Terry's Corner

Terry L. Braswell, Sr. Associational Missionary

In the midst of a political campaign there are voices crying out with an urgent tone, �Vote for me!�  This political season has been in process for a long time now with still a few months to go.  With many there is not urgency but a desire for relief from it all.  Yet the candidates are frantically working in the waning months to gather support.

On Tuesday morning (February 26^th) as I was getting dressed I heard the rain come with great force.  As I listened to the news cast they were talking about the need to evacuate in the event of a tornado or because of worsening storm conditions.  They talked about it with great urgency.

Just months ago there was much talk about the lack of rain.  People in the news talked about it.  Neighbors talked about it.  Companies talked about it.  So many talked about the lack of rain with great urgency.  Our Governor, Sonny Purdue, even held a prayer meeting at the Capitol which shows the urgent need.

There are many things in our lives that we ascribe some sort of urgent response.  I wonder though if we ever think about the spiritual urgency that is in and around us.  You will note that the theme for our annual Annie Armstrong Easter offering is living with urgency.  The scriptures declare �Now is the day of salvation.�  As we move toward the time of celebrating Easter, let us be reminded that we need to live, pray and give with urgency of the hour.  It is a matter of eternal life and death.

We are moving quickly to our Vacation Bible School season.  I appreciate Kathy Roberts and Judy Foster for hosting our Annual Early Bird Clinic.  Be praying now for the upcoming Teachers and Workers Clinic (April 17 at Mt. Harmony) and the Vacation Bible Schools to be held throughout the summer.

Over the next couple of months many of our churches will be in a season of revival.  Please keep them in your prayers and support them with your attendance as you have opportunity.  You�ll get a blessing and be a blessing.

So many good and positive things are happening in the West Metro Baptist Association.  Kathy and I enjoy meeting, celebrating and worshiping with our different churches.  Thank your for allowing us to serve you.