Out of love for one another…….
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“A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” (John 13:34-35 ESV)
Scripture of the Week
“You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everything in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise the Father in heaven.” ~~ Matthew 5:14-16
Something to Smile About
An elderly lady walked into a pet store, found a parrot and asked the owner if she could buy it. The owner said, ―Heck no! That parrot has a bad mouth! Trust me, you do not want that parrot!
She said, ―I can teach it good manners, and she bought it.
When she got home the parrot said a bad word, so she put it in the freezer for 10 seconds.
She took it out and said, ―Did you learn your lesson?
It said another bad word so she put it back in for 30 seconds. She took it out and asked if it learned its lesson yet.
The parrot said ―Brrrrr…yes I learned my lesson, but, what did the chicken do?Think About It
A Sweet Lesson in Self-Sacrifice
Years ago, a 10-year old boy approached the counter of a soda shop and climbed on to a stool. “What does an ice cream sundae cost?” he asked the waitress. “Five cents” she answered.
The youngster reached deep in his pockets and pulled out an assortment of change, counting it carefully as the waitress grew impatient. She had “bigger” customers to wait on.
“Well, how much would just plain ice cream be?” the boy asked. The waitress responded with noticeable irritation in her voice, “Thirty-five cents.”
Again, the boy slowly counted his money. “May I have some plain ice cream in a dish then, please?” He gave the waitress the exact amount, and she brought him the ice cream.
Later, the waitress returned to clear the boy’s dish and when she picked it up, she felt a lump rising in her throat. There on the counter the boy had left two nickels and five pennies. She realized that he had had enough money for the sundae, but sacrificed it so that he could leave a tip. (Compare: Phil. 2:4)
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THE OLD CLOTHESLINE
My daddy was a man of many talents. He thawed frozen water pipes under the house during the winter, repaired bicycles, house fans, was a great cook and even overhauled a car engine in our drive-way. When I was old … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, NOVEMBER 29, 2020
WHAT’S HAPPENING Parking lot repair December 1st. . . . Elders Meeting, Budget review December 6th . . . . Kirk Eason from South Africa Bible College will be speaking during worship December 13th . . … Continue reading
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ls it “Turkey Day” or “Thanksgiving?” This question came to me a few days ago as I read an ad in the newspaper regarding the upcoming holiday. But I wonder if the renaming of Thanksgiving is not filled with cultural … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS – NOVEMBER 22, 2020
WEDNESDAY PM CLASSESWednesday, November 25All Classes dismissed – Day before Thanksgiving THANK YOU NOTEDear Church Family, We thank you so very much for your prayers, cards, calls and good thoughts during the time of James knee surgery and recuperation. He … Continue reading
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First and Second Chronicles offers us several great reminders about what a wonderful blessing worship should be to our lives. Especially right now when our routines have been disrupted, we need to make sure we are participating with heart, soul, … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, NOVEMBER 15, 2020
WEDNESDAY PM BIBLE CLASS Nov. 18 — Joe Winnett Nov. 25 — No classes Day before Thanksgiving WITH SYMPATHY “My sister, Phillis Prouty, lost her long battle with cancer at 5 PM on Wednesday evening. Thank you all for your … Continue reading
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One of the most divisive and chaotic election campaigns has come to an end. During this time Christians in America have faced many opportunities to exercise patience and let our faith shine. Chances are each of us has experienced some … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, NOVEMBER 8, 2020
WEDNESDAY PM BIBLE CLASS Nov. 11 — Kynn MaxwellNov. 18 — Joe WinnettNov. 25 — No classes, Day before Thanksgiving THANK YOU NOTES “Thank you all for the prayers before, during and after my surgery. Also Thanks for the cards … Continue reading
IS THIS WHY AMERICA IS IN TROUBLE?
Why did God overthrow governments in the Old Testament? Was it because of idolatry? Bloodshed? Oppression of the poor? Sexual sins and perversion? These sins stand out as reasons for the downfall of nations. But one evil was underneath these … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, NOVEMBER 1, 2020
MARK YOUR CALENDAR There will be a workday on Friday, November 6th. Work areas will be: outside of the building and the inside of the Food Pantry, starting at 9 AM. WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS! Norman & Toni Baugh are placing … Continue reading
