Family Ministry Newsletter: October 23rd, 2024
This newsletter contains upcoming information pertaining to all things family ministry. Here, you will find announcements, dates, devotional thoughts, and more that, I pray, will be beneficial to you, your household, and our local church. May God be chief as we seek to faithfully shepherd our homes!
Upcoming Dates and Events
October 27th, 2024 - Prayer Gathering and Bonfire
Following our monthly prayer gathering, we will have a bonfire and potluck. Please bring a lawn-chair or blanket and a covered dish as we fellowship outside in enjoyment of the fall weather!
November 1st, 2024 - First Friday
Students will meet for their monthly gathering on November 1st, at 6:30PM. We will eat, fellowship, and worship the living God as we finalize our exposition through Jonah!
November 15th-16th, 2024 - Family Camping Trip at Bledsoe Creek State Park
Families are invited for an overnight camping trip at Bledsoe Creek State Park! We have secured two group sites, allowing up to 60 individuals on the property. To sign-up, please see the sheet in the foyer. If you have any questions, please reach out to John William.
Weekly Song and Resource
This week, we are singing, “Come Thou Fount.” It is a wonderful hymn to sing throughout the house in preparation for corporate worship on Sunday: https://youtu.be/J1zsDPCw1Jo?si=2gE0TPuRC7jaH7XK
Here is a great article on forgiveness within marriage: - https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/without-this-your-marriage-wont-make-it/
Quote of the Week
“If we want to bring up a godly family, who shall be a seed to serve God when are heads are under the clods of the valley, let us seek to train them up in the fear of God by meeting together as a family for worship.”
- Charles Spurgeon, “A Pastoral Visit”