This week in the Bible reading plan that we are doing as a church family, (you can see the plan here) we are reading the Book of Jeremiah.  The Book of Jeremiah is the prophecy of a man that was called by God in his young age.  He has a heartbreaking message and he is a heartbroken prophet.

Jeremiah preaches for more than forty years to the hard-headed people of Judah…the result being that Jeremiah is despised and persecuted.  His response?  Tears of compassion for the people.  His broken heart leads to the broken book: Jeremiah.  Throughout the Book of Jeremiah, he faithfully declares that it is only in surrender to God’s will that the people will escape sure disaster.

Last Week at Grace

We had a wonderful time of worship through song and preaching of the Word this last Sunday!  Thank you to everyone who serves each week to make Grace the best it can be for our guests and members alike.  Each Sunday we have first-time guests–keep up the good work of inviting others to join us at Grace–your hospitality and desire to reach West Tennessee is making a difference!

We were also blessed to have four new members join the Grace Baptist Family!  Please pray for these families and help make them feel welcome!

This Week at Grace

This Wednesday night in the adult Bible study we will be looking at a passage from next week’s reading in Jeremiah.  The children have already begun, and the youth are starting this Wednesday night at 6:30, a new Bible study series…all of the kiddos should be prepared to get wet!  Bring a towel…it’s going to be fun!

This coming Sunday we will be concluding our sermon series on Samson.  This series has been a blessing to me personally as well as a challenge to all of the men in our church.  I have been getting wonderful feedback about how God has been using these messages… (You can check out the Father’s Day message here) We all have a great deal to learn from the life of Samson!  Remember your “3” this week: pray-witness-invite!

Now is the time to share Jesus!

Pastor Marcus D. Kelley

P.S.

Please remember in your prayers all of those who have recently lost loved ones in our church family: Joe Burton-the passing of his sister.  Ray Plunk and the passing of his mother. Neil Gaugh and the passing of his Aunt.