He will complete it

If we indulge in any confidence which is not grounded on the Rock of ages, our confidence is worse than a dream, it will fall upon u, and cover us with its ruins, to our sorrow and confusion. All that Nature spins time will unravel, to the eternal confusion of all who are clothed therein. The Psalmist was wise, he rested upon nothing short of the Lord's work. It is the Lord who has begun the good work within us; it is He who has carried it on; and if He does not finish it, it never will be complete. If there be one stitch in the celestial garment of our righteousness which we are to insert ourselves, then we are lost; but this is our confidence, the Lord who began will perfect. He has done it all, must do it all, and will do it all. Our confidence must not be in what we have done, nor in what we have resolved to do, but entirely in what the Lord will do.

-Charles Spurgeon

Moods, the Weather, and Easter

Have you ever noticed how the weather and the moods of people are related. I know for myself it's true. I just feel more down and sad when it is dark and raining out. Now when the sunshine comes out, that all changes! I become very happy! I will be the first one out the door to enjoy that sunshine. I've noticed that I'm not the only one too. Lately, with there being nicer weather, more people are out and people just seem more pleasant. Our moods are funny things. They can be so driven by our circumstances. Sometimes that is a good thing and sometimes not, but it's true. Do you remember what the Bible says about the night of good Friday?

Now it was about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. Then the sun was darkened , and the veil of the temple was torn in two.

Luke 23:44-45.

Wow, the day on which Christ died, was covered in darkness. I believe this was a picture of the agony God went through watching His son die. It showed the wrath God being poured out. That darkness, that blackness, was because of my sin and all the sins committed by mankind. This was not a happy day, it was a dark day, a horrible day. The good news is that the sun shone even more brightly on that easter morning! Christ suffered for our sins, but then rose victorious that morning.

Now in some ways it might seem like a small detail. What's the big deal? God is interested in the smallest details of everything. So, there was darkness, but then there was light and the first resurrection day dawned.

Resurrection Ball

When: Friday, April 9, 2010, 7:00-9:00 P.M.

Dessert Reception, 9:15-11:00 P.M.*

Where: Spring Village Retirement Living

Community, 1420 Redwood Circle, Grants Pass.

What: Dancing, table refreshments, singing and joy.

Who: You, your dancing partner, your children, parents,

family, friends and neighbors.

Attire: Semi-formal to formal—this is a celebration of the

Resurrection. Look sharp and elegant.

Cost: $7 per household at door, this covers rental services.

Please R.S.V.P. by April 7^th, 471-1414 or email:

mpsumpter@gmail.com

(Mark and Peggy Sumpter)

*Dessert Reception: At around 9:00 P.M., we'll make

our way over to the Taprock Event Center,

Maple Room, 755 South East 7^th Street, Grants Pass.

Important Note: A donation will be taken on behalf of the Pregnancy Care

Center of Grants Pass, please make checks payable directly

to Pregnancy Care Center of Grants Pass, and on the cost of $7

for the Ball, make checks payable to Peggy Sumpter.

Yes, It's time to do some dancing! Hope you can be there!