THE JOURNEY IS BEFORE US.....LETS RUN THE RACE!!!!

Hebrew 12:1 "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us."

PERSEVERANCE- patient endurance of hardship; persisting in a state of difficulties and discouragement.

There are several points to look at in this passage, but the two important ones in my own personal testimony are:
1. God has a particular race, a unique plan, for each of us.
2. We need to be willing to get rid of all the unnecessary baggage, the past failures, in our lives that keep us stuck.

Some of you, like myself, may have been hurt deeply by a friend or loved one; may be bound by guilt; may be confused; may feel helpless; may feel like no one understands you; may feel anxious, worried, and afraid. THERE IS HOPE.....

We need to do as Isaiah 43:18 tells us: "Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past."

We can all learn from our past, offer forgiveness, make amends, and then release it. Only then can we be free to enjoy THE JOURNEY BEFORE US and "run with perseverance the race marked out for us."
patti

Fall Is Filled with beautiful leaves

The frosted leaf reminds me of the cold world that we live in. Seems to me, and this is a personal note, that sometimes us Christians are a bit cold in our relationships. Thinking about that, I am reminded that our life is surrounded by different thinking types of people.

Many different views that can be seen by an artistic eye, yet in groups may be very much alike.

Then when I see the tree, leaves gone, not anyone to fellowship with, I again cherish the warmth of the fellowship found in First Christian Church.

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Welcome to First Christian Church in Baldwyn Mississippi.

We are a Bible believing Christian Church. We follow the Bible Scriptures I.E Acts 2.

Our Church is much more than a fine building with lots of space. We are people, people from all walks of life, brothers and sisters. We like to think of ourselves as a family. Visit our web site, and call any of the listed numbers, anyone will be happy to take your call. We will get you any answers you have a question.

Our newest ministry is the online prayer list. You may see them by going to http://www.fccbaldwyn.com/prayer.html

We look forward to meeting you and welcome you to our services...