Hi everyone,
This Sunday I plan to bring the message, “A Fountain Shall Cleanse The House Of David” from Zechariah 13:1-14:9. Our study through the last two chapters of Zechariah will be amazing as we see the Jewish people repent nationally for their rejection and crucifixion of Jesus Christ during His First Advent, we will see the Second Coming of Jesus, and then move into His Millennial Reign. I hope you are as blessed going through this study as I am in preparing the message each week. Please read through the attached “Digging Deeper” Bible study notes before Sunday to get the most out of the message.
Our Church Was Reviewed Last Sunday
“I tried a new church today. At first it was awful. Nobody talked to me and just talked to their own people. Then the pastor handed me fudge out of nowhere lol (apparently that’s what he does when he sees new people… his wife makes it!) The worship music was good! The sermon was more for a mature Christian (which is something I had talked about with someone that was needed) and was more of a lecture type so that would take some getting used to. And then I went to say hi to the pastor (I remember him from a church I went to in high school lol) and then I wound up accidentally getting invited to the church’s weekly prayer meeting and the weekly email chain because a lady came up asking the pastor for some prayer and was saying how crazy her past few weeks have been and I asked her name and if I could add her to my prayer list. And so he asked if we could pray over her together and so he asked me to go first and then him. So we did.”
Note: I appreciate this review as we can learn from it. Please try to remember what it feels like when you walk into a church that you’ve never been to before. My hope is that everybody who walks through the doors into Shoreline will be greeted by many people during their time at church and that the friendliness will come naturally. Cheryl and I promise to do our part to help people feel comfortable, will you help us in reaching out to our newcomers. No one should ever have to say, “At first it was awful.”
Middle School and High School Students Outing
We hope you can join us for a fun day of sandboarding at Hall Lake! Please meet Student Ministries Director Isaiah Turman at the church 11:00am Saturday, August 16th and bring a sack lunch for the trip. For more information, call Isaiah at 541-294-0709.
All-Church Camp at Laverne Park
Our All-Church Camp is scheduled for September 18-22 at the Laverne Park’s Private Campground. The cost for the camp is $25.00 per day, and you are welcome to come for as many of the days as you like. If you are interested in attending, please register on the signup sheet in the back of the Sanctuary. Come expecting lots of fun, fellowship, and some very good teachings in God’s Word.
Prayer Request
Camp Good News ~ Please be in prayer for Sam, Isaiah, and the children at Camp Good News this week. Please pray for safety, fun for the kids, and lots of spiritual fruit.
Baby Seth ~ “Please pray for a little baby named who was born with a heart condition and has had several surgeries to fix it. His latest operation was successful, but the doctors still haven’t been able to remove him from ECMO. Please keep this young boy and his family in your prayers, as they’ve been at the hospital ever since he was born 9 months ago. His latest surgery finished in the middle of the night and they haven’t been able to take him off ECMO. This is bad news (in case you’re like me who had to look up what ECMO is). The surgery went really well so the medical team is confused why he isn’t recovering better.”
Have a blessed week in the Lord as you walk closely with Him!
In Christian Love,
Michael J. Barnard
541-808-0902 (Church)
541-297-1571 (Cell)
http://www.shorelinecc.us
Teaching God’s Word, loving the people!