Western Hills Christian Church: “You are family here!”

Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness;Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
Isaiah 5:20

It is Satan’s practice to convince people that what God calls good is actually evil and what God declares evil is, in fact, good. Satan persuaded Adam and Eve that their disobedience, rather than their obedience, would guarantee a full life. They believed him and immediately began to experience sin’s consequences! Despite the absurdity of Satan’s logic, he continues to deceive people into doubting that God has clearly said.

King Saul sought Samuel’s affirmation for the sacrifice he had offered, even though he had acted in direct disobedience to God’s command (1st Samuel 15:13). Ananias and Sapphira expected praise from the early church for their offering, though they were blatantly lying (Acts 5:1-11). An Amalekite soldier sought David’s gratitude for killing Saul, God’s anointed king (2nd Samuel 1:1-16).

We, too, will face the temptation to call something good that God has declared wicked. We may be persuaded that we can accomplish more good by lying than by telling the truth. We may claim that we are mobilizing Christians to pray for someone in sin when, in fact, we are spreading gossip. We may assert that we are following God’s will in our job when, in fact, we are striving to that which God declares is good. We may assert that we are following God’s will in our job when, in fact, we are striving to pursue our own ambitions. We will also be tempted to call evil that which God declares is good. God says it is good to love our enemies, yet we might decide our task is to hold them responsible for their actions.

It is so important to hold ourselves accountable to God’s Word. God does not need us to find exceptions for His commands. He requires our obedience.

Henry and Richard Blackaby
Experiencing God Day-by-Day

Western Hills family,

Words can not express what you all mean to us.  It has been wonderful being the intern youth minister.  We love the youth and we know that they are in good hands.  Thank you for the Farewell Dinner and money tree.  It will definitely come in handy with the move.  Most of all, thank you for your friendships and being part of our lives.  We will never forget this church or the people there.

In Christ,
Joe, Denise and the kids

THE YOUTH FOCUS

Well Senior High Week of Camp was a roaring success! Our kids were more than great, in fact we had numerous compliments from staff and sponsors alike! Thanks for all your prayers and support. Here are some of the upcoming events you should know about in addition to Junior High Week of Camp.

Discovery Ministries Camping Trip: July 5th-11th; August 2nd - 8th We will be taking 2 trips to Eminence Missouri to camp out with Discovery Ministries. The first week Of Camp is more laid back and is primarily a middle school event, though we are also encouraging High Schoolers to attend. The week will focus on team development activities such as caving, orienteering, rock climbing and rope courses. If your student is looking to attend this week of camp they need to confirm with me or the church office ASAP!

The trip in August is going to be only for High Schoolers and is essentially a wilderness trip. There will not be anything cushy about this trip,so students should definitely understand the hard work going in. But that warning aside, this is going to be an awesome life changing trip that your kids should definitely look forward to. Once again if your student is thinking about attending this event I need to know as soon as possible.

“Continue in your faith, established and firm” ~ Jake Schulte

To our loving family at Western Hills Christian Church,

I would like to thank everyone for the cards,flowers,emails and phone calls.  One day I am preparing for surgery at Comanche Memorial on my shoulder and the next day I am waking up at Reynolds Army Hospital with stitches in my knee.  It was very confusing but what wasn’t confusing was the love and concern so many of you showed.  Carol and I are so appreciative of you all.  may God continue to bless and keep you.

George and Carol Hubbard