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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Scripture of the Week
“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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FATHER’S DAY
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WEEKLY NEWS JUNE 19, 2016
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THE MAN AND HIS DOG
Do you have a pet? Many do. One thing I’ve noticed is that pets are generally loved and cared by their owners, and some are even spoiled. In fact, many are given consideration above that which is extended to most … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS JUNE 12, 2016
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LIMITING OUR SUCCESS
When the prophet Elisha was about to die, Joash, King of Israel, visited him and wept (2 Kings 13:14). During this visit, the prophet told the king to take out a bow and some arrows. As Joash put his hand … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS JUNE 5, 2016
A Special Report this Morning! The combined adult Bible Classes are meeting in the auditorium this morning to hear a report from Mike Nappier about the mission work in South Africa. We support two missionaries there, George and Quinton Funk. … Continue reading
THE ONLY ONE PULLING
An out-of-towner drove his car into a ditch in a desolated area. Fortunately, a local farmer came to help with his big strong horse named Buddy. He hitched Buddy up to the car and yelled, “Pull, Nellie, pull!” Buddy did … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS MAY 29, 2016
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WEEKLY NEWS, MAY 22, 2016
WELCOME! We Welcome, Dennis & Sharon Welch this morning! Dennis will give a report in the combined adult Bible class in the auditorium and, afterwards, he will preach. We will also enjoy Dennis’ & Sharon’s company in our Fellowship Meal … Continue reading
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