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Sunday Reflections and Notes

Sorry for the delay in receiving these reflections. 

Big Idea:
Do not relate intimately with the law of sin and death but rather relate intimately to the law of righteousness through Jesus. 

Memory Verse:
1 Corinthians 10:13 (NIV)
¹³ No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.

Action Step:
Identify two or three areas in your life that you consistently “jump out the the plane” over.  Write down a plan to escape from those temptations. 

Random Thoughts:

• I am so late in getting my reflections out!  It has been a great weekend but a crazy busy weekend. 
• Sunday was a great Sunday.  I always enjoy having a week off from teaching and I love it that we have both Craig and Nathan available to step in any week and we will not miss a beat.  Craig did an awesome job.  What at great illustration with the law of gravity!
• I just love our band!  Ric is the man!
• What a Sunday for baptisms.  Wow!  I love baptizing people.  It reflects what God is doing in and through our church.
• I am thankful for The Orchard Church that allowed us to use their portable baptistry.  Ben Cathey and those guys are awesome!  Who would of thought……the baptist guy borrows the baptistry from the methodist guy!  Ha!
• I can’t wait until this next Sunday when we dedicate the Sargent home in Walnut Grove.  We will do the dedication right after the 11am service and after we have completed breakdown.
• We had over 20 people at our C-3 (Covenant Community Class) gathering at our house Friday night.  It was awesome!  It is so much fun to share our vision whenever possible.
• I was able to spend the day at Stone Mountain with my family on Saturday.  It was fun but man it was hot.  We had a blast but ran out of gas quickly.  It is good to have a weekend off from preaching and be able to spend a day relaxing.
• Sunday was crazy all day.  Immediately after church Josiah and I scarfed some food down and went to play airsoft war with some friends.  I shot my son at close range but he took it like a man.   He is wearing his wound proudly. 
• We had dinner with some special friends Sunday night.  The Dipascals moved here from New Orleans after Katrina.  They have been through some rough times but have recently moved into their new home.  It is beautiful and they were great cooks and hosts.  I love their family.  Chris and Kathy Walker should win “Real Estate Salespeople of the Year” for all their help with the Dipascals.  They actually had the Dipascals MOVE IN WITH THEM when their was a problem with closing the house.  The Dipascals had already ended their lease and could not do anything about it.  What a great family.  That is what the Body of Christ is all about!
• Yesterday Nathan and I, along with some other Grovers played in  the New Work Foundation Golf Tournament that raises money for new churches.  We love supporting this cause!  It was great weather, great fun and great fellowship.  Nathan Boyd played lights out!  He has been telling me that he is helping with the CLC (Christian Learning Center) on Wednesdays!?  I think he has been working on his game.
• Two babies born to Church at the Grove families this past week!  Only about a dozen to go!  Welcome and blessings to Grant and Owen.  I am thankful for Russ and Joanna and Shane and Rebecca.
• Celebrated “Administrative Asst. Day” and Nathan’s birthday this past week.  I am so thankful for out team.  They are the best.
• We served the faculty and staff “coffee cart and snack goodies” this morning (Tuesday) at Youth Middle School.  This was their “post-CRCT” treat.  We love Mrs. Lynch and that school. 

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