Pastor’s Corner
July is here. Over half of 2014 is gone already. I was pondering over what highlights would be occurring this month on a local level and I thought about Vacation Bible School (VBS). Merriam Webster’s Dictionary defines the words in that phrase as follows:
Vacation:A period of time that a person spends away from home, school, or business usually to in order to relax or travel
Bible: The book of sacred writings used in the Christian religion
School: An organization that provides instruction; an institution for the teaching of children; the process of teaching or learning
Miracle Temple will be begin VBS this year Wednesday, July 30, 2014 @ 7:00pm. It will be held for 3 nights. This is a period of time in which you can spend time away from home, in a relaxed environment, while fellowshipping with others, having fun and receiving instructions and teachings from the Holy Bible. I am certain many parents have heard their children say these words, “I’m bored” or “I don’t have anything to do” or something to that affect? VBS is an activity that all can enjoy. In addition, I would like to remind our youth of an old saying that I heard coming up, “An Idle Mind, Is the Devil’s Workshop” (Proverbs 16:27). So,let’s get busy! You can have fun while staying busy and active. Volunteer, give back to your community ( those less fortunate than you, Start to read a book ( printed text), Spend some quality time with your family, go see a movie with a friend, with your parents’ permission and/or Pray (spend some quality time with your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ). There is always something positive and constructive to do.
SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT
“It’s The Little Things That Make A Big Difference: There was a man taking a morning walk at the beach. He saw that along with the morning tide came hundreds of starfish and when the tide receded, they were left behind and with the morning sun rays, they would die. The tide was fresh and the starfish were alive. The man took a few steps, picked one and threw it into the water. He did that repeatedly. Right behind him there was another person who couldn’t understand what this man was doing. He caught up with him and asked, “What are you doing? There are hundreds of starfish. How many can you help? What difference does it make?” This man did not reply, took two more steps, picked up another one, threw it into the water, and said, “It makes a difference to this one.” What difference are we making? Big or small, it does not matter. If everyone made a small difference, we’d end up with a big difference, wouldn’t’ we?” Author Unknown
Suggested Scripture Reading: Proverbs 16
Clethen U. Sutton, Pastor
Superintendent of the West Central District
July 2014