For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it?
I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.
Isaiah 43:19 New Living Translation (NLT)
Let’s talk about what’s new. What new things is the LORD doing that will create rivers of blessings in our lives, our church and community? Let’s talk about three.
First, we have already launched THE DISCIPLESHIP COUNSELING CENTER @ JAMES ISLAND. Our counselor’s name is Blaine Vinson. We have already learned to love him and enjoy seeing him when he comes by. The counseling office is located in the atrium just behind the welcome center. On Sunday mornings, it is the same space used for mothers and infants for quiet time and nursing. It is a wonderfully decorated room that feels so warm and inviting. Our thanks to Susan Warren, Brian and Paula Garrett for the donation of furniture and decorating talent. To make an appointment with Blain or one of the centers counselors, you call their office at 300.0440. He is already seeing clients. The LORD is providing a pathway through the wilderness.
Second, we will begin a new Leadership Training for Celebrate Recovery. Darryl Young will be leading this training on Sunday evenings from August 17 through November 16. It will be an intensive working of the 12 Steps and training for CR. Emphasis on intensive training. This is not an introduction to 12 Steps. This is an intense working of the 12 Steps and a training for leadership in CR. The Lord is creating rivers in the dry wasteland! Recovery is the work of God. We join Him in His work to reach, redeem and restore a lost and broken world.
Third, we begin again the Wednesday Family Night. Great food, awesome sauce Awana Ministry and three great growth opportunity for adults. First, Janie Brown is teaching First Place 4 Health. The focus is on healthy eating, exercise and Bible study. A new group and new year and new promise. The second group is led by Tom McConnell on budgeting and finances. This personal finance class is a great opportunity to learn or refresh skills that can make a difference for life. Financial scholarship is available. See Susan or Pastor Tom for details. The third class is a Bible Study on Paul’s book of Ephesians. Marty Clark will be leading this Bible study. What a great way to get to know Marty and to enjoy studying the Word of God together. By the way, we are so excited about this new beginning we are throwing a party on Wednesday, August 27 to celebrate. Come and get your party on!
For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland. Isaiah 43:19 New Living Translation (NLT)
See you Sunday, good Lord willing,
Pastor Tom
