Sunday Preview & Thought for the Week (11.10.16)

Hey Church!

I hope your week has been great and you 'survived the election.'  As the world 'discusses' life in the political world, aren't you grateful our church is a place for all people, where we come under the banner of being image bearers of the God of the universe.

This Sunday, we're beginning a new two-week mini-series on personal finances called "Overdrawn."  As the holidays approach, a lot of our bank accounts will feel that way.  What can we do to handle our money in the way God intends?  Hope to see you there!

Also, don't forget to bring supplies for our Turkey Fry to either location this week.  Here are the things we need:

• Boxed Potatoes                    • Canned corn
• Canned green beans            • Jiffy cornbread mix
• Canned cranberry sauce       • Stuffing mix
• Brownie or cookie mix

Thought for the Week
"Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."  1 Peter 5:7

Any anxiety this week?  I can't remember a more anxious week in American politics, at least in my lifetime.  And I believe the week rivals some of the most stressful times in our history.  Slowly, things are returning to some sense of normalcy, but that'll take more time.  What is clear to me, though, is that some are still struggling with the anxiety of the election and where our country is.  Some are filled with anxiety because they see the cracks of a divided nation more clearly than ever before.  Some are anxious over the toxic atmosphere on social media.  Some of filled with anxiety because the candidate they voted for didn't win.  Others are anxious because their candidate did win and must deliver on leading our country.  A lot of just anxious because it's a mess.  There is a tension that exists among us in our country over what seem to be core issues.  The issues are real.  The anxiety is real.  Can I offer a suggestion?  Cast that anxiety on him...because he cares for you.  Some are feeling isolated, but he cares for you.  Some are discouraged, but he cares for you.  Some are tired and exhausted, but he cares for you.  Some are losing friends, but he cares for you.  Some of being shunned, but he cares for you.  And, maybe, just maybe, this election is the least of your worries.  You're dealing with illness, sickness, job loss, financial stress, heartache.  I want you to know He cares for you.  God cares for you.  When you feel like the whole world is against you, God cares for you.  I keep saying that because I'm not sure you believe it yet.  He cares for you, friend.  Cast your cares on Him, no matter what they are.

In Christ,

Carter