Douglas Baptist Church

It’s the most wonderful time of the year…

The sun is shining…summer’s coming…school is almost out…and there are all kinds of exciting things happening at our church this June (it almost feels like Christmas)! Check out all the great things coming our way…I trust you’ll want to be apart of many of them! If you have any questions let me know! There also more information on many of these events in our weekly bulletin which you can access here on the website.

June 1 “Registration Due for Church Retreat”-We really need to know you are coming so please turn in forms and money. It’s going to be a blast!

June 7, 8,9 “Love your Community“-We will be helping out with painting the playground equipment and a few other  things in the evenings at Douglas School.

June 13 “The Kenny’s are Coming and we will be having our Sunday School Picnic“-Join us at 10am for our Sunday Morning Service (note summer hours begin!) and hear from our missionary partners, the Kenny’s. Following the service we will be heading to Centennial Park in Mactaquac for our Sunday School Picnic.

June 14 “Gals Garden Party (at the home of Louise Fanjoy) & Guys BBQ (at the home of Bob Bettle) with the Kenny’s.”

June 19-20 “Pastoral Candidate Visit” Join us we meet the canidate for our Pastor of Youth and Children’s Position.

June 21 “Special Business Meeting”  A time to come together and seek God’s will for His Church

June 25-27 “Church Retreat at Green Hill Lake” This is going to be an amazing way to kick off the summer together! Please remember that our Sunday service on June 27 will be held at Green Hill Lake Camp starting with a baptism at 10am.

Speaking of opportunities…

Don’t forget to register for our upcoming Church Retreat that is happening at Green Hill Lake Camp from June 25-27. We are hoping that everyone will get a chance to join us over that weekend! This will be a great opportunity to relax and enjoy some time together as a church family. Registration forms are available at the church and we need to know ahead of time that you are coming so that we can plan for meals (and child care-for those who need it).

Colossians 4:5 (NLT)

Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity.

I came across this verse during some Bible reading time this morning. Short but powerful, I realized that if I took this verse to heart it might just change my day!

I don’t know about you but wisdom is something I need on a daily basis. It seems like almost everyday I run into something that is too big for me to handle. Can you relate? That’s when I rely (or should rely) on God-given, Spirit-guiding wisdom. I must admit some days that wisdom seems a little harder to gain access to but it’s there. I know it’s there because I know God is there! Waiting for wisdom is not always easy (who really likes to wait for anything these days after all) but it is worth it.

The second part of this verse reminds me that everyday is a gift from God and brings with it all kinds of opportunities! Those of us who are wise will accept the gift and make the most of everyday-living life to the fullest and bringing God glory each and every day!