Being out of town last weekend, missed our Saturday activities. Scott and Dr Phil visited the camps finding everybody doing well. Basketball action continued, as well as the garden work. Bread was wrapped. Bright House continues to be improved.
Monday and Wednesday was our last full week of our learning program. Monday we will have our end of the year party with our children. It has been a great year, meeting our new children, with relationships being formed. Thanks to all our helpers, support team and prayers, it has been a great experience.
Tuesday evening, the men's Bible fellowship met reading from Philippians 4:13, I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Nothing to too great for God, if we just put our faith in Him! Will you?
Thursday evening got started off with a special chapel appearance. Our friend Derek and his friend Jonathan began chapel with inspiring songs. Then our Joey shared a few words of faith. Yes, Joey! Heees back!! Great to see Joey, great to get one of his famous hugs! Our basketball team helped in the kitchen, our market was well attended, clothing room was full of visitors. An inspiring evening.
Prayers for those who are traveling. Shannon, Vicki and their group returning from Detroit. Momma T as she visits Georgette. Prayers for our community. Prayers for upcoming summer camp. Prayers for God's direction in all our lives.
Summer camp is fast approaching.Lisa and Lauren have already been busy planning for the summer. We will have a full crew of college students to lead. Most of them will be living with us. What a joy to have our young leaders back and a part of our community. They bring such energy and lvoe to us all!
Want to say happy Mother's Day to all our mom's of our community. For the most part, it is our mom's who provide the patience, the support and the lvoe to our community. Without you, Common Ground would not exist. Thank you! All of you are very special people!
In Philippians 4 verse 11, Paul shares, . . I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. Verse 12, I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation . .
What is Paul telling us? Where does his contentment come from? We hear everyday, in order for you to feel contentment, you need a bigger house, more money, fancier clothes, a fast car. Where does it end? When does the contentment check in?
I worry sometimes, we do the same with our families. If we are not going to a soccer practice, ballet performance, band rehearsal, baseball game, swim meet we are not accomplishing anything? When do we have time to find our contentment?
Where do we find our contentment? Of course we all know, it comes from our relationship with Jesus. So, when do we find time to be with Him? Following chapel, after everybody had left, with all the noise outside, Joey and I closed the doors to the chapel and sat for awhile. Sometimes talking about Jesus, sometimes not talking at all, just being. It was nice.
We will never find contentment, if we do not take time for Jesus. We will always be searching, if we do not surrender ourselves to Him. How many times did Jesus in his ministry, tell his disciples, we need to take time for ourselves. Jesus would seek a quiet place and go to God. We need to do the same. Amen.
Have a great week. Hope you will find your contentment this week as you take a moment to find Jesus.
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