Well Done

Good morning,

We had 16 youth and 4 adults at the Black Rock retreat last weekend! I’m told that it was a great time.  I am thankful for the chaperones for being willing to make it happen and to everyone for praying for their weekend.  I am also told that the youth of Andrews Bridge made a great impression on the Black Rock staff with their attentiveness, politeness, and behavior.  That apparently could not be said for some of the other youth groups in attendance.

I just want to say how proud I am of the youth for representing themselves, their church and (most importantly) their Savior so well.  There is certainly a lesson there for all of us…someone is always watching and taking note of how Christians conduct themselves in public!  Well done gang!

Switching gears, the spring banqueting and fundraising season has arrived.  Here are the details for the upcoming fundraisers for our ministry partners:

Friday, March 27 – Solid Rock Youth Ministry is hosting a ham dinner and auction at Wesley Church starting at 5 pm.  Tickets to the dinner must be purchased ahead of time.  You can do that and/or learn more information here: https://www.solidrockquarryville.com/auction

Thursday, April 16 – All Nations Bible Schools is having its annual banquet at Shady Maple.  Doors open at 5:30 and the banquet starts at 6 pm.  A freewill offering will be received.  To reserve your spot head here: https://www.friendsofaabs.com/annual-banquet or talk to Vernon Myers.

Saturday, April 18 – The Oaks Ministry is hosting “A Night in Paris” fundraiser at the Barn in Nottingham.  The evening begins at 6:30 and includes a meal (I’m guessing its French cuisine!), live music and an auction.  Tickets must be purchased ahead of time.  You can head to https://theoaksministry.com/ for more information.

Thursday, April 23 – Lighthouse Youth Center is holding its spring banquet at the Bethany Christian School in Oxford.  Banquet begins at 6:30.  Tickets must be purchased ahead of time.  Head here: https://www.oxfordlighthouse.org/events

Saturday, May 2 – Cornerstone Reproductive Health is having its annual Ladies Tea and Auction.  More details to come…

Here’s what’s happening:

1.  TONIGHT – Youth Group and Quilt Knotting at 6:30 pm at the church.

2.  SUNDAY – Congregational Vote on the proposed changes to the ByLaws after the worship service.

3.  Sunday, March 8 – Holy Communion & Double Nickels luncheon.

4.  Tuesday, March 10 – Solanco Meat Canning from 3:30 – 7:30 pm.  Sign up sheet is in the lobby.

5.  Sunday, March 15– Youth Group Bowling at Timber Wolfe Bowling Alley in Oxford from 3:30 to 5:30 pm. Let Tracy Alexander or Elizabeth Barrett know if you will be attending!

The raising of Lazarus from the dead caused quite a commotion in Jerusalem and fear gripped the religious leaders.  On Sunday we’ll see how the threat of losing their position, power and control led them to decide that Jesus had to die.  What they didn’t realize, however, was that God was going to use their evil for the good of all people.  We’ll also look at what we can learn about surrendering all (even control) to Jesus in our lives.