tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5706379484184833051.post-65825438210569638952007-07-02T12:30:00.000-05:002007-07-03T15:20:59.358-05:00Thanks to the Coopers!<div>We had both a great time of fellowship, eating and especially studying the Word of God last Thursday night at the home of the Coopers. We had 30 people in attendance, not counting the adults (who secretly wanted to join us for some awesome singing! -- maybe next time!). </div><div> </div><br /><div>We enjoyed hamburgers, hotdogs and a lot of desserts! Thanks to everyone for providing the meal! We had 3 visitors for the evening thanks to Tommy Genduso, Rebecca Blakesley and Katie Cooper, keep asking those friends! </div><div> </div><br /><div>We had an awesome study, seeing how we need to stand strong in an 'evil' world. We understand through the scriptures that our strength comes from Him! <a href="http://www.blueletterbible.org/cgi-bin/tools/get_verses.pl?hr=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blueletterbible.org%2Fsearch.html%23verses&icon=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blueletterbible.org%2Fgifs%2Fsearch_tools.gif&amp;bgcolor=FFFFFF&textcolor=000000&linkcolor=39398C&vlinkcolor=0000FF&Book=Eph&Chapter=5&Start=15&End=16&anything.x=53&anything.y=7">Eph. 5:15-16</a> </div><div> </div><br /><div>We also learned that through our continued service to him, we will be well prepared to face the devil as the three did in Daniel (<a href="http://www.blueletterbible.org/cgi-bin/tools/get_verses.pl?hr=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blueletterbible.org%2Fsearch.html%23verses&icon=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blueletterbible.org%2Fgifs%2Fsearch_tools.gif&bgcolor=FFFFFF&amp;textcolor=000000&linkcolor=39398C&vlinkcolor=0000FF&Book=Dan&Chapter=3&Start=16&amp;End=17&anything.x=42&anything.y=7">Dan. 3:16,17</a>). They did not go into the furnace unprepared, nor should we be unprepared to face our trials and tribulations when (not if) they come! We know through this example and the scriptures in <a href="http://www.blueletterbible.org/cgi-bin/tools/get_verses.pl?hr=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blueletterbible.org%2Fsearch.html%23verses&icon=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blueletterbible.org%2Fgifs%2Fsearch_tools.gif&amp;bgcolor=FFFFFF&textcolor=000000&linkcolor=39398C&vlinkcolor=0000FF&Book=1Cr&Chapter=16&Start=13&End=13&anything.x=53&anything.y=11">(I Cor. 16:13)</a> that through effective service we will build courage and strength to stand against the devil and his ways.<br /></div><div> </div><br /><div>In addition, we must rely on each other in our service. From our family, to the youth group and ultimately, the church, we must appreciate each other and the value that each one brings to the Lord's church. Together, we can and will do wonderful things in God's name and for his glory. (<a href="http://www.blueletterbible.org/cgi-bin/tools/get_verses.pl?hr=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blueletterbible.org%2Fsearch.html%23verses&icon=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blueletterbible.org%2Fgifs%2Fsearch_tools.gif&bgcolor=FFFFFF&textcolor=000000&linkcolor=39398C&vlinkcolor=0000FF&Book=Eph&Chapter=4&Start=16&End=16&anything.x=58&anything.y=10">Eph. 4:16</a>). </div><div> </div><br /><div>This week, we will meet at the church building and go to our service project, and return to the church building around 9:00. We are still working out the particulars, but be prepared to come in "cleaning" attire. </div><div> </div><br /><div>What a great group you all are! Keep up the service, and know that you are blessing others and in turn, will be blessed yourself! Keep focused on why we are doing our service...not to be seen by men...and not for personal gain, but for our reward to be in Heaven. (<a href="http://www.blueletterbible.org/cgi-bin/tools/get_verses.pl?hr=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blueletterbible.org%2Fsearch.html%23verses&icon=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blueletterbible.org%2Fgifs%2Fsearch_tools.gif&bgcolor=FFFFFF&amp;textcolor=000000&linkcolor=39398C&vlinkcolor=0000FF&Book=Mat&Chapter=6&Start=1&amp;End=1&anything.x=55&anything.y=6">Matt. 6:1</a>) </div><div> </div><br /><div>Click here to view <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/c3ygphotos/CooperSCookoutBibleStudy">photos</a> of the evening. (Ask Matthew about the toad!)<br /><br /></div><div>See you on Thursday!<br />-Darrell<br /></div><br /><br /><div> </div><br /><div> </div><br /><div> </div>Darrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02229107218005511576noreply@blogger.com