Monday is the day so many are tempted to quit, give up and/or throw in the towel. Don’t do it! Don’t quit! I’ll tell you why: Galatians 6:9 tells us Let us not grow weary in well doing, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we don’t give up.

Here’s a thought I would share because, well, it’s Monday!

It is not the critic who counts, not the one who points out how the strong man stumbled or how the doer of deeds might have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena. Whose face is marred with sweat and dust and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes short again and again and again, who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions and spends himself in a worthy cause. Who, if he wins, knows the triumph of high achievement, and who, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory or defeat. ~ Teddy Roosevelt

On another note, it was a FABULOUS SUNDAY at Salem First. WOW! Some 250+ kids for the week of Bible School, and then, to have them invade our day yesterday – WHAT LIFE they brought! Meeting so many new people I felt like I was a bird dog in the middle of a bunch of ducks. It was fantastic!

Trevor, Ellen, Roseanne Bowles and a host of TREMENDOUS VOLUNTEERS pulled off one of the greatest weeks we’ve ever had here for Vacation Bible School. WAY TO GO GANG! The presentation yesterday was powerful and gave us great insight into what our capabilities are in connecting with young families.

Church Family, THANK YOU for your generous support, loving spirit, and powerful prayers. Lives are being changed and we are working hard to connect with many new people. Thanks for being “others focused” as you walk through the church door. Finding a new person (someone you don’t know) and reaching out to them is HUGE! Thank you for your partnership in the Gospel.

THIS SUNDAY is going to be another outstanding day of worship and connection. I know it’s July 4th, but let’s gather and worship together. I’ll be speaking to you about a very important subject that is timelier than you can imagine. I promise, you’ll walk away saying, “That was worth coming to.”

So, see you this Lord’s Day!

 Pastor Dave