WHERE ARE YOU AT 9:05 AND 10:30?

Where Are You at 9:05 and 10:30? OR FILL IN YOUR WORSHIP AND SUNDAY SCHOOL TIMES

I was reminded again this week how important Sundays are in the life of believers. Sundays are times when we come together to worship and study God’s word. The other day I heard a story of a couple that just didn’t feel connected at FBC. I began to examine why this might have occurred. Were they in corporate worship? (Occasionally but not regularly) Were they in a Sunday school class? (No) Were they serving? (No) It is no wonder why they felt disconnected. We are created for worship. We are created for fellowship. We are created to serve. Therefore, when these areas of our life are not being filled, we feel empty. We need worship, fellowship, and service in order for our needs to be met and for God’s plan to be fulfilled in our lives.
It was many years ago that I realized I had a big gap in my church life. I was feeling disconnected myself. I was serving in a church where every moment of my Sunday, I was focused on worship. Now I am not saying that this is all bad, but without the full package, I was empty. I needed fellowship, even though it may have been limited. Once I realized this, I made a purpose of going to Sunday school every Sunday that I could. When we moved here to First Baptist Canton, I made every effort to find a Sunday school class where Malia and I could just be ourselves and fellowship and learn. I attend worship at the 9:05 hour, and then after all the music in the 10:30 hour, I go to Sunday school. I may only be able to spend 30 minutes in Sunday school, but I know that this time is what I need to stay connected. We have gotten to know many people outside our music circles and love the fellowship with them.
Where are you at 9:05 and 10:30? Are you connected to one of the worship services and a Sunday school class? If not, why not this Sunday? We need, as Hannah Montana sings, “the best of both worlds.” I pray that you will get connected this week!

Aaron Hodges