Today marks that special day when all across the United States of America (And the day has been adopted by many other countries) people are celebrating their mothers. The 2nd Sunday of the month of May is a special day that was set aside in 1914 as Mother’s Day. It is a day in which mothers are celebrated for being just that, mothers, moms, mommies or whatever you call her. Each one of us feel that their mother is the very best and that no matter how old we get we can always count on our mother’s love. Some of us have lost our mothers but we can still remember the love that she showed us even when we weren’t deserving of it. I sure remember my mom showing me that type of love. Even when I was so underserving, she still loved me unconditionally. Kind of like God does to us every day. He shows us that unconditional love and forgives us our wrongs, just like momma.
Now don’t get me wrong, there is discipline, both with our moms and with our Heavenly Father. I mean by the time we reach the age when we should know better, and can legally be on our own, our moms quit whipping on us, but how many of you still get the look from your mom and know that it is time to straighten up? I know that Naomi can still give the look and the kids understand just exactly what she is saying with her eyes! And you know what? God has eyes also. He sees what we are doing and even more than mom, God knows our thoughts and our intentions. He knows when we lie, cheat or even think things that we shouldn’t. So, as we grow in Christ we should be more sensitive to His Spirit nudging us towards doing what is right because Gods “look” can be even more severe then moms!
Colossians 3:1-3 says, “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.” In other words, you aren’t the same as you were in the past. If you know Christ as your Savior you need to be seeking things in Gods Kingdom, not things on this earth. I am not saying that we need to quit our jobs and sit around and pray all the time! No, we need to go to work and share His love with our co-workers. We need to get involved in our community and show the love of Jesus there. We need to show His love in our homes, to our spouses and our children and our children’s children. We need to show our love in the same way our mothers show their love to us. Like Jesus does. Not based on what we do, but because we are the Kings kids!
Happy Mother’s Day!
Please let me know if you need anything. You pray for me and I’ll pray for you. Naomi and I love you all. -Pastor Steve
Click here to support Cancer Treatment for Mrs. Brown organized by Angie Kline Brown
Fundraiser for Mrs. Angie Brown, 4th grade teacher at Elgin Elementary.
Church, We are having a bake sale at the RFFD on May 19th, with proceeds to benefit Mrs. Brown and her battle against Cancer! Mrs. Brown is the 4th grade teacher at Elgin Elementary. We will be offering breakfast items (come hungry!), drinks and other goodies throughout the day! Also, if anyone may be interested in donating items for the bake sale, they can contact either Lacy Beyer, Stacy Scouten or just bring already wrapped items on the morning of the RFFD… Thank you so much!! I know it will be a great blessing for Mrs. Brown! For any question contact Stacy Scouten at (520) 444-3907
There is also a gofundme account setup for her if you desire to help in that way. Thank you!
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Here is a great opportunity for you Married Couples!
The Marriage Enrichment Weekend returns for 2019.
This year’s theme is Winning at Marriage and will be held at the Hilton El Conquistador in Tucson Arizona from July 12-14.
Check out the video for more information, and register here: http://bit.ly/2VuTWVW
We look forward to seeing you there!
This Sunday Canelo Cowboy Church we once again be collecting non-perishable food for the needy in our area. All of the food collected last month has been distributed and our pantry is now empty.
Food recipients include:
A woman with a young child who left her husband because he was abusing her.
A woman with many children who is working three jobs to make ends meet.
A senior citizen amputee whose spouse just came back from the hospital
A senior couple who had medical bills and couldn’t afford food
Food recipients include:
A woman with a young child who left her husband because he was abusing her.
A woman with many children who is working three jobs to make ends meet.
A senior citizen amputee whose spouse just came back from the hospital
A senior couple who had medical bills and couldn’t afford food
And there are many other similar stories.
In addition we are supplying food to the County Food Bank located in Patagonia who distribute food every month to people in need in our area.
Because of your generous hearts, we are feeding the needy in the spirit of Matthew 25:35: “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in.”
Can you please bring non-perishable food to church this Sunday May 12 – the red collection boxes are located by the doors of the church?
And if you know of someone in our area who needs food, please contact Pastor Lindsey or Mary Moran [email protected]
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