Time flies when you are having fun! Well, September has flown by! God has been blessing our fellowship and allowing us to taste more of the Kingdom living. On each of the Wednesday nights in September, we heard reports of different mission opportunities that Springdale members participated in from Boston, to Kentucky, to West Virginia, to Nicaragua. After-School Bible Club started back up with 55-60 elementary students coming over each Monday for Bible lesson, games, and yes, snacks! We also received an invitation to participate in the Fall Festival at Springdale Elementary School on October 27. Of course, we said YES!
Through your generosity, we exceeded our goal in giving to the Janie Chapman Offering which supports the mission work around our state. Our collection of food, cleaning supplies, paper products, and gift cards for Connie Maxwell has begun with a table full of items already! We also started into a partnership with The Hub Church in South Boston meaning we will be praying for them, encouraging them through cards, going when asked, and giving to assist them in the work going on there. It is going to be exciting to see how much of a Love Offering will be collected through the 1-100 Cards. Remember the number in your envelope is only the starting point of your gift! We have a few left if you have not gotten one or need a second!
Still more exciting, four individuals prayed to receive Christ as their Lord and Savior and joined the church through baptism! Foster Barrs came out of Youth Camp making that decision and Maddie Leftin came out of Children's Camp making her decision. Cathy Ralston made that decision after worshiping with us for many months and Steve Cox prayed to accept Jesus through the prayers and encouragement of a co-worker, Chris Smith, and their Sunday School Class.
It is great to see God working, especially after our emphasis on prayer on Wednesday nights! Prayer is the foundation of relationship with God. Keep seeking Him. We can hear some dry bones rattling! God breathes life and a life worth living!
I love being your pastor,
Tommy