Isn’t it wonderful that God doesn’t go by our outward appearance but looks at what’s inside of us? Like the saying it’s not what’s on the outside that counts it’s what’s on the inside. We are all so loved by our heavenly Father that let His Son die on the cross for our terrible sins. I’m so thankful of that sacrifice that I know I did not deserve. The more I think about God I realize that He is so majestic and powerful beyond measure to take care of any difficult situation that we are going through when we are at our wits end. As children of God we know He will rescue us before we go down for that last count. We’ve got it made when the Master takes center stage, because there is no one greater than Him. No problem we may encounter can stump Him as He has the answer for every one of them. Pastor Chris Moore’s sermon I hope hit home to a lot of us Sunday morning. I know it did me as Pastor Chris speaking about those that come into the Lord’s house seeking that which in their life they are missing which is Jesus should be welcomed because you know all we have to do is step in front of the mirror and know we were once lost and needed Jesus in our lives, too.

We are not to judge only God will do that. Encourage and help those that need Jesus to just confess their sins and ask Him for forgiveness. We are all, after all, in this together and are heaven bound, if we do as Jesus wants us to do and may it be for His glory only each and every day that we live here. Always remember how you speak to others and how you treat them is how others see Jesus through you.

July birthdays to celebrate: Lynn Hullett, Zeke Hullett, Zach Martin, Baylie Hullett, Blake Mendenhall, Betty Sue Hullett, Nathan Evans, and Danny Evans.

Tony and Tracy will be celebrating their 28th wedding anniversary on July 29.

“Night of Praise” will be July 30th in the evening service at the Smithville Church of God. Try to be there as we worship the Lord with songs by some talented members of the congregations that will lift your spirits and you will thoroughly enjoy.

Other events coming up to circle the day on your calendar: B-Shoc will be returning on September 13. Eddie James will be returning on October 17. Sam Phillips Cowboy Ministry will be at the church October 29. Hope to see you there.

So very happy that Carlon Melton was able to be back in church Sunday. Glad to see Mai Nell, too. Do keep them in prayer. Also, Denise Stanton and Charlie Mai Daniel need our prayers.

Hope everyone enjoyed the Smithville Jamboree and also had a delightful July 4th with your loved ones.

Have a great day!

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The gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23