I've posted below my article for the October Newsletter. We do have several things which will be decided upon at our next Joint Church and Christian Council Meeting. Most likely the main thing is the decision on whether we will or will not hold our annual "God's Portion Sale". Please remain in prayer for guidance for the church leadership.
Thank you and God Bless!
In Christ,
Roy
Pastor's Ponderings – October 2020
Well, it's now October in this crazy, crazy, wild year that we've called 2020. It's been a trying year without a doubt but I remain hopeful that the worst is over and that we're on the path back to 'normal' (whatever normal really is?). You may have noticed that the 'Guidelines' for dealing with the COVID crisis were relaxed somewhat and I anticipate that we'll make a few additional changes during our October 'joint' Council meeting. Please thank all those on the Christian and Church Councils for all the time, worry, and prayer that they've put in as we continue to work through this historic year.
As you're reading this Gail and I will be taking a couple of weeks of vacation in order to recharge and relax a bit. We appreciate the time off and will remain in prayer for all of you while we're away. If you should have anything come up please contact Bill Hungate 712-830-3716 and he will determine if he needs to call me or to contact Pastor Randy over at Union Church. Randy will be on standby for me while I am away and I will in return be on standby for him the last two weeks of October. We're blessed to have such a good relationship with a fellow church family here in Lake City.
The Lake City Ministerial Association meet this week and we have some potential changes in the works. I can't tell you more until each of us talks to our respective leadership, but hopefully, all will be receptive to the change and I am confident this change will allow the Ministerial Association to be more productive and involved in the Community. Please stay tuned.
As I write this article, plans are still in the works to have the Christmas Concert on December 5th. The concert starts at 7 pm and our local ticket sales will kick-off on October 15th. Adult tickets (13 and up) are $15, and children tickets (12 and under) are $10. In the event that we have to cancel the concert, all ticket sales will be refunded. Please remain in prayer that we'll be able to host this event and start our Christmas Season 2020 off in grand fashion. Our performers are the “Harp Twins” and they are remarkably talented and amazingly entertaining. You won't want to miss seeing and meeting them!!
We'll be having our Annual Hay-rack Ride on October 18th and if you've never gone on one of these rides please make arrangements to go this year. It's always a blast and the kids especially enjoy this event. Look for the details on the Calendar in this Newsletter.
In closing, I will share with you a couple of verses from the Old Testament.
Psalm 84:11-12 New International Version (NIV)
11 For
the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows
favor and honor;
no good thing does he withhold from those whose
walk is blameless.
12 Lord Almighty, blessed is the one who trusts in you.
Jeremiah 29:11 New International Version (NIV)
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
No matter what we are going through in today's world, no matter what we fear, no matter what the world tries to convince us to fear... our God is faithful... our God will provide... our God has plans to use each of us to do His will in this world. Praise be to God!!
Be a blessing to someone today! Pastor Roy
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