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Jim Futral Executive Director

Pastor Appreciation - For years the month of February has been designated as Pastor Appreciation Month. While there are other times throughout the year when you could express your appreciation to your pastor, this is a wonderful opportunity for not only the church to bless him but also to bless yourself through strengthening the relationship in expressing your care for his ministry. While some churches go to great lengths to show their appreciation for their shepherd during this month, some choose other opportunities and occasions to say, “Thank you!” (more)

The Baptist Record

Sunday School Lessons for January 29

• Bible Studies for Life

  One of my favorite Christmas movies is Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. The story centers around Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man who hoarded his money and never shared it with anyone. He didn’t use his wealth to help the poor; he paid meager wages to his faithful employee; he didn’t even allow himself to live a comfortable life. In essence, Ebenezer wasn’t holding his money; his money was holding him! Rising unemployment has created dire needs among many families and individuals. (more)

• Explore the Bible

  Being passionate is a strong desire to complete or accomplish a given task or event. To be passionate to know and serve God is an awesome undertaking. The beauty of that undertaking is it is also God’s desire for every believer, as well. In our recent Sunday School lessons from Jeremiah, attention was given to Jeremiah’s daily ‘words from the Lord.’ Being passionate to converse daily with God keeps Him in the forefront of our thoughts and actions. Moses’ desire was to reaffirm the laws of God while reminding the Israelites of His mercy and goodness. (more)