The Lord’s Day

Scripture Focus

Read the Bible in 2025

• November 25
• Jereemiah 42-45

Thankfulness: People with a Heart for Jesus

People are unique, but there is a great similarity in those loving Jesus and loving others. Sometimes they minister in unique ways and unexpectedly. Sometimes their Christian actions involve others.

Yesterday, I received Christmas cards with stamps and even some extra stamps. I was told they were at least three sets of hands between the giver and my hands. The cards will soon be given to someone at the jail who will distribute them to the prisoners who will hopefully write a message to family members they will be unable to celebrate the holidays with this year.

Think of all the people involved in the process. Be thankful for each one. I’m especially thankful for the lady who purchased the cards and the stamps because she saw the need and a way to “step-in” and help. God bless each of you who take part in this and other mission opportunities to share God’s love.

I’m thankful for each person who is participating in getting the cards for the inmates. God can use all of us in different ways if we are willing!

Sunday School Lesson

The lesson for today involves telling the Israelites they have finally arrived and are looking into the “Promised Land”. They are encouraged by a special message from God to do what can lead to their families being blessed there for many generations as they continue to serve Him. It was a pause that encouraged them to use the opportunity to receive such great blessing IF they continued to serve Him.

In our lives, we have opportunities to make good choices, but it has to be OUR CHOICE to follow God’s plan for our lives. Be richly blessed!

OCC Drop-Off

I want to encourage you to bring your finished shoeboxes to us today from 4-6 P.M. If you have not finished packing, please bring your boxes to us at 8 A.M. in the morning. The boxes will have a busy day and a long ride as their journey contines!

Please remember to pray over them both before and after you turn them in. They have a long journey ahead. The cartons of boxes will be handled by many people on the way to the children who will receive the shoeboxes. As you pray, don’t forget to pray for the children to learn about Jesus and to accept Him into their hearts. That’s the whole purpose – not just some gifts, but JESUS!

Thank-you for any part you played in the process! God will surely bless you!

Charles H. Spurgeon Shared this Scripture

I John 4:6

Look it up in your own Bible.

Try reading it from a different version.

Pray as God leads you today. I hope you are an active Sunday School class member. If not, today take a step in that directions a try a class. Be blessed.

Anna Lee