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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 201 3 THE BANKS COUNTY NEWS PACE 5B Church Offer God our best Do we give only what is required to the Lord or do we give sacrificially? In Ephesians 2:8 the Bible says, “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith— and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God.” While we can’t buy or work our way into salvation, Romans 12:1 reminds us to pres ent our bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God, to worship Him. Thinking back over the last week, month, or even year, I reflected over my service to the Lord. Am I serving God will zeal or just doing enough to keep my conscience clear? In 2 Samuel 24, there is a wonderful example to adhere to in life. Here we see where David refused to give God something that didn’t cost him anything. King David decided to take a census of the fighting men in Israel, which seemed to show a lack of trust in God to take care of them. Scripture tells us God was not pleased, and there were con sequences for this action. God offered David a choice of three consequences, and he chose a three day plague on the land. David and the elders fell down on their faces before the Lord, and he received a message from God. He was to build an altar to the Lord on the threshing floor of Araunah, so the plague could be stopped. When Araunah heard this news, he offered David the land and oxen free of charge. David knew that he has dishonored God and with a broken and contrite spirit, he had come to his senses. In verse 24 we read of David’s reply. “No, I insist on paying you for it. I will not sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” We are faced with choices each and every day. We can give God over very best or offer Him our leftovers, if we have anything else to give. When we tithe, do we give in faith when we get paid, or do we wait to see if we have any money left over at the end of the week? If we give of our first fruits, we are making a statement. “God I know I can trust you to get me through the week.” It’s not just about money. What about spending time with God? Do we bow our heads as we get into bed at night, or are we mindful of our Creator throughout the day? I can assure you God loves to fellowship with His people throughout the day. He sure has convicted me to put down my cell phone, and talk to Him on my way to and from work each day. What about our service to Him? Do we show up for church, just enough to keep from feeling guilty? Or are we joyful about being involved in His business all the time. My prayer is that we, like David, we com mit to offer God our very best. He certainly gave His very best for us! Sherry Lewis is a resident of Maysville. She can be reached at bcnscoop@aoI.com Singing planned at Homer Baptist The Greens gospel group will perform at Homer Baptist Church, located at 1172 Historic Homer Hwy., Homer, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 13. Revival planned at New Vision There is going to be a revival at New Vision Worship Center, Baldwin, April 14-21 with Bro. Bill Trotter and Sis. Barbara Nash speaking. The Sunday services will be at 10:30 a.m. and AREA CHURCH NEWS Food bank open on Saturdays Community Chapel, located between Commerce and Jefferson on the hill behind the Harrisburg Fire Department, has opened a food bank at the church. It is open from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday. Donations are accepted. For more information, call 706-768-9255. Joint service planned at Lebanon Church Lebanon Community Church, Tyrus Baptist and Abundant Life will hold a joint service at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, at Lebanon Community Church. The pastor is Palmer Pace. Spring fling to be at Commerce church Redeemed Baptist Church, 42 Ila Road, Commerce, announces its Spring Fling Saturday, Aug. 20, from 2 p.m. to 5. There will be games, food, gospel music, bounce houses and more. John Berry to be at Commerce church John Berry will be in concert with Brit Jones at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Commerce, on Saturday, April 7, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. Ebenezer to hold Relay luncheon Ebenezer United Methodist Church, located at 1368 Ebenezer Church Road, Jefferson, will hold its second Relay for Life Luncheon on Sunday, April 21. Lunch will be served in the fellowship hall immediately following the morning worship ser vice. There will be no charge for the meal. Donations will benefit the fund raising efforts of the EUMC relay for life team. 6 p.m. and the week night service will beat 7 p.m. The pastor is Johnny Barrett. The church is located on Hwy. 365 in Baldwin. For more information, call the church at 706- 778-8364. Clothes Closet open at Maysville church The Clothes Closet at Maysville United Methodist Church will be open Saturday, April 14, from 9 a.m. until noon. All items are free. The church is located at 8430 Maysville Road, Maysville. The Rev. Tim Taylor is pastor of Ebenezer. Janet Geiger is captain of Ebenezer’s Relay for Life team. Calvary Baptist to hold special service Calvary Baptist Church, located on the Hospital Road, Commerce, will be having Family and Friends Day at 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 14. Zach Hawks will be speaking. The Rev. Donald Wilson is the pastor. Church yard sale planned April 13 The Springs Church will hold is annual yard sale on Saturday, April 13, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. All proceeds will benefit The Springs Children’s Ministry. The Springs Church is located at 6553 Spout Springs Road (in front of Flowery Branch High School). For more information, check out the website at www.thespringschurch.org, call Jeannette Peterman at 770-335-9073 or email childrens® thespringschurch.org. Pastor anniversary at Jones Chapel Jones Chapel Baptist Church will celebrate Pastor Theodore H. Braswell, Jr and the first fam ily’s third pastor anniversary on Sunday, April 21. The theme is “Celebration of the First Family.” This event will take place at Jones Chapel Baptist Church beginning at 10 a.m. with guest speak er, Minister Keith Taylor, of New Life Church Decatur The speaker for the 3 p.m. service will be Pastor Christopher A. Wimberly of Hunter Hill Baptist Church, Atlanta. Dinner will be served at Nicholson Community Center from 1:30- 2:30 p.m. New sermon series at Jefferson UMC Jefferson First United Methodist Church is starting a new sermon series: “Easter!... So What?” Leaders state: “Easter is the most significant day of the year, but how does the reality of The Greens to perform at Homer Baptist The Greens gospel group will perform at Homer Baptist Church, located at 1172 Historic Homer Hwy. at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 13. Pastor appreciation service coming up New Grove Baptist Church will observe pastor appreciation day at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, for the pastor, the Rev. Larry Norman. The Rev. Fred Wilson and Homer First Baptist Church of Homer will be the special guests. Easter impact your life? How does it help you get through the day? These are some of the questions we will be exploring Sunday, April 14, through Sunday, April 28. Please join us for worship: contemporary service at 9 a.m. or traditional service at 11 a.m. The church is located at 188 Martin Street. Fish fry to be held a Holly Springs Holly Springs United Methodist Church will sponsor a fish fry on Saturday April 20, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. to benefit Relay for Life. Plates will be available for $7 in the fellowship hall. Bake sale items will also be available for purchase. The church is located on Hwy/ 82 North at 7441 Holly Springs Road, Pendergrass. For more information, contact Relay team captain Sherry Tiller at 678-450-1880. The Rev Jerry Cameron serves as pastor. Special service planned at White Plains White Plains will be having Day of Hope/ Survivor service on Sunday, April 14. “This day is to honor those that battled cancer and won and to tenderly remember those that lost their battle to this awful disease,” organizers state. “Please, if you are a cancer survivor, care-giver, family member or friend, join us at 10:30 a.m. for this very special service. By wearing purple, your support can be seen. The church is located at 3650 Hwy. 124 W, Jefferson. Breakfast, car show to be held in Jefferson The Jones Chapel Baptist Church Men’s Ministry will be hosting a “Breakfast, Muscles and More Event” on Saturday April 20, at 9 am at Jackson EMC in Jefferson. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased from any JCBC member. To enter a car, truck, tractor or bike into the car and bike show, see the men of JCBC. There is a $10 entry fee for the car and bike show.. Trophies will be awarded. The speakers will be Pastor Theodore H. 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