Concord has always been generous in her mission giving, and even in uncertain economic times you’ve given generously and in faith towards the goal of reaching the nations with the gospel. The Missions Committee set an ambitious goal of $60,000 for 2008. The Lord has stirred you up to exceed that goal with an offering of $67,000! Praise the Lord!
Do you want to be a good steward of your time? Check out this brief post and find out how.
Growing up as a boy I was sucker for dares. You know the type. I dare you to eat this earthworm. No way! Are you crazy? I double-dog dare you. Well, if you put it like that, so long Mr. Earthworm. This summer I want to dare you take the summer challenge. What’s the summer challenge, you ask? For the next 90 days, beginning June 4 until August 2, each evening dedicate yourself to read for 15 minutes each day. Turn off the TV 15 minutes earlier and cozy up to a good, theologically-sound, gospel-centered book. Get up 15 minutes earlier and dedicate yourself to 15 minutes of mental exercise. Grab a book on your way out the office door and read during lunch. Don’t know what to read? Allow me to provide a recommended reading list for the summer. (more…)
An encouraging bit of trivia:
Not knowing which team will win the Super Bowl, both teams print victory t-shirts in advance. On the New England sideline during the big game were stacks of t-shirts adorned with the Patriot logo and reading “Super Bowl Champions 19-0.” What became of those t-shirts and the rest of the inaccurate Patriot paraphernalia?
You might be encouraged to learn that the loot was delivered to two small towns in Nicaragua, where it was distributed among impoverished children. Miriam Diaz of World Vision organizes the donation. According to Diaz, “The children are the winners.”
Even if the Patriots weren’t.
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CHATTANOOGA – A startling event occured in a recent evening service at Concord Baptist Church of Chattanooga, TN. The service concluded a few minutes early. “It was so weird,” remarked Candace Hendon, ”I was just settling in when, all of a sudden, we were singing the closing song!” The evening service, mysteriously called Connection, typically concludes ten, fifteen, and sometimes twenty minutes late due to the dynamic teaching ministries of senior pastor David King and youth pastor Aaron Martin. The senior adults who attend Connection had mixed emotions about the early dismissal. Minnie Jo Baskette, a well-loved older member, said, “I’m glad to get out of here on time for a change, but I’m not sure the boys earned their paycheck tonight.” When asked if dismissing early was going to become a regular occurence, Pastor David expressed doubt and urged the congregation not to get their hopes up. “Tonight, however, was different,” he rejoiced. “I was able to stay within my twenty-minute window and still deliver a life-changing message. I would like to thank everyone who prayed for me so that this dream could become a reality.” Randy Smith, a deacon in the church and faithful member, suggested that the night of early dismissal will long be remembered. ”I think the guys should blog about it,” he added.
