Dear Friends,

young adult news

Fall break is a colorful time of the year. It
often reminds us of the varied aspects of God: His
Mark D. Lampley
Associate Pastor
mlampley@sequoyahchurch.org
creations, His character and His revelations.
Office: 522-9804, Ext 113

Dear Friends, “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and
Some of you will remember all the promises your
know my anxious thoughts. See if there be any wicked
parents made to you when you were little (eg. “We’ll way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
play baseball tomorrow”, or “I’ll take you to see that PSALM 139:23
movie this weekend.”) When they didn’t keep their
word because of something unexpected arising or
simply forgetting, we’d call them on it. We would say, Please keep in your prayers . . .
“But, you said you would…You didn’t keep your
promise.” ▪ Paige Wardell’ s father, Wright Tisdale.
▪ Amy Wilson’s father.
From the inspiration Stanley Ott, who is my friend and
a Presbyterian minister, I decided from now on that I ▪ Cameron Peterson’s grandfather, Charles Zirkle
ought to be careful about what I promise and what I who is recovering from a stroke;
plan to do. There is a difference. We can make a plan ▪ our Pastor Nominating Committee as they look at
(and we all know plans can change), but it is easier to resumes.
explain to kids that our schedule or plan has changed
rather than admitting that we have forgotten a
promise. That doesn’t teach them the value of making
and keeping a promise.
WELCOME to the family
Thankfully, God keeps all of His promises, and we want Robyn Elkins
to do likewise. From now on I will say to my children, joined SHPC
for example, “I’ll let you stay up late tonight.” Unless I on
learn of something that we need to get up early for, I Sunday, May 31.
try very hard to keep that plan. That is a plan they are
counting on and looking forward to so I ought to keep
it. According to 2 Corinthians 1:20 we are to let our
“yes” be yes and our “no” be no.
Leigha Montgomery
More important than my plan, though, is what (Mrs. Lloyd Montgomery, IV)
wonderful promises God has given us. No matter how joined SHPC
many promises God has made, they are always good, on
and He is fully trustworthy. Sunday, June 7
Sincerely in Christ,

for twenty-something couples only . . .

When: TONIGHT June 11 @ 6:30 p.m.

foundations class What: Supper, fellowship,
& planning future events
Sunday, June 14 @ 9:30 a.m. in Rm. 319
Where: Julie & Bennett Kizer’s home
Join Mark as he leads this timely discussion on
what Jesus says about hope from the Gospel RSVP to Julie:
JulieKizer@msn.com
of John. All are welcome.

When: Sunday, June 21

Please contact @ 7 p.m.
SER Alice Mercer (524-2483)
OPPO VICE What: Supper and Fellowship
RTUN if you are able to serve (adults
ITY
or older children) on Where: Greg’s new house!
Monday, June 22 twenty-somethings
RSVP TO GREG ROLFES:
(from 10 a.m.—12:00 p.m.). (GRolfes@SelectSportsTraining.com)
fellowship event
Directions provided upon RSVP.