We had a great Saturday as we got our week started. Scott and Phil visited our friends living outside. Everything went well, no major drama. Momma T and Alan worked in the garden. Ardis and her crew wrapped the breads.
Some of us had the opportunity to go with our boy's basketball team to Centenary for a visit with the men's basketball team. The boys watched the team practice, then had the opportunity to shoot some hoops with the team. Then coach Adam took them on a tour of the Gold Dome. Coach Adam talked to the them about what it takes to be a good team player, starting with education and a good attitude. Then the boys made their way into the locker room asking the team questions about what is expected of them in the classroom and as a player on the team. Thanks to Abbey for setting it up. Lots of pictures about the trip on our Facebook page.
Afternoon activities continued with our reading programs and homework assistance. Wonderful to see the children each day.
Tuesday evening, Rickie led the men's Bible fellowship reading from Joshua 1: 1-9 and Hebrews 13:8. Joshua took over for Moses, leading the Israelites into the promised land. Do we lead when God tells us to or do we ignore His signs?
Thursday was our fun night of the year. Abbey and Vicky did a great job of organizing the party for our Fall festival. Lisa has already posted pictures of the evening. Great to see so many of our community come out and enjoy all the fun and food. Great to see our friends from Centenary share their love with our children of the community. This year, we had our parking lot full of cars as the community got to treat in the trunks of our Centenary students' cars. A great evening.
Prayers continue for my wife. Wednesday was her first day in 7 weeks with no pain. Thursday she had pain, but at least she had one day, hopefully more to come. Pray for God's direction for us as we begin to move forward.
Thinking about our discussions about Joshua, a man who allowed God to work in and through him as he led his people into uncharted waters. Joshua did not hesitate, because he knew God was with him. In verse 5, God says to Joshua, . . . As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you or forsake you.
Common Ground is at the beginning of a new chapter in our journey. We have been presented with several unique opportunities, wondering which way to go. All of our dreams are unique, special, and deserving of considerations, but what do we do?
Changing the way we do things on Thursday night? Working on the 2 story in preparation of new ministries? Become more structured about the education of our children? All good dreams, all good for our community, all needed to help stop the cycle of poverty. So what do we do?
God told Joshua, be strong and very courageous. Not once but 3 times in next few verses! Be strong and courageous, keep the Law on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. No better instructions for us. We need to stay centered in God's Word. We need to be focused on God's Word. We need to prayerfully consider God's Word in our journey.
And in verse 9 . . . be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord you God will be with you wherever you go. With the Lord on our side, we will not fail. Nothing is too big for our God. The One who created the universe, can show us the way He wants us to go and find ways to make it happen.
As we move forward, we will not have all the answers. God does not work that way! We need to move forward, knowing God is in charge. He will make things happen the way and timing He wants them to happen. Our tasks will be to be faithful, obedient, patient and to be strong and courageous! Amen!
Hope your weekend and the coming week will be filled with joy and many blessings. God is good. May we be strong and courageous in our walk with the Lord!
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