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
Category Archives: Weekly News
JANUARY 17, 2016 WEEKLY NEWS
WITH SYMPATHY Kay Parker’s daughter, Mary Kathleen Scholl, passed from this life unexpectedly on Thursday, January 7th. She was only 57 years of age and lived in Fort Worth. Funeral services took place on Tuesday, January 12th in Fort Worth. … Continue reading
JANUARY 10, 2016 WEEKLY NEWS
VISITING FOR THE MASTER — 2016 Our visitation program has served us and the Lord well since its inception in 2007, and we desire to continue this ministry in 2016. A reorganization meeting is planned for Sunday, January 24, following … Continue reading
JANUARY 3, 2016 WEEKLY NEWS
THANK YOU NOTES Teri and I would like to thank the congregation for the lovely money tree we received at the Holiday Fellowship. We enjoyed “plucking” it together. Our hope is that each of you had a joyful holiday with … Continue reading
DECEMBER 27, 2015 WEEKLY NEWS
New Bible Classes Will Start On Wednesday, January 6th, 2016 Kynn Maxwell will teach in the Fellowship Room, his topic will be “The Apostle Peter”. His study will examine “Peter, the Man”, “The Message” and “The Myth”. This sounds like … Continue reading
DECEMBER 20, 2015 WEEKLY NEWS
SYMPATHY Brenda Miller’s Dad, Lee Hugh Savage, passed from this life peacefully during the night of December 14th. He was 98 years old. Services took place on Thursday, December 17th at the George Price Funeral Home Chapel in Levelland, Texas. … Continue reading
DECEMBER 13, 2015 WEEKLY NEWS
Our Holiday Fellowship Meal & Party … … takes place today after our evening worship time. Be sure to come to this special time of good food, fellowship and other fun activities. The stuffed animals/dolls we collect yearly are here … Continue reading
DECEMBER 6, 2015 WEEKLY NEWS
Open House at the Millers All are invited to a Come and Go Holiday Open House at the Miller’s Home on Thursday, December 10 from the hours of 5:30–8:30 P.M. This function is hosted by the Bryans, Darnells, Pat DeVore, … Continue reading
NOVEMBER 29, 2015 WEEKLY NEWS
MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Corrections & Updates are available from the church office for: Kay Parker – mail address Linda Ortega – phone and birthdate In the new directory: Todd Gerald – address correction E-mail for the secretary … Continue reading
NOVEMBER 22, 2015 WEEKLY NEWS
NEW MEMBER Linda Ortega let us know last Sunday that she wanted to place membership with us. She formerly attended the Cuba church of Christ in Alamogordo, NM. Linda, we welcome you to our fellowship here at the Highland Lakes … Continue reading
NOVEMBER 15, 2015 WEEKLY NEWS
NEW MEMBER We were delighted when, Sunday morning, November 8th, Kay Parker let us know that she wanted to rededicate her life to her Lord and place membership with our congregation. We welcome you, Kay, and hope that we can … Continue reading
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