On Saturday , March 27th, our sister church, Trinity Baptist Church held a Saddle Ridge Ranch VBS training seminar for Calgary. Andrea was the leader for the “missions” segment and Tim roped them in for some recreation activities. You can watch videos and see more pictures on their Facebook pages. It was a great day as nearly 30 were in attendance. Southwinds Church will have VBS each Sunday over a 10-week period and also implement the theme into summer camps and block parties. Kids can ask questions and discover the answers found in God’s word.

On the first Sunday of 2010, Tim preached our message at Southwinds Church, while Bo was away in Texas visiting family.  Tim asked the question listed in the above title.   Tim has 6 suggested goals for the new year with scriptural backgrounds.

·         Attend a Life Group: Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-8. Additional teaching took place during and after the scriptures were read so that others may better understand.

·         Tithe: Deuteronomy 14:22, set aside 10%. Deuteronomy 26:11-13, what can your 10% do or who can it help? Malachi 3:8-10, don’t rob from God and see how He can bless you on earth and in heaven.

·         Pray Daily: Luke 11:1-4. Jesus teaches us how to pray. Tim suggested we follow this guide as well;

P- Praise God first in your prayers

R-Requests of others should come second in your prayers

A-All other requests or issues / needs come third in your prayers

Y-Yourself, pray for yourself last

·         Bible Read Daily: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, the Bible is God breathed. Romans 15:4, the Bible was written to teach us and encourage us in all our works.

·         Worship Attendance: Ephesians 2:19-22, church is the people not the building. 1 Timothy 3:15, God’s household is the pillar and foundation of the Truth. We must be a part of the church to continue to build God’s household.

·         Know Christ: What type of relationship do you have with Jesus? Romans 10:9-13 instructs us how we can accept Christ.

To listen to the sermon, go to www.southwindschurch.ca and click on the message for January 3, 2010.

 A senior adult mission team from First Baptist Church Kings Mountain, NC came up to help with our Fall Festival events in Silverado and Chaparral. A 7 member team, ages ranging from 70 to 77,  arrived September 30th feeling sunshine and warmth on their faces.  But by Saturday, the cold winds had arrived bringing snow showers and overcast skies. The team braved the cold and two hour set up in Silverado. But the cold dreary weather kept even the bravest Calgarians from coming out. Nonetheless, the Southwinds volunteers along with the visiting seniors had a great time and kept warm with lots of hot chocolate during the festival.  Sunday’s Fall Festival in Chaparral was a total snowout.  But that did not stop this senior group from baking brownies and cookies for some of their new Canadian friends. They delivered the baked goods along with a   handmade “Thank You” card after a great Sunday worship service at Southwinds Church.  God serves through all His people.

Thank you Morris, Marjorie, Dean, Dot, Joanne, June and Mary.