A third grade teacher in Texas was preparing her students for a state wide test. She was giving them a practice exam and asked, "Name the four seasons in any order." 67% of the students responded with" dove season, deer season, duck season, and turkey season." God had a new season in life for Jeremiah when He called him to be a prophet to the southern kingdom of Judah. It was not going to be an easy assignment for Jeremiah. The people and leaders greeted his warnings of judgment with rejection. There are often new seasons of life for us that are not easy. Paul writes in the letter to the Ephesians, "For we are God's workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Whatever God calls you to do, He will enable you to do. You can read about Jeremiah and Ezekiel in Chapter 17 of The Story. Read Chapter 17 for this coming Sunday February 5. Also, this coming Sunday is Boy Scout Sunday. Be warm and welcoming to our many guests who will be with us. Love in Christ, Pastor Jerry – February 1, 2012