Things that I Could Mention

The Lord has opened up another wonderful door to share the gospel.  I have been asked to submit an article for inclusion in the monthly newsletter that goes out to the (over 250) residents at the Senior Living Center where I minister the Word. Below is a copy of the article that will appear in the May Newsletter. 

Things That I Could Mention
Michael E. Wood

While being Pastoral Care Provider for Atria El Camino Gardens, I understand that some of you as residents continue to enjoy the freedom to worship God in spirit and in truth along with a local congregation of your own choosing, and I rejoice with you in that privilege, and ask that you would pray for us, that the Word of the Lord would have free course and be glorified by the power of His Spirit as it is with you. If you are providentially hindered on any given Sunday, you are more than welcome to join us in the Club Room at 1:30p.m. For those in the Life Guidance building, we meet at 11:00a.m.Thursday.

On the other hand there may be those of you who are longtime residents or have recently become residents and are not fully aware of this opportunity of which you may enjoy regardless of your physical limitations. Staff members are available to assist you in whatever area of need you may have to accommodate your desire to meet with us. While being encouraged to write an article for the Newsletter and knowing that some of you I may never meet face to face this side of glory, the following came to mind.

Of all the things that I could mention, this is one of them,
Oh Come and worship God the Father in a song or hymn.
Come prepared with hearts a burning as He speaks with us
By the Holy Spirit showing Christ all glorious

As a man, He came to earth to do what none could do
And gave Himself; The Sacrifice to honor justice due.
For that which we deserve because of sin, no other way,
Could have satisfied the wrath of God due us each day.

But when upon the cross He cried, “It Is Finished’, it was done!
And by His resurrection He has proved that He’s the One
By whom a new creation set in order will be seen
By all who trust in Christ alone by faith; though now unseen,
And yet we love and look for Him to come again with power,
With glory overspreading all creation in that hour!

If you have any questions, prayer requests, or would like to meet with Dianna and me on a more personal basis perhaps on a Thursday night, please feel free to contact us. Please leave a message if no one answers the phone immediately. (916) 331-2746.

Rejoicing with you, in Jesus,
Michael E. Wood

Written:  March 2, 2012