Congratulations

These individuals have completed a 13 week Discipleship Correspondence Study Course which covered a variety of subjects. This is one of the courses our outreach sends into correctional facilities in the state of MS.

(l to r) Chris Parnell, Kenneth Dickey, Shirley Dickey, Mrs. Eva Mobley, Greg Lewis, Loretta Parnell, Brenda Smith, Sharica Scott-Smith, and Jessica Dickey. Not pictured is Nicole Richardson

Some years ago, when I was a kid, we use to play a game called Hiding Go Seek. In this game, there was a base, an individual who protected the base, and this individual also searched for the other players who would find a secure hiding place. The player who protected the base would start off by saying, last night, night before, twenty four robbers at my door, I got up and let them in, hit them in the head with a rolling pen. All aint hid say Billy goat. If no one said anything, the base protector would say Ready or Not, Here I Come. This particular phrase came to mind as I thought on the return of Jesus. The Bible clearly reveals that Jesus is coming again and no man knows the day nor the hour, and when He returns, Hes coming like and thief in the night. Those who are not ready for His return will not prevent his coming and will be caught off guard. The scriptures speak of signs of His return and Jesus Himself left the disciples one on the day of His resurrection..the sign of the folded napkin. The folded napkin had to do with the master and servant, and every Jewish boy knew this tradition. When the servant set the dinner table for the master, he made sure that it was exactly the way the master wanted it. The table was furnished perfectly, and then the servant would wait, just out of sight, until the master had finished eating, and the servant would not dare touch that table until the master was finished. Now if the master was done eating, he would rise from the table, wipe his fingers and mouth with that napkin and toss it on the table. The servant would then know to clear the table. For in those days, the wadded napkin meant, Im done. But if the master got up from the table, and folded his napkin, and laid it beside his plate, the servant knew that the folded napkin meant, Im coming back. (John 20:6-7) Are you ready? Are those whom you cherish and love dearly ready? Please get ready if youre not because Ready or Not, Here He Comes.

Ready or Not Here He Comes

Ministers And Leaders Classes

Congratulations are in order for Kenneth & Shirley Dickey. They were recently married on May 28, 2011 at the Brookhaven Parks and Recreation Facility. We are preparing to begin our third Ministers and Leaders Classes here at ALC and opening them up to other pastors, ministers and leaders as well. Our starting date is June 27th and we will meet every Monday thereafter for eight weeks except for the 4th of July. The first two Ministers and Leaders Classes were available for ALC members only and has proven to be a major part of the success weve had so for. Ministers from other churches have inquired in the past about us opening them up for others as well, and after some prayer and counsel, we believe it fits with our mission statement. We will cover what a minister and leader is; some of their responsibilities; the character of a minister and leader; their influence, the minister who doesnt pastor, as well as other subject matter. Those of you who are interested may sign up at the church or call the church office. If you call church office, please mention that youre calling to enroll in the Ministers and Leaders Classes. Leave your name and phone number and someone will contact you as soon as possible. You must enroll to attend.

One of our newest members, Karita Smith, delivered a baby girl, Khloe, 7lbs 9oz on May 26, 2011. They are both doing great.

Identity Impact Conference

Baby Shower for Jessica Dickey on June 11,2011 in the youth/fellowship building. Time is from 2 until 4. See you there! We are just days away from our highly anticipated Identity Impact Conference. The members and friends of The Life are excited, our intercessors have been praying for the services and those who will be participating and attending. Those who purchase the 3 CD conference series will receive the inspirational speakers free. The dates are June 16-18 @ 7pm nightly.

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