Tuesday Memo

Hi Five Oakers, Here are most of the comments and questions from the Communication Cards:

// Great message today, Henry!

// Wow Henry – so good! Great example of law vs. promise.  (Wow, God! This was a tough one.)

// Great sermon.

// The treadmill analogy was very clear. Thanks. It does not repair me, only God can. (That illustration was courtesy of Simon Manchester, a pastor in Australia.)

// Putting the spotlight on the cross during the singing was awesome.

Great examples to illustrate these points today, Henry! Story of God for pre-teens and teens? This format of breaking down the Bible into key messages would be PERFECT for 6^th, 7^th, and 8^th graders. Would be great for K – 6 kids to learn the pictures of the story and then each year kids go deeper into the Story of God.  (Great idea. It's something I'd like to do one of these days. Lois did it this year with her 5th-6th graders on Saturday and we might see it used more widely next school year.)

// Tim summed up our faith with his first announcement. How we have nothing of worth. Only Christ, allows us access. Let just have an altar call after the wonderful praise songs!

// Thank you Henry for this series. I am loving going deeper into the doctrine.

// Great message of salvation and explanation, how the law fits in!

// Sweet pictures of example to “see” works/law and faith. Exactly what we are studying in BSF Colossians – Saul/Paul is an amazing messenger of the Gospel message.

// What year did we move from Lake Jr. High?  [2002]

// Thank you so much for the Mother’s Day photo! What a treat! [SO well done. Thank you Davon Dong and team!]

Blessings, Pastor Henry

Monday Memo

Hi Five Oakers, Here are most of the comments and questions from the weekend Communication Cards:

// Great message Henry. Thanks for preaching the Gospel in regards to prayers for our kids!

// I really like praying for each child individually during the dedication. I really hope we continue to do that in the future!  [I love it, too. Jeni has done a GREAT job with this ministry. And Susan Somers does a great job of leading the class that prepares the parents for this milestone. The prayers were incredible and I loved seeing so many young families taking this step.]

// Thank you Five Oaks for being my church home for so many years. I’m going to miss you all so much!  Kim Todd [Kim, you will be missed to. Thank you for your friendship and your many years and ways of service!]

// Really great job with the child dedications Jeni and Dan. [Didn't you miss Tim Bubar? Don't you think he would have done better? Just kidding!!! Well done, Dan.]

// What a great heartening Mother’s Day message. Thanks.

// Henry, your preaching changed and helped my prayers for my kids.

// “Before the Throne of God Above” and “How Great Thou Art”, both hymns bring tears to my eyes.  [Beautifully done! Thank you worship and tech team.]

// Worship team was rocking!

// A superb sermon!

// “How Great Thou Art” – thanks be to God!

// Can you put a light on the cross? It seems hard to see when I pray. [I don't know but the tech team knows of your request. Thanks.]