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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EVIDENCE OF OUR COMMITMENT
To what degree are we committed to the Kingdom of God? For many the answer resonates quickly. Commitment is readily affirmed. But I’m talking specifically about what is revealed in our action. Do our actions demonstrate a commitment to the … Continue reading
MAY 26, 2013 WEEKLY NEWS
May 26th: While Joe Winnett is of town, Charles Greenawalt will preach at the morning worship service and Ken Darnell will preach at the evening service. May 26th: Fellowship Meal hosted by Janet & Myron Fietz, Josie & Adam Garcia and … Continue reading
FIVE REASONS TO STUDY YOUR BIBLE
1. To detect the misuse of Scripture. There are two reasons people might misuse Scripture. The most obvious reason is simple human error. The Bible is a big book with much information. If we do not gather all the relevant … Continue reading
MAY 19, 2013 WEEKLY NEWS
Upcoming Events: May 19th: during the Sunday morning assembly, our guest speaker, Jordan Fontenot, accompanied by those of his family who came with him, will give a report about his mission trip to Jamaica in Bible class and he will … Continue reading
RIPPLES
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MAY 12, 2013 WEEKLY NEWS
Upcoming Events! May 19th: Jordan Fontenot will give a report on his mission trip to Jamaica in Bible class. He will preach at the worship hour. May 22nd: VISITING FOR THE MASTER (VISITATION PROGRAM) Team #2 (leaders: Cary & Brenda … Continue reading
MOTHER
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MAY 5, 2013 WEEKLY NEWS
WITH SYMPATHY Our brother and former deacon, Herman Taylor, died unexpectedly on Saturday morning, April 27. Funeral services took place on Friday, May 3rd, at our building. Joe Winnett officiated. Burial took place at the Bear Creek Cemetery close to … Continue reading
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The army of Alexander the Great was advancing on Persia. At one critical point, it appeared that his troops might be defeated. The soldiers had taken so much plunder from their previous campaigns that they had become weighted down and … Continue reading
APRIL 28, 2013 WEEKLY NEWS
A Work of Love We are preparing a “care package” for Hunter Smith, Mary Smith’s grandson. After talking to Mary after class Wednesday evening, the following list is suggestions she had for items for Hunter and a few I added: … Continue reading
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