THE COMMERCE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Words to Live By
April 10, 2024
Hello friends,
In the Old Testament Book of Genesis, it is written that as Isaac got older, his wife, Rebekah, and his son, Jacob, got together and put together a plan to hijack the blessing that was supposed to go to his son Esau, Jacob’s older brother. Isaac yearned for a particularly tasty food from the wild game that Esau hunted. So, Isaac sent Esau out, instructed him the he would bless him after he’d eaten this wild game. While Esau was hunting, Rebekah cooked a delicious meal from choice goats, and Jacob brought it to Isaac. When Jacob approached, Isaac spoke up, “Please come closer so I can touch you, my son and are you my son Esau or not?” So, Jacob stepped to his father – Isaac felt of him and spoke: “The voice is Jacob’s voice, but
these hands – these hands are the hands of Esau.” Isaac, in his old age, was deceived and instead of blessing Esau, blessed Jacob instead. This is according to The Book of Genesis, the 27th chapter, verses 21-23.
All too often, we question if we are hearing God’s voice or the multitude of voices around us that grab for our attention. Jesus says in The Gospel According to John, the 10th chapter, verse 4: “After he has
gathered his own flock, he walks ahead of them, and they follow him because they recognize his voice.” You see folks, those that are close to Jesus never have to worry; they recognize God’s voice because they spend time with God. So, let’s make another part of our daily prayer that we know God’s voice clearly enough among the multitude of voices and that we are strong enough to guide and direct others to You.
This Sunday (14 APR 24), is the 3rd Sunday of Easter. Our Old Testament Lesson is from Psalm 4 and our New Testament Lesson is from 1 John his 3rd chapter, verses 1-7. I will proclaim God’s Word in my sermon entitled: “By God’s Grace, Christ Resides in Us.”
Our 10:55 A.M. Service of Worship is broadcasted on the Official Commerce Presbyterian Website at
www.commercepresbyterian.com,
or if you would like to view the service at a later time, go to YouTube and search Commerce Presbyterian Church.
Spring Almost Potluck: My thanks to those who hung around for another fantastic Almost Potluck. Great food, but the fellowship was out of the park. And the riddle solving after bread-breaking, oh my goodness -
Michael Sales, go to the head of the class!
Stay tuned for a late Sunday afternoon, homemade ice cream social – more details to follow.
The Next Jackson County Prayer Breakfast: Is scheduled for Wednesday, 24 APR 24 from 0800 – 0900 / 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Jackson County Agriculture Facility, 1869 County Farm Road, Jefferson, GA.
Presbyterian Women: Ladies your field trip, via 15 passenger van, to Gibbs Gardens in Ball Ground, GA, has been RESCHEDULED to Thursday, May 9th. Meet at the church on, Thursday, 09 MAY 24 at 9:00 a.m.; we will stop for breakfast on the way. Please RSVP to Trina sooner than later. She will be getting out more details about the trip to you via email. Her point of
contact is: bezemom@bellsouth.net or 678-458-5311.
Presbyterian Women: Will meet on Tuesday, 16 APR and Monday, 13 MAY at 6:00 p.m. at Trina’s home. Look for detailed emails from Trina as dates close in.
Count Down to our Spring Yard Sale: Saturday 27 APR 24 at 0700/7:00 a.m. to 1300 / 1:00 p.m. Folks, please start identifying those items you would like to donate to our effort. All proceeds will go towards the life and mission of the church. Please price your items with masking tape and black
sharpie. Drop off on Thursday, 25 APR 24 or call Jeff Cain to make other arrangements. This is a cash only sale!
Play Ball!!!: The Gwinnett Stripers vs. The Durham Bulls – Saturday, 04 MAY 24. First pitch is at 1805 / 6:05 p.m. Sign-up sheet is Fellowship Hall.
Free Classes!: Several of the libraries in Jackson County offer a selection of free classes:
• Chair Yoga: Low intensity class that allows you to stretch and bend; instructors encourage you to do what is comfortable for you. Offered at the Commerce City Library each Monday from. 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Former Benton Elementary School on the first Wednesday of the
month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. by the Staff from Piedmont Athens Regional but hoping to expand in the future.
• Stress Management: Same location and same staff will be offering a class on Stress Management on April 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Jefferson Library also offers yoga classes; log on to their website for more info. More advanced classes offered by the Commerce Library; log on to their website for more info.
Our thanks to Nancy Dove for providing the information.
And one more thing: May the grace of Christ attend you, the love of God surround you, the Holy Spirit keep you now and forevermore.
I so much look forward to seeing each of you on Sunday and while you are at it, ask a family member or friend to be our guest and sit with you and see Jesus Christ at work in the hearts and minds of the TCPC flock; I look forward to seeing them too. And for those of you Live-Streaming, we would love to see you in-person. As the Holy Spirit moves you and you feel comfortable enough, please come join us for our in-person worship.
TCPC is just Good, Basic, Church – Godly, Biblical, Christian.
I hope to see all of you who are reading this, in church –
Jeff Cain
89 Lakeview Drive
Commerce, GA 30529
Reverend Jeffrey A. Cain, Sr.
Pastor
“Good, Basic, Church —
Godly, Biblical, Christian”
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