Nothing's Too Hard For God!

The wristbands are in! For those of you who are interested in wearing your official "faith gear," we've got you covered. After giving away nearly ALL of the orange NTHFG wristbands on the very first Sunday we intriduced them, we knew we needed to order more...and did we ever!

We have 1,000 to be exact! (That should be a good start, don't you think?) So come 'n get 'em this Sunday March 8th--take what you need, but please use what you take. Some of you have asked about how many you can get, so let me share a few thoughts:

1. These wristbands can be powerful tools to share your faith in Jesus--and I definitely want them to be used (not just sitting in a box somewhere)!

2. Although they cost around $.50/each, we have chosen to give them to you FREE of charge. I simply believe this is an investment into the kingdom, so it's "worth it" for BCC to purchase them if you'll use them. Think of it as "Jesus-advertising."

3. Someone may ask, "What if I want 10, or 20, 0r more?" That's fine, but again, please don't take more than you will use.

4. If anyone wants to contribute money for the purchase of the wristbands, YOU CAN! Just designate your check or envelope as "NTHFG wristbands."

5. How can they be best utilized? First of all, PRAY for divine appointments; allow the Holy Spirit to prompt you when & how to share your faith. Next, be ready when people ask you the obvious question, "What does your bracelet say?" (Easy one!) Also, recognize the many great opportunities all around you--especially regarding financial fears, due to the economy. You are probably already having daily conversations about the economy, the bailout, job layoffs, foreclosures, bankruptcy, and the future. Rather than allowing those conversations to stay negative, hopeless, and discouraging...why not set a different tone?! Share your trust in God as your firm foundation. Spread JOY! Offer HOPE! Share FAITH!

Remember this passage in Ephesians 4:29: "Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."

Colossians 4:5 says, "Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone."

OK, just one more... "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have (in Christ Jesus)." (1 Peter 3:15)

Let me conclude by encouraging you to WEAR ORANGE WITH PRIDE!!! (I'm referring to the wristbands, of course! Boomer Sooner...) Pick up a few on Sunday, and continue to spread the message to a world that desperately needs to hear: NOTHING'S TOO HARD FOR GOD.