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This Sunday we will continue our look at what we believe as we go over to the book of Acts to see what the first church looked like…and sounded like…and even smelled like. 🙂 What do we really believe the church is supposed to be? Why do we do what we do? Are we supposed to look, sound and smell just like the first church did after Jesus ascended back to Heaven? Are we all doing what we are supposed to be doing? And how do we know? Those are just some of the questions I need to get answered Sunday morning at 10 and Sunday evening at 6. I can’t wait to see you here at Christ Fellowship because I love you all! — Todd

Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” (John 14:1-3)

What a great comfort that is! And in Colossians 3, we are told to think about the things of Heaven, the reality of it and the glory of it. Be heavenly-minded. If you have a little time to day-dream, day-dream about what Heaven is going to be like. We don’t know everything about what Heaven will be like but we know it will be a party. It will be fun and colorful and loud at times. There will be worship. There will be music and eating and the sights, smells and people will be amazing! I can’t wait!

I’m even more anxious today than I was yesterday, partly because this world is even nastier than it was yesterday, but also because Heaven is a little nicer today, if that’s possible. Most of you know that Janet Hart has struggled for several years with all kinds of physical issues and has been in the hospital for the past nine months or so. Well, yesterday she got released from not only the hospital but from this nasty old earth for good. And I say, “Good for her!”

Paul said, “To live is Christ and to die IS GAIN!” Well, Janet has gained Heaven and we are glad for her. David, who has been by her side the whole time, and the rest of the family are grieving as are we as their church family. There may be opportunities for you to help them with food or finances and we will let you know more as we see those opportunities so be mindful of that. In fact, if you would like to be part of providing food at some time, please contact Lois Hoover.

No information about a memorial is yet available but we will let you know about that as soon as possible. For now, be heavenly-minded because none of us are guaranteed another breath! I love you all! — Todd

This is a long Memorial Day weekend for some folks. I hope you save a few minutes to consider something. What do you think it means to be made in the image of God? Genesis 1 says that God made us in His image. But what does that mean to you? Come prepared to talk about this Sunday morning and evening at Christ Fellowship, 10am and 6pm. I can’t wait to see you and if you aren’t here, you will be missed! I love you all! — Todd

Ephesians 6 says, “Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” 

Make no mistake. What happened in Uvalde yesterday was committed by a flesh and blood person but was the scheme of Satan and his demons. I don’t know if that person was demon-possessed necessarily but he was definitely influenced by him. He was also not a sane person. Sane people don’t kill innocent children.

Like you, I am mad. I am heartbroken. I can’t comprehend what those parents are going through and neither I nor does anybody else have all the answers to why God would allow such a thing. Add it to the list of things in this world that don’t make sense. But I will go to my grave knowing that God sees, cares and cries with us.

The question that everyone is now asking is, “How do we keep it from happening again?” And, again, I don’t have all the answers. Some people want more guns. Some want fewer. Some want better mental health resources or more police or fewer police. Some people will put a “Pray for Uvalde” post on their social media and go about their day. But somehow none of those “answers” seems to feel very satisfying.

Most of you know I like dogs. I like dogs a lot! If I had the resources, I’d have a bunch of ‘em. And I see dogs in the shelter and I see neighborhood dogs chained up and I see people who don’t take care of their dogs and my heart goes out to those and I want to help every single one of them. But I can’t. But, do you know what I can do? I can take care of mine.

It’s the same with your kids and your grandkids. I don’t know where the Uvalde shooter’s parents were but it’s too late for him now. It’s not too late for your loved ones. We can’t help him not be evil but we can tell our kids and our grandkids and the neighbor boys and girls about Jesus because, do you know what all mass shooters have in common? None of them have a personal relationship with God through His Son Jesus.

Your job, your hobbies, your friends, your comfort – none of that is worth seeing your loved one being led into a horrible scheme of the evil one. You can’t help all the kids. But you can make sure yours knows they are loved and cherished by you and by God. Hug them a little tighter today and pray for those in Uvalde who can’t. — Todd

Don’t forget, Christ Fellowship is having a picnic right after the service Sunday. Bring whatever you want to eat plus a little more for those who might not bring anything. I can’t wait! I love you all! — Todd

I don’t know about you, but I can’t wait to be in Christ Fellowship this Sunday just to see what God is going to do next!
I love you all! — Todd

Well, I wasn’t going to say anything but I can’t help it. I thought maybe it was just me. Maybe I was the only one who was just amazed at the worship time we had last Sunday at Christ Fellowship. But after talking to some friends who were also there, I realize it wasn’t just me who was blessed. What an amazing time of worship and praise and testimony and singing and praying…a nice crowd…a family coming forward to join the church…several visitors…a bunch of kids…great fellowship and unity. Good grief! Sunday morning and Sunday night both! I’m still just excited and I wanted to tell all of you how much fun it was and how much I love and appreciate you all! I can’t wait for next Sunday to get here! See ya then! — Todd

Psalm 9 starts out by saying:

I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart;
    I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
2 I will be glad and rejoice in you;
    I will sing the praises of your name, O Most High.

We all have so much to thank the Lord for today and I would love to hear what you have to be thankful for. Leave a comment on this web page, and just say thank you, Lord, for what He has done for you lately.
I love you all and I am thankful for YOU! Thank you, Lord, for Christ Fellowship! I’ll see y’all Sunday at 10 and 6. — Todd

Well, I don’t know about you, but I’m pooped. I had such a good time today worshiping with my church family at Christ Fellowship. I wouldn’t trade that for anything. Good worship, music, discussion and fellowship. A great morning. Then we went to the RV Park down the road and had another great time with lots of games and prizes and hot dogs but we also had some great testimonies as well. I made several new friends and was able to have some meaningful conversations. The only bad part was not winning the egg race! I even cheated too!
Thank you to all who had a part! So many donated in one way or another and all of it was for God’s glory and to make Him look good. And I think we were able to do that. (Except for my cheating maybe.) But anyway, I just wanted to say thank you and to let you all know that I so appreciate you and love you all. Y’all rock! Todd

 

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In a world confused by which bathroom to use and who wear masks walking down the beach, it only makes sense that today is called “Good Friday” and the day when everybody goes shopping is called “Black Friday.” It doesn’t make a lot of sense, does it? Should we “celebrate” Good Friday at all?

As you know, Good Friday is the day that we recognize (maybe not celebrate) that Jesus died on the cross. Think about it for a minute. If Jesus had not willingly given up His perfect life to pay the price the Father said was due, we would still have to offer sacrifices for our sins to be right with God.

John the Baptist announced, “Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world” (John 1:29). More than 2,000 years before, as a foreshadowing of Jesus’ death to take away the sins of the world, Abraham had told his son Isaac, “God will provide Himself a lamb, my son.” And sure enough, when Abraham and Isaac got to the top of Mt Moriah, a ram was waiting for them there. 

Jesus, the Lamb of God, died on the same day, at the same time, as the Passover lambs were being slain on Mount Moriah. No wonder then that Jesus said, “Abraham saw My day, and was glad.” (John 8:56) And we, too, can be glad today for the sacrifice of Jesus. Yes, it’s hard to celebrate this but the result of the sacrifice was very, very good. Thank you, Lord!

And if this is Good Friday then that means that this Sunday is Easter or Resurrection Sunday! And we can definitely celebrate that! Now, if you are looking for the Easter Bunny or helicopter egg drops or the pastor doing an inspirational dance…Christ Fellowship is not the place. But if you want to celebrate the risen Savior and worship in spirit and in truth; if you are in awe of the sacrifice of Jesus and amazed at the grace and forgiveness God has shown you…I’ll see you here at 10!

And I can’t wait! I love you all! — Todd

PS I have some homework for you. Look up what the word “providence” means and then be able to give me an example of it in your life and in scripture this Sunday.