When I start a project, I always look for the right equipment to do the job. We also need something to equip us to face the challenges we encounter each day. The two things that I rely on most to start my day is a personal devotion and a time of prayer. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 says, “All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: that the men of God may be perfect, thoroughly finished unto all good works.” So, take time today to equip your life with God’s word.

Happy birthday to Jenny Russell, Jan 14; Emily Parker, Jonas and Abigail Wilson, Abigail Rogers and Christie Holsomback, Jan 15; Michael Hendrix, Evelyn Sharp, Terri Hopper, Jan 16; Mary Winton, Gabryelle Carpen-ter, Haley Halbrooks, Jan 17; Steve Chisgar, Stacey Miller, Katherine Smith, Jan 18; Grant Beal, Gertrude Hardin, Lillyan Bloodworth, Ashlyn Johnson, Jan 19; Kay Grove, Jan 20. Happy anniversary to Jerry and Patsy Sharp, Jan 14; Gary and Theresa Chandler, John and Barbara Hawkins, Jan 16; Tim and Danielle Dodd, Jan 18; Michael and Leah Halbrooks, Jan 20.

Love and sympathy to Nancy Fowler in the loss of her sister, Deedee Rice.

Coming events for the New Center Baptist student ministry: Wednesday nights – student service, 7 p.m., sermon series “A New Dawn”; Sunday nights – drama and production team 5 p.m., Bible studies; “Do Something Now” D-Now 2013 – D-Now rally, Jan 30 at Decatur Baptist, leaving the church at 5:50 p.m. and return at 9 p.m.; D-Now weekend – Feb 1-3, 2013, cost is $25, pay online at tinyurl.com-/dnow13; summer camp – Crossings, June 28-30, cost is $180, first deposit of $40 to secure a spot is due Jan 23, pay online at tinyurl.com/ncbycamp