“Jesus said ‘You did not choose me but I chose you, and appointed you that you would go and bear fruit, and that your fruit would remain, so that whatever you ask of the Father in My name He may give to you.’” John 15:16
That is a good prayer for James Island Baptist Church. May we remember that we have been chosen by God…He wants you on His team! Chosen, not left over; wanted. not stuck with you. We are chosen by God, on purpose, with full knowledge of who we are. Amen and Hallelujah!
Jesus also said that he appointed us to go and bear fruit, fruit that remains. So here is the prayer request. Sunday was a good day at JIBC. Our attendance at the 9:00 worship service was 99 and at the 11:00 service it was 110. We had 209 in attendance and 32 watching on line. Let’s pray for fruit that remains.
Kat Cumberledge did an awesome job in presenting a brand new mission and ministry at JIBC. It is called B45. A special Gospel centered group for 4th and 5th graders that helps bridge the gap between children and youth. Middle School can be a shock to your child’s system. We are helping provide a way to prepare for that experience. You really want to make sure your 4th and 5th grader get in on this particular Bible Study. If you have a 4th or 5th grader, get them in on this age specific learning environment!
Then we capped the night off with Celebrate Recovery. We had 45 in attendance! That means 45 people dealing with their hurts, hang-ups and habits in a Christ centered 12 Step Program. Pastor David and the praise team do a great job setting us up for Celebrating. The Kitchen Kew sets the table...literally...to provide a place for fellowship and acceptance. Our partners at the Charleston Center Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center gladly send their patients to participate in CR. They love it!
Last, we are just now promoting the upcoming Disaster Relief Training. We are so fortunate to have it right here in Charleston. The training will be held on Saturday, April 1 at Northwood Baptist Church. The cost is $55 for new volunteers and $45 for returning. For more information, contact Pastor Tom
You have been appointed to bear fruit…fruit that remains. Let’s keep up the good work, the Kingdom work to reach, redeem and restore a lost and broken world.
Pastor Tom
