You Can Make a Difference!

2004 has certainly gotten off to a great start here at Brownsburg! Three baptisms, two sisters restored, and a well attended gospel meeting have been highlights so far this year. Add to this the number of new families who have placed membership here; the two baptisms during the fourth quarter of 2003, and you can see why things are really looking up around here! Our radio program, Focus on the Bible is getting very positive feedback. Call volume is up as we get a variety of callers from all over the Indianapolis market. Not only are we reaching the lost with the good news of the gospel, but we often receive feedback from brethren in area congregations who let us know how much they appreciate the program. All indications seem to point that more great things will happen as 2004 continues! Isn’t it a great thing to walk into the church building each Sunday and be greeted by a smiling face? How blessed we are to have a warm, family atmosphere where our guests are made to feel welcome and relaxed. 

  We possess tremendous potential here and opportunities abound for this congregation to make a significant impact on the surrounding community! You can help the rest of 2004 be as great as the first few months have been! Never forget the individual responsibility that comes with being a member of this congregation! Make sure you are busy and active in the Lord’s work! Don’t deceive yourself in thinking your efforts aren’t big enough to make a difference! Each member has a stake, a claim, an investment in the work at Brownsburg. You are responsible for doing your part! Thanks to those of you who are working hard and encouraging others to do so! You are an asset to the work!

  A few years back, I came across the following quote and would like to share it with you as I think it does a great job expressing personal responsibility. 

 There is no substitute for personal ownership, responsibility and self control. Accountability breeds quality and empowerment. When we take ownership for a problem and accept responsibility for our outcomes, we become agents of change as opposed to victims of change. When we resist the temptation to blame others or make excuses, we become part of the solution, not the problem. How are you doing in the area of personal ownership? Do you accept responsibility for your outcomes? Are you a part of your teams solutions, or problems?

There are some great events coming up in the next few months that you can participate in.  Mark your calendars for the following activities.

E       May 1—Teacher’s workshop. We are really excited about this year’s workshop since the one last fall was so successful! Ladies, here’s a chance for you to get some great ideas as you teach our children in Bible class. This is a great way to spend quality time with sisters in Christ who truly want to have top notch Bible classes! Be sure to sign up to attend this workshop, today!

E       June 21-25—VBS—Discovering Bible Treasures. This year’s VBS looks to be exciting! You can help by being here nightly and encouraging your children to bring their friends! You can also help by volunteering to teach! There is a signup sheet on the back bulletin board. Help influence the children of our community for good!

E       Late July/August—Men’s Home Bible Study. This four week study will be on leadership. Here is a great opportunity to learn about God’s expectations on this subject! Look for more details on this class in the coming months.

E       October 1-3—Focus on the Bible Seminar: Diligently Seeking God. Gary Henry along with five other speakers will be bringing lessons that help us learn how to improve our relationship with God. Start praying now for the success of this community outreach event.

Let’s follow the expectations of Jesus: We must work the words of Him...as long as it is day; night is coming when no one can work. (John 9:4)

Matthew Allen
mhallen@sbcglobal.net

We must work the words of Him...as long as it is day; night is coming when no one can work.