We are told in Proverbs 3:27 not to “withhold good from those to whom it is due” (NKJV). This past Monday, we were blessed to host the Summer Youth Bible Series of Northeast Texas. We had 164 in attendance as we discussed the topic of “Breaking Free in Christ.” Had any more people been in attendance, we would have had to start putting out chairs for people to have a place to sit! Being able to host so many people in our building is not an easy task, and for that reason, I want to thank you all for your help in making the night so successful.
Thank you to the elders for your continued encouragement and emphasis on spiritual activities for our youth and all members of the congregation. Thank you to Brandi and all those who may have helped in cleaning the building to get it ready for so many people. Thank you to Jessy Lee for directing all of our hearts and minds in worship as we sang songs of praise to our God. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend and help welcome and greet all of our guests. Thank you to everyone who brought salads, desserts, or drinks to go along with the meal. Thank you to everyone who helped serve the meal. Thank you to everyone who was able to help clean up after the meal. Thank you!
I do not doubt that there are other areas in which thanks are due for all that went into hosting the youth series, but above all, thank you for your continued love and devotion to our God. Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians 1:8 that the Thessalonians’ “faith toward God has gone out, so that we do not need to say anything.” What can be said concerning the faith and love of this congregation that has not already been shown? All who were in attendance for the youth series were able to see the faith and love for God by the Lord’s church in Mt. Vernon. What a blessing it is to be able to worship God alongside you, and to serve Him with each of you. Thank you!
By: Preston McElyea