Amelia Church of Christ - Christian Church in Amelia, OH near Cincinnati in Clermont County

Fishing In Church

Earlier this week I went fishing with my dad and my younger brother.  We fished a farm pond that is owned by a friend of my dad.  The pond isn’t much to look at.  It’s surrounded by trees and brush, which can make fishing difficult.  It is also the favored watering hole for a couple of rather stubborn mules that must constantly be chased away.  This pond doesn’t sound like the ideal fishing spot.  But on this day, we absolutely lit that pond on fire!  It was one of the best fishing days I’ve had in years.  It didn’t matter that the surroundings weren’t perfect.  On this day, there was nowhere else I would have rather been.

This past weekend was a fantastic time for our church.  Our APEX kick-off was unbelievably successful.  More than 50 people came out to worship together and I was so encouraged by their response after the service.  And then came the time of fellowship, which was simply spectacular!  I was really uplifted as I watched our church family connecting.

And then came Sunday.  What a great day!  The spirit of our people was upbeat.  Our church was united in worship.  The response after a pretty tough message was great.  I watched love and encouragement being dished out all through our church family.

I left this weekend with a special feeling.  Our church isn’t the picture of idyllic perfection.  There are problems and struggles.  But this weekend  reminded me that, in spite of all its messy imperfections, there are good things that happen in the church that don’t happen anywhere else.  And I’ve gotta tell you…weekends like this one remind me that there’s nowhere else I would rather be.

I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the LORD.”  (Psalm 122:1)

In His Love,

Mike

LUMI"NEWS"

"Our quest is to illuminate the truth of Jesus for the world in a manner that inspires everyone to live courageously committed and devoted to his call."

QUEST – June 14, 2006
We are continuing our series entitled “MYTH-BUSTERS” You won’t want to miss these common myths that students believe about the Bible and Christian life that simply aren’t fact, (or are they?)

S.P.A.M. (Seriously Pondering All of the Message) - June 11, 2006
Our Sunday School class, "S.P.A.M." is continuing its Revelation study.
This Sunday we will tackle Revelation Chapter Eleven. Don't miss it!

MONDAY ACTIVITIES (NITRO) – July 10, 2006
Our Monday Activities will resume on July 10th, with a video game tournament and pool party at the Morrissey's. The fun begins at 11:00 AM.

CIY - July 31 - August 5, 2006
We will depart for CIY in Illinois on Monday, July 31st. If you have already registered, expect a student/parent letter in the next 2 weeks. Also remember that your final payment of 75.00 is due that same day.

Upcoming Events

Christian Crusaders Trip to Dairy Queen - Monday, June 12th - 6:30 pm

Clermont County Senior Rally - Thursday, June 15th
at Mt. Carmel Christian Church from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm.

VBS Kick-Off - Friday, June 6th at 6:30 pm

ACC Websites:

• www.ameliachurchofchrist.com
• www.ameliakidzone.com
• www.ameliasportscamp.com
• www.ameliastudents.com
• www.ameliasmallgroups.com
• www.mikeedmisten.com