August 2022 is here! We are in “The dog days of Summer” and the temperature has been over 100 degrees for a while now. Vacations are in full swing. You may or may not have any grass in your yard to mow, but that’s just the way it goes during an Arkansas summer. One blessing that we do have is a cool working AC at OGBC for our services and invite each of you to come join us!
Another blessing that we have is Bro Adam and Kelly Fitzgerald along with their family are packing for the move to OGBC from South Carolina. Bro Adam has been called as Lead Elder and we look forward to their arrival the first week of August. Bro Adam’s first day to preach is August 7th and we invite you and your family for that special occasion as OGBC begins a new chapter in our history. The POD is packed and ready for shipping!!
I’m reminded as we start this next chapter what Bro Lynn Green preached about in his last sermon at OGBC when he retired. He spoke about “Unity in the Body of Christ” from the book of Ephesians.
I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, 3 eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. 4 There is one body and one Spirit—just as you were called to the one hope that belongs to your call— 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6 one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
Ephesians 4:1-6
As believers in the same Christ, the same Spirit resides in each of us. We at OGBC, as a body of believers, need to continue to show that same Unity in all that we do. We humbly ask that you pray for your Elders each day. Pray for the Deacons, Sunday school teachers, the Music Worship team and each other daily. Let us share our thoughts, worries and joys with each other.
I cannot believe that August is already here. I know some in the church are already looking forward to Thanksgiving and Christmas! Don’t tell the kids but school starts this month, and you may be preparing for that as well. Back to school shopping, band, football games will be happening, and the lazy days of summer will be over. We pray that you have had a great summer filled with lots of activities and were able to possibly travel.
Hope to see you soon and continue to keep OGBC in your prayers. Bro Michael
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