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How much does God love you? What images does the Bible use to describe the depth of God's love for his people?
One of those images is called the bridal paradigm. In his word, the Lord said, "As a bridegroom rejoices over his bride, so will your God rejoice over you" (Isaiah 62:5). God compares his relationship to his church as to that of a bridegroom to his bride. The scriptures refer to God's people as the bride of Christ, and Jesus is referred to as the bridegroom. Now the ladies may be able to grab onto this imagery quicker than the guys, but we men must understand that this had nothing to do with walking down an aisle in a white dress. I am 100 percent man and I just can't feel for Jesus like that. There is nothing sexual intended when scripture calls us the bride of Christ. And yet God is telling us that everything you find in the heart of a bridegroom you will find in the heart of Jesus towards his people.
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Anniversaries
First Jordan Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 2004 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Brunswick, will celebrate the first anniversary of Pastor Kenneth and First Lady Stormy Adkins at 6 p.m. May 18 with Pastor Leofric Thomas and the Open Arms Fellowship Church, Jacksonville, as special guests. Glyndale Baptist Church, 132 Butler Drive, Brunswick, will celebrate its 55th homecoming May 17 and 18. At 7 p.m. May 17, a "sing," Caleb and Friends, will be led by student minister Caleb Everman with a popcorn and soda fellowship following. At 10:30 a.m. May 18, Scott Brawner, former youth minister at Glyndale, and now with the International Mission Board, will be guest speaker. A covered-dish dinner will follow morning worship. Anniversaries Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 3425 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Brunswick, will celebrate its 84th Anniversary at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and at 11:30 a.m. May 18. Special guests will be the Rev. Tommy Benton and First United Christian Church, the Rev. Troy A. Moody and Kingdom Builders Ministry and the Rev. Tommie Herrington and congregation, Wednesday; the Rev. W.L. Phillips and Bethel Baptist Church, the Rev. Gardner and Needwood Baptist Church and the Rev. Charles Blue and Agape Assembly Christian Fellowship Church, Thursday; and the Rev. Eddie Turner and Newberry Free Will Baptist Church, the Rev. Dr. Carswell and Greenland Baptist Church, the Rev. R.L. Leggett and Galilee Baptist Church and the Rev. Summers and Living Waters Baptist Church, Friday. At 11:30 a.m. May 18, the celebration will culminate with special guests the Rev. Doyle E. Matthews and First African Baptist Church, Fancy Bluff, and the Rev. Zarak C. Hasbrouk and Salem St. John Baptist Church, Sterling. A fellowship luncheon will be served following the Sunday service.
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By JOSEPH WHITE
When "Horton Hears a Who," is there a sermon to be heard? What about "The Cat in the Hat" and "The Lorax"? Are those characters metaphors for Christ? No one has ever doubted the layers of meaning in the stories of Dr. Seuss. "The Lorax" has obvious lessons about the environment. "The Butter Battle Book" took direct aim at the Cold War arms race. "Marvin K. Mooney, Will You Please Go Now!" was one way to demand the resignation of President Nixon. So when Horton's world of Who-ville was "saved by the Smallest of All," Robert Short saw the savior of the Whos as a symbol for the Savior of all people. From "Green Eggs and Ham" to "How the Grinch Stole Christmas", Short has reinterpreted many of Theodor Seuss Geisel's stories as subtle messages of Christian doctrine in the new book, "The Parables of Dr. Seuss."
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By MARY STARR
Advent. Epiphany. Lent. Easter. These are all familiar seasons of celebration in most Christians churches that follow a liturgical calendar. But on the eve of Pentecost – historically considered the beginning of the New Testament church – some simply know it as the day they wear red to church to remember the gift of the fire of the Spirit.
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Jekyll Square renovation project 
