by George | Oct 12, 2023 | Community News, Newsletter
Several years ago, I worked part-time on the Kroger stock crew, in addition to my daytime hospice chaplain job.
When the song “Why Can’t We Be Friends” would come on the radio, I would ask my coworker Gary why we couldn’t be friends. He would always jokingly say “‘Cause I don’t like you!”
My question for you today is not “Why can’t we be friends?”, but “Why can’t we work together?”
For some time, I have told you about our ministry, which goes into the neighborhoods to share the love of God.
You might be the pastor of a local church, involved in ministry at your church, or have another function. So, networking with us might not be on your radar.
But, let’s look at the possibilities… When you go with us into the neighborhoods, you have a chance to promote your church, and potentially get some of them to come to your fellowship.
So, please pray and think of what we can do together….
Please continue to pray with us for:
- Volunteers to help with the events.
- Good weather and receptive audiences.
- Resources to continue to minister.
Thanks for your prayers and continued support.
Please take care of yourself and drink lots of water!!!
Blessings,
Pastor George
(706)767-1376
by George | Aug 10, 2023 | Community News, Newsletter
August Community Church Ministry Newsletter
My heart is filled with gratitude to God as I write these words to you. Here’s why:
- God enabled us to do 11 back-to-school events!
- The weather was good for all of them except one, but some folks braved the elements.
- We had enough school supplies to give out and some extra for next time.
- God supplied enough help.
- Seeds were planted of which we are praying to spring up to eternal life.
We all have so much to be thankful for!
Please continue to pray for Community Church Ministry
that God would guide the scheduling, that the Lord would open doors for us, hearts to be receptive, resources, volunteers, and good weather.
Our desire is to expand into other communities. Please pray about networking with us to reach your neighborhood.
Call or text me anytime!
Pastor George Nix
(706)767-1376–
Blessings!
Pastor George Nix
by George | Jul 29, 2023 | Community News, Devotional
Hidden Gems
“Also Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, a man of understanding, and a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni tutored the king’s sons.”
1 Chronicles 27:32
What is a hidden gem? Wikipedia defines it as: “Something possessing a value or beauty that is not immediately apparent, which therefore has received far less recognition than it deserves.”
I picture someone digging in the backyard and finding a hidden treasure.
When reading a genealogy, a list of names, we tend to hurry through it. But, sometimes you find a hidden gem like this one:
“Also Jonathan, David’s uncle, was a counselor, a man of understanding, and a scribe; and Jehiel the son of Hachmoni tutored the king’s sons.”
1 Chronicles 27:32
This verse highlights 2 men.
First one is Jonathan, David’s uncle. He is described as a counselor, man of understanding.
Though he was not well known, he gave good counsel with the wisdom God gave him.
Solomon said:
“Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is victory.”
Proverbs 11:14
The other one is Jehiel. He was a teacher who got to teach the king’s sons. We all know the value of a good educator, one who can skillfully guide a child in their learning.
Quoting Solomon again:
“Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it.”
Proverbs 22:6
Like Jonathan and Jehiel, you may not get much recognition, but what you do is important.
Remember to work for the Lord and that your labor counts.
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your toil is not in vain in the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 15:58
