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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:

• June 2, 2021– Wednesday night services start back at 6:30 pm
• June 6, 2021 – Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 am
• June 6, 2021 – Sunday Worship services at 10:30 am
• Following the service, there will be a short nursery workers meeting in the sanctuary. All workers are encouraged to attend.
• June 2-5: Associational Children’s Camp at Falls Creek. Pray.
• June 9, 2021 – A Vacation Bible School meeting following the Wednesday Night Bible Study in the sanctuary. VBS will be July 18-21 from 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
• June 21-26 – Falls Creek Camp for Junior High and High School. Contact Bro. Hayden for more information. There’s a parent meeting on June 13 after service. Please have forms and fees in by the 6^th.

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