Dear friends in Christ,
Samuel Hopkins who studied divinity under his brother-in-law Jonathan Edwards spoke these, his last words, in 1803: "My anchor is well cast, and my ship, though weather-beaten, will outride the storm." Let us board Hopkins' ship and pilfer a copy of those words for our dear departed brother, Captain Roland Smith. Roland's actual last words to me earlier that day were "I love you," but as a genuine sea captain and brother to our Lord Jesus Christ, I think I shall also remember him in Hopkins' terms. In the sweetness and necessity of divine Providence, which is never arbitrary nor without benefit to the saints, this Sunday our own Peter Flowers will preach, "The Anchor for Hope" from Hebrews 6. I will miss being with you all as you worship and mourn with one another, but I have every confidence that as the elders lead worship you will be satisfied with the only satisfaction we can give one another, Jesus, crucified and risen and coming again.
A few other housekeeping matters. For those in the InterGenerational Sunday School class, Peter Flowers will be your teacher there also at 9:30am. For the next two Sundays he will get you thinking and interacting over some material from Jonathan Edwards, the 18th century pastor-theologian. Bring your thinking cap and be ready for a robust discussion of good theology. Men, there is a monthly breakfast on Saturday. John Wilmot, deacon of grounds, requests you attend with a rake for a little outdoor clean-up afterward. There is no lesson planned so you might enjoy one another by remembering Roland. As you know Roland's memorial service is Wednesday, April 28 at 2:00pm. Christi-Lynn Brown is organizing things on the food end. If you e-mailed me already about helping (thank you!), she will be responding to you shortly. If you are still wishing to help, please e-mail: Christi-Lynn.B.Martin@Hitchcock.ORG . If you intend to send a card to Tish Smith, her mailing address is 24 Union Street, Lyme, NH 03768.
A few other housekeeping matters. For those in the InterGenerational Sunday School class, Peter Flowers will be your teacher there also at 9:30am. For the next two Sundays he will get you thinking and interacting over some material from Jonathan Edwards, the 18th century pastor-theologian. Bring your thinking cap and be ready for a robust discussion of good theology. Men, there is a monthly breakfast on Saturday. John Wilmot, deacon of grounds, requests you attend with a rake for a little outdoor clean-up afterward. There is no lesson planned so you might enjoy one another by remembering Roland. As you know Roland's memorial service is Wednesday, April 28 at 2:00pm. Christi-Lynn Brown is organizing things on the food end. If you e-mailed me already about helping (thank you!), she will be responding to you shortly. If you are still wishing to help, please e-mail: Christi-Lynn.B.Martin@
The Hartleys will be gone from the house by 5:00pm today. I will periodically be checking e-mail and will only respond if necessary. I will be back in the Study on Tuesday morning, 4/27. I hope you all have a great week and two wonderful Sundays together exalting Jesus Christ in worship. Yours in Christ, John
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