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  January's Memory Verse
Psalm 34:3
"O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.."
"SUNDAY SCHOOL"
Our Sunday School is being blessed of God in many wonderful ways. We are better organized than ever before, we have the best teachers and leaders we've ever had, and our bus route numbers are at Summer time levels.
Our Sunday School Superintendent, Mark Hinebaugh & his wife, Jackie, share with us...
12 REASONS FAMILIES SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN SUNDAY SCHOOL IN 2012 -
1. S.S. Is Pleasing To God. (2 Timothy 2:15, "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.") God is pleased when His people study His Word.
2. The Bible Commands It. (Hebrews 10:25, "Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching.") Sunday school is a vital part of the overall Sunday services.
3. Coming To Sunday School Is More Beneficial Than Sleeping In. Our flesh likes a day off, but our Spirit hungers for the Word of God.
4. S.S. Encourages The Pastor, Sunday School Teachers and Church Leadership.
5. S.S. Sets The Right Example For Our Children. Coming to Sunday School together as a family has a profoundly positive effect on every member of the family.
6. S.S. Prepares Our Hearts For The Preaching Service.
7. S.S. Is FUN! The fellowship with others who love the Word of God is a blessing. Our program is designed so that the study of God's Word is both, enjoyable and practical for each age group.
8. S.S. Is A Great Time To Get To Know The Other Members Of The Church & Establish Strong, Christian Friendships. To those that attend regularly, why not find someone new to sit with this Sunday.
9. S.S. Equips Us To Live For & Serve The Lord More Effectively. (Ephesians 4:11-12, "And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:")
10. Attending S.S. Is The Easiest Way To Be Sure To Be On Time For The Preaching Service.
11. S.S. Will Strengthen Our Faith And Walk With God.(Romans 10:17, "so then faith cometh by hearing and hearing by the Word of God.")
12. S.S. Gives Us A Fresh Start For The New Week.
In Sunday School, you will learn what God has to say to us in His Word and you will learn principles for successful Christian living.
Make 2012 the "Year of the Sunday School" for you and your family.
We have a special treat this Sunday morning, as Bro. James Kent will be preaching in the morning service. His message will be on "Forgiveness."
Sunday evening, I will be bringing our second annual "State of the Church" address. We are excited about what God is doing and anticipate 2012 to be, perhaps, our greatest year in the 50 year history of MLIBC. I want YOU to be a part of what God is doing here at Mtn. Lake.
Check out this Sunday's bulletin for our schedule of services and all the upcoming events at MLIBC.
I look forward to seeing you in God's house this Sunday. Be sure to bring your Bible and a friend.
Sincerely, your friend,
 Dr. Dennis Leatherman - Pastor
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