Dear Southmoore Family and Friends,

A few days ago, I watched some of the NFL draft on TV. The best part was when the camera was on the individual and his family when his name was called. Of course, we know that being picked to play in the National Football League is life changing. The young man selected becomes an instant millionaire. If he is smart, his financial future will be secure for the rest of his life.

But what about the young men who are not picked? What will they do? How will they respond? How will they go on?

G. Campbell Morgan, a great preacher of yesteryear, was applying for entrance into Wesleyan ministry in 1808. After passing his written exam, he then had to preach in front of a panel. When the results were released, Morgan’s name was among the hundred and five who were rejected.

He wired his dad with one word: “Rejected.” Then he sat down and wrote in his diary: “Very dark. Everything seems still. He knoweth best.” His dad wired him back, “Rejected on earth, accepted in heaven. Dad.”

G. Campbell Morgan is recognized today as one of the great heroes of the faith. His testimony will live on forever.

Morgan could have easily given up, and no one could have blamed him. His legacy will remind all of us that one can be rejected by the world but accepted and selected by god. I can’t help but think that Morgan read 1 Peter 2:9 after he was rejected. “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.”

Now we all have a decision to make. Will we accept what the world says about us, or will we accept what God says about us?

You are chosen! And don’t you forget it.

To Live is Christ,

Bro. Danny

Announcements

  • Honoring our Graduates – We will be honoring our graduating seniors (college and high school ) during the Sunday Morning Worship services on May 23rd. Parents, please send us a collection of photos (no more than 10 or so) of your graduate. You can email the photos to office@southmoorebc.org, or there is a link on our website (under the “Events” tab) to upload the photos.
  • Children’s Camp Meeting May 23rd after service – If your child is going to children’s camp, please make plans to attend the brief meeting.
  • Sunday School Returns June 6th at 9:30 AM and our service will now begin at 10:30 AM
  • Wednesday Night Bible Study and Prayer Meeting will return June 2nd at 6:30 PM (no meal at this time)
  • This Sunday is Pastor Danny’s anniversary of service – Please take time to thank him for his faithful service over these past 4 years.