Out of love for one another…….
“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)
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“Praise be to the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion, Who comforts us in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows.” ~~ 2 Corinthians 1:3-5
Something to Smile About
A dog ran into a butcher shop and grabbed a roast off the counter. Fortunately, the butcher recognized the dog as belonging to a neighbor of his. The neighbor happened to be a lawyer. Incensed at the theft, the butcher called up his lawyer neighbor and said, “Hey, if your dog stole a roast from my butcher shop, would you be liable for the cost of the meat?” The lawyer replied, “Of course, how much was the roast?” “$7.98.” said the butcher. A few days later the butcher received a check in the mail for $7.98. Attached to it was an invoice that read: Legal Consultation Service: $150.
A linguistics professor was lecturing to his class one day. “In English,” he said, “A double negative forms a positive. In some languages, though, such as Russian, a double negative is still a negative. However, there is no language wherein a double positive can form a negative.” A voice from the back of the room piped up, “Yeah, right.”
Think About It
Think About It
You Can’t Push a Chain
A chain is a handy device. You use it to pull a car
out of the ditch. You can hoist a heavy item. You
can use one to anchor a boat or secure a gate.
But can’t push with a chain. It will pull or hold,
but try to push and it’s pretty much useless.
People are a lot like a chain. When linked
together they can be powerful, if you pull them and
don’t try to push. You start pushing them and the
links go every which way.
Too many times we try to lead folks by just
pushing them. We’re in the back trying to get things
moving and it rarely works well. All that shouting
and cajoling and needling might move things an
inch or two, but the bang for the buck is
underwhelming.
If we stand at the front and start pulling,
however, things change. Things snap into place.
The effort is multiplied. The strength of the whole is
unified.
In any role — parent, teacher, mentor, boss
— that we want to help lead others, we would be a
lot better off if we try pulling instead of pushing.
– Barry Haynes, Hope church of Christ, Hope, AR
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WEEKLY NEWS DECEMBER 18, 2016
Thank You Notes Teri and I would like to thank the congregation for the very thoughtful card and “tree” we were given at the Holiday Fellowship. It continues to be a special joy to serve with the family of God … Continue reading
BUILDING A HOME
On July 21, 1983, 288 construction workers were waiting for the sound of the gun that would mark the beginning of construction on a house in Palmer, Alaska. They were going to be timed to see how fast they could … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS DECEMBER 11, 2016
Holiday Schedule Since Christmas day is on a Sunday, we will have morning worship services only. There will be no morning classes or evening worship. Many of our members will be traveling or have company in for the holiday, and … Continue reading
JUDGEMENT
This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found faithful. But with me it is a very small thing that I … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS DECEMBER 4, 2016
Seton Care-A-Van Stuffed toys for the Seton Care-A-Van program are due on December 11th at our holiday fellowship meal. Please make sure the eyes are not button-type eyes, but are embroidered directly onto the toy. Helping Hands Pantry News PANTRY … Continue reading
HEAVEN WILL SURELY BE WORTH IT ALL!
Thirty years ago, on a Sunday morning, I was in a 15-passenger van with a deacon of the local congregation picking up kids to bring them to Bible study. I remember it as if it were yesterday. The van was … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS NOVEMBER 27, 2016
DEEPEST SYMPATHY Our sincerest sympathy is extended to Christina Pipes and her family on the death of her son-in-law, John Aucock. He passed away on Friday, November 18th. Memorial services will be held in Houston in December. Seton Care-A-Van Stuffed … Continue reading
THANKS, AND THANKS, AND EVER THANKS!
A family sat down to eat. The mother served leftovers for lunch. As her little son prayed, he said, “God, thank you for this food and the hands that repaired it.” Are you thankful today? The word comes from God … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS NOVEMBER 20, 2016
Thanksgiving Schedule Classes will be dismissed THIS Wednesday for Thanksgiving. We hope this will give you time to prepare for the holiday and visit with family. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – In everything give thanks; for this is the will of … Continue reading
GIVING THANKS ALWAYS
Someone has noted that the worst possible moment for an atheist is when he feels grateful and has no one to thank. An even worse moment comes when those who claim faith in a loving, kind, and benevolent God feel … Continue reading
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