Standing By Your Convictions
Announcements: The Excel Learning Center will host a book discussion group on January 18 and 25, 2018 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All participants will be asked to pay $5.00.
The January Food distribution dates are January 19, 22, 2018. Location Morton United Methodist Church located at 29 Church Street Morton Ms.
Beginning in January Pleasant Hill M.B. will be having 2nd Sunday Services.
Scott County District Prince & Princess Pageant will be held on Saturday January 27, 2018 for more information contact Jackie McDougle.
Prayers For: Douglas Barber, Bennie Kemp and Michael Hoard. On Saturday January 13, A Home Going Service was held for Mrs. Ruthie A. Wright; continue to pray for her family as they go through this difficult time.
On January 14, our morning message was brought by Rev. Marcus McDougle. Scripture 1 Samuel 14: 1-3 RSV with the subject Why not me, Why not now.
Food For Thought: If you need to be justified, it means something is wrong. You don’t match the standard. In justifying us, God takes care of our sin and then does something even greater he gives us the righteousness of Jesus Christ. It’s like receiving new clothes that fit us and are appropriate for going into the presence of the king.
What do we lack? Righteousness. What does Jesus give us? His righteousness.
He doesn’t change his standard in order to include us. He changes us to fit the standard. Why can’t we do that instead we always change our standards to fit someone else’s.
We must take a good look at ourselves. Do we deserve this? No, it is God’s grace that brings about this marvelous change in our lives. How should we respond to such a gift? Receive it thankfully. Remember who you are and whose clothes you are wearing.
