An Important Date to Remember - May 3rd

We recently faced a situation that only a miracle of God could remedy. Prior to being at COLC, we were the sort of people who felt that we could take care of every situation or problem we encountered in life. Trusting in God to supply our EVERY need, including finances and health, is a lesson we have learned at COLC. God showed us that we had to trust in Him, not ourselves, in every situation and He came through at just the right time. To God be the glory!!

If you are facing uncertainty in life, we encourage you to stand on these scriptures, as we did:

Whoever trusts in Him will not be disappointed.

Romans 10:11

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:57

On a similar topic - an important date is coming up. May 3rd is our National Day of Prayer.

The National Day of Prayer has great significance for us as a nation. It enables us to recall and to teach the way in which our founding fathers sought the wisdom of God when faced with critical decisions. It stands as a call to us to humbly come before God, seeking His guidance for our leaders and His grace upon us as a people. The unanimous passage of the bill establishing the National Day of Prayer as an annual event signifies that prayer is as important to our nation today as it was in the beginning.

The National Day of Prayer belongs to all Americans. It is a day that transcends differences, bringing together citizens from all backgrounds. Mrs. Shirley Dobson, NDP chairman, reminds us: “We have lost many of our freedoms in America because we have been asleep. I feel if we do not become involved and support the annual National Day of Prayer, we could end up forfeiting this freedom, too.”

Christians are not doomed to defeat but called to victory. If God can change us then He can use us to change some part of this world. Christians can change the course of human history by prayer and obedience to God.

We ask that you take the day Thursday, May 3^rd to pray and fast for our nation. Pray that God will so take the heart of our President, Senate and Congress that all laws instituted will be for His glory and that we may live in peace.

God bless you!
Elders Fred and Ernie Congdon