“The Treasure”

This Sunday, October 2, all three  GBUMC campuses will begin a new message series entitled “The Treasure”.  It is based upon the story Jesus tells of a first century Hebrew man who, while traveling, discovers a treasure in a field and sells all he has to purchase that field in order to gain the treasure. (Matthew 13:44 )   

It is also based on this verse in Matthew 6:19-21. “Do not store up for yourself treasures on earth , where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But rather store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy , and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also."

Jack, Scott and I, along with our various worship teams, have been preparing and planning this series especially for you! We believe that this four week series will help us all discover the secret joy of giving as we explore six treasure principles that we can apply to our lives! We hope you will commit to join us, and we invite you to pray that God will do great things in our midst as we take this journey together!

This Sunday, we will offer to each GB family (one per family please) a copy of a great little book that we are using as a resource along with our Bibles.  The book is entitled , The Treasure Principle , and will be a wonderful resource for you to read in conjunction with your Bible as we explore these teachings of Jesus together!

The theme of the series is simply this (based on Matthew 6:19-21): “You can't take it with you  - but you can send it on ahead."

Start reading Matthew 13:44 and 6:19-21 this week in preparation for this Sunday. Be open to the Lord speaking to you as you meditate upon Jesus' captivating words!!

Lester

PS When it comes to Kingdom work : Remember to be a friend , make a friend, and bring a friend.