One of our adult Sunday School classes at Golden Valley Christian Church has been studying the book of Revelation. This book paints a pretty ugly picture for nonbelievers. Some people have a strange way of looking at the concept of Heaven--what it is, and how we get there. For some, it is not even a reality. Perhaps you have heard someone say, "I don't want to go to heaven; my buddies are not there." Really? Maybe if their buddies were going over a dangerous cliff, they would choose to go with them. Probably not, yet the concept is the same. Heaven is a real place, and it should be the goal of every human on earth.
December is always a busy month. This coming Sunday, the youngsters (and a few adults) in our church will present a Christmas program. This is an event we all enjoy. We are happy that we met our Thanksgiving offering goal, which will be divided between Mission to Russia and Show-Me Christian Youth Home.
Tim's message focused on the ten lepers, recorded in Luke 17:11-19. These ten men had a life-changing event when they met Jesus. Because of this illness, they had become outcasts, even from their own families. It was truly a dire situation. They were crying out for help when they met Jesus, and He cured all ten men of this horrific disease. A Samaritan was the only one to thank and give praise to Jesus. This should be a lesson for all of us.
The Bible challenge question: What happened to Goliath's sword? (I Sam 21:8-9)
Golden Valley Christian Church meets at 611 South Third Street in Clinton. Sunday Bible classes begin at 9:30 AM; morning worship is at 10:30. Our minister is Tim Randall (office phone #660-890-0252), and our website is www.goldenvalleycc.org. We are happy to invite you to attend our services, where you will always receive a warm welcome.
Thought for the week: "Faith is not being sure where you are going, but going anyway." -- Copied
