Sunday, September 4, 2011

First Night of Awana August 21


As I reflect on this past Sunday’s events, I can’t help but get excited about what God showed Shell Point Baptist on the first night of Awana. We have a new bus driver that has stepped up to take on our Bus ministry. We picked 10 children and students Sunday night for Awana and Youth D-Groups. We counted a total of 27 youth and children Sunday night which was 10 less than the first Sunday.  This brings us a total of 39 youth, children, and adults in attendance.

I have been convinced that out of the 10-12 extra students and children we have coming regularly, there are at least 20 adults in need of a visit. These 20 adults (parents) are what I would call prospects for our church. We need to get busy reaching out to these moms and dads. God has brought them under our care, and we need to take care of who He has placed in our care.

The youth boys (middle/high school) small group opened up this past Sunday. God moved among some new students during our time together. I can’t wait to see what He does next week.

I look forward to seeing what God will do through our Awana Program this year as well as through our brand new D-Groups on Sunday nights. We must recognize God’s presence is with us as believers, no matter the method we choose to use. God’s Word tells us that where two or more are gathered, He will be there among us. He is most definitely among us as we gather for these Bible Studies.

Sorry this is taken me a while to post. I promise I will do better.

In His Grace,
Pastor Russell

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