Dear Temple Baptist Church,

September is here and school is beginning.  But before I focus on September, let me share my closing thoughts on our mission trip.  God blessed us in so many ways to even be able to go and serve in His name.  Our mission trip was awesome! The men were able to build a long ramp for a woman who desperately needed it to be able to get out of the house.  With God's help, they were able to accomplish this in three days.  The work at the food bank was hard work but it came with great reward.  Seeing how the people were in need and God gave us the opportunity to pray with each person outside while taking their groceries to their car was such a blessing.  The nursing home ministry was one of the most rewarding opportunities we have ever had.  To see their faces and smiles and to make a true connection with them.

Each evening we had an awesome VBS.  We had a total of ten children involved which was an anwer from God to prayer.  To see how excited they were and to see the connection that our leaders made with them was such a blessing from God.  And the worship services each night were a blessing to be a part of.

Temple, I want to thank each person who went with us and for all they allowed God to do through them.  I would also like to thank all of you who stayed behind and prayed for us as well as the leaders who led the worship services at Temple while we were away.  God is so good.  Amen to all of you!

Now, September is the time to start our new Sunday School year.  If you are not involved in Sunday School, I encourage you to come and be a part of it.  This month, we have some awesome opportunities to be ministered to others.  I believe God is going to move in the retreat with our deacons and the womens's retreat with our ladies.  SO EXCITING!

Our annual outdoor tent services kicks off on Sunday, September 22.  I encourage each of you to come and invite others.  Bring them as well.  May this be a gathering of people that God brings us together for His Glory and Honor.  I pray to see the hand of God touch our hearts.

In Christ,

Pastor:  Rev. Mack C. Scott, Jr.