As The Day Ends

As The Day Ends
by Ellen Bailey

As the day ends and the sun goes down, and the sun sheds its last rays of light.

I think to myself as I look around,"Have I spent my day living right?"

As the day ends and the sun goes down, I thank the Lord for this day

I have owned and as the night steals in without a sound,I feel His presence

and know I am not alone.

As the day ends and the sun goes down,

I count my many shares and blessings and recall what's right can be found.

In His wonderful teachings and lessons .

Pastors Appreciation Night

Praise the Lord for He is worthy. Friday was our Joy night service and it was a joy indeed to honor our Pastors with a night filled of love and appreciation for all that do for the Lord and for us. The bible says in Ephesians 4:11-15 (New International Version)

"11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of men in their deceitful scheming. 15 Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into him who is the Head, that is, Christ......." It is our Pastors duty to train and lead us from children in Christ to strong mature servants who can go boldly before God walking out His will for our lives. This is no easy task. To instruct, chastise, love, mentor, teach, encourage, and labor among many and have all of their baggage (good and bad) on their shoulders.

As Minster Kathleen Marsh said "we ought to be glad that God saw it it fit for them to lead us." I know I am glad that they were called to this position. I can't think of anyone more worthy to be called Pastor then Anthony and Teaggra Grady for they exmplify the very essence of God's love. Their walk is one of joy, peace, long suffering, humbleness, meekness and love. Their strength is encouragble and tears are rejoyceful. They labor for souls and I am so thankful that they were obedient to God's call.

THANK YOU Pastors for your service to the Lord and to the congregration.

Being Considered

Many times throughout this christian walk we will encounter trials, tribulations, sufferings, hardships, difficulties, etc... One must remember however the endeavoring responsibility of the righteous. The task at hand appears insurmountable,my thoughts tell me to leave and give up in the faith, situations seem not to be on my side, my sins convict me beyond measure. What is it Lord. Why must I go through the many tests of life? Why must I be faced with trial after trial, day after day? The questions is why not you. In order to reign with Him the saint must suffer. In order to receive your crown of righteousness that so dearly awaits one must endure the temptations of this life. So remember the next time you consider wondering why, just know YOU ARE BEING CONSIDERED!!!