July 6... Training Materials

Greetings on this very nice, sunny day here in Grand Blanc. I trust that your day will go well and be profitable.

PERSONAL NOTES: There are two things that I want to share with you at this time. First, I was very pleased with the worship service that we shared yesterday. The message was well received. I appreciated all who participated in the special prayer for Pete Mass as he prepares for the transplants that are deemed necessary. It was good to set aside that time and have friends gather in prayer for one of our members.

Second, July the 12th will be our second concert of the summer. Make sure that you are planning on attending and that you are already in contact with those who you will be inviting. We will have the Thurston Family here at 4 PM. for a great concert. I know that you will enjoy this and it is a great opportunity to introduce someone to First Baptist Church (and maybe even to the Lord). Bring out your whole family and friends. There is no ticket charge but we will receive a special love offering for the Thurstons.

FUTURE EVENTS: July 19th... Baptism during the service (4 candidates). July 22nd... missionary Tim Holgren will be with us at 6:15 PM. Make sure that you come out to support Tim and find out first hand what he has been doing. August 23rd... we will have our last of the summer concerts with Rejoice from Port Huron. I know that you will enjoy this ladies group. It will be at 4 PM. We will receive a love offering for them.

MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK to download and listen to the leadership audio, "Change and Innovation" by Ken Boa.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: The article for this week is: "Guiding Us Through Change". Make sure that you check it out at this LINK.

BONUS CHRISTIAN LIVING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to download the article entitled: "Do We Have A Responsibility To Care For The Environment?"

YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: God's will for you is clearly laid out in I Peter 2:17, where the Lord reveals that we are to show proper respect to everyone. We are God's servants during our journey here on this earth. Let us act accordingly.

BOOK RECOMMENDATION: This month's recommendation is for the book entitled: Topical Analysis Of The Bible by Walter Elwell, Editor. I have used this book in my ministry with much benefit... you can too.

LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "If I have seen father than others, it is because I was standing on the shoulders of giants." Isaac Newton

TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK for the devotional.

Let us pray together that you will have a great week of service for the Lord.

In His Majesties' service, Pastor Darrell