July/August 2008 NewsKonnarock Seventh-Day Adventist Church
July/August 2008
Pastor’s Corner
The Second most important Book
We all are well acquainted with the most important book in existence, that being the Holy Bible. Yet we may not be as aware of the value that God puts on the nature around us and of the way in which God sends us blessings every day by those things which He has created for us. The lofty trees teach us humility and the sweet smell of the roses among the thorns tells of the mixture of sin and beauty in this world. May our understanding of God’s creation grow as we contemplate it anew this special season of the year.
“While the Bible should hold the first place in the education of children and youth, the book of nature is next in importance. God's created works testify to His love and power. He has called the world into being, with all that it contains. God is a lover of the beautiful; and in the world which He has fitted up for us He has not only given us everything necessary for our comfort, but He has filled the heavens and the earth with beauty. We see His love and care in the rich fields of autumn, and His smile in the glad sunshine. His hand has made the castle-like rocks and the towering mountains. The lofty trees grow at His command; He has spread earth's green velvet carpet and dotted it with shrubs and flowers. Why has He clothed the earth and trees with living green, instead of with dark, somber brown? Is it not that they may be more pleasing to the eye? And shall not our hearts be filled with gratitude as we read the evidences of His wisdom and love in the wonders of His creation?
The same creative energy that brought the world into existence is still exerted in upholding the universe and continuing the operations of nature. The hand of God guides the planets in their orderly march through the heavens. It is not because of inherent power that year by year the earth continues her motion round the sun and produces her bounties. The word of God controls the elements. He covers the heavens with clouds and prepares rain for the earth. He makes the valleys fruitful and "grass to grow upon the mountains;" Psalm 147:8. It is through His power that vegetation flourishes, that the leaves appear and the flowers bloom.” {CT 185.3}
Pastor Tripp
Congratulations
Nathan Mahaffey and Heather Marie Tucker were baptized on July 5th. Please keep them in your prayers as they continue to strengthen their new walk with Jesus.
Announcements
Tina Severt and Darrell Woolard will be getting married on September 13th at Grayson Highlands State Park at 4:00pm. All church members are invited to attend this special occasion.
Camp Meeting
South West Virginia Camp Meeting is scheduled for September 5-7 at the Rural Retreat Campground area. Messiah’s Mansion will also be there. “Experience a full-scale model of Moses’ Tent Sanctuary- the size you would have seen if you were alive in the days of the Children of Israel!” September 3-14. See brochure for more details.
If you are interested and able to help with set-up for Camp Meeting and or Messiah’s Mansion, contact Dan Huffman or Jimmy Eller.
Health Ministries
Look for more information coming soon about “One Day Cooking classes” to be held at the church.
Upcoming Events
- September- Next Board Meeting
- Setup for Messiah’s Mansion and Camp Meeting
- Communion November 1st
- Potluck lunch is the 1st Sabbath of each month, everyone is invited to attend.
Words of Wisdom
“We walk by faith, not by sight.”
2 Corinthians 5:7
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