Church of the Nazarene, Central Florida District Supt. Dr. Larry Dennis writes in "Reflecting God", a daily devotional guide, these words Heb 4:1-10

There was a time not too long ago when the word "Sabbath" had a much different meaning. It was a welcomed day. With Sunday School,  a stirring worship service punctuated with an alter call; Sunday dinner around the family table featuring pot roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh sliced tomatoes and homemade coconut cake. In the afternoon for the adults, it was a nap,  for the kids, a leisurely day of play outside. Early evening called us back to church for "singspiration" and the evangelistic service.

As children we know it was different. Unlike the other six,  it was a day set aside for the Lord. This welcomed day was usually stress free, no heavy schedules or appointments, no little league or shopping. Even the kids understood that "Sabbath" meant rest and renewal.

The writer of Hebrews compares the Sabbath to a life entirely sanctified to God. Jesus reminds us that when hearts, minds, souls, and strengths are totally surrendered to Him, we experienced a peace that passes understanding. In the midst of our hectic, demanding, pressure filled lives-through Christ's death, resurrection and indwelling presence, "There remains, then a Sabbath-rest for the people of God.

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We have been experiencing the spirit of the Lord in our services. This past week the church held VBS and with Kathy's leading and Gary and Mary having invited the Day Care we ended up with over 55 children. Our members were right there with a helping hand.  Today in the morning service the children had a program which they put on for the church and it was enjoyed by all. After the morning message there was hot dogs  and chips for the kids and families and also for anyone else that attended the morning servive and enjoyed "Rolled Steak".

We are missing you all and you are always in our prayers. We look forward to our Northern snowbirds coming back in the fall and we are praying that there are those individuals that are looking for a church or are looking "for something" that is missing in there lives. Please, if you read this,  then God,  we pray is directing you.

God Bless you all!!