There are so many voices in our world today giving out advice on how to have a religious experience. The problem is that all that advice boils down to a list of opinions that someone has put together. The question is, how would God himself describe what needs to happen in our life to establish a relationship with him? In the New Testament book of Hebrews, chapters 9 & 10, he gives us that answer. There he describes the shortfall of a religious system of efforts and points us to what has already been accomplished. This will be our focus on Sunday mornings, September 25 and October 2, 8, & 16.
Every month at Immanuel we collect items for an agency in our area that is coming alongside people with various needs. For the month of September we have been collecting boots, gloves, hats, and mittens for Camp Beechpoint as they prepare for the winter camping season. Below is a quick word of thanks that has come from them reflecting back on the summer.
Dear Pastor Parham,
Please thank the folks at Immanuel Church for all the donations and prayer for this summer. The items you have sent were a blessing to those campers who come with little to be at camp. Thought it was a very difficult summer (campers with many anger and social issues). God in His power reached 140 children with the Good News, and another 74 made re-dedications. What a powerful God we serve.
I wanted to share with you all about a young man named Elijah. He was sent to camp by a local agency. He was not sure he wanted to be at camp, but ask Jesus into his heart early in the week and was so overwhelmed with Jesus love that he could not get enough information about his new found faith. Elijah went home and shared with his mother. She had made a decision when she was young, but set it aside in her teen years. Elijah told her that his neighbor and best friend Chase needed Jesus and could he go back to camp. The mother called and ask if this was possible. I told her I would make it happen somehow. 30 minutes after that call, the director of Elijah's sending agency stopped by and asked how the week went with Elijah. I shared his story and Wayne said I will find the money for the two boys to come to camp. The following week both boys were here. On Thursday Chase asked Jesus into his heart.
In the midst of a tough summer God is at work in lives. Keep praying for us as we follow-up these children.
Pastor I am seeking a fulltime housekeeper to serve with us on staff. That position is a paid position. We are also looking for some kitchen support on weekends and for special events. Paid as well. If you have some folks who would love to share their talents for Jesus have them contact me at 269-650-4113.
In Christ alone, Dave Ditzler Camp Director Beechpoint Christian Camp
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