Happy New Year! That's what we say to each other as the new year breaks upon us with the dropping of the ceremonial ball in NY. We celebrate the changing of the calendar. We sing a song that reminds us that time passes and good friends remain, at least in our memories. We blow horns, and wear silly hats, and countdown the final seconds as one year bids farewell and another signals our entrance into the unknown.
Happy New Year! One of the things I enjoy about the new year is that it is new. The future 365 days are pregnant with possibilities. Anything could happen. The Mayans may have been right. This could be the last year of life as we have come to know it on this planet. Or they could have been wrong. Only time will tell. Regardless, I think this new year, and every new year can be a time for:
New Beginnings: Start out the New Year with a fresh point of view to new experiences, memories and blessings. Having an open mind and heart to where ever the Lord may take you, with full assurance and confidence that He is with you. (Matthew 28:19-20)
New Possibilities: There's no limit to what God can do in your life and nothing is impossible with God. God opens doors that no one can shut and He also closes doors that no one can open. The possibilities are endless with God. (Philippians 4:13)
New Plans: Every year is a new season, be prayerful of what God has planned for you and be willing to walk by faith in obedience as you follow His leading. Remember that His plans are always for good and not for evil to give you a Hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11-13)
New Purpose: As you forge ahead, God always has a plan and a purpose for what you will go through and experience. Remember that God always has a reason for what He allows in your life and through it you can trust Him completely. Even when it doesn't make a lick of sense. (Proverbs 1:3-5)
New Provisions: The Bible says to not worry about tomorrow for tomorrow has enough worries of it's own. This new year is a great time to begin to place your trust in your Heavenly Father who knows everything you need, who is your God and your Provider. He is faithful and He will do it. (Matthew 6:1-33)
New Growth: When we are willing to let go and let God work in us and through us, He will always stretch us and grow us. It is an important part of the growth process. Continue to grow in your relationship with Him and in His Word. Pray for God to mold you and make you pliable in the potters hand as He has you on His potter's wheel. And you will begin to see the master craftsman work on His masterpiece; which is you!
New Wisdom: With new experiences and new lessons comes new wisdom and insight. Always make it a priority to seek out wisdom as hidden treasure or fine gold. In Proverbs it says that it will be like a necklace of grace around you and will honor you. (Proverbs 4:7-9)
Renewed Peace: As you go through new experiences and new adventures whether they are good or bad, my encouragement is to keep your eyes fixed on Christ and He will give you rest and peace, because He is our peace and loves you and cares for you deeply. (John 16:33)
Finally, let our passage from the old to the new remind us of the goodness and faithfulness of God who helped us through another year as we look forward to what He has for us ahead and praise Him that He alone is faithful and worthy to be praised!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
What's Coming Up...
Beginning this Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 10:30 am. A New Sermon Series...EPIDEMIC!
What if we were "ground zero" for an epidemic of hope, peace, love, grace, forgiveness, etc. to our families, our friends and neighbors, and beyond? Come and discover the contagious nature of God and the invitation to join Him in His work of spreading a positive EPIDEMIC!
Come and see whay we call our Sunday Morning Service CELEBRATE!
We invite you to check it out and discover why we chose that name. Let me give you a hint... we believe Christians ought to be happy, celebrating people! We have all seen too many people who claim to have a relationship with Christ, have their sins forgiven, on their way to heaven, who look like poster children for depression. Christians have problems and challenges, but we also have HOPE!! We decide to live life with overflowing hearts in spite of our circumstances! We choose to worship in the warm, wonderful Virginia summertime as well as the January storms that break through the mountains. We invite you to come and discover the joy of celebrating life and the hope that can be yours! It will change your life!
CONNECTING COMMUNITY
Wednesday nights from 7-8 pm. Come and be a part of a close group that exists to help one another through life's hurts. This is a support group where you can make new friends who will help you through the struggles we all face from time to time. No need to be embarrassed or ashamed...we know that we are all in the same boat; we are imperfect human beings who need the help of a loving and caring God and friends that will come alongside of us and encourage us to keep hope alive!
Property Team- We are looking for people who will work alongside our Church Trustees to help us take better care of the physical properties of the church, plan and execute renovations, mowing of our lot and field, participate and help schedule church-wide work days, as well as routine repairs and general maintenance. If you are interested please call the church office and leave a message for Lisa Smith or Melvin Collins.
Connections Team- We are looking for individuals who can help us plan and execute outreach and promotional events four times per year as opportunities for the church to fellowship and newcomers to become relationally connected. If you are interested please call the church office and someone will return your call asap!
Worship Team Members Needed
We would love to have you join our Worship Team! We provide the music and lead Worship at CELEBRATE our 10:30 service, Practices are Wednesday nights from 6 - 7 pm. If you are interested please contact us at 540-366-5053 or 540-819-9880. We are always looking for musicians, (guitar, Saxaphone, drums, keyboard or other) as well as sound and/video technicians (training provided in Media Shout, PowerPoint and on the sound board),
Instrumentalists Wanted!
If you are willing to "Make a joyful noise unto the Lord" we want to give you the opportunity. We are always on the lookout for new voices for our adult choir which performs one Sunday Night per month as well as a Children's Choir for pre-teens and a Teen Choir for youth in grades 6-12. Also, our Youth Group "SOX" (Soldiers of Christ) are beginning a Praise Team of their own to lead Youth Worship. Interested, Call Pastor Mike!
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Beginning this Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 10:30 am. A New Sermon Series...EPIDEMIC! 
better care of the physical properties of the church, plan and execute renovations, mowing of our lot and field, participate and help schedule church-wide work days, as well as routine repairs and general maintenance. If you are interested please call the church office and leave a message for Lisa Smith or Melvin Collins.
