Text Box: Matthew 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” What do you think of when you hear the word, “appetite?” I’d say your mind immediately jumps to something related to food. Actually, “appetite” comes from the Latin word, “petere,” which means “to seek.” An appetite is a strong desire that compels us to go after something…and people crave all sorts of things. Some of those things might include food, love, attention, intimacy, power, money, and so on. Appetites can be good or bad…sometimes even both. Hunger and thirst are necessary for our survival, but when they’re abused, can lead to obesity and even heart disease. Love is essential to our very existence, but if we go after the wrong kind of love, we could be headed for a disaster. God doesn’t promise to satisfy every appetite we might have, but He does promise that whoever seeks after Him will find Him (Matthew 7:7). I hope, that as we approach a brand new year, that we will stimulate our spiritual appetites in such a way that we will hunger and thirst for God’s righteousness more than we ever have…and out of that experience, be filled to overflowing. God’s righteousness imparted into us will allow to stand before Him in such a way that we will be allowed to enter into His Heaven one day…but God’s righteousness imparted into us also should have a profound effect on how we live each and every day. It not only makes us “right” with God, but also with other people. It is this “appetite” that God places within His children to grow us more and more like Jesus Christ…and out of that experience, make a Text Box: From the Pastor’s Heart

positive impact in the world around us.

May this New Year find us hungering and thirsting to be God’s Kingdom people, and no one less…reaching others for the Kingdom like never before.  May that desire be what we crave more than any other area of service for our Lord.  There are so many people around us in need of a Savior.  May the satisfaction of seeing lost souls come to Jesus Christ in 2010 fill your joy in the Lord to overflowing.  With that mindset, and that heartfelt desire, we will be truly satisfied.  Have a wonderful and blessed…and spirit-filled New Year!

In Christ,

Brother Jeff

 

EVENT: Super Bowl Party (door prize giveaways throughout the night)

DATE: Sunday, February 7, 2010

LOCATION: FBCGC Family Life Center Gymnasium

TIME:  Doors to open at 5:30pm

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER @ HALFTIME: Former University of Tennessee & NFL Linebacker, Scott Galyon

 

EVENT: Student Life Camp

LOCATION: Lee University

WHEN: June 26-30, 2010

COST: $150

(Sign up will take place soon!)

 

EVENT: World Changers

DATES: July 19 through 24, 2010

LOCATION: Anniston, AL

TOTAL COST: $150 ($60 deposit required with sign up)