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Minister Matt Darby delivered the message today on the topic " Knowing When To Judge " from 1 Corinthians 5:9-13 .  Christians are to hold each other accountable.  Holding each other accountable is a loving act.  We ought to welcome accountability when it's shared in love. Check out the full sermon here . Today, we had our Back to School Prayer .  It was a blessing to see parents anoint and stand by their children as we prayed for a successful and safe school year. Deacon Phil Blango shared his testimony of having completed chemotherapy after being diagnosed with cancer. He especially thanked his wife of 40 years, Lora, for being by his side during this trial.

We have a different topic to pray for each month led by an elder. This month's prayer topic is Suffering (Physical, Mental Depression). Today, we focused on “ Suffering From Depression ”. It's a false assumption that a Christian is always “happy”. A Christian can struggle with depression and yet have the joy of the Lord. Today's call to worship scripture is a psalm of lament . A lament is a passionate expression of grief (like a loud cry). A biblical lament is a prayer in pain that leads to trust in God.  The Psalmist cried earnestly in the night from his troubled spirit, searching his soul for an answer to his distress. He found comfort in meditating on God’s mighty deliverance in the Exodus. My prayer is that when the dark clouds of depression surround God's people that they remember all the mighty work of God in their lives, especially the redemptive work of Jesus on the cross. If you're struggling with depression, I would encourage you to get connected to the ri...

Today, we recognize some who came forward recently :  Bro. Blake Hunter rededicated his life to Christ  Sis. Aaja Chambliss trusted Christ as her personal Savior & joined Mt. Zion  All ladies are invited to the next Titus 2 TEA on Saturday, 8/19, for a time of teaching, encouraging, and affirming. The deadline to register is today.  Our next church-wide prayer rally hosted by the Missions Ministry is Tuesday, 8/15, from 7 to 8 pm. Everyone is invited to join us for an hour of corporate prayer. You can also submit your prayer requests online .

I want to recognize one who recently joined : Sis. Tiffany Bryant who joined on Christian Experience and is a candidate for baptism . Welcome to our newest member who completed NMO & membership interview: Sis. Teresa Gaddy  Happy Birthday to our August babies...  Happy Anniversary to our August couples...    Our August Senior Birthday Surprise is Sis. Brenda Tyrance! Ladies, you are all invited to the next Titus 2 TEA on Saturday, 8/19 for a time of teaching, encouraging, and affirming. Don't forget to register by 8/13.