BGMC Bike Day

On Sunday, September 25th, we will join together to raise money for the "Boys & Girls Missionary Challenge." Bring your bike next Sunday! If you do not have a bike to ride, please contact Pastor Randy at the church and we will find one for you!

Ask friends and family and neighbors and others if they would help you raise money to help others know the love of Jesus. BGMC helps missionaries pay for things. The money you bring in helps children in orphanages have food, clothing and supplies. It helps pay for clean water wells in Africa. It helps pay for Bibles and Christian books and reading materials that help others know Jesus. Children all over the United States help raise money so that people around the world can know about Jesus and experience the love of God.

That's what BGMC is about...and that's why we want to raise money for BGMC! Come on out and help raise money for BGMC. Do your best, and God will help you. Last year we had over 60 kids ride for BGMC Bike Day. This year, let's set a record and have the most riders ever! (Top fund raisers will receive a special prize. All riders will receive awards too!) See you on Sunday for BGMC Bike Day!

BLITZ! Obey God's Top Ten

We have begun a football "BLITZ" series. "BLITZ" stands for "Boldly Living In the Zone." God wants us to live bold, strong lives for Him!

In John 14:15 Jesus said, "If you love me, you will obey what I command." We show love when we obey the commands that we are given...whether that's with God, or at home, or at school.

Some of the commands that God has given to us are found in Exodus 20. You can read about Moses and the Israelites coming to the mount of God in Exodus 19:16-25. Then, read the commandments -- the top ten -- in Exodus 20:1-21.

We know that we are not saved because of our good works (Ephesians 2:8,9 tells us that) but if we love God, we will do our best to obey his commands!

Thankful For America!

Have you ever stopped to think about how blessed we are to live in our country? Some people in some countries do not have the freedom to make choices. They are not able to even worship Jesus! But WE GET TOO!

In Deuteronomy 28:1-14 God made promises to the nation of Israel. He told them that if they would obey Him, they would be blessed by God. I believe that God is true to his promises and if we will choose to obey him -- as Americans -- that He will bless us too! Take time to read about God's blessings in Deuteronomy 28.

And one more verse: 2 Chronicles 7:14.

May God bless America...as America chooses to bless God!

Prayertime

God wants us to talk with him. We listen to what He says to us as we read His Word (the Bible) and we also listen to him in our hearts and minds. We also speak to him. Jesus encourages us to pray! Read in Luke 11:1-10 about Jesus' advice to his disciples about prayer!

Give God 5! Five minutes of praise and worship. Five minutes of Bible reading. And five minutes of prayer each day!

The L.O.L. Show!

Don't miss the L.O.L. Show coming to the AG Church on the Wednesday after Labor Day! This is a night full of fun and laughter as Ben Christensen, Don B! and Pastor Randy share their favorite funny stuff! Juggling, illusions, unicycling and much more! It starts at 6:30. Bring your friends for a fun-filled time!

Find out more about the L.O.L. Show at http://www.bencomedy.com/LOL.html

God's Word Will Stand Forever

We had a great Sunday morning in Kids Church with our "Incredible Game Day!" This was a fun time of reviewing Bible lessons and verses from the past couple of months.

We want to continue to put God's Word in our hearts and minds -- not just at church but also throughout the week. Here are some verses about just that:

Psalm 119:9-11,
Joshua 1:8,
Matthew 24:35
Psalm 1:1-3

Have a great week!

Peer Pressure

Doing what is right is not always easy...even for Christians! Sometimes Christians go through hard times and have to make tough decisions too.

In Daniel 1,2 & 3 it tells us about three young guys who had to make the tough decision to obey God rather than men. You can read about them there. They probably knew the scripture in Deuteronomy 6:18. (Take a moment and read that.)

Sometimes we are tempted to do what is wrong. Proverbs 1:10 says, "My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them." Do NOT give in when you are tempted to do what is wrong! ...even if someone else is trying to get you to do the wrong thing.

God wants to help you! Take some time and pray and God will give you the strength and help you know what to do.

Have an awesome week!