Pastor’s Pen
When Leonardo da Vinci was painting the “Last Supper,” he had an intense and bitter argument with a fellow painter. Leonardo was so enraged, that he decided to paint the face of his enemy into the face of Judas. That way the hated painter’s face would be preserved for ages in the face of the betraying disciple. When Leonardo finished Judas, everyone could easily recognize the face of the painter with whom Leonardo had the quarrel.
Leonardo continued to work on the painting. But as much as he tried, he could not paint the face of Christ. Something was holding him back. Leonardo decided his hatred toward his fellow painter was the problem. So, he worked through his hatred by repainting Judas’ face, replacing the image of his fellow painter with another face. Only then was he able to paint Jesus’ face and complete the masterpiece.
Hebrews 12:15 (ESV) See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;
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Family Night
@Bomber Mtn. Civic Center
Meal served from 5:30-6:15
Menu: Chicken & Noodles, Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Corn, Rolls, Salad Bar and Dessert
Small groups for everyone 6:30-7:45
Adults: Pastor Rick will be teaching on the book of Acts
Flashpoint (Middle School—High School) Will be studying the life and ministry of Jesus using clips from The Chosen.
Kindle Kids (Infants– 5th grade): Will be studying Jesus’ ministry.
Wednesday Mornings 9:00 – Coffee With Grace streaming live on Facebook and YouTube
Wednesday Evenings 5:30– 7:45 Family Night at Bomber Mtn.
Thursday Evenings 5:30-7:00 Ladies Bible Study
New! Thursday Evenings 6:30—Building Christian Character -Starting in Feb (More Info to come)
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