Tested and Getting Ready for Greatness. This Sunday I will be teaching from Genesis 22. It is a wonderful but perplexing story of Abraham being willing to sacrifice his son, Isaac. Spend some time taking a look at this great chapter. I think it will have a deep impact on us as we seek what He is saying to us. This story reminds us that we are often tested by God…never tempted by God…but often tested. Abraham and Isaac were destined for great things but first they were tested. What are you going through now that could be a test preparing you for bigger things, greater things ahead? Don’t miss this Sunday!
If you missed our new year’s teaching series on “Foundations: Building Better Believers” I hope you will check it out online. You can visit the church website www.jamesislandbaptist.com. You can hear the sermon and use the sermon outline notes. There is no doubt the storms of life will come. Jesus gave us the way to be able to withstand the storm by building on a firm foundation.
This past Sunday we had 14 signed up for Class 101: Discovering Membership at JIBC. We had 11 who were able to attend and 10 who joined the James Island Baptist Church family. Next week after all the records are in we will publish their names and celebrate the goodness of God. He has added these precious souls to the JIBC church family. What an honor to welcome them! By the way, we had one family that had three generations present for Class 101! As far as I remember, that is a first! Hallelujah and to God be the glory!
Be in prayer for our Student Ministry going away for a retreat this weekend. Pastor Frankie, Pastor Scott and their team will be taking a group to Look Up Lodge. God grant them safety as they travel, open hearts to hear the Gospel, open minds to receive the truth and hearts committed to obeying. In Jesus Name, Amen.
See you Sunday, good Lord willing,
Pastor Tom
