Great Way To Begin A Great Week...

Yesterday was Palm Sunday. It marks the beginning of a week of great contrasts- from triumph (Matthew 21:8-11) to seeming tragedy (Luke 23:33).

Yesterday we enjoyed some triumphs. Like most Sunday mornings at Argyle, we had great worship, a powerful and challenging message, and lives being changed by the power of God working through His people. It was Sunday evening that was something special. A really nice crowd was back to enjoy the baptism, Lord's Supper, family dinner and Student Dessert Auction. Our students led worship, and they did a great job. It wasn't exactly grandma's church, but it was Jesus' church.

We had three baptisms. Their video stories were a glimpse into the various ways the Holy Spirit uses to draw people to Jesus. A brother and sister were brought to Argyle by the influence of Godly grandparents who wanted their family to hear the Gospel faithfully preached. A woman who has been dealing for years with the consequences of bad choices and poor decisions made the right decision- to totally turn her life over to Jesus. We know that it is not baptism that saves, but it does publicly proclaim the joyful news of a life newly devoted to Jesus and His mission for the church.

We had a wonderful opportunity to obey Jesus' other desire for us- we remembered Him and looked forward to the fulfillment of His promise by sharing the Lord's Supper (1 Corinthians 11:23-26).

Chef Leroy did not disappoint. His world famous BBQ disappeared in no time. Leroy always frets that people will get bored of the same old pulled pork- he have to keep reassuring him that it is the best BBQ in town, hands down, and there is nothing he can serve that people would enjoy more.

For years (we think 12, but aren't real sure) the Student Ministry has done a dessert auction to help fund the annual BigStuf summer camp. Last night we set a record- over $1,900 was raised to help Argyle Students grow in their faith at BigStuf. Thank you Argyle families for your awesome support. Our students appreciate it.

Hal Hunter
Ministry Pastor