“Jesus answered them, It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.”  Luke 5:32

 

Rev. Banks continued his series “The Word Goes Forth:  message titled The Word Welcomes” with scripture text taken from Luke 5.  The Pharisees complained to Jesus’ disciples about Him eating with tax collectors and sinners.  Jesus welcomes the unrighteous and touched those that the law forbid touching.  The Word went forth with arms wide open.  Lord teach us to welcome as we have been welcomed, for You are the Word who welcomes all. 

 

Our Communion offering for this month is the Rains County Good Samaritans. We all know what a great ministry this is.  We will have our Ash Wednesday Service February 18th. at 6:00pm and Rev. Banks will also be out in front of church to apply ashes if you wish. 

 

EMW will be having a fund raiser Friday February 20th to be used for Student Back to school supplies.  We will be have soup/stew luncheon from 11am to 1pm.  The ticket will be $10.00 or you can pay at the door.  Come join us for a great lunch.  

 

Happy birthday to Dee Woods, Billy Morris and David Britt.  

 

Happy anniversary to Stan & Margaret McNear and Roy & Doris Bryant.

 

Have a great week and be kind.

Reported:  Mary White