Pastor’s Update

Dear friend of Pine Mountain Christian Community Church,

This Sunday, March 1st, we will return to “The Pathway to a Blessed Life” as we continue our study of Matthew 5. First, Jesus said, “Blessed are those who are poor in Spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.” We saw that the poor in Spirit are those who see their need for God. In other words, “Blessed are those who fully rely on God”. We must see our need for God before we will come to God. Jesus then gives us the next step: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” So, what are we supposed to mourn about? We should mourn about the evil in the world and the sin in our own hearts. It is not until we mourn and repent of the sin in our hearts that we experience the forgiveness and comfort of God. Christ paid the penalty for our sins by dying on the cross. To those who receive it, there is God’s complete forgiveness and a present comfort that will carry us through eternity.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THESE COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:     

* This Sunday, March 1st, the new Daily Bread devotionals will be available by the front door. If you would like to continue or begin a daily time in God’s Word accompanied by words of encouragement and help, please pick up your free copy.  

* Here’s something to think about: Think about bringing someone to church with you on Easter Sunday.

 THIS WEEK’S CHURCH CALENDAR:

* Sunday, March 1st at 9:30 am: All Church Prayer Time

* Sunday, March 1st at 10 a.m.: Worship Service in the sanctuary.  Sermon: “The Pathway to a Blessed Life, Part 2”,  Matthew 5:4.  Live-streamed (Lord willing) on pmccc.org, YouTube.com, and Facebook

* Wednesday, March 4th at 10 am: Women’s Bible Study in the Activities Center: Topic: Prayer

* Wednesday, March 4th at 10 am: Men’s Bible Study in the Church Library: Study: The Book of John

Following Jesus on the pathway to happiness!                                                                                

Pastor Rick