by George | Jan 13, 2023 | Community News, Devotional
In the Beginning God
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”
Genesis 1:1
When we read Genesis 1:1, our minds seem to only pick up on 2 words, “beginning” and “created.”
We think about the when, the beginning of time, and many, many years ago. Then our minds immediately go to “what” was created, without necessarily thinking of “Who” created all things.
I was guilty of this recently when I was studying this passage for an upcoming message. I even printed out visual aids to illustrate the 7 days of creation.
But… God slowed me down, and centered my attention on Genesis 1:1, with a laser focus on Him.
What do we know about God?
Why is He worthy of our worship?
Let’s look at some of God’s attributes.
- God is eternal. He has always existed! You and I have a starting point and an expiration date. Not God! “Before the mountains were born Or You gave birth to the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.” Psalm 90:2
- God is all-powerful: “Ah, Lord God! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.” Jeremiah 32:17
- God is all-knowing: “Oh the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and unfathomable His ways! For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who became His counselor? Romans 11:33-34
- God is all-seeing: “And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are open and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account.” Hebrews 4:13
- God is present everywhere: “Do I not fill the heavens and the earth?” declares the Lord.” Jeremiah 23:24
- God hears everything: “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and his ears are open to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.” 1 Peter 3:12
- God is love: “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. The one who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” 1 John 4:7-8
Wow! In the words of an old praise song, “What a mighty God we serve.”
He is indeed worthy of our worship and praise! Let’s fix our eyes on the God who created all things.
by George | Jan 9, 2023 | Community News, Newsletter
January Community Church Ministry Newsletter
“Let your eyes look directly ahead And let your gaze be fixed straight in front of you. Watch the path of your feet And all your ways will be established. Do not turn to the right nor to the left; Turn your foot from evil.”
Proverbs 4:25-27
Have you ever tried to walk or run while you were looking to the side or behind you? Hint: It doesn’t end well! You very likely end up stumbling, falling, or colliding with someone or something.
The same thing can happen as we navigate into the beginning of a new year. It’s hard to move forward when your mind is constantly on the past.
Let’s take Solomon’s advice and keep our eyes looking forward, watching the path of our feet.
I hope and pray that the Lord will make your way prosperous in the new year!
Community Church Ministry is very thankful for God’s blessings in 2022, but we are prayerfully moving forward in 2023.
We are doing 3 neighborhood dinners in January.(6:30 start times each night.)
Monday, January 9, Callier Forest Apts.
Thursday, January 12, Dutch Gardens MHP.
Monday, January 16, Swan Lake MHP.
Please pray for these events, for volunteers, and for new areas to reach.
We are also looking into replenishing our inventory of hoodies, as we gave away over 300 in December. Generally, they are marked down in the first few months of the new year. Please pray for provision for this as well.
Thanks for your support of our ministry. God bless you!–
Blessings!
Pastor George Nix
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by George | Dec 8, 2022 | Community News, Newsletter
December Community Church Ministry Newsletter
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.”
James 1:17
Christmastime already… In fact, if you’ve watched all the commercials and read your emails, it’s been Christmastime since before Halloween!
It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season.
No matter how hard we try, our schedules get hectic and stressful.
Don’t let it get to you… Please take care of yourself. Take a deep breath, relax, and thank God for the greatest gift of all, Jesus!
December is Community Church Ministry’s busiest month.
Here’s the schedule:
Last Saturday, December 3rd, we went to Shade Tree MHP, Pine Village MHP, and Darlington MHP.
Coming up:
Thursday, December 8 at 6:30
Dutch Gardens MHP
Saturday, December 10
12 noon Park Homes Apts
2 pm Main High Apts
4 pm John Graham Homes
Monday, December 12 @ 6:30
Callier Forest Apts
Thursday, December 15 Ashland Park Apts
Saturday, December 17
12 noon Deerfield Apts
2 pm Willingham Village
4 pm Rockmart public housing
Please join us in prayer for no rain, volunteers, and folks to come and experience God’s love.–
Blessings!
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