We are created for relationships—with God and with those made in His likeness. The Creator’s plain statement from the beginning—even in a perfect world—was, “It is not good that man should be alone,” (Gen. 2:18a). How much more do we sense that need for companionship in the sin-darkened, strife-producing world under the curse! I need you all! I hope you know that you need the other churches of Haywood Baptist life. Two enriching fellowship times are coming this weekend. On

“Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, Before the difficult days come, And the years draw near when you say, ‘I have no pleasure in them’…” ‭‭(Ecclesiastes‬ ‭12‬:‭1‬ ‭NKJV)‬‬ It is so important to start straight, if you would finish strong. When aiming an arrow, with steady hand and focused vision, one must launch it toward the target. Once the arrow leaves the bow, the course cannot be corrected. It will speed toward its target—hit or miss. The aim is the cruc

“And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” (‭‭Matthew‬ ‭16‬:‭18‬ ‭NKJV‬‬) If you were to ask someone to describe the church, they would likely begin to speak of a building. They would describe a structure of bricks and mortar with columns and a steeple. But that is not the church. That is the place where the church assembles for worship, instruction, and to prepare to go on mis