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PBC's Vision Online June 2008 | | Points to Ponder
Luke 15:3-7 is the parable of the lost sheep. In this parable, the shepherd with one hundred sheep leaves the ninety-nine sheep to go in search of the one sheep that has gone astray. When we think of these verses, we think of it as just applying to those who have not come to know Jesus as Savior, but I would like for us to see this parable another way. Suppose for a minute that the sheep refer to church members. The ninety-nine sheep would be those who are still coming to church. The one who has gone astray would be that member who has been hurt so badly at church that they would rather spend their Sundays at home watching tv church than to go to church and risk having their feelings hurt again or their reputation called into question. Following Jesus example in the parable, we would go and visit that member and try to heal the hurt. What if Jesus had taken the normal human approach? What if He had gotten angry at the sheep and said, "That sheep should not have gotten lost! It is his own fault he is lost, and he can deal with it! I have ninety-nine others here to care for, so why should I care. I do not need him anyway! When he decides that I am right, maybe he will find his way back with the rest of us or take up with another flock." What is our attitude toward not only the lost in sin, but the Christian who has lost his way in life? Are we following Christ's way, or the human side in all of us? Announcements: Homecoming is June 29 On June 29, PBC will celebrate its 104th anniversary with Homecoming. There will be a guest preacher and good food afterward. Look for more details in the bulletin. Everyone is invited to attend. Paper Products for GA Bapt. Children's Home From now through Sunday, June 22, we will be collecting products for the Georgia Baptist Children's Home. Bring laundry detergent, cleaning products, toilet paper, paper towels, picnic supplies, paper table napkins, and Kleenex and place in the box at the side entrance of the church. Trailer loading at the Mallary office will be June 23-26. Someone needs to volunteer to take them to Albany. Mallary Children's Camp 2008 : Cactus Canyon Mallary Baptist Association Children's Camp is June 30 - July 1 at Norman Park. Cost is $135 if deposit is made before May 30, $150 if paid afterward. Call Mallary Association at (229) 435-6171 for more information. Father's Day Recognitions On Father's Day, you may honor or remember your Father or any other man in the church bulletin on that Sunday. Just fill in the appropriate blanks on the pre-made form per person honored or remembered, return to Ralph or mail them to him. Each man with a recognition will have his name and the person placing the recognition in a special bulletin insert on Father's Day (like the one on Mother's Day for the women of the church). If you want to donate to any church-related cause, we will gladly accept them. Just state where you want the money to go and 100% of it will go where you say for it to go. The deadline for placing your order is Wednesday, June 11. Recognition form blanks are available at the church and may be duplicated. Youth Camp is June 16-20 The youth will be leaving the church on Monday, June 16 for Youth Camp. A sign-up sheet is on the side entrance table for anyone who will be a chaperone for the Youth Camp which will end on Friday, June 20. Brotherhood Breakfast Called Off Brotherhood breakfasts have been discontinued indefinitely due to lack of interest. Calling All Who Can Make a Joyful Noise The Sanctuary Choir is looking for people who enjoy making a joyful noise unto the Lord. If you will sing with us, please meet in the Choir Room (the room beside the Sunday School Office) immediately after Sunday School so that we can have a quick practice before we sing. We are especially looking for men to join. No music degree required. |
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