On Wednesday, Sept. 22nd the youth will head to Brookwood Baptist Church, S.W. 89th & Walker, for the annual See You At the Pole Rally, joining with the other churches from “United” for a night of fun and worship. There will be food trucks, so bring money to eat. The youth will meet and be picked up at Southmoore; we will leave at 5:45 pm and will be back a little after 8:00 pm
My backyard is my “Happy Place”. It’s hard to explain, but it is a place where I can go and relax. It’s like taking a mini vacation. It doesn’t matter if I spend ten minutes or an hour; I can get away from it all.
O, there is always plenty to do: feed the squirrels and birds, maintain the swimming pool, mow the grass, water my three pepper plants, and much, much, more.
My favorite thing to do is sit. I’ll find some shade and escape from my reality. It’s therapeutic. I shut the worlds off. I can breathe. I watch. I listen. I slow down. Sooner or later, I hear God’s still voice. It’s just the two of us. He talks – I listen. I talk – He listens. It’s just the two of us!
The best part of my backyard sanctuary is that I’m reminded that I’m not alone. I know that God loves me, and what concerns me, concerns Hum. God is always ready and available to spend time with me. He really, really loves me.
I hope you have a “Happy Place”. It can be your front porch, your car, living room, or hundreds of places. A place that you can be reminded, “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God! And that is what we are!” (1 John 3:1)
To Live is Christ,
Bro. Danny Frazee
I want to begin by saying “thank you” for praying for my sweetheart, Judy. My daughter, Rachel, took Judy to the hospital Sunday morning. The doctor said she had a severe case of vertigo. She was given medicine, an I.V. and was sent home with the instructions of resting.
Today, she is feeling much better and has returned to normal. We are grateful for her speedy recovery and God’s healing.
Last Sunday, I decided to “preach” first and let Bro. Doug lead the worship service last. That allowed me to get to the hospital much sooner. I know that was a big change and I don’t plan on doing that again. But at the time, I thought that was the best for everyone. Thanks for your support and understanding.
I want to remind everyone of our new schedule starting this week. Please note:
As you can see, we are starting to get back to our “old normal”. There are many ways you can be a part of Southmoore’s ministry. Get involved.
The East Wing project is making a little progress. We are hoping things will pick up in the near future. Pray.
I want to personally thank you for your continued support to Southmoore with your tithes and offerings. Your giving to God’s work speaks volumes of your love for the Lord and His church. You are amazing!
Something to think about –
Have you ever felt like you are the only one on the planet that is going through your crisis? Me too. My 15-year-old grandson, Deacon, said to me last week, “Papa, if it’s not one thing, it’s the other.” I thought to myself, “Welcome to the real world.”
No, we are not alone. People on all sides are going through something. Yes, there is misery, sadness, grief, setbacks, and hardships all around us.
Please allow me to share some good news. You are not alone! God is on your side. He is for you and not against you. Read on, Pilgrim. “He will rejoice over you. You will rest in His love; He will sing and be joyful about you.” (Zephaniah 3:17)
God is cheering for you. He waits for you at the finish like. He calls you by name. Are you too tired to continue? He will carry you. Can’t you hear Him shouting your name? Have you stumbled? He will pick you up!
To Live is Christ,
Bro. Danny Frazee
P.S. Please pray for us this week. We will be at Falls Creek with the children. Thank you!
We opened our swimming pool last week. To our surprise, the water was clear. I was prepared to see green water. Didn’t happen. We were pretty excited. Of course, we also know that just because the water was clear, it didn’t mean that there were no issues.
I took a sample of water to have it checked at Fox Pools. The first question I was asked is how the water looked? I answered, “It looks good and clear.”
A few minutes later, I was told that there were some problems with the water – it would have to be shocked. I did what was recommended, and now we not only have clear water, but also water free from invisible hazards.
The pool had been closed for approximately six months. That meant not only did we have a cover over it, but also the water was not being circulated. Standing water is never a good thing. It’s ok for a while, but definitely not six months.
This has reminded me what happens to people who do not circulate. They put a cover over themselves. The results: boredom – depression – critical – defeated.
This past year has not been easy for any of us. The good news is that the pandemic is slowing down. We are told by experts that it is safe to uncover our lives and start circulating again. Of course, there are some risks.
I’m reminded of Solomon’s writings in Ecclesiastes 3:1, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven.”
We are all faced with the same question. What season is it? Is it time to get out and about (attend Sunday School and church), or stay covered up? What say you?
To Live is Christ
Bro. Danny
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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.
