Here are a few newer versions that have apparently become somewhat popular:
“When life gives you lemons, chunk it right back.”
“When life gives you lemons, squirt someone in the eye.”
“When life gives you lemons, give them to me, I love free stuff!”
“When life give you lemons, eat them, they are good for you – life knows best.”
Whenever we receive lemons, we have a decision to make, a path to choose. We can take the grumpy, bitter, woe is me path…Or we can remain hopeful & believe that better days will come our way!
We’re going to spend several weeks working together towards the second path by examining the life of Joseph, found beginning in Genesis Chapter 37. Joseph is one of the best examples we have in Scripture, of someone making the best out of life, despite some incredible difficulties. Throughout his story, we’ll find that God can turn around even the most difficult situations for His good. Hope you’ll join us for an extra dose of hope in the new year!
LOOKING BACK: We had a great finish to the year!
- Many joined us for our open house at the Rose home. It was a lot of fun spending the afternoon with everyone.
- We had our highest attendance in several years for our pre-Christmas service and well over 200 at our Christmas Eve service. We heard so much positive feedback on our family 5s service (the 12 days song was a highlight for many), our hot chocolate bar, the photo area, and more.
- Together with our preschool families, we purchased between $600-$700 of goods to help provide income for Christian families in third world settings through SEED.
- We gave over $1000 dollars to put in a central kitchen to serve families in the city of Detroit. Renovations have begun and many of the items have been ordered!
Pizza and Trivia is this Sunday, 1/20, after worship. Typically we have around 100 people competing and eating. It’s always a great time and an opportunity to get a glimpse into this semester’s growth group lineup.
Anchor (Student Ministries) runs Thursday nights from 7 – 8:30pm (doors open at 6:30). Anchor is heading to Winter Jam on Sunday 2/17 at 5pm. We’ll meet at the church around 3:30 and return by 10pm. Cost is $15 plus food. The concert features Mandisa, Hollyn, Danny Gokey, Ledger, Rend Collective, Newsboys United, and more!
Each week offers opportunities to pursue Jesus in community. We pray that God takes you deeper in your walk with Him and His people in 2019!
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