23 Jan 2011 - Glen Bright: God looks on the heart

At today's meeting, 23 January 2011, we discussed our Hispanic Conference coming up in July. We expect many more people this year than last year, and everyone's help is needed; so, talk to Annette and let her know the areas in which you can volunteer. We also want to thank Donna Wilson, who spoke last week about Envoy International's missions work in Bolivia.

On Friday, at our 7pm Bible Study, Guillermo finishes up his series with a review of his study on building strong families in the Lord. Come hungry for food both spiritual and physical.

Glen Bright spoke today. He mentioned that we don't focus on labels, like what country a particular person is from, or what color, or what "denomination." Rather, the focus is on brothers and sisters in Christ, those in the family of God.

And God likewise focuses not on labels, but on the heart. We looked at the stories of two rich men in Luke 18 and 19: The rich young ruler who had to sell everything and give it to the poor, and who did not want to do so to gain the kingdom of heaven, and Zaccheus the tax collector, who had a repentant heart and to whom came that same day salvation.

Even though it's easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter Heaven, Zaccheus (who was rich) trusted in Jesus and was saved. Because what's impossible with men is possible with God. If God can change the heart of a tax collector, then he can change anyone's.

See you Friday at 7pm and Sunday at 5pm.