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I know of no place in the world that God moves in men’s lives like He does at Mardi Gras. Jesus said that if He is lifted up that He will draw ALL men unto Him. It is also God’s will that NONE should perish. We just do simple tasks in presenting Jesus to the people and God does the work.
The process of purifying silver reveals to me how Mardi Gras changes so many of our lives at Mardi Gras. The metalworker placed the silver in a metal container over the hottest fire possible. The silver begins to melt and bubble in the heat. The impurities would rise to the surface in the form of a scum, known as “dross.” The metal worker would patiently skim off the “dross” until the metalworker could see his own reflection in the pure silver. Then he would know that all the “dross” was removed.
Mardi Gras produces in us that same effect. As we go out each day to lift up the Lord in the “furnace of affliction” otherwise known as getting out of our “comfort zones,” certain insecurities and problems come up like the “dross.” We then have small group meetings each day to share, confess and “skim off the dross.” This happens each day and each year as we are willing to go forth for the Lord. So we leave a little of ourselves behind and become a little more like our Lord.
Some of us have been going to Mardi Gras for many years and it still has that same effect on our lives. The sanctifying, “purifying” process will continue for all of our lives. As we confess and forsake our sins, God is faithful and just to give us another chance. Proverbs 28:13 Many have gotten closer to the Lord through the Mardi Gras experience and come home better fathers, husbands, men of God. I am inviting you to join us in the process of leaving the “dross” behind and becoming the men God created us to be.
God will be there. Jesus will be there. The Holy Spirit will be there. NGL will be there. Join up TODAY!!!
*** Special Note: Check out Mark Jordan and the Trinity Boys singing their new Mardi Gras Song on our web site http://www.nogreaterlove.org/
We have also included our Blessing Song Lyrics on our home page!!! Check it out!!
Love ya’s
Fred
Philippians 1:6
Who can Attend?
Men and young men ages, 17 and older.
When:
February 20th-24th, 2009
Where:
Arrive between 12:00-3:00PM; Friday, February 20th
Heritage United Methodist Church
3 Barracuda Dr.
Hattiesburg, MS 39482
Registration Donation:
$175.00 if received by February 9th, 2009
$225.00 if received after February 9th, 2009
Questions?
Contact N. G. L. at 618-542-4503
Fred Bishop - fred@nogreaterlove.org
Abby Emling - nglabby@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.nogreaterlove.org/
** The earlier you register the better -- Only 7 days left for the discount!! **
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