Upcoming events and "Bait of Satan" devotional for May 21st

Hello everyone!

I trust that you are well and encouraged today! We had a great day on the River last Saturday. Too bad that no one had a camera....BUT its a good thing since most of the group landed in the water at some point in the 13 miles journey!!! (I don't know how Evelyn and I remained dry!)

We'd like to take full advantage of this wonderful weather and plan another bike ride along the River trail, then dinner outside at a restaurant on the River. We are looking at Saturday June 20th....so mark that on your calendar in pencil.

Friday evening June 5 - Meet at Minor Lane Prayer Chapel to spend time in corporate Worship and Prayer. The Music Ministry and Singles Ministry will lead this Worship Encounter the first Friday of each month. 10:00pm - 2:00am (stay as long as you desire....soup and salad served at 1:00am)

There will be SOURCE group tonight at Minors Lane.

(NO GROUP NEXT THURSDAY DUE TO ARTHUR BLESSITT in the sanctuary that night. Don't miss hearing this dynamic minister who carried the cross around the world.)

Bait of Satan

read pages 116-119 and pages 226-228

"But beware lest somehow this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to those who are weak." I Cor. 8:9

Consider these questions:

Do you think that some people today have been offended by the lifestyles of Christians?

How so?

Do the things you do seek the edification of another or myself?

What things have I given up so as not to offend others?

Take the "edification test" and remember how Paul summed up the heart of God in this matter:

"Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another" (Rom. 14:19)

Read Matt. 18:6-10

Read I Cor. 10:23-24, 31-33

Jesus offended many people with the truth, but he did it as a result of obeying the Father and serving others...not by demanding His own rights.

Remember those He offended and why: The Pharisees when he healed on the Sabbath; Mary and Martha regarding Lazarus

Paul said: "We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed" (2Cor. 6:3)

Prayerfully consider these thoughts!

Coming up Thurs. June 4.....FORGIVENESS: YOU DON'T GIVE--YOU DON'T GET !!!!!!!!!

You are very special to us and to God,

Becky