Matthew 5:43-45 - “Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) KJV. All Rights Reserved. The Money War is officially over. The last day for offerings was Sunday morning Feb. 7. It was men vs. women during this 5 week campaign. Unfortunately (for the men) the women won. The 1st 3 weeks of the contest the women were running away with a win, but the 4th Sunday saw the men close within $28 of them. The women were concerned that the men would pull an upset on the last Sunday. The men gave a valiant try, but just could not overcome an amazing offering from the women.
During the 1st 5 weeks of our contest, we raised a little over $1000. On the last Sunday that total was almost doubled with a single Sunday offering of just under $1000.
We are a small church, but blessed. Most of the attendees are lower income but they love their church and their Lord.
Next Sunday Feb. 14, the men will cook fried chicken and side dishes. The plan is to do it up big, because they vow that NEXT YEAR the LADIES will fix them a meal and wait on them hand and foot.
We had a great time with this campaign and thank Scott Hedding for introducing it to us. I am also thankful that the child of God can have a great time living for HIM.
If you are new to the area, please stop in and worship with us. We unashamedly preach the Holy Bible which we know to be THE Word of God.
Come, join us in worship.
God bless you so much. Hope to see you soon.
Pastor John Koonce |