Good Morning Cedar Grove!

I am glad to announce that our Christmas Float won both 1st in the church division and also the Presidential Award. That means 1st overall! Why does this matter? First, our float had the name of JESUS in big bold letters for all to see. Secondly, our float team led by Carolyn Sharp has worked endlessly for this ministry and result. So, thank you to everyone who made this possible.

Yesterday's service was also great. The spirit of our church is becoming stronger each week. More people are wanting to be a part of what God is doing here. Our averages are going up and that is a blessing. That being said, I want to give a statement of caution. Look for the enemy to attempt to destroy what God is doing. He will go after our unity and our effectiveness. He will attack us individually and corporately. He knows what he is doing. The issue with his attempts are that as long as we stay right with the Lord and each other, he cannot get the victory!

May I remind you of the song explaining the beauty of God's mercy from yesterday...

I stood in the courtroom, the judge turned my way
It looks like you're guilty now what do you say?
I spoke up, "Your honor, I have no defense"
But that's when mercy walked in

Mercy walked in and pleaded my case
Called to the stand, God's saving grace
The blood was presented that covered my sin
Forgiven when mercy walked in

I stood there and wondered how could this be
Someone so guilty had just been set free
My chains were broken, I felt born again
The moment that mercy walked in, oh-oh

Mercy walked in and pleaded my case
Called to the stand, God's saving grace
The blood was presented that covered my sin
Forgiven when mercy walked in

The blood was presented that covered my sin
Forgiven when mercy walked in

Praise the Lord! I love you Cedar Grove and let's keep our hearts soft to the will of God today! I'll see you at midweek where we can use our voices to bring joy to some of our elder members! Happy in the Lord, amen. Buh-bye.

Pastor Jacob