Newsletter Oct 4th

GREETINGS FROM BARBEE’S GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

We appreciate Mr. Buddy Feis sharing with us Sunday concerning a mission trip where he recently served with the NC Baptists on Mission. That ministry is one of the most effective, “hands on”, ministries of NC Baptists. I encourage you to pray, asking the Lord if you should be involved in that ministry. I am sure Buddy would be happy to answer questions you might have.
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When I lived in the North Carolina mountains, a fellow Pastor told me a tale that is both humorous and sad at the same time. He said, that before God called him into fulltime Christian Ministry, he and a Christian friend did construction work. [I think they installed sheetrock]. They had a young Hispanic man as their Helper. The old van they drove had enough space between the two front seats to hold a large cooler. They kept their water, soft drinks, tea, and lunches in that cooler. My Pastor friend and his pal always sat in the two front seats. Their Helper sat on a seat that was further back in the van.

As Christians, the two partners often witnessed to their Helper concerning his need to accept Jesus as his Lord and Savior. The answer was always, “No”. One day they began talking about the Rapture of the Church. Their Helper “perked up” and asked, “You mean to tell me that we can be driving down the highway at 60 miles per hour, and if the Rapture happens, this van will be driverless?” They told him, “That is exactly what would happen”. Thinking this conversation might make a difference, once gain they shared Jesus. They told their Helper that he could make himself ready for the Rapture by believing in Jesus.  Again, the answer was, “No”. However, the man believed his bosses. From that day, until they went out of business, the man moved out of his backseat and sat on the cooler. He wanted to be alert and ready to grab the steering wheel if the Driver headed to Heaven!!!!!!!!

I chuckle when I picture in my mind the man sitting on the cooler, ready to grab the wheel and slide into the driver’s seat. At the same time, it makes me sad that here was a man who knew the truth about Jesus, but would not accept Him as Lord and Savior.

Over the years, I have met many who are just like the man above. They know the truth. In their “heart of hearts” they realize that Jesus is Lord and that He is the only way to salvation and Heaven. Yet, they allow the devil to keep them in bondage. They refuse Jesus, even though they know they should believe and surrender to Him. Perhaps, you know someone just like him. Please don’t give up. Keep praying. Continue to witness by your lifestyle and your words.

Perhaps, there is someone reading this Newsletter who just thought “I am that man”. If so, I encourage you to stop delaying. Receive Jesus today. Your eternal destiny is too important to risk. Make sure you accept Jesus and become a member of the Family of God right now!!!!!

ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS

1. Sunday School is at 9:00 am
2. Morning Worship and Children’s Church are at 10:00 am. Also available at 10 in the parking lot on 99.1 FM and on the website after 12:30 pm
3. Prayer and Bible Study are at 6:30 pm Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall
4. $ 1060—-Final total for the NC Missions Offering
5. REVIVAL SERVICES—October 11-14—-Rev. Mark Caldwell
   Bring Finger Foods for a time of fellowship after the Sunday Evening Service

Are you planning to “Pack the Pew” at least one night of our revival services?
Pastor Ed and Deacons of Barbee’s Grove Baptist Church