“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29: 11
Throughout the history of Clay Fellowship Church, we always sought God’s leadership and still seek where His Spirit is calling us. We look to the past and the future, not with understanding, but with hope. Our hope rests in God’s revelation, the ways Christ’s leadership calls us to earnestly worship and pursue ways of feeding his sheep and tending to the needs of the whole flock
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Clay Fellowship Church
03/02/2025
Grady’s Gravelings…
Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. This is our first edition of Grady’s Gravelings for 2025. It’s been a whirlwind of a January and February. First, I must thank all my church family for your prayers for Dianne, and all the battles she is fighting. It has been so very comforting and encouraging to know both of us have been lifted up in prayer throughout what seems a multitude of attacks by Satan to our health. I continue to say it and it’s so true, “you are the best and most loving congregation that I’ve served … ever. Thank you for being who you are.” While it’s been an exciting beginning of 2025 it has also been a very sad one too. We’ve had to say “see you later” to too many wonderful saints this year. All of our church family grieves their loss from us but, what a comfort to know exactly where they are and who they are with … our Savior and Lord. Amen? Amen!
As we move forward into March this weekend, the season of Lent begins Wednesday March 5th. To recognize the beginning of Lent (40 days of introspection) we will have a Wednesday night Ash Wednesday service beginning at 6:30 in the worship center, followed by a family gathering (snacks!!!) in the fellowship hall. Make your plans to attend and bring your friends and family along too.
Are you still reading? If so … I have a “Challenge” for each of you.
Most of you are familiar with the tradition of giving up something for Lent. Well, instead of giving up that chocolate ie. Snickers and Reese’s cups, here’s my challenge to you. Give up some of your personal time, and instead of depriving yourself of an indulgence, spend that time in prayer. As a part of our Ash Wednesday service, we are going to have a time to make our commitments of how much time daily, we will give to spend with our Lord in Prayer. I want you to pray about this and seek how much time you are willing to give up … of yourself … to prayer. There will be cards to complete and sign on Wednesday evening. You will tell God and God alone how much time … 5 minutes daily, 15 minutes, or hours dally … that you will commit to pray daily for the 40 days of Lent. I believe in prayer. Prayer changes people of things (outcomes). Amen? Amen. How much of your time are you willing to “give up” to spend time with our Lord and Savior. You will be a different person in 40 days … you can count on it.
Blessings,
Brother Fred
Dianne and I love you all so very much. Thank you Jesus for such a wonderful group of saints to serve.
Amen.
