Dear Southmoore Family and Friends,
I want to borrow the words of the Apostle Paul: “I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy.” (Philemon 1:3-4)
The last month has been a more than challenging time for my family and me. After several doctor’s appointments and dealing with the “unknowns” and the “what-ifs” we have finally come through the storm.
We met with our urologist yesterday, September 15. He confirmed that the tumor in my bladder was malignant. the great news is that he had already removed it on September 3. We thought that he was only going to take a biopsy of it first and remove it later. That wasn’t the case. We obviously didn’t ask enough questions.
The doctor said he was able to get all of the tumor. Praise the Lord! But also said there is a possibility that more tumors may appear later. I am now scheduled to have a procedure every two months for the next year to check out my bladder.
Judy and I have been overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and prayers from you. You have lifted us up, and truly, your prayers have made a difference. We are so blessed to have such a wonderful church family.
We love you very much!
To Live is Christ,
Bro. Danny and Judy
“So they pulled their boats up on shore, left everything and followed him.”
Luke 5:11 NIV
Supplies
Instructions
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Use the form below and we will put together a craft bag for your kids. The bags can be picked up Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Scripture Reference – Mark 5:1-20
For those who are not attending our in-person children’s church, we are now offering a pick up service for the lesson’s craft.
How it will work:
If you are wanting to participate in this program, we ask that you sign your children up below so we can make sure there are adequate materials to go around.
Dear Southmoore Church Family and Friends,
I can hear you say, “Don’t you think this is a little much?”
My answer, “Yes, I do!”
We are all getting tired of our new normal. We are used to moving on. We are used to putting “stuff” behind us. It doesn’t matter how you slice it; these are difficult days.
It’s easy to say, “Don’t worry,” or “Don’t be afraid.” I know as God’s people we are not to live in fear. Yes, fear and faith cannot co-exist. But there are times in our lives that fear comes barging in. It’s called reality.
Keep reading. I have some good news. “When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God whose word I praise- in God I trust; I will not be afraid.” (Psalm 56:3-4)
Did you notice the psalmist saying when I am afraid, I will trust God? He is saying that there are times in our lives that fear sets in. When it does, we are to trust God. Easier said than done, yes. I hope you hear God saying, “We are going to get through this – together.” It is His promise to us.
I have a personal prayer request. It was discovered last week that I have a tumor in my bladder. It is about the size of a walnut. A biopsy was taken and was sent off to the lab. I will not know the results of the test until September 18. This finding not only has my attention, but also my family. Please pray for us as we navigate through these uncertain days.
To Live Is Christ,
Bro. Danny
“Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. He was teaching in their synagogues, and everyone praised him. He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom. He stood up to read, and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written: “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Then he rolled up the scroll, gave it back to the attendant and sat down. The eyes of everyone in the synagogue were fastened on him. He began by saying to them, “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. “Isn’t this Joseph’s son?” they asked. Jesus said to them, “Surely you will quote this proverb to me: ‘Physician, heal yourself!’ And you will tell me, ‘Do here in your hometown what we have heard that you did in Capernaum.’ ” “Truly I tell you,” he continued, “no prophet is accepted in his hometown. I assure you that there were many widows in Israel in Elijah’s time, when the sky was shut for three and a half years and there was a severe famine throughout the land. Yet Elijah was not sent to any of them, but to a widow in Zarephath in the region of Sidon. And there were many in Israel with leprosy in the time of Elisha the prophet, yet not one of them was cleansed—only Naaman the Syrian.” All the people in the synagogue were furious when they heard this. They got up, drove him out of the town, and took him to the brow of the hill on which the town was built, in order to throw him off the cliff. But he walked right through the crowd and went on his way.”
Supplies:
Instructions:
If you are unable to attend children’s church, we don’t want you to miss out on the fun. Use the form below to request a craft bag. You can pick it up Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
If you are looking to submit your memory verse video, you can do so here.
Jed and Suey Sally discuss being salt and light. Don’t forget to watch the bonus video – Master Chef Jr. Class where Danetta teaches us how to make peanut butter cookies.
