My Dear People:
July came and went in what appeared to be just a flash. However, July was wonderful. We had an exciting Vacation Bible School with just over 60 children registered. Our average attendance each night was 45 children and 23 adults. It was a blessing to have the privilege to share Jesus with so many boys and girls and their families. Thank all of you for your hard work and dedication in making our Saddle Ridge Ranch VBS a high point in our church year.
Yet, here we are in August. Yesterday's temperature on our patio was 108.4 It seems everywhere I go the topic of conversation is on the heat. I challenge each one of you to shift the focus during August to Jesus. Just this morning I was reminded to take care in the heat today by a friend. I sang to her these lines, "Ever day with Jesus is sweeter than the day before. Every day with Jesus, I love Him more and more." After all, life is more than degrees on a thermometer.
This past Sunday we began our emphasis on Operation Christmas Child and the shoe box ministry that puts shoe boxes packed with gifts in the hands of needy children around the world. We have lists of needed items at the church. Plan to pack a shoe box or two and have it at the church by the end of the month. Our goal this year is to have 75 boxes.
Pray for our children, teachers, and schools as another school year begins. It is a tremendous challenge to faithfully share your faith in a school setting. Peer pressure is high and Satan will do anything and use anything he can to silence the lips and lives of Christians.
August also marks the last month of our church year. Pray for one another and the new church year that will begin on September 1st.
One final note. Donna and I are now in our second ministry year at Oak Hill. Time just seemed to fly by. Thank you all for your love, support, and prayers as we have strived to serve you in the spirit of Christ this past year. Continue those prayers as we begin another year together. God has great things ahead if we will continually yield to Him.
In Christ,
Bro. Eddie
