This week our Bible reading plan that we are following as a church family (you can get a copy here) brings us to the book of First Kings.  The first half of First Kings traces the life of Solomon.  It is under his leadership that the nation of Israel rises to its peak of size and glory.  Solomon’s wisdom and accomplishments bring him and Israel worldwide fame.

Tragically, we see Solomon’s zeal for God diminish in his later years, as his pagan wives turn his heart away from God.  The result is that “the king with a divided heart will leave behind a divided kingdom.”  For the next century this Book of Kings traces the twin histories of two sets of kings and two nations of unrepentant, disobedient people who move farther and farther away from God.

Last Week at Grace

We had a wonderful Homecoming Sunday at Grace!  A big thank you to Corrina Rose Logston and Jeremy Stephens for the wonderful music and it was great having Adam and Lindsay Wood here with Adam being a blessing through the preaching of God’s Word!  And a special thank you to everyone who brought food and those who served in the kitchen to make our fellowship time so sweet!

You can check out Jeremy and Corrina’s group at:
https://www.facebook.com/highfidelitybluegrass/
https://www.facebook.com/CorrinaJeremy/

We also had a precious time of Parent/Child Dedication this past Sunday.  Please be in prayer for these parents as they strive to honor God with their lives and the raising of their children!

We have had other families that wanted to participate in the parent/child dedication but were not able to be here this past Sunday.  This is something that we want to be able to facilitate…it’s too important to put off!  We are looking at possibly having another dedication service in two weeks.  If you are interested and would like to sign up or if you have any questions, click here.

        

This Week at Grace

I want to encourage you to make time in your schedule for Wed. night at Grace!  Wednesday nights are special at Grace–but its not the same without you.  We have an excellent Student and Kids ministry here at Grace–but it only helps your children if they are here and if you bring them!  Make it a top priority for your family to take a break from the unrelenting hustle and bustle of the week…and spend an hour Wednesday night with your church family, praying and studying God’s Word.  You won’t regret it!

The youth are having their second movie night–don’t miss it and invite others.

The kiddos are continuing their SWEET series on Wed. night at 6:30…I know the kids have been loving it!

In the adult Bible Study we will be deviating just a little bit from our series and looking at Psalm 73.  I encourage you to read it a few times and join us for Bible Study.  We are a church family…don’t miss the family “reunion” this Wednesday night!

This Sunday at Grace we will be taking some time to commemorate Memorial Day.  Memorial Day was originally called Decoration Day, from the early tradition of decorating graves with flowers, wreaths and flags. Memorial Day is a day for remembrance of those who have died in service to our country. The official holiday was inspired by local observances of the day that had taken place in several towns throughout America in the years after the Civil War.

If you have a relative who lost their life, while on active-duty in our Armed Forces, would you send an email to marcus@marcuskelley.com?  Please let me know their name, branch of service, area of operation and their relation to you.  Thank you so much.

The Bible says:

John 15:13 (NKJV) — 13 Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.

We are thankful for all of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.  Let’s honor their sacrifice by using the greatest freedom we have in America–the freedom to worship–this Sunday at Grace!

Coming up!

VBS is right around the corner!  Invite, invite, invite!!  If you haven’t registered your kiddos or you would like to volunteer click here! Pre-K through 6th Grade!  Help us let everyone know! Be a bringer!

Please be in serious prayer about this time that we will have with all of the children and families!

Now is the time to share Jesus!

His and yours,

Pastor Marcus D. Kelley