Start with some sad news.
Our Office Manager, Neale Young, lost her father this week. John went home to be with His Lord on Monday, May 9. Some of the old timers, like me, will remember when Neale’s mom and dad were members of JIBC. John served faithfully as our Sunday School Secretary for years. Their membership and service go all the way back to when Pastor Oscar Holland served here at JIBC. John was faithful to his Lord, his family, his church, and his country. He now enjoys the rewards of a faithful life. Our prayers and love to Neale, her mother and her family. Rest in peace.
Another Note for Prayer.
One of our Church Elders, Frank O Hunt, had an accident that landed him in the ICU in Augusta. I know they would appreciate your prayers and love. We are hoping he will soon be able to be transferred back home or back to Charleston. Frank O is about as tough as they come. Praying for his best in this recovery.
SERVE
This past Sunday, I started a new series I am calling “Serve”. It is based on the verse from our Lord that almost sounds like it could be Jesus’ “life verse”. “For even the son of Man did not come to the served but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.” Mark 10:45 See the word? Serve. That is the title of this month’s teaching series. It is from the mouth and the heart of our Lord Jesus. It is what he did, it is who he is, and it is what he taught…serve! If you missed Sunday’s service, I would encourage you to take a moment…or two…and listen to it. It sets the pace for the rest of the messages we will hear this month. By the way, could I challenge you to memorize Mark 10:45? It is really a good verse to know.
Now for those of you who are eager beavers, this week’s passage is another one to try to memorize. Yep, the whole passage, not just one verse. Take a look at Philippians 2:5-11. It is a premier passage to about our Lord Jesus Christ. Your time will not be wasted in trying to memorize and become familiar with this grand passage.
Do you like Bob Dylan? Check out his song… “You got to serve somebody”. It is not related to what we are talking about…it is just a cool song. See you Sunday, good Lord willing,
Pastor Tom
