CM Update 6/14/09

Luke 2:36-37 - Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

Our culture constantly complains about old age, and we exalt in the glories of youth. The problem is that this is counter to the heart of God. God's word gives glory to the aged. It praises those who have lived a full number of days. Proverbs says that the 'gray head' is the splendor of the aged. Be diligent to find older believers who can be an example to you. Anna (in the preceding verses) is a beautiful example of the type of person with whom I want to spend time.

In Jesus,
Phil

Weekly Updates:

• Praise the Lord for a good first week on our summer schedule. I was blessed to see how each of the summer ministers had prepared to teach the children.
• If you have any questions or needs, please be sure to ask one of the overseers. We are here to help you.
• If you have not done so yet, please help us plan next year's CM Appreciation Dinner.
• Lastly, please announce the upcoming VBS in classes. This Sunday we are 5 weeks away. It is going to be fun. Please let me know if you would like to serve during VBS. We need lots of help.
  

Upcoming Events:

1. VBS Planning Meetings - Thursday, June 11th, June 25th, and July 9th (6:30 to 8:30pm)
2. VBS Dry Run - Sunday, July 12th (2:00 to 3:30pm)
   
3. VBS: Adventure on the Roman Road - Mon to Fri, July 13th to 17th (6:30 to 8:30pm)