Worship God
John Gipson

The call to “worship God” is heard repeatedly throughout the Bible, and believers have responded eagerly, both individually and corporately, because God is worthy of our praise and adoration.

Have you considered how all of us enhance our corporate worship of God?

Be present. You can’t fellowship an absentee. “Let us take sweet counsel together and walk unto the house of God in company” (Psalm 55:14). How beautiful is the picture of the early church in Jerusalem. With one accord they met together.

Invite others. The sincere heart seeks others to join in with him as did the Psalmist, “O come, Let us worship and bow down, let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker” (Psalm 95:6).

Be reverent. “Therefore, let us be grateful for receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, and thus let us offer to God acceptable worship, with reverence and awe” (Hebrews 12:28).

Be involved. Don’t just go through the motions. True worship must be done in spirit and in truth. Participate by listening, singing, praying, partaking of the Lord’s Supper, and giving liberally. Worship, which is worthy of the name, demands involvement. ‘Give unto the Lord the glory due unto His name: bring an offering, and come before Him: worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness’ (1 Chronicles 16:29).

“God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24).

Endurance
Author Unknown

One day a mule fell into a dry well. The farmer directed his boys to bury the mule. But the mule refused to be buried. As the boys threw the dirt down on him, he simply shook it off and trampled on it. Before long, so much dirt had come down into the well that the mule just walked out. That which was intended to bury him was the very means by which he arose.

In life all great men and women climb up through difficulties. If their lives had been easy, we would never have heard of them (Heb. 11:32-35). In overcoming difficulties, a person develops courage, strength, determination, and a ruggedness that is needed to successfully serve God (James 1:2-6).

Brethren, don’t let the devil get you down. Keep climbing, growing, and developing. Count it a privilege to take up your cross daily. Be determined that you will endure until the end. “And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved (Matthew 10:22).

Ladies Work Group
The Ladies’ Work Group is scheduled to meet tomorrow evening (Monday) at 7 pm in the work room in back of the annex. All of our ladies are encouraged to attend and participate in the group’s fellowship and activities.

Friday Night Fellowships
Starting the second Friday in May (May 12th) and each second Friday of the following months, there will be a fellowship here at the church building. This will be a time for playing games, etc. Details will follow as to times.

Wednesday Song Service
We will have our regular fourth Wednesday song service and practice class this coming Wednesday evening at 7 pm. Please be present and take part.

The individual who desires self-control must be aware of the benefits which can result from self-mastery. It has been said of more than one person that "He was his own worst enemy". Ignorance makes self-control impossible. Study the Bible. (2 Tim 2:15) Be not unwise but understand what the will of the Lord is. (Eph 5:17)