CM Update 6/28/09

Matthew 2:19-20 - Now when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, saying, "Arise, take the young Child and His mother, and go to the land of Israel, for those who sought the young Child's life are dead."

Often times, it can feel like we keep getting beat in our pursuit of living close to God. Our own desires or the snares of the enemy divert us from where we intend to go. This verse in which Herod dies gives me hope because it is true that we will outlast our enemies. I don't mean in physical years here on Earth but in the sense that our enemies are bound to perish which includes even our own selfish desires. Conversely, our spirits are going to live forever with the Lord. Someday it will be said that Phil is in heaven while all those who sought his life are dead, and the same is true for you.

In Jesus,
Phil

Weekly Updates:

• Thank you for continuing to bless the children and parents of SHCC.
  
• We are in great need of VBS volunteers, so please sign up in the foyer or let me know. We have around 15 ministers, and we will need about 30.
  
• All volunteers will be meeting for a dry run on Sunday the 12th.
  
• Please help Jillian and Gerrit complete the finishing touches on the July schedule, so we can get it out by this weekend.
• Remember to keep your students in prayer.
  

Upcoming Events:

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