Gospel Meeting 2007 — Bulletin Article 05.27.07

One week from Sunday will be our annual Homecoming and decoration at Midway and will begin our annual Gospel Meeting (June 3-6). We are looking forward to having Brother Willie Hamblen with us to share messages from God’s word. Let’s think about some of the most important aspects of a Gospel Meeting:

G – “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” John 3:16. “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” Romans 5:8. “Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you…that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures…” 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. Because God has done so much for us through the gospel of Christ, we need to give our lives to Him.

O – A Gospel Meeting is a time of many opportunities. One of the most mentioned—but most underused—is the opportunity for community outreach. Have your friends and family been invited to this year’s meeting? If we are truly concerned about their souls, we must take full advantage of this wonderful opportunity.

S – The focus of the meeting will be studying the sacred scriptures through the wisdom and preparation of Brother Hamblen. The theme for his lessons is related to our yearly theme of “Rise Up & Build Our Spirituality.” His narrower focus is “Spiritual Lives In Times Like These.” Attending the week’s services may involve sacrifices, but we all will be rewarded with this special week.

P – People are at the heart of the elders’ decision to hold a Gospel Meeting. In meeting the needs of church-members, our shepherds purpose in their hearts to provide these wonderful opportunities for growth. It is our privilege to participate in following their guidance.

E – All of us as Midway members should be excited about the opportunities presented by a Gospel Meeting. If we do not express excitement, we will have little luck bringing others with us.

L – We will never be able to learn everything about our Lord, but opportunities like this help us to improve our lives in His service. May we love Him will all our heart and be present (and not late).

M – Many souls have been saved and revived through Gospel Meetings. We get to reflect upon our lives through messages from the Master’s word. What urgency we should have to make our lives right!

E – This is a prime opportunity for encouragement of others. Many members may be discouraged; we can use our meeting to lift their spirits.

E – Above all, we should have an eternal focus. Thinking on spiritual things forces us to envision our eternal destiny. If our hearts are committed to working toward heaven, we’ll be present for this opportunity.

T – We should be forever thankful for the time we get to spend together with fellow Christians. It helps us in trials and temptations.

I – We should seek opportunities to increase our spiritual intelligence through study. Our young people are at impressionable ages; therefore a Gospel Meeting is important for them as well.

N – Gospel Meetings have been set up so that we might spread the good news about Jesus Christ. May we never focus on numbers alone, but may we seek constant spiritual nourishment.

G – “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.” Matthew 28:19-20.

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