Worship Bulletin
Sunday September 27, 2026
Welcome; we are very glad you are here.
Thought for the Day
Have you ever seen those old movies, where someone is stumbling across the desert in the heat of the day, so thirsty they can barely stand, and then, up ahead they spot water?
They take off running toward it with the last bit of energy they have left, but it's not water. It's a mirage, and no matter how far they run, it just keeps moving further away. This is what it looks like when you chase everyone else's approval.
Some people live for what others think of them. Others chase whatever makes them happy instead. However, both roads lead to the same mirage, which never satisfies the thirst.
Paul offers us a different way: Ephesians 5:8-10, " For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord." This is not what pleases your boss or your desires, but what pleases God.
God will never ask you to perform for His love. He will never send you chasing something that keeps moving away. God has already looked past your appearance and your achievements, straight to your heart. If you are in Jesus Christ, God is satisfied with what He finds there.
Before you say yes to one more thing out of fear of disappointing someone this week, wait and ask the Lord. "God, is this what pleases You, or am I chasing someone's approval?" Let that question be the deciding factor for your calendar, not someone else’s opinion.
The mirage was never real water. His approval always is.
Celebration Sunday:
Once again, we will gather together to celebrate the wonderful blessings of our Lord on us individually and as the church family. Today, at the conclusion of our worship service, we will enjoy a marvelous meal and fantastic fellowship with all our brothers and sisters in Christ. Everyone is welcome.
Business Meeting:
We are going to have a business meeting in two weeks. Please mark your calendars. On October 11th we will gather to elect our messengers for the local and state associational fellowships. Our yearly local meeting will be held on October 24th, in Crestview Missionary Baptist Church, in Arlington; and the State messenger meeting will be taking place on November 17th and 18th in Walnut Street Baptist Church in Hillsboro, Texas. If you are able to attend one or both of these meetings, please let me know as soon as possible.
Did You Know?
The Bermuda Triangle is no more hazardous than any other busy ocean route. The mystery of this patch of sea gained legendary status in the 20th century, but the number of incidents in the Bermuda Triangle is not significantly higher than in any other part of the ocean.
Sunday School:
Would you like to join our Sunday School. We start every Sunday morning right at 9:30am, to study God’s word. This week, we will study: Acts 1:1-8, “The Church’s Marching Order.” Next week’s passage will be: Acts 2:1-8, “The Spirit Empowers the Church.” Please study the passage, and come ready to discuss what you know about it.
