We have had an exciting two weeks at James Island Baptist Church. It is as though we are in the Lord’s sweet spot and He is pouring out blessing after blessing. It is as though we are at the beach and there is one great wave after another. You can’t make the wave; you can only admire it and ride it.
We celebrate the 19 beach baptisms and the beautiful baptism of Jaxon Ortiz. If you were here when Jaxon was baptized you know what I mean when I say he was the most excited person I have ever baptized. It was pure joy. On a coming Sunday we are planning to baptize Story Wolff (Jada Hughes’ daughter). To experience 21 baptisms in 3 weeks…Be still and Know that I am God!
We distributed 234 back packs filled with love and school supplies. Emmanuel Baptist brought about that many. Together, we gave out around 400 back packs full of school supplies. Mark Livengood, who is on his way to Slovakia this week, shared the Gospel with over 90 children at this event.
On Tuesday, August 15 we are taking almost 150 back packs filled with supplies to Mt Zion Elementary on Johns Island. We had about 5 boxes full of supplies that we gave to Sean Rheaume at Live Oak Church on Johns Island. He will be able to share those with Angel Oak Elementary on Johns Island. Your love was spread far and wide.
Rhett Iler just returned from Vermont from a Disaster Relief trip. He was on a “mud out” team helping with the aftermath of their floods. Be still and know that I am God.
Now, catch your breath and get ready for these two waves you may want to catch. First, the NIGHT OF WORSHIP: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30. We had so many requests for such a night and it is close to happening! You can enjoy a wonderful meal and a wonderful night of worship. You want to attend this night if possible. I hope to see you there.
Second, our Women’s Ministry is hosting “Hearts of Fire”. This will be held on Saturday, September 9 from 9:30 to 12:30 in the church Fellowship Hall. It would help if you register, but come on out even if you did not register online. To register, just text “hearts” to the church number 843-762-0244.
Now, let’s read it again; Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
Pastor Tom
