Out of love for one another…….
We are currently allowing mask use to be optional during the Sunday morning Bible Study and worship assembly and Wednesday evening Bible study. We recommend that those who are unvaccinated or have personal health concerns to continue to wear a mask. We thank you for your consideration of and care for others. Masks are available if you need one.
“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
Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy , to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — which is your spiritual worship. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is — His good, pleasing and perfect will.” ~~ Romans 12:1-2
Something to Smile About
Governmental Talent
Curtis and Leroy saw an ad in the newspaper and bought a mule for $100. The farmer agreed to deliver the mule the next day. The next morning the farmer drove up and said, ―Sorry, fellows, I have some bad news, the mule died last night.‖ Curtis and Leroy replied, ―Well, then just give us our money back.‖
The farmer said, ―Can’t do that. I went and spent it already .‖They said, ―Okay then, just bring us the dead mule.‖ The farmer asked, ―What in the world ya’ll gonna do with a dead mule?‖ Curtis said, ―We gonna raffle him off ‖The farmer said, ―You can’t raffle off a dead mule!‖ Leroy said, ―We shore can! Heck, we don’t hafta tell nobody he’s dead!‖
A couple of weeks later, the farmer ran into Curtis and Leroy at the grocery store and asked, ―What’d you fellers ever do with that dead mule?‖ They said, ―We raffled him off like we said we wuz gonna do.‖
Leroy said, ―Shucks, we sold 1000 tickets fer two dollars apiece and made a profit of $1998.00.‖ The farmer said, ―My goodness, didn’t anyone complain?‖ Curtis said, ―Well, the feller who won got upset. So we gave him his two dollars back.‖ Curtis and Leroy now work for the government.Think About It
Museum Bibles
The Bible is not a museum piece to be admired at a distance and dusted now and again. It is a treasure to be polished. It is a tool to be used. It is a light to be shined. It is a mirror to be viewed. It is a sword to be sharpened. It is a food to be digested. The poet worded it this way: “These has God married, and no man shall part, dust on the Bible, and drought in the heart.”
It is best to have a specific time each day. Many find it easier to study in the morning (Psalm 88:13; Mark 1:35). God’s mercies “are new every morning” (Lamentations 3:23). Some like to study on their lunch hour (Psalm 55:17; Acts 10:9). Others are night owls who focus best at night while it is quiet (Psalm 119: 148). Experiment with different times to see what works best for you. The most important thing is not to own a ―museum Bible.
– Dwight Fuqua Findlay church of Christ Sparta, TN
Category Archives: Weekly News
WEEKLY NEWS, SEPTEMBER 12, 2021
MEN’S DAY Man up! — How Iron Sharpens Iron: Preparing to Pass the Baton to the Next Generation September 18th is coming Saturday! The day when the Cherokee Home for Children will be hosting a day for men (only!) to … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, SEPTEMBER 5, 2021
MEN’S SPECIAL EVENT Man up! — How Iron Sharpens Iron: Preparing to Pass the Baton to the Next Generation September 18th is just around the corner! The day when the Cherokee Home for Children will be hosting a day for … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, AUGUST 29, 2021
LADIES BIBLE CLASS Ladies Class will start up again on Wednesday, September 15th, at 10 AM, in the Fellowship Room. Study will continue in the previous book, starting with “James.” Let Gail Darnell know, if you need a book, she … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, AUGUST 22, 2021
UPCOMING MENS GET TOGETHERMan up! — How Iron Sharpens Iron – Preparing to Pass the Baton to the Next GenerationOn September 18th, the Cherokee Home for Children will be hosting a day for men (only!) to come together in brotherhood … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, AUGUST 15, 2021
LADIES BIBLE CLASS Sixteen ladies have signed up to attend the Ladies Class that will start up again on Wednesday, September 15th, at 10 AM, in the Fellowship Room. The ladies will continue in the previous study book, starting with … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, AUGUST 8, 2021
WITH SYMPATHYKay Paige, the sister-in-law of Henry Kattner, passed away on Monday, August 2nd, in Angleton, TX. A memorial service will be held on August 24th. Our love, prayers and condolences go out to Henry and all those who are … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, AUGUST 1, 2021
WITH SYMPATHY Janet Fietz lost a good friend in her granddaughter, Savannah’s grandmother, Rita Hawkins’ death. Rita passed away on Friday, July 23rd. The celebration of life is scheduled for August 8th. Our sympathy, love and prayers are going out … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, JULY 25, 2021
WITH SYMPATHYRestor Emperado, older brother of our Philippine missionary, Richard Emperado, died June 28th of a stroke in the Philippines. Due to COVID lockdown, it took three weeks to deliver his ashes to Richard for a service and burial Saturday, … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, JULY 18, 2021
ANOTHER STEP FORWARDAs you may know, we have been following a modified mask policy in recent weeks. The elders believe this has gone well, and in view of improving conditions, we believe it is time to take another step toward … Continue reading
WEEKLY NEWS, JULY 11, 2021
EATING OUT TOGETHER The group that enjoys eating out together will meet on Thursday, July 15th, at about 5 — 5:30 PM, at “Mama’s Home Cooking” in Burnet. MAN UP – HOW IRON SHAPENS IRON Preparing to Pass the Baton … Continue reading
