Hidden in the Apple Blossom

Did you know that if you find an apple with a worm hole, it does not mean that there is a worm inside the apple? It simply means that an insect laid an egg in the apple blossom. Sometime later, the worm hatched in the heart of the apple, then ate its way out.

Despite the appearance, the worm doesn't work its way into the apple, it works its way out. And so it is with sin. Sin doesn't work its way into our hearts, it works its way out. Although sin becomes more obvious later on through our words and actions, it was really there all along, hidden in the very “blossom” of our human nature.

Mark 7:15

There is nothing outside a person that by going into him can defile him, but the things that come out of a person are what defile him.

I love you all,

For those who pledged financial support for Crystal Leatherman, please remember to follow up with your donations.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

** Men’s Business Meeting is tonight after evening services.

** We have good news! The Summer Series has been extended to include Terry Ellison from Shallowater this Wednesday, August 15th. Then Tim will be our final speaker next Wednesday evening, August 22nd.

** The church directory will launch Aug. 19th! If you want the app on your phone, we must have your email address and you will need to have a password ready to put in. If you want a paper copy of the directory, add your name to the list on the activity table.

** Family Movie Night will be Sunday evening, August 19th, at 5:00, featuring “Woodlawn”.

** Our Spanish brethren are having a gospel meeting August 24th-26th. Details are on the activity table.

** Christmas boxes for Nicaraguan children will be filled at our sandwich supper on Sunday evening, August 26th. If you signed up to help fill boxes, you may bring your items to the sandwich supper or drop them by the office. We will also be accepting donations to cover charges for shipping. If you have any questions, please talk to Debbie or call the office.

** Our new AIM students will be here beginning on August 26th. If you would like to host them for a Sunday meal, please check the sign-up sheet on the activity table.

** The HPCH Change for Children drive will end soon. Please return your cans to the office by Sun., Aug. 26th.

If you are visiting us today, we are honored you chose us. We hope that today’s time together will help deepen your relationship with God and widen your circle of friends.

We are a church family who seeks to follow Jesus and be true to the Bible.

Please stay around after our assembly so that we might get to know you better. 

Thank you again for worshipping with us today.

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