Two events this coming week will focus on the importance of the family.  Our worship on Sunday will highlight the next "core value" of the Christian life which is Family Priority.  Let me share a quote from the study guide.  "The most important lessons we learn in life are learned through our families, and the most important lessons that we teach in life are to our children.  The lessons learned at home are taken with us into our communities and the world.  Without question, the greatest gift we can give one another in our families is our love."  Aside from our relationship with God, nothing should take precedence over loving, nurturing and caring for our family.  Unfortunately, some of us in the church do no better than the rest of the world in understanding this.  We'll give ourselves some things to think about this Sunday as we seek to make family a greater priority in our lives.

The other event is the much anticipated Courageous Men's Rally and BBQ on Friday, March 8th at 6:30!  I have never seen a film impact men more deeply than "Courageous."  This film will grab your heart and remind you of your responsibility to love and serve your wife and children.  Those men who wish to do so, can sign up to attend a follow-up Bible Study, though this is not expected of the evening.  The event, including the meal is totally FREE, but we need you to register to help in our planning.  To register, either go the the church website (www.sugarloaf.org) or call 678-684-6000.  

I look forward to seeing you this Sunday.  

Stuart