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              Welcome; we are very glad you are here.

             

             Thought for the Day

            Genesis 17:1, “the LORD said Abram, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.”

     William Ernest Henley writes "Invictus" while lying in a hospital bed. He'd already lost one leg to tuberculosis and now his other was at risk. Staring at the ceiling, in pain and facing an uncertain future, he writes these famous words: "I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul."     Beautiful writing, but completely wrong.

     God goes silent on Abraham for thirteen years with no vision, no voice, and no visit. Then El Shaddai appears. That name, used here for the very first time in Scripture, means the God of power, the one who controls all things by his strength. This almighty God doesn't hand Abraham the wheel. He says, "Walk before me faithfully and be blameless."

     Walking before God means He's watching every step, every turn, every choice. He's guiding from behind. Abraham responds by falling on his face. Not from fear, but from understanding. When you truly grasp who God is, falling down is the most powerful move you can make.     Maybe today you're convinced you can hold it all together if you just push hard enough. Before you talk with your kids or approach that hard conversation, try something different. Surrender the day you haven't lived yet to a God who already knows how it ends. Tell him out loud, "This day is yours. I'm walking before you."

     Henley said, "I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul." Today, you can say something better: "You are the master of my fate. You are the captain of my soul."  This version is much better, because it is actually a promise.

 

     Sunday School:

     Are you too cool for the Sunday School?  Every week, we are assigned a portion of scripture to read and study before attending the class. Come prepared and be ready to get to discuss and learn something new from the Word of God.     

 

      Celebration Sunday:

      Next Sunday is the fourth Sunday of the month, and time to have our monthly potluck lunch.  Invite your friends and family to come for our worship service and then enjoy a great time of food, fun and fellowship with our church family.   

 

       Did You Know?

       Board games can reduce your risk of dementia. Monopoly, Scrabble, Risk – take your pick. Board games can keep your brain healthy as you age, protecting your brain from cognitive decline and reducing your risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia.

 

        Scripture Search:

         Last week’s answers:

1. Kings of Midian; 2. Acacia; 3. 90 ft.; 4. Demas; 5. Eliezer; 6. Euphrates;    7. Three.

          This week’s questions:

1. Name the 1st head of the river that was flowing out of Eden?
2. How many Canaanites did Israel kill in Bezek?
3. What Apostle cut off a man’s ear with a sward?
4. Who built Tadmor in the desert?
5. What river surrounded the whole land of Cush?
6. Name the disciple who took Peter to Jesus?
7. Name the first man who played the harp and the flute?

    Please email your answers to gmbc1610@gmail.com

    

          "Verse of the Month" Contest.

      Due to the lack of interest, we are cancelling this contest.