It was great to see the attendance “surge” this past Sunday.  The weather was beautiful permitting some of our seniors to be out, others who had been ill were back, and we were blessed by a few visitors who came our way.  All this combined to make it a great day in service to the Lord!

            You are to be commended for your continued generosity.  The contribution continues to average above budget.  Paul emphasized “abounding” to the Christians at Corinth: “As you abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love for us, see that you abound in this grace also . . . and God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency of all things, may abound to every good work” (II Corinthians 8:7; 9:8, emphasis added).  The Greek term means “over and above’ (Young’s Analytical Concordance).  Let’s keep on “abounding”.

            We will be attending the lectures at ETSOP in Knoxville on Tuesday, March 9.  The van will be driven.  We will leave early and will return late afternoon/early evening.  Please sign the list if you wish to go.

            Everyone is reminded of the Fellowship Meal following services this Sunday night (28th).  This is the month for soup (stew and chili, too) and sandwiches.  Please prepare a pot of soup and a plate of sandwiches and come, enjoy the food and fellowship together!

            Javin reports that the recent ski trip went well with no serious mishaps.  I did hear some comments about being sore and hurt feelings!  A group will be going to a Predator’s game March 20.  The cost is $27.00.  Sign up and see Javin for details.

            James and Wilma Richardson celebrated 68 years of wedded bliss this past Sunday.  In addition, Wilma celebrated her birthday on Tuesday.  Married in 1942 they continue to provide a good example of faithfulness to one another and to the Lord.  Younger couples would do well to exhibit such fidelity.  I read somewhere that grandmother can remember her husband’s first kiss, but granddaughter can’t remember her first husband!

            If you are not presently attending Bible class, please accept the challenge and capture the opportunity to increase your knowledge of God’s word.  You will not only grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord, but will also be blessed by the fellowship of your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.

            I trust each of you have a good rest of the week.  Hope to see you Sunday!     

                                                                                     Edward L Anderson