Perhaps you yourself are one of that number. If so, you probably tell yourself that eventually you will get started back to church - that someday you will renew your commitment to worship and serve the Lord actively. But meanwhile, you remain away from the church and out of touch with God

To all in this condition, we send a plea from the heart to "Please, come home. Come back to God, to a Savior who loves you, to brothers and sisters in Christ who miss you and care deeply for you!" You need to come back for the following reasons:

(1) Your Condition Is a Matter of Grave Concern to God. Jesus pictured a shepherd whose concern for a sheep away from the fold caused him to leave 99 sheep in the wilderness and go out and painstakingly search for the one which was missing (Luke 15:4). This is a picture of God's concern for those who are away from Him!

(2) You Are Depriving Yourself of Spiritual Health. The failure to worship and serve God results in the shriveling of the soul! Your spiritual nature cannot survive if you do not feed it. Your absence from church diminishes and weakens you!

(3) Your Talent's and Abilities Are Being Wasted. Jesus taught that we have all been given the opportunity and ability to serve God in some way (Matt. 2 5:14-15). So much more good could be done In the world If all would use their talents as God desires. When you fail to do your part as a member of God's work force, then the cause of Christ suffers. You are needed!

(4) You Are Letting Your Influence Work Against God, the Truth, and the Church. Although you do not intend it to, your example says to all who observe your life that the church is not Important and that God may safely be ignored. It is especially tragic that those who read this message in your example are often your own children and grandchildren!

(5) Others Need You and You Need Them. We need the mutual encouragement of one another in living the Christian life. By your absence from church, you deprive others of the encouragement you could give them and you deprive yourself of the strength which they could share with you!

(6) Your Separation from God May Become a Permanent One. Life is uncertain We have no guarantee of what the future holds. Though you Intend to come back to the Lord, you may wait too long or life may end too soon. The emphasis of the Bible is always upon now (2 Cor. 6:2). The future is too uncertain to risk your soul on it!

Ladies....
Please take note: The monthly Ladies’ Luncheon and Devotional held each first Monday, will not meet during the months of June, July and August. The group will next meet on the first Monday in September.

TONIGHT....
We will meet tonight after the PM worship services, in the annex, for our monthly fellowship in honor of the current birthdays and anniversaries. Members and guests are invited to attend and enjoy the snacks and Christian fellowship.

Ladies’ Work Group
The Ladies’ Work Group is scheduled to meet tomorrow (Monday) evening at 7:00 in the annex. Ladies are invited to attend and participate in the groups activities.

VBS IS COMING...
Vacation Bible School is coming - June 2-5 from 6-7:30 each evening with classes for all age groups, including adults.
FINAL MEETING for teachers, assistants and refreshment servers will be Sunday night, June 1st, following the evening services

Refreshments Needed!
Cookies and punch are needed for VBS. Please bring them to the annex by Sunday, June 1st, if you can help supply refreshments.