MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER
A New Year
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope” Jeremiah 29:13
The year we are now entering is one unknown to us, but known to God. He has a “custom-designed” plan for our lives. Included in His plan for us is the year ahead.
We cannot see what lies ahead in the new year, but God can. He knows “where” we are, the “why” of our circumstances, 'how” His plans fit into our lives, and “what” His plans are to accomplish. We can face the new year with peace of heart and mind, knowing that God is working out His plans not only for our lives on earth but throughout eternity. His plans for our lives finds completion and fulfillment in Jesus Christ.
Consider December 31 of next year. If the Lord tarries His coming, will you be able to look back over the year and say with Paul, “ I have fought a good fight”? Determine now to be faithful to the Lord throughout this next year, before the new year even dawns.
As Christians, we should strive to be faithful for Christ until the end of our lives. As we end this Christmas season and look forward to next year, remember that God wants us to be faithful to Him until the end. As people are making resolutions for the new year, commit to remain faithful to God. Ask Him for the strength to stay faithful to Him throughout the new year and until His return.
Take time in your busy schedule to find a personal relationship with God. Your relationship with Him is the most important “item” in your life.
Randy Morris, Minister
Randy Morris, Minister
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First Christian Church of Galax is located in the beautiful setting of the Blue Ridge Mountains. We are a part of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and have served our community for more than 100 years.
We are a traditional church that is ecumenically minded and active within our community. Our motto is First Christian Church Galax embracing, becoming, and sharing the Good News. We accept our role within the world with courage and love.
In our effort to fulfill what we have been called into being as the church we seek to serve our community in many ways. We have a food bank ministry called 'Soul Feed', where not only is the goal to feed the hungry with groceries but with the Word of God. We have a Thanksgiving Community Meal where we prepare and deliver over 200 meals to individuals and families within our community and to those at the church who help to prepare the meal. We are a host site for the Community Holy Week Services leading up to Easter where everyone in the community may enjoy a free lunch, worship and music. We work alongside other churches to help make these and other ministries a reality and a blessing.
We are a church that believes in giving to our community. We give financial support to the local Free Clinic, the Tri-Area Pregnancy Resource Center, the Gideons, and many other organizations. We are a meeting place for the American Red Cross. Our facilities are used for weddings and picnics.
Sunday School 10:00 A.M.
Sunday Worship 11:00 A.M.
Youth Group (CYF) 12:00 P.M. Meets every Sunday after worship.
Soul Feed 6:30 P.M. Meets the first and third Monday of each month.
CWF/CMF 8:00 Breakfast at Flossies 3rd Saturday each month.
Choir 6:15 P.M. Meets each Wednesday
Bible Study 7:15 P.M. Meets each Wednesday (except the third Wed. )
First Christian Church of Galax, Virginia
Minister Randy Morris
