Newsletter Nov 30th GREETINGS FROM BARBEE’S GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Miss Marie Burris. She was a long-time member of Barbee’s Grove. She loved her church and its members. She was a joy and a pleasure to know. We extend our love and sympathy to all who knew Marie.
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By the time most of you read this Newsletter, Thanksgiving Day will be over. How did you spend the day? What was your focus?
   …Was it doing research and locating the best Black Friday deals so that you could be sure to get the prized items?
   …Was it spent in front of the TV watching a parade or sporting events?
   …Did you make sure your meal included everyone’s favorite foods?
   …Perhaps your focus was upon spending as much time as possible with that favorite relative who always brings joy to the gathering. At the same time you attempted to avoid that other relative who is so obnoxious.
   …Did you spend the day in the woods, hoping to land that trophy buck?

I, personally, don’t see anything wrong with any of those activities. They are normal. UNLESS, we spent Thanksgiving weekend with little, or no, thought of the LORD. He should be the major focus. Remember the words to the chorus of the old hymn:
   “Count your blessings, name them one by one
    Count your blessings, see what God has done
    Count your blessings, name them one by one
   Count your many blessings, see what God has done.”

Has God blessed you this year?
   …Are you saved? Is Jesus preparing you a home in Heaven?
   …Do you have food to eat?
   …Are there clothes in your closet?
   …Do you have family, friends, and others who are Christians and who bless your life?
   …Have you experienced wonderful times of fellowship with Jesus in church services and in your times of private devotions this year?
   …Has someone blessed you with their kind words, texts, phone calls, cards, or letters?

The lists could go on and on. If you have not already done so, I encourage you to block out time in your schedule and get alone with your Lord. “Count your blessings”. Thank Him. Personally, I like the instruction the Psalmist gave us in Psalm 150:

1-Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in His sanctuary. Praise Him in the firmament of His power
2-Praise Him for His mighty acts: Praise Him for His excellent greatness
3-Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet: Praise Him with the psaltery and harp
4-Praise Him with the timbrel and dance: Praise Him with the stringed instruments and organs
5-Praise Him upon the loud cymbals: Praise Him upon the high sounding cymbals
6-Let everything that hath breath Praise the Lord.  Praise ye the Lord.

ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS

1. Sunday School is at 9:00 am
2. Morning Worship and Children’s Church are at 10:00 am. Also available in the parking lot at 10 on 99.1 FM and on the website after 12:30 pm
3. Prayer and Bible Study are Wednesday at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall
4. Baptist Children’s Homes Offering is now $1315
5. November 30-Communion
6. December 6—5:00 pm—-Christmas Stew and Fellowship
7. December 14—6:00 pm—Children’s Christmas Play and Fellowship

PRAISE YE THE LORD

Pastor Ed and Deacons of Barbee’s Grove Baptist Church