I would like to extend a personal invitation to you to visit us at Morningside Baptist Church. We are committed to help you know Christ and to grow strong spiritually. We emphasize the relevance of God's Word to meet your needs. Our services are designed with the entire family in mind. We offer Bible training classes for every age, excellent music, an exciting single's ministry, dynamic youth and children's programs, quality nursery care, and a wide range of activities. Most of all, our folks demonstrate a genuine friendly atmosphere that reflects the attitude of the Lord Jesus Christ. Our desire would be for you to experience the "abundant life" that comes only by knowing Jesus Christ as both Lord and Savior.

May I ask you a question? Can you say without any doubt that you would spend eternity in heaven when you die? That may appear to be a question that is impossible for anyone to answer, but consider this verse from the Bible: "These things have I written unto you...that ye may know that ye have eternal life...." (I John 5:13) What is eternal life? And how can one know if he has it?

1. Eternal life means to live with God in heaven forever. It is the opposite of everlasting punishment.
   John 3:16 --"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
2. Eternal Life comes only through the Lord Jesus Christ.
   John 14:6--"Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the father, but by me."
3. Eternal life is a gift that must be received, not worked for.
   Ephesians 2:8,9--"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast."
4. Eternal Life is received by understanding and believing what God has said and asking Him to save you from your sins.

You must Understand and believe these four things that God has said is true of you:

• You have sinned and broken God's law.
  Romans 3:23--"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
• Your sin must be punished and paid for.
  Romans 6:23--"For the wages of sin is death...."
• You cannot do anything to pay for your sins or save yourself.
  Galatians 2:16--"Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ...for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified."
• Only the Lord Jesus Christ is able to save you from your sins. Acts 4:12--"Neither is there salvation in any other [person, religion, way, etc.]: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
  John 3:36--"He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth no the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him."

What should you do?

Romans 10:9,13--"That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."

Would you call upon the Savior now? Please pray to God a sincere prayer such as this:

Dear Lord Jesus, I know that I am a sinner. I know that I deserve to be punished for my sin. I know that I cannot save myself from my sins. Lord, I believe that you died for my sins and took my place for my punishment. Right now, as best that I know how, I am asking you to forgive me of my sins. Dear Lord Jesus, please come into my life and save me from my sins. By faith I accept your gift of eternal life. Thank you for keeping your promise. In Jesus name, Amen.

If you made this decision or have further questions, we would like to help you with any of your spiritual needs. You will find our contact information on the MBC Home Page, or you can e-mail us at: needs@morningside.org