Fall Is Here!
Greetings in the Name of the Lord,
The colors of fall are dramatic and breath taking. The annual flowers in front of our home remains
vibrant and alive. The contrast of blooming flowers and leaves changing from
green to vibrant oranges and yellows are rarely seen. Usually frost hits, the
flowers wilt and die before the trees change their colors. But this year, God
has allowed the seasons to interact with one another.
Summer is full of life and energy, yet fall hosts a beautiful array of vibrancy before the
inevitable. First vivid colors, then to brown and brittle, and then the leaves
fall to the ground. The annuals die, trees and perennials prepare for the long
cold winter found in the mid-west.
Two of my children recently announced they are having a baby. Shawna (daughter)
and Jay will give birth to a new child around Christmas and Ashley
(daughter-in-law) and Scott recently announced the birth of their child in May.
This will make me a Grandpa for the 5th time including Keagan, Teighlor, and
Haley. It looks like our dining room table that seats (12) will no longer be
adequate.
These new lives, my children having children, has caused me once again to pause and reflect on the
responsibility God entrusts us, God’s Word, and His commands.
Deuteronomy 11:18-20
19 Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
family tree? “Changing your family tree” can mean different things to each family, but the core goal remains
constant: make things better for those who come after you.
I would like to hear from you. What are some on-purpose, life changing, legacy making,
traditions you are doing that changes your family tree – today and tomorrow?
These will make some great quotes to place on Living Water Church’s web-site for
others to witness God’s promises and power. Send me an email at cooksd7@aol.com
Note: MaryAnn and I just returned from the Chicago Central District Pastor and Spouse Conference.
Exceptional time of regeneration, worship, a Word from God, and fellowship with
other ministers and spouse from Chicago Central District and Wisconsin
District. Thank you Church for investing in your Pastor’s well-being.
A take-away quote from Dr. Daniel Ketchum, “When the enemy reminds you of your past, remind him of his
future!” And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur where the beast and false prophet had been throw. They will
be tormented day and night for ever and ever. Revelation 20:10
Look Ahead Calendar
October 23 – New Message Series begins – “Heaven Is For Real”
October 28 – MMA Nursing Home Service 1:00 – 4:00 PM
October 28 – SDMI Workshop at Joliet 1st Church – Sign up sheet at Church
October 30 – Message Series – “Heaven Is For Real”
Thursday, November 3 – Serving at St. Vincent’s Table (Homeless) 4:00 – 6:00 PM
November 6 – Message Series – “Heaven Is For Real”
Holy Communion and Lunch Bunch Turkey Dinner
November 13 – Message Series – “Heaven Is For Real”
November 16 – Mothers of Pre-School (MOPS) 9:30 AM at Living Water Church – Tracey, director (tlb8305@gmail.com)
November 20 – Dec. 11
Christmas Series begins – “Illuminate – An Advent Experience”
Pastor Steve Cook, Lead Pastor
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