Devotional Thought

Greetings Church Friends and Family, 

Have you ever wondered what the words that come out of your mouth may sound like? What do your conversations sound like? If someone had to follow you around, recording your conversations, and then play it back to you, what would it sound like? Would you feel comfortable having it published online as part of a blog or expose?  Do you say uplifting and positive things, or does it all crumble due to the things you say? Have you noticed, or do you maybe need to pay special attention to this week?

Everyone has to evaluate it for themselves. You need to listen to yourself and consider asking yourself after the fact if this is something you can feel proud of. Maybe it’s something you need to work on?

There are stories in scripture of the writer’s mouths being touched by an angel. They would often talk about how God’s followers should carefully consider their words; that is, you and me. We can pay attention to what the Bible writers say about the tongue because our whole life consists of words. It is these words that we pass on to the next generation. With your words, your comments, you can make someone love the things of the Lord or alienate them entirely from them.

Pay attention to, and notice what you say, and prayerfully endeavor to speak words that bring life to the hearer.

“21The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.”(Prov 18:21 NIV)

Children’s Sabbath School will be resuming here at our Lewisville Campus on Saturday, November 6, 2021. We are gearing up with excitement to have our families return with your children. Watch this space for who you can obtain digital copies of the current and upcoming lessons via Apps and email etc. to start preparing yourself and your children.

Sermon this week by Dr. Tom Grove: Living The Focused Life

Scripture: Luke 9:51, NIV - “As the time approached for him to be taken up to heaven, Jesus resolutely set out for Jerusalem.”

Throughout his whole life,  Jesus was never hurried or harried. Every moment of every day was focused on living out His mission. As part of living the abundant life, we, too, are to live out our mission.

You can financially support and give to your congregation here in Lewisville, as well as submit your Tithes to the conference and beyond right here: https://adventistgiving.org/#/org/ANWFQ8/envelope/start  - You can search for “Lewisville Seventh-day Adventist Church” if it doesn’t automatically redirect. 

Covid-19 has hit us really hard, and as major bills are coming due, and we are attempting to buy Cameras and other AV technology needed to keep providing ministries, while still keeping the lights on, please consider your church here in Lewisville as you plan your giving.

Below, just a couple of quick updates for us locally, and some from the main campus at Arlington for your attention and consideration.

SHINDIG IS BACK...AGAIN!! At Arlington Main Campus.
It's time to polish up yer boots and git ready to scoot! Join us October 16 in the church parking lot for food, fun, and line dancin'! Festivities start at 7pm - invite your friends and all y'all come on out, y'hear?!

SPEAKER SERIES RETURNS!
Make plans to join us on October 15 and 16 for the return of the Speaker Series at Arlington (Main Campus)! This year's guest will be Dr. Jon Paulien, Professor of New Testament and Dean of the School of Religion at Loma Linda University.