Pastor's Weekly Message                                                May 1, 2016

"Give Your Burdens to God and Relax!"
 
"Give you burdens to the Lord.  He will carry them."
(Psalm 55:22)
 
Are you suffering from the "What ifs?"  What if the candidate that I don't like gets elected President?  What if gun violence or terrorism strikes in my backyard?  What if my loved one dies? What if the money doesn't come? What if I get hurt or seriously ill? What if I lose my job? What if I'm lonely all my life?  What if I'm not hearing from God and I make a big mistake?
 
The Bible calls these imaginations (2 Corinthians 10:4-5) and when you suffer from the "What If's" you are literally imagining the worse.  The Apostle Paul says to cast your imaginations down for if you don't you'll live in fear and dread concerning things that haven't even happened and possibly never will.
 
Today God wants you to relax! Relax and give your burdens to Him.  What if you reason and reason and figure it all out and then God surprises you by doing something different?  All your time would be wasted!  Haven't you already wasted enough time worrying?  Here's an idea: what if you just relax and let God be God? Today don't forget to remember the words of the songwriter:
 
Why should I be discouraged and why should the shadows come? Why should my heart feel lonely and long for heaven and home? When Jesus is my portion, my constant friend is he.  His eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches me.  His eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches me!

Peace and Blessings!   
Pastor Kip Banks, Sr.






EWHBC EVENTS

Saturday, April 30
Homegoing Celebration for Bro. Cornelius B. Alexander 
Family Visitation - 9:30 a.m.
Service - 11:00 a.m.
Repast - Following service
Voices of Praise Choir Rehearsal - 1:00 p.m. 

Sunday, May 1
Sunday School - 9:30 a.m.
Worship, Baptism & Communion Service - 11:00 a.m.
Church Business Meeting 12:45 p.m.

EVENTS THIS WEEK:

GOSPEL CHOIR REHEARSAL -Tuesday, May 3 - 7:30 p.m.

FIRST WEDNESDAY IN THE WORD - Wednesday, May 4 - 6:30 p.m.

CLOTHES CLOSET - Thursday, May 5- 10:00a.m.

BROWN BAG BIBLE STUDY - Thursday, May 5 - 12:00 p.m.

SANCTUARY CHOIR REHEARSAL - Thursday, May 5 - 7:30 a.m.

 CHRISTIAN EDUCATION -Saturday, May 7 - 10:00 am

CHILDREN & YOUTH REHEARSAL - Saturday, May 7 - 12:30 pm and 

THE VOICES OF PRAISE at 1:00 pm

Prayer Conference Call Number - Please join us for our daily (M-F) prayer conference call.  These 10-minute calls are a great way to start your day and include a daily scripture lesson.  Please join us at (1-641) 715-3272 access code: 732413# at 7:00 a.m. 

Join us this Wednesday for our First Wednesday in the Word Service at 6:30 p.m.  Rev. Elizabeth Wiggins will be our preacher.

North America (Home Missions) -Our goal is $1,500.  Please give generously.

FRANGELISM MONTH!  - The month of May is "FRANGELISM" Month.  Please invite your Friends, Relatives and Neighbors to Church during this Month.

Youth Day - is Sunday May 15, 2016 at the 11:00 am worship. Please invite the youth in your life to attend this special service.

Prayer Conference Call Number - 
Please join us for our daily (M-F) prayer conference call. These 10-minute calls are a great way to start your day and include a daily scripture lesson.  Please join us at (1-641) 715-3272 access code: 732413# at 7:00 a.m.


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