Greetings to Everyone,

I hope in the Lord that everyone is getting along well. So, by the time this month’s newsletter is sent out, the Dedication Service will have already taken place. It was awesome LOL! First, I thank the Lord for all He has done for us. And I thank the people of Lanier, far and near, for your support, prayers, and the love you have shown us. Thank you to those who participated in the dedication services. Thank you to those who prepared and served the meal for the fellowship afterward. Now we are once again reminded that we have a mission God has commissioned us to carry out. I hope you can find in your heart a renewed sense of service here at Lanier. We have our Lord to please, our church to fill, people to disciple, and folks to love. You have heard this message in Matthew 28:18-20. The Great Commission is still relevant for the New Testament Church. 1) Authority has been given to Jesus. 2) We were told to go and make disciples. 3) Baptize in the name of Jesus (obedience). 4) Teach/train them to do likewise. 5) Remember our Lord is with us always.

Consider your ways, your life, and your commitments to the Lord. Be steadfast and ready to do your part. Accept one another in Christian love and consider how you may spur or encourage someone on. We are living in a time when it is easy to make someone mad. I seem to be doing good at that lately. I pray for what I see, hear, and say as we all together serve the Lord.

Looking a bit forward to VBS- “Junkyard Redemption” will soon be here. It fits Lanier’s slogan: "The Church Where Everybody is Somebody, and Jesus is Lord." I hope your plan is to be here with us. I believe the Lord has an awesome plan for you, the ministry, and for Lanier Baptist Church. What are you doing with your spiritual gift for the glory of God?

In Christ

Bro. Mike