Ian Moore, Paul Lackey’s Helper, received Christ at the conclusion of Sunday’s service.
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Beats From Your Pastor’s Heart
GROWING TOGETHER AS THE FAMILY OF GOD
Hebrews 10:24, “And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works.”
Our journey of faith is not one meant to be walked alone.
God, in His wisdom, established the church as a spiritual family where believers grow, thrive, and find companionship on the path to spiritual maturity.
In this family, each of us has a unique role.
Just as iron sharpens iron, so too do we refine each other through encouragement, accountability, and love.
The church is a refuge in the storms of life, where we find others who understand our struggles, celebrate our victories, and remind us of God’s promises.
When we gather together, whether in worship, study, or fellowship, we become a living testimony of God’s grace and love to a world in need of hope.
Just like travelers on a journey, we each carry our own burdens, but in the community of believers, we find that we don’t have to carry them alone.
We’re meant to lift each other up, to inspire one another toward greater faithfulness, and to remind each other of the eternal hope we share.
In God’s family, even our hardest days have a purpose, and our struggles become shared experiences that draw us closer to God and to each other.
Through the church, God provides people who remind us of His love, teach us His truths, and help us become the people He designed us to be.
This week, make an intentional effort to connect with someone in your church family.
Think about how you can be an encouragement to them.
Maybe it’s a simple message of kindness, a thoughtful prayer for their needs, or even a coffee meeting where you listen and share in their journey.
Reflect on how these moments of connection strengthen not only them but also your own walk with Christ.
Embrace the blessing of being part of a community, and let God’s love flow through you into the lives of others.
PRAYER Father, thank You for the gift of the church, where I find belonging, encouragement, and purpose. Help me to be sensitive to the needs of my church family and to respond with love and compassion. Give me the strength to be a source of encouragement, to lift others up in prayer, and to reflect Your grace in my words and actions. May our church shine as a beacon of hope and love, drawing others closer to You and to the beautiful family You have given us in Christ. Guide me to walk in unity with my brothers and sisters, and may our shared journey bring us all closer to You. In Jesus Name, Amen.
TUESDAY’S PRAYER REQUESTS
Donnie Butler Family in Passing of His Dad
Sandra Roach Mitchell – Knee Replacement
Danny Jarrard – Riverside In Covington
Dale Lake
David Newby
Amy Garner’s Mom
Angela Bryan’s Sister
Ben Bruce
Carol Lawhead
Darlene Wiggins
Denise Hulsey – Jordan’s G’mother
Donna Plunkett’s Brother in law
Doris Loyd
Dr. and Mrs. Davis
Ellen Boyd
Eric Magnusson’s Mother
Eric Ward
Faith Burnette
Friend of Linda Hodge
Gail Sparks
George & Linda Alexander
George Calhoon
James Burnette
James Parker
Joanie/Jeanie Mom
Jodi Bateman
John McClain’s Mother
June Cronan’s Sister
June Davis
Kailey Bateman
Kathryn Raines
Kim McClain
Kim McClain’s Mother
Krista Hilscher
Larry Barker
Lee Cronan
Lillanna Magnusson’s Mom
Linda Breedlove’s Sister – Sarah
Linda Hodges’ Sister
Lonzo Christin
Lori Blount’s Mother
Mary William’s Granddaughter
Mary Williams
Mary Williamson – Dana Jackson’s Mom
Marynell Ford
Matt Barron’s Mother
Maureen Brown
Michael Stanley
Nora Allison
Pastor Driskell
Rose Fuller – Pruitt-Monroe Nursing Home, Forsyth GA
Sarah Parker
Scott Lanier
Steve Michaels
Tom Witcher