Greetings to Everyone,

I hope in the Lord that everyone is getting along well. I have a brief update on our sanctuary.

The sheetrock is almost completed, and preparations to paint everything are quickly approaching. The work being done is professional, and the materials being used are quality products. This is answered prayer, and once again Lanier goes back together, better than it was before. It is projected to take 8 to 10 weeks for completion. We hope to return to the sanctuary around Christmas. Keep praying! James 1:2-4 reminds us of the reason we face so many trials of every kind. We are also reminded of who we must trust and turn to during those times of testing and that “this too shall pass.” Finally, he reminds us that one day we shall leave it all behind, reminding us once again to live a life worthy of our calling, “may all who come behind us find us faithful.” Perseverance has to finish its work in our lives so that we will end up spiritually mature, complete, and lacking for nothing. Spiritual maturity not only blesses us, but also those around us, and those we encounter. Complete can mean content; it is unique how we grow in the Lord, and it does not mean we are complacent, but open to the leadership of the Holy Spirit’s promptings to guide us in life. Lastly, to lack nothing, spiritually, physically, mentally, or materially, what a blessing to be thankful for what we have in Christ and not disappointed for what we do not have.

I hope in the Lord and pray for our church family. Thank you so much to those who faithfully give of themselves to accomplish everything the Lord wants of Lanier. Looking forward to what the Lord has in store.

In Christ

Bro. Mike