This is just a reminder for everyone to be praying concerning what's going on with our family this week. Thank you all for your continued prayers and support. It is wonderful to have a family like Eulaton First Baptist. We love you all!
Bro. Shane
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Friday, July 14, 2006
A Few Thoughts About A Great Week
As our Arctic Edge adventure winds down, here's a few random thoughts about VBS 2006:
-One of my greatest joys as a pastor is seeing children who are excited about being at church. God's Word is not boring, and we should strive to make learning the Bible a fun experience all the time, not just one week a year.
-I am so grateful for the adults and youth who have volunteered their time so generously this week. Without your help, none of this would be possible. I want to say "thank you" to all of the teachers, assistants, leaders, kitchen workers, and anyone else who has worked to make VBS 2006 a success. You are taking part in something that will have an impact for all of eternity.
-After three years in a row of using the Lifeway VBS materials, I have to say how impressed I am with the improvements they've made in the past 15 years. When I first began vocational ministry in 1993, the literature from Lifeway (known at that time as The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention) was not up to par with what some other publishing companies were offering. It is obvious that the people at Lifeway have listened to the critiques and worked hard to create a vastly improved product that we Southern Baptists can be proud of.
-I am looking forward to our commencement service on Sunday night at 6 p.m. This is something that every member of EFBC should plan on attending, even if you don't have a child or grandchild that will be participating. If you don't come, I can assure you that you'll be missing a blessing.
Looking forward to a great night at VBS tonight and a great day on Sunday!
Bro. Shane
-One of my greatest joys as a pastor is seeing children who are excited about being at church. God's Word is not boring, and we should strive to make learning the Bible a fun experience all the time, not just one week a year.
-I am so grateful for the adults and youth who have volunteered their time so generously this week. Without your help, none of this would be possible. I want to say "thank you" to all of the teachers, assistants, leaders, kitchen workers, and anyone else who has worked to make VBS 2006 a success. You are taking part in something that will have an impact for all of eternity.
-After three years in a row of using the Lifeway VBS materials, I have to say how impressed I am with the improvements they've made in the past 15 years. When I first began vocational ministry in 1993, the literature from Lifeway (known at that time as The Sunday School Board of the Southern Baptist Convention) was not up to par with what some other publishing companies were offering. It is obvious that the people at Lifeway have listened to the critiques and worked hard to create a vastly improved product that we Southern Baptists can be proud of.
-I am looking forward to our commencement service on Sunday night at 6 p.m. This is something that every member of EFBC should plan on attending, even if you don't have a child or grandchild that will be participating. If you don't come, I can assure you that you'll be missing a blessing.
Looking forward to a great night at VBS tonight and a great day on Sunday!
Bro. Shane
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Off To A Great Start
Vacation Bible School is off to a great start for 2006. Last night was a huge success, and we pray that tonight will be even better. If you know children who would enjoy being here, please let them know about VBS at EFBC. If somebody needs a ride, all they have to do is call the church before 3 p.m. and we'll make sure they get picked up. The church number is 236-5489.
We had a great day Sunday as well as a great crowd. I thank God for His presence in this place and the sweet spirit we had here.
Please keep Bible School in your prayers. Hope to see you here tonight.
Bro. Shane
We had a great day Sunday as well as a great crowd. I thank God for His presence in this place and the sweet spirit we had here.
Please keep Bible School in your prayers. Hope to see you here tonight.
Bro. Shane
Saturday, July 08, 2006
Living On The Arctic Edge
Don't be surprised when you step into the church building tomorrow if you feel like you've been transported to the mountains of Alaska, somewhere north of the Arctic Circle. Vacation Bible School 2006 is here, and I couldn't be more excited. As I write this blog entry, decorating is nearly complete for our Arctic Edge adventure, and I fully expect to see the Northern Lights in our sanctuary tonight when I turn out the lights.
Bible School begins Monday, 5-8:30 p.m. and goes until Friday. Dinner will be served each night, and transportation is available by calling the church before 3 p.m. each day (236-5489). Commencement will be Sunday night at 6 p.m. during our evening worship service.
Please be in prayer for our 2006 V.B.S. Let's pray that this year's will be the best one ever, and that many young people will come to know Jesus as their Savior.
See you on Sunday.
Bro. Shane
Bible School begins Monday, 5-8:30 p.m. and goes until Friday. Dinner will be served each night, and transportation is available by calling the church before 3 p.m. each day (236-5489). Commencement will be Sunday night at 6 p.m. during our evening worship service.
Please be in prayer for our 2006 V.B.S. Let's pray that this year's will be the best one ever, and that many young people will come to know Jesus as their Savior.
See you on Sunday.
Bro. Shane
Wednesday, July 05, 2006
Proud To Be An American
Yesterday the United States celebrated the 230th anniversary of our independence from Great Britain. But I also see the Fourth of July as being not just a celebration of independence, but also a reminder of our country's dependence on God. I don't believe for one minute that this country would be the great and powerful nation that we are today without, as the Declaration of Independence states, "a firm reliance on the protection of Divine Providence."
Knowing the godly heritage of this great country makes me proud to be an American. My concern, however, is that the less we as a nation declare our dependence on Almighty God, the less we will enjoy His blessings. My prayer for America is that we will never forget the One who made us the strong and mighty nation that we are.
We had a great day at church this past Sunday. Attendance was good, especially considering that it was somewhat of a holiday weekend, and the services were wonderful. The highlight of the day was seeing two young men baptized at the conclusion of our morning worship service. We praise God for changed lives!
Hope to see you at church tonight.
Bro. Shane
Knowing the godly heritage of this great country makes me proud to be an American. My concern, however, is that the less we as a nation declare our dependence on Almighty God, the less we will enjoy His blessings. My prayer for America is that we will never forget the One who made us the strong and mighty nation that we are.
We had a great day at church this past Sunday. Attendance was good, especially considering that it was somewhat of a holiday weekend, and the services were wonderful. The highlight of the day was seeing two young men baptized at the conclusion of our morning worship service. We praise God for changed lives!
Hope to see you at church tonight.
Bro. Shane
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