Commitment

I have another story for you: A big-game hunter went on a safari with his wife and mother-in-law. One evening, while still deep in the jungle, the lady awoke to find her mother gone. Rushing to her husband, she insisted on them both trying to find her mother. The hunter picked up his rifle and started to look for her. In a clearing not far from the camp they came upon a chilling site. The mother-in-law was backed up against a thick, impenetrable bush, and a large male lion stood facing her. The wife cried, “What are we going to do?” “Nothing,” said the hunter husband. “The lion got himself into this mess, let him get himself out of it.”

There are numerous stories like this that pertain to mother-in-laws, but none of the stories about mother-in-laws are quite as powerful as the one found in the Book of Ruth. Naomi is the mother-in-law of Ruth, and their story will be the highlight of my message this Sunday. Along with preaching about Ruth, will be the recognition of North Salem Baptist Church, as we invite them to partner with us as church making a difference for Christ. It will be a great Sunday to be here and affirm their generosity, and our desire to partner with them.

We have had several meetings this week, and even more to come about our move-in to 4290 Portland Road. You will notice a banner sign on the property that says “Future Home of New Harvest Church.” It is an exciting time in the church. We are going to use the summer to prepare rooms, paint walls, landscape property and more, preparing us for an exciting launch as we begin the fall school year. With that in mind, please pray that God will lead us to a church that may utilize this facility by taking over our lease. We have a six-month lease which can be broken earlier if there is another church to take our place..

This is a very exciting time in the life of our church as we are recipients of God’s goodness and his abundant favor. I continue to pray that we will use this opportunity to the fullest for His Glory.