The Connection

September 2001

 

WHAT ARE MY CHOICES?

     When you’re deciding what to do with your life, the possibilities at first seem limitless.  There are hundreds of occupations to choose from and probably thousands of people you could marry.  You might want to live in sunny California, frigid Alaska, or maybe even settle in Paris or Rio.

     But even, when you’re happily married, working at your occupation, and living in your dream home, you will still have to decide what to do with your life.  There are only two real choices – or at the most, three:  (1) to live for yourself; (2) to live for other people – the ones you choose; (3) to live for God.

     When you think of all the mistakes you’ve made so far, and contemplate all the errors you’ve watched others make, you should have a healthy fear of making your own decisions and “doing your own thing.”  If there is a God who showed himself to the world through His Son Jesus, and gave us the Bible, there is only ONE logical choice, and that is to live your life – all of it – for God.

 

“Choose this day whom ye will serve” (Josh. 24:15).

“And this is eternal life, that they know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent” (John 17:3).

“Thus says the Lord:  ‘Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, let not the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches; but let him who glories in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practice kindness, justice, and righteousness in the earth; for in these things I delight says the Lord’” (Jer. 9:23,24).

 

1.      What qualities of God can you find in these verses?

2.      Why is knowing God so important?

3.      What is the greatest thing you can achieve in your life?

4.      Is knowing God the most important goal for your life?  What are you

doing to reach that goal?

 

Ok, you guys, here’s one for the boys…

Sports occupy much of our attention and time today.  Many activities we call sports were necessary to life in Bible times.  Match the person with an activity, get them all correct and read this news letter from beginning to end and I will give you a special TREAT.  You girls can join in also.

 ___1.  Samson                                 a.  Runner, 2 Samuel 18:19

___2.  Paul                                       b.  Hunter, Genesis 10:9

___3.  Ishmael                                  c.  Fighter, 1 Samuel 29:5

___4.  David                                     d.  Archer, Genesis 17:20; 21:20

___5.  Ahimaaz                                e.  Weight lifter, Judges 16:29

___6.  Benhadad                              f.  Dart thrower, 2 Samuel 18:14

___7.  Jehu                                      g.  Swimmer, Acts 27:43-44

___8.  Nimrod                                  h.  Horseman, 1 Kings 20:20

___9.  Joab                                      i.  Racer, 2 Kings 9:20

 CONGRATULATIONS! TO Stacy Dunn – Winner of the Food Drive.

 

Ok, You Guy’s it’s off the movies we go on Saturday, September 8^th at 12 noon.  You will need to bring money for the movies and to eat pizza buffet at CC’s afterwards.  Each of you will be able to choose your movie as long as your youth leaders approve it. 

 

DON”T FORGET the Fish Fry at Donald and Carla Hendrix home on Wednesday, September 12^th.  Now for those of you who don’t like FISH, there will be chicken fingers.  For those of you wanting to go fishing one night soon, just keep praying for a clear Friday night in September and we will take off for the night. And head for Ohatchee and the water.  I can’t wait!

  

HIKING TRIP – All you boys get ready.  The date is Friday, September 14^th.  Departure time is 3:30pm.  Destination is Bank head Forrest in Walker County.  See Kevin Shaw for a list of items that you will need to bring.

 

GIRLS NIGHT OUT!  All you girls get ready for a shopping spree to Birmingham and The Galleria on Friday afternoon, September 14^th.  We will leave the church at 3:30pm, eat supper on the way, shop until we drop and then spend the night at Carla Hendrix home.  Check with Carla or Sherry for information on this outing.

 

Here’s The BIG One!  Sunday Morning, September 16^th, 9:00am

Blue & Gold Day at NBC.  We will be honoring the Arab High School Football Team during our morning service.  We will serve BREAKFAST to the football team at 9:00am in the fellowship hall and all of you youth are needed to serve as host and hostesses for these guys.  Breakfast will consist of; sausage gravy, biscuits, eggs, cereal, juice and muffins.  So mark your calendar now so you want miss this.  Also that same day The Performing Arts Team will be performing “History Maker” for the am worship service.  I can’t wait!  I am so excited!

 

Big Spring Jam – THIRD DAY, THIRD DAY, THIRD DAY, THIRD DAY

THIRD DAY!

Sunday Night, September 30^th

Leaving Church at 6:45pm

Make Plans NOW To Catch A Ride For This Exciting Trip To Huntsville!

For More Information See Pam & Richard Baker

 

NOTE! – It is with great pleasure that we welcome The NEW Senior High Youth Class, taught by Sherry Atchley on Wednesday nights at 6:00pm.

 

Come and join us on Wednesday nights for a great time of Bible study and Christian fellowship along with basketball and … well whatever God happens to send our way

 

Don’t forget Sunday School at 9:45 every Sunday morning and Worship Service at 10:45am.

 

See You at God’s House