Sisters and brothers,
Happy Monday and Happy Thanksgiving week to all! Yesterday, we remembered Jesus’ sacrifice for us as His body was broken and His blood was shed to provide for our forgiveness and life. We also remembered that Jesus through the Holy Spirit is present with us right now. Then from Paul’s final words to the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 16 we thought about the importance of last words. We need to learn from Paul’s last words to the Corinthians. God’s Word in 1 Corinthians 16 helped us to see that we need to plan life with a willingness to adjust to God’s will. We also saw that we always need to prepare ourselves for the spiritual battles that will come. We saw that we are not serving Jesus as individuals or even as a single church, but we are to partner with others around the world who love Jesus in advancing the Kingdom of God. As John Piper has said, “Don’t live your life for small things!”Believers live lives of surrender to God by joining Him in the greatest mission of advancing His kingdom.
Ladies, plan to bring your pipes, and your friends and family, to raise a joyful noise with the Overture Concert Organ on Saturday, December 7, at 11:00 AM. Always a fan favorite, the Carol Sing will get everyone in the mood for Christmas. Join Madison Symphony Orchestra Principal Organist Greg Zelek for this wonderful event that is sure to delight audiences of all ages. This event is free. The event takes place in Overture Hall and lasts 45 minutes to one hour. After the carol sing, the ladies will enjoy lunch together.
We will have an all-church Christmas party on Friday, December 13, at 6:00 PM. We will gather at the church building and then carpool to Connie Boss’ apartment building in Sun Prairie to carol. After we carol, we will then come back to the church building for snacks and games.
Remember to keep praying continually for each other. None of us know fully the burdens our brothers and sisters in Christ might be carrying.
Love being your pastor!
Bob Ray, Pastor, East Madison Baptist Church