Always know that there is strength in waiting. God has a purpose and a plan for our life. He will answer our prayers. Some yes, some no, and even not now.

When we find ourselves facing a different decision, the important thing we must realize is we need to learn to wait. No where in the Bible do we find that we are to take control and fight our battles. In 2 Chronicles 20:15, we find that God fights for us. We are to be patient and trust Him.

Even when David faced all of his battles he waited upon God because he knew that God would deliver him from the destruction and place him on solid ground.

Psalms 40:1-3 says, “I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. He brought me up out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it and fear and shall trust in the Lord.

When we place our faith and trust in Him, He provides what we need to accomplish what he has planned for us.

He does for us what you and I couldn’t do for ourselves. Read Isaiah 40:28-31.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to: the family and friends of Pastor John Smith of Cotaco Methodist, Sadie Stewart, Casey Miller and Bob and Barbara Ash in the loss of Bob’s sister, Lois Holbert.

Happy anniversary wishes this week to: Pastor Rickey and Christy Clemons on May 4, Ricky and Peggy Phillips on May 5, Marlon and Donna Terry on May 5, Will and Tara Summerford on May 5, Jim and Pam Roberts on May 6, Joe and Tiny Hollis on May 7 and Joni and Allie Mast on May 9.

Happy birthday to: Vanessa Brown on May 2, Laura Hodo on May 3, Vivian Wilson, Blake Breeding and Benny Brown on May 4, Ilene Smith on May 5, Kayla Stark on May 6, Fay Smith on May 7 and Donald Edward on May 8.

Sun., May 21 is Homecoming and Decoration Day at New Center Baptist Church and also will be recognizing those graduating high school with a covered dish lunch after the worship service. There will be no evening services.

Memory Wall Plaques: See Brenda McMinemon if you’d like to order and “In Memory of” or “In Honor of” plaque for the wall in the Fellowship Hall of New Center Baptist Church. They are $75.00 each and the funds go to the building fund. Brenda will be placing an order soon.