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Enthroned in glory My Savior King Your loving kindness Has welcomed me Though I’m unworthy Of majesty You wrap the lowly In royalty So I will lay my Crowns down at Your feet You are holy Holy And I will give my life As an offering You are worthy So worthy Lord Here at Your altar To seek Your face Broken and poured out Without restraint In full abandon Before my King Here I surrender My everything So I will lay my Crowns down at Your feet You are holy Holy And I will give my life As an offering You are worthy So worthy Lord Holy, holy, holy Is the Lamb upon the throne We join with all of Heaven In the Everlasting song Holy, holy, holy Is the Lamb upon the throne We join with all of Heaven In the Everlasting song So I will lay my Crowns down at Your feet You are holy Holy And I will give my life As an offering You are worthy So worthy Lord youtu.be/pogDXVoLGLU?si=L7jE…

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We don't have to. We get to. Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you. (1 Samuel 12:24)

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. (Psalm 23:1-6)

SO many where was God during __________ posts... The same place He's always been. The same place He is right now. Sovereignly ruling and reigning over this universe. Working ALL THINGS together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. Working ALL THINGS together for His glory!

Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:28-31)

This world is preparing for a war. Heaven is preparing for a wedding. (Revelation 19:6-9) What about you? Will you be there? Will your family be there? Will your children be there? Will your friends be there? Will your coworkers be there? Are you sure? Have you asked? It’s literally all that matters.

Graduates: The world says, "Follow your heart." God's Word says your heart is deceitful and sick. (Jeremiah 17:9) The world says, "Do what seems/feels right." God's Word says there is a way that seems right, but its end is death. (Proverbs 16:25) The world says, "Put yourself first." God's Word says to consider others more important than yourself. (Philippians 2:3) The world says, "Live your best life." God's Word says to live a crucified life surrendered to Christ. (Galatians 2:20) The world says, “Seek first the things of this world and your own righteousness, and ask God to bless it.” God’s Word says to seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (Matthew 6:33) God’s Word is inspired. God’s Word is inerrant. God’s Word is infallible. God’s Word is immutable. God’s Word is eternal. God’s Word is sufficient. God’s Word is faithful. God’s Word is trustworthy. God’s Word is true. God’s Word is authoritative. My prayer for you as you enter a new chapter of life, is that you would always look to the Word of God rather than your own feelings, emotions, intuitions, or even the wisdom of this world. He designed you, He created you, and He loves you more than you could ever imagine. Don’t trust Him because you’re afraid not to. Trust Him because He’s good and His faithful love for you endures forever. Godspeed class of 2026.

Be zealous for what is good… So that when (not if) you are slandered… Your good behavior in Christ will prove your character… The key to good character and a good reputation is good behavior, as defined by God’s good Word. Do not fear nor be troubled by your “haters.” Honor Christ the Lord. Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame. For it is better to suffer for doing good, if that should be God’s will, than for doing evil. (1 Peter 3:13-17)

It’s not how we start… #FinishWell

VBX 26 IS COMING!!! • Vacation Bible Xperience (VBX) 26 is coming for ALL KIDS (PreK-5th Grade) and YOUTH (6th-12th Grade) June 7th-11th, 2026 from 6:00pm-9:00pm each night! ALL Kids and Youth are welcome! ALL Adults are welcome to SERVE with us, regardless of where you attend church! This is a phenomenal week of FOOD, FUN, FELLOWSHIP, and FAITH for ALL! Come EXPERIENCE the Body of Christ together with us! • VBX 26 June 7th-11th, 2026 6:00-9:00pm Nicholson Baptist Church and East Jackson Park Kids (PreK-5th Grade) Youth (6th-12th Grade) Special Needs Adult Servant-Leaders • Theme: Foundation Matters “Jesus is our firm foundation.” Theme Verse: “Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like: he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built.” (Luke 6:47-48) Daily Topics: Session 1: The Bible Matters - The Bible describes our firm foundation. Session 2: God Matters - God provides our firm foundation. Session 3: Jesus Matters - Jesus is our firm foundation. Session 4: Love Matters - Love is the reason for our firm foundation. Session 5: Faith Matters - Faith is our response to our firm foundation. • Mark your calendars! Save the date! Plan to come! Plan to serve! BEGIN TO PRAY! • #LovingGod #MakingDisciples #EquippingSaints #ServingOthers #VBX26 #FoundationMatters

"The church is the Body of Christ and not a building" is never used as an excuse in God's Word or early church history not to gather on the Lord's Day. Matthew 18:20 (where 2 or 3 are gathered), which is contextually about church discipline, is never used as an excuse in God's Word or early church history not to gather on the Lord's Day. If you claim to follow Jesus, stop looking for excuses to avoid His people. His body. Go gather with the church today. Go love on and encourage the Body of Christ today. Go worship the King today. Be the church. Gather with the church. Love the church. Choose church. If you don't have a place to gather, I'd absolutely love for you to be my guest today at Nicholson Baptist Church. 8:30am or 10:30am. Let's go.

Pastors consistently overestimate what they can accomplish at a church in 5 years and underestimate what they can accomplish in 20. - JD Greear Fellow pastors… God is in this for the long haul. Are we?

Love to see God moving in the lives of young people. May it never get old. Glory to God.