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Step Out!

Moses wanted to lead them out, but they had to be willing to be "saved." They had to put great faith in this "outside" leader. Remember, when they left, they followed him straight out into the desert.  They must have had faith in God, but also in God's leader. To be delivered meant to be free, but it also meant to demonstrate faith. Maybe God gave them a special portion of faith for that moment. Maybe they were so desperate they'd follow anyone to get out (In Hitler's Germany, I think they got desperate and followed him.) But step out they did. And when they stepped out, God took it from there.

God may want you to "step out." Everyone you know may be into a sinful lifestyle; for you "stepping out" means to leave others and their lifestyle behind. God may want you to "step out" and share your faith. For you "stepping out" is to strike up a conversation with someone, with the express end being to share how Jesus has changed your life. God may have asked you to teach, serve as a deacon, or serve as a leader at some Christian organization at work/ school; for you to step out means you are in territory you don't understand, or it feels a bit awkward. 

But,step out we must. Peter asked Jesus if he could come to Him. Jesus said "come on" (my translation). So what does Peter do? He steps out!  And just for a moment (until he became afraid) HE WALKED ON WATER. That would be the faith walk. And, I perceive it to be the way we are to live our entire lives. By Faith! So, today Step out in Faith."

Stepping Out

Bro Jerry 

 Reese's Pieces 

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men..." Col. 3:23

When, all too often, I find myself tempted to give half-hearted effort to some daily task, merely "phoning it in" as they say, God gently reminds me of this verse. There is a reason that it's on my mind this morning.

Last night we wrapped the 2014 Soul Desire season with a homecoming concert for our church family and friends. Each year, this ministry is the culmination of months of hard work on the part of all involved: from the audition/selection process to finding and assigning the right songs to the right voices, from writing the vocal arrangements to hours of rehearsing and memorizing those arrangements, from tons of phone calls to churches, malls, and hotels to setting up, tearing down, loading and unloading sound equipment in those very same places...and then doing it all over again. 

We followers of Jesus, above all people, should highly esteem excellence in our work (and in our play, for that matter). Why? Because we do not do what we do--whatever it is--for men. We do what we do for the Lord.        

If Jesus built a ship,

She would travel trim;

If Jesus roofed a barn,

No leaks would be left by Him.

If Jesus planted a garden,

He would make it like Paradise;

If Jesus did my day's work,

It would delight His Father's eyes.

--Amy Carmichael

Kevin

Children's Ministry   

Who is able to leap the couch in one leap?

Who is faster than a cockroach across the kitchen floor?

Your super hero boys are!

Who: Boys from 3 years old (must be 3 by March 1) to third grade.

When:  August 8 from 6:00-7:30 PM

Where: Rear parking lot of east campus.

Must provide own transportation to watch the movie 

(big wheel, jeep, etc.)

No weapons of mass destruction!

The Single Parent Families recently enjoyed a great time at the beach. The Lord watched over us for sure as everyone was safe, even when we had a tire on each bus to blow out. One of the kids told me this beach trip was the best part of his summer. During the devotion times we sang and shared favorite verses and talked about how God had revealed himself to us each day. It is always so interesting to see the way the Lord works in the group He brings together and the new friendships that are developed and old ones that are strengthened.

Upcoming Events:

• August 13 - Cherry Hill Back to School Bash . We are collecting crayons, pencils and paper to distribute at this event. Items may be placed in the container in the breezeway.
• Soup Kitchen- the Singles Ministry is in charge of providing, preparing and serving food at the Soup Kitchen at First Presbyterian Church downtown on every 5^th Saturday.
• October 11^{th -}9^th Annual Golf Tournament for Missions at Blackberry Trail: This event has helped fund mission trips to Honduras, Brazil and Guatemala. Funds from this event have also helped with disaster relief efforts in Phil Campbell and Hackleburg.

Rev. Jerry Rea, Pastor

Rev. Steve Thompson, Assoc. Pastor/Min. of Ed/Admin.

Rev. Kevin Reese, Music Minister

 Rev. Chad Hess, Student Minister

Denise Coats, Children's Minister

Belinda Green, Singles and Families Minister

 Becky Daugherty,

 Joyce Clark,

 Mark Russell, Building Superintendent

Melinda Glover, Custodian

Genevieve Whitworth, Custodian

 Latricia Hensley,

 Becky Foster,