Well howdy there, and good morning to you friends. There's a chill in the air that makes it feel more like November and the horses are getting oh so fuzzy!
Remember, that along with deer season starting tomorrow we also are having the Fall Craft/Art and Bake Sale at the church from 10am to 3pm.
In Romans 14:13 we read the following: "Therefore let us stop passing judgment on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way."
It is so easy to be judgmental of others. We must remember that we don't know their struggles, their circumstances, or discouragements. Most of all, we don't know their hearts. When we are judgmental, we erect a barrier between others and ourselves as we set ourselves up as superior to a brother or sister for whom Christ Jesus died! If we are not careful, we can even spread our judgmental impression of them to others in gossip. Our stubbornness to only view them with a judgmental spirit erects a stumbling block that can lead them to become discouraged and then cause them to stumble. Jesus warns us sternly about such a damaging practice in Matthew 18:6-7 "If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea." So,let's set our minds on being an encouragement and blessing to our brothers and sisters and not put an obstacle in the way of others.
Upcoming Events:
The Fall Craft/Art and Bake Sale is coming up TOMORROW on November 14th from 10am to 3pm. This has always been a great time to check out the skills all around us as well as picking up Christmas gifts and ideas.
Our Monthly Mission Focus for November is with "I Pour Life". We have stockings at the back of the church that are waiting to be filled with items for local youth in foster care. Help us make the holidays bright for our older foster youth!
Sunday we will be partaking in the Lord's Supper. The ordinance of Communion is one of personal reflection as we look back at all our Savior did for us, as well as ahead to the promise of our Heavenly fellowship.
The internationally acclaimed African Children's Choir is thrilled to announce a performance in Moberly, MO on Sunday evening November 15th starting at 6pm at the Carpenter Street Baptist Church.
Every year, Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week takes place the third week in November when more than 4,800 drop-off locations open across the country. That's this week folks. So, if you have any shoeboxes at home please see that they get to a local drop off location near you. See their website Shoebox Drop Off Locations
Soul'd Out will be in concert on Monday November 23rd at the Hallsville Baptist Church. See the attached flyer for more info.
There is an Operation Christmas Child Mission Trip to Aurora, Illinois over Friday to Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend to help process shoeboxes. Please be in prayer for those traveling as well as all of the volunteers.
Fun Horse Stuff: It’s important to remember that natural horsemanship is about communication, trust, and respect. When you communicate with your horse in a positive and understanding way, you can create a strong, trusting relationship that will benefit both you and your horse.
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