Mother's Day

We just found out our third grandchild, due in late September, is a girl. Her proposed name is Ireland Laine Alves. This new season in our lives has brought even more significance to Mother’s Day. The gift of life brings awe and wonder as we experience the unique personality of each new child. Also, the energy it takes for moms to care for these little ones is stunning. Moms are remarkable pillars of strength in our lives from the day we are born. Cathy and I will team up to share some important family principles on Sunday as we gather to worship God and honor moms.

Don’t forget to talk to your friends about our series from the Book of Revelation beginning Sunday, May 22. The events unfolding around our world give us reason to consider where we stand in relationship to eternity. It’s going to be an important study for sure.

Also, May 22 will be the day we contribute to One Day to Prevent Homelessness for 2011. Last year’s effort provided assistance for approximately 2,000 families to be protected from homelessness. Our hearts are touched by the needs of those around us who are suffering from the economic challenges of the day. The goal we have set is to contribute one day’s worth of rent or mortgage payment to provide a family a secure place to stay.

Proverbs 31:25-30
She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
“Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.”
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Pastor Rick

Go Girl

THANK YOU FOR CARING!! Last year our Capital family gave $1,083,000 to missions work in the United States and in 76 countries around the world. All this in the midst of the worst recession we have seen in several decades. It is a great honor to participate in sharing the hope we have in Jesus with the world. Please consider joining with us in contributing monthly to this world-wide mission.

$10 a month provides a day of radio programming in Indonesia.
$20 a month provides 40 audio Bibles to disciple new believers in their own language.
$25 a month provides diapers and formula for a newborn orphan in Romania.
$30 a month provides a lifetime of clean water for three families in a third world country.
$40 a month provides tuition, room and board for a national pastor to be trained for ministry in their own country.

Sunday is Mother’s Day. I am looking forward to gathering for lunch with my family which will include my mom, my wife, my daughter who is now a mother, and Judah, the seven month old light of our lives. “Go Girl” is the theme of the day. It is going to be a joy-filled day!

Remember . . . God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline (2 Timothy 1:7).

Pastor Rick

Mother's Day Weekend

Great things are on the calendar for this weekend! If you are looking for some fun entertainment, check out the Seussical the Musical presentation by our High School Performing Arts Department on Friday or Saturday. You will enjoy it and gain a greater appreciation for the quality of our students.

Sunday, Cathy will continue our teaching in the Psalms with a look at Psalm 91. We have a couple special features planned for Mother's Day and we are expecting a tangible experience of God's presence.

A word to my Mom . . . Thanks for a lifetime of love and compassion. Thanks for your constant words of encouragement and affirmation. Thanks for always believing in me and holding me up before God in your prayers. Thanks for your example of what it looks like to totally love God. Thanks for your gentleness and strength. You are the picture perfect Mom! I love you!!

A week from Sunday begins a two-week period where we are encouraging you to commit 20 to 25 minutes of your time to give us feedback in an on-line survey. The purpose of this survey is to inform us of how we can serve you better. We want to know what is helping you grow spiritually, and what is getting in the way. Please take a few minutes between May 17 and May 31 to help us help you. Next week I will provide a link for you to use to access the survey.

Psalm 91:1-2 "He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."

Can't wait to see you this weekend!

Pastor Rick