Needs

Everyone has a need from time to time beyond our basic day to day needs. Yes we all need food, water, and shelter but there are needs we often have we may not be able to anticipate. I've traveled a lot for my jobs both in sales and as a pastor. During those travels there have been lots of people who have broken down on the side of the road. Sometimes I'm able to stop and help and sometimes because of my own predicament it isn't possible. Two years ago we were traveling back from our family vacation to the beach. June is never the coolest month of the year and this particular June seemed to be extremely hot. We came through a small town where parked in the middle of the road was a group of ladies who were making their way to the beach for a day trip. Katie looked and said "do you want to stop and help?" We turned around immediately to find their car completely disabled in the middle of the road. The car was hot, the road was hot, we were hot, and we couldn't get this car to stay running. After several attempts it was clear we would not be able to provide the help needed to fix the vehicle but what about the people? We couldn't very well leave them there, but we didn't have room in our car either. Just down the road about 1/4 of a mile was a gas station with lots of shade. If we could get their car there, they could wait until their friend came to repair the vehicle or take them home. So, what did we do? We pushed the car backwards to the gas station over a 1/4 mile away. It wasn't easy, we were already tired, and honestly it was a little dangerous on a 4 lane highway. What was worse though was to leave those ladies and their kids in the middle of a hot highway for hours while they wait. The only option we could see was to at least provide the help we could by getting them to a place that was safer and much cooler. Friends aren't always in your everyday lives or involved in all aspects of your environment. Sometimes they are only there for a season while we are in need. What makes these friendships unique is that there is always a flipped side to the proverbial coin. Sometimes I am the friend in need and other times I am able to be the friend who helps those in need. The give and take is what makes it special but also calls us to a greater awareness of our neighbor. How can I be a friend to someone in need if my eyes are never open to see the need to begin with? There are thousands of people around us who have a need and we can be the person God calls to fill it. Friends in need are more than random, they are ordained by God to serve one another where they are for who they are. Whenever you're in need just be patient, there's a friend just around the corner to help meet the need. Keep The Faith, Pastor Tommy 

Annual Conference Sessions 2021

 Essentials 360 Bible Reading Plan Week of August 1st

Sunday .......... Luke 9 

Monday......... Luke 10 

Tuesday......... Luke 11 

Wednesday ... Luke 12 

Thursday ....... Luke 13 

Friday ............ Luke 14 

Saturday…… Luke 15 

UMM & Youth Night at the Ballpark

Macon Bacon

Friday August 27th

Meet at church 5:00pm