
“‘Be angry, and do not sin’: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil.” Ephesians 4:26-27
III.  The Holy Spirit of God wants us to develop the habit of honest labor.
“Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.” Ephesians 4:28
IV. The Holy Spirit of God wants us to develop the habit of edifying speech.
“Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.” Ephesians 4:29
V. The Holy Spirit of God wants us to develop the habit of abolishing disunity with others.
“And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.” Ephesians 4:30-31
VI. The Holy Spirit of God wants us to develop the habit of being a peacemaker.
“And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.” Ephesians 4:32

You can listen to this two-part sermon preached by Pastor Bill on February 2 and February 9, 2014.