Sunday was another great and full day at GCC.  Karen and the worship team led us in worship songs and hymns that really pointed us to Jesus, Light of the world.  I was so glad to see several visiting families at church. We recognized the terrific service of Connie Harrison as chair of our Personnel Committee.  She really established helpful policies for our staff and walked our leaders through some difficult waters along the way.  Our staff received gracious and thorough annual reviews in ways that have been clarifying and helpful.  Thanks, Connie!

We looked at Jesus’ statement: “I am the light of the world.”  In regards to getting more light from Christ, a friend sent me this quote this morning, which I found extremely relevant:

“When a believer has fallen into a low, sad state of feeling, he often tries to lift himself out of it by chastening himself with dark and doleful fears. Such is not the way to rise from the dust, but to continue in it. It is not the law, but the gospel which saves the seeking soul at first; and it is not a legal bondage, but gospel liberty which can restore the fainting believer afterwards. Slavish fear brings not back the backslider to God, but the sweet wooings of love allure him to Jesus' bosom…Whatever good quality there is in divine grace, you shall enjoy it to the full. All the riches of divine grace you shall receive in plenty; you shall be as it were drenched with it: and as sometimes the meadows become flooded by the bursting rivers, and the fields are turned into pools, so shall you be -- the thirsty land shall be springs of water.”  - Charles Spurgeon

Have a Great Week!

Don