I Am A Christian

When I say, “I am a Christian”
I’m not shouting, “I’m clean livin’.”
I’m whispering, “I was lost.
Now I’m found and forgiven.”

When I say, “I am a Christian”
I don’t speak of this with pride.
I’m confessing that I stumble
and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say, “I am a Christian”
I’m not trying to be strong.
I’m professing that I’m weak
and need His strength to carry on.

When I say, “I am a Christian”
I’m not bragging of success.
I’m admitting I have failed
and need God to clean my mess

When I say, “I am a Christian”
I’m not claiming to be perfect.
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.

When I say, “I am a Christian”
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
so I call upon His name.

When I say, “I am a Christian”
I’m not holier than thou.
I’m just a simple sinner
Who received God’s good grace, somehow!

Holiday Services: Next Sunday, Sunday School and Adult Bible Study will be cancelled. Service will begin at 10:15 a.m. There will not be a New Years Eve Fellowship this year since Sunday is New Years Day.

May there always be work for your hands to do; 

May your purse always hold a coin
 or two; 

May the sun always shine on your windowpane; 

May a rainbow be certain to
 follow each rain; 

May the hand of a friend always be near you; 

May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.


~"Paid In Full"~

ISN’T IT STRANGE?

Isn't it strange how a 20-dollar bill seems like such a large amount
when you donate it to church, but such a small amount when you go shopping?

Isn't it strange how 2 hours seem so long when you're at church,
and how short they seem when you're watching a good movie?

Isn't it strange that you can't find a word to say when you're praying
but you have no trouble thinking what to talk about with a friend?

Isn't it strange how difficult and boring it is to read one chapter
of the Bible but how easy it is to read 100 pages of a popular novel?

Isn't it strange how everyone wants front-row-tickets to concerts or games but they do whatever is possible to sit at the last row in Church?

Isn't it strange how we need to know about an event for Church 2-3 weeks
before the day so we can include it in our agenda, but we can adjust it for other events in the last minute?

Isn't it strange how difficult it is to learn a fact about God to share it with others; but how easy it is to learn, understand, extend and repeat gossip?

Isn't it strange how we believe everything that magazines and
newspapers say but..... we question the words in the Bible?

Isn't it strange how everyone wants a place in heaven but.....
they don't want to believe, do, or say anything to get there?

A huge thank-you to everyone who worked to make VBS a success. You are real Super Heroes!

Bible study for tonight has been cancelled due to the Fellowship.

Please hold off on sending mail to Joe Wright until further notice.

FYI: Marian will keep the children (here at the church) during Sunday night Bible study to enable you to attend

Attention Ladies Group: The thrift store in Zanesville is closed until October to relocate to Linden Avenue. So this Saturday’s trip is cancelled unless some of you want to get together amongst yourselves for a shopping trip. The three of us who went yesterday are going to plan a trip down to see a movie on Saturday. You are welcome to join us.

It’s Here!!! VBS starts tomorrow and runs through Thursday. 6pm-8pm. So kids, call your friends and invite them to come to Super Heroes Headquarters for a SUPER good time.

Our Wednesday service will consist of serving the children who come out for VBS.

Looking for whosoever will to come help set up for VBS. PLEASE, no children. We want the kids to see everything for the first time to be when they come Monday night. If you can help let’s meet back here at 2:30 (ish). Thanks!

Bible study for tonight has been cancelled due to setting up for VBS.

Please hold off on sending mail to Joe Wright until further notice.

FYI: Marian will keep the children (here at the church) during Sunday night Bible study to enable you to attend

Congratulations to Justin & Julie Mulford who are expecting! PTL!!!

Robin’s Review: Latest CD – Passion: Awakening. This is a contemporary collection of songs by Chris Tumlin, Kristian Stanfill, David Crowder Band, Christy Nockels, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman, Fee, and Hillsong United. Nice mix

*A minister parked his car in a no-parking zone in a large city because he was short of time and couldn't find a space with a meter. Then he put a note under the windshield wiper that read: "I have circled the block 10 times. If I don't park here, I'll miss my appointment. Forgive us our trespasses."
When he returned, he found a citation from a police officer along with this note "I've circled this block for 10 years. If I don't give you a ticket I'll lose my job. Lead us not into temptation."

*There is the story of a pastor who got up one Sunday and announced
to his congregation: "I have good news and bad news. The good news
is, we have enough money to pay for our new building program. The bad
news is, it's still out there in your pockets."

*A Sunday School teacher began her lesson with a question, "Boys and
girls, what do we know about God?" A hand shot up in the air. "He is an artist!" said the kindergarten boy. "Really? How do you know?" the teacher asked. "You know - Our Father, who does art in Heaven... "

*A minister waited in line to have his car filled with gas just before a long holiday weekend. The attendant worked quickly, but there were many cars ahead of him. Finally, the attendant motioned him toward a vacant pump.
"Reverend," said the young man, "I'm so sorry about the delay. It seems as if everyone waits until the last minute to get ready for a long trip." The minister chuckled, "I know what you mean. It's the same in my business."

Robin’s Review: Reading a book by Gene Edwards called “The Beginning” which is book one of The Chronicles of the Door. So far I have read the account of creation up to Adam & Eve discovering the River of Life in the Garden of Eden. Mr. Edwards has a wonderful way with words – sort of poetic – sort of painting a picture with words equal to a painter placing paint on his canvas. This piece of fiction is blessing my heart I listed to a CD called I Am Free by Ross Parsley and singers from New Life Church. It is actually songs they sang for the worship service on May 16, 2004. It was OK. Listen to it before you buy to make sure you like it.


A father was approached by his small son who told him proudly, "I know what the Bible means!" His father smiled and replied, "What do you mean, you 'know' what the Bible means? The son replied, "I do know!" "Okay," said his father. "What does the Bible mean?" "That's easy, Daddy..." the young boy replied excitedly," It stands for 'Basic Information Before Leaving Earth.'


There was a very gracious lady who was mailing an old family Bible to her brother in another part of the country. "Is there anything breakable in here?" asked the postal clerk. "Only the Ten Commandments." answered the lady.


"Somebody has said there are only two kinds of people in the world. There are those who wake up in the morning and say, "Good morning, Lord," and there are those who wake up in the morning and say, "Good Lord, it's morning."


While driving in Pennsylvania , a family caught up to an Amish carriage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor, because attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed sign... "Energy efficient vehicle: Runs on oats and grass. Caution: Do not step in exhaust."

Robin’s Review: Listened to a CD called You’re Worthy Of My Praise. It has 12 contemporary worship/praise songs including You’re Worthy of my Praise, You Are My Treasure and Love of My Life. This is a great CD to play while you are doing something like writing a letter, working on the computer or reading a book. It’s a great group of songs.

There will not be a music practice tomorrow. See ya next week.

Robin’s Review: CD-You’re Worthy of My Praise: From Maranatha. Contemporary praise filled with acoustic guitar-driven folk rock melodies. Some of the musicians: Paul Baloche, Scott Faircloff, Cindy Morgan, Chris Tomlin, Tammy Trent. I LIKE IT Haven’t read yet but looks good: My Father, Maker of the Trees by Eric Irivuzumugabe. In 1994, 16-year-old Eric Irivuzumugabe climbed a cypress tree and remained there for 15 days without food or water. He wasn't trying to win a bet with his friends--he was attempting to save his life. Eric is a survivor of the 1994 Rwandan genocide that claimed the lives of 1 million people in just 100 days. In the midst of indescribable loss, and without a job, a home, or an education, Eric was determined to start a new life for himself and his two surviving brothers. My Father, Maker of the Trees is the story not only of Eric's physical survival, it is the story of his spiritual rebirth and the role he is playing in the healing and redemption of his land and people. His incredible account will show readers the reality of evil in the world as well as the power of hope. Eric's message of God's relentless love through our darkest circumstances will encourage and inspire.

Happy Anniversary
Saturday: Justin & Julie Mulford

"Becoming a father is easy enough,
but being one can be very rough"
~ Wilhelm Busch

If You Were Busy

If you were busy being kind, before you knew it, you would find
You’d soon forget to think it’s true
That someone was unkind to you.

If you were busy being glad and cheering people who are sad,
Although your heart would ache a bit,
You’d soon forget to notice it.

If you were busy doing good and doing just the best you could,
You’d not have time to blame some man
Who’s also doing the best he can.

If you were busy doing right; you’d find yourself too busy quite
To criticize some neighbor long
Because he’s busy doing wrong.

Just A Mom?

A woman, renewing her driver's license, was asked by the woman recorder to state her occupation.  She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself.

'What I mean is, ' explained the recorder, 'do you have a job or are you just a ...?'
'Of course I have a job,' snapped the woman. 'I'm a Mom.'  

'We don't list 'Mom' as an occupation, 'housewife' covers it,' Said the recorder emphatically.

I forgot all about her story until one day I found myself in the same situation, this time at our own Town Hall. The Clerk was obviously a career woman, poised, efficient, and possessed of a high sounding title like, 'Official Interrogator' or 'Town Registrar.

 'What is your occupation?' she probed. What made me say it?  I do not know. The words simply popped out. "I'm a Research Associate in the field of Child Development and
Human Relations."

The clerk paused, ball-point pen frozen in midair and looked up as though she had not heard right. I repeated the title slowly emphasizing the most significant words.
Then I stared with wonder as my pronouncement was written, in bold, black ink on the official questionnaire.

'Might I ask,' said the clerk with new interest, ‘just what you do in your field?' Coolly, without any trace of fluster in my voice, I heard myself reply, 'I have a continuing program of research, (what mother doesn't) In the laboratory and in the field, (normally I would have said indoors and out.)

I'm working for my Masters, (first the Lord and then the whole family) and already have four credits (all daughters). Of course, the
job is one of the most demanding in the humanities, (any mother care to disagree?) and I
often work 14 hours a day, (24 is more like it).

But the job is more challenging than most run-of-the-mill careers and the rewards are more
of a satisfaction rather than just money.'

There was an increasing note of respect in the clerk's voice as she completed the form, stood up, and personally ushered me to the door. As I drove into our driveway, buoyed up by my glamorous new career, I was greeted by my lab assistants -- ages 13, 7, and 3. Upstairs I could hear our new experimental model, (a 6 month old baby) in the child development program, testing out a new vocal pattern.

I felt I had scored a beat on bureaucracy!  And I had gone on the official records as someone more distinguished and indispensable to mankind than 'just another Mom.' Motherhood! What a glorious career!  Especially when there's a title on the door.

Does this make Grandmothers' Senior Research associates in the field of Child Development and Human Relations' And 'Great-Grandmothers Executive Senior Research Associates, And Aunts Associate Research associates ?'

I think so!!! May your troubles be less, Your blessing be more, And nothing but happiness come through your door!

GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED:
1) No matter how hard you try, you can't baptize cats.
2) When your Mum is mad at your Dad, don't let her brush your hair.
3) If your sister hits you, don't hit her back. They always catch the second person.
4) Never ask your 3-year old brother to hold a tomato.

GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED:
1) Raising teenagers is like nailing jelly to a tree.
2) Wrinkles don't hurt.
3) Families are like fudge...mostly sweet, with a few nuts

GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT GROWING OLD
1) Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
2) Forget the health food. I need all the preservatives I can get.
3) When you fall down, you wonder what else you can do while you're down there.

'Twas The Night Jesus Came

'Twas the night Jesus came and all through the house

Not a person was praying, not one in the house. 

The Bibles were left on the shelf without care,
For no one thought that Jesus would come there. 

The children were dressing to crawl into bed, 

Not once ever kneeling or bowing a head. 

And mom in her rocker with baby in her lap 

Was watching the Late Show while I took a nap. 



When out of the east there rose such a clatter, 

I sprang to my feet to see what was the matter. 

Away to the window I flew like a flash 

Tore open the shutters and lifted the sash! 

When what to my wondering eyes should appear

But angels proclaiming that Jesus was here! 

The light of His face made me cover my head--

It was Jesus returning, just as He said.

And though I possessed worldly wisdom and wealth, 

I cried when I saw Him in spite of myself. 

In the Book of Life which He held in His hand 

Was written the name of every saved man. 

He spoke not a word as He searched for my name; 

When He said, "It's not here" my head hung in shame. 

The people whose names had been written with love

He gathered to take to His Father above.

With those who were ready He rose without a sound

While all the rest were left standing around.
I fell to my knees, but it was too late; 

I had waited too long and thus sealed my fate. 

I stood and I cried as they rose out of sight; 

Oh, if only I'd known that this was the night. 

In the words of this poem the meaning is clear; 

The coming of Jesus is now drawing near. 

There's only one life and when comes the last call

We'll find that the Bible was true after all.
--AUDRY PATRICIA WOOLVERTON

God is like. 
BAYER ASPIRIN 
He works miracles. 


God is like. 
A FORD 
He's got a better idea.. 


God is like. 
COKE 
He's the real thing. 

God is like. 
HALLMARK CARDS 
He cares enough to send His very best. 


God is like. 
TIDE 
He gets the stains out others leave behind. .. 


God is like. 
GENERAL ELECTRIC 
He brings good things to life. 


God is like. WAL-MART 
He has everything. 


God is like. 
ALKA-SELTZER 
Try Him, you'll like Him 


God is like. 
SCOTCH TAPE 
You can't see Him, but you know He's there. 


God is like.. 
DELTA 
He's ready when you are. 


God is like. 
ALLSTATE 
You're in good hands with Him.   


God is like. 
VO-5 Hair Spray   ; 
He holds through all kinds of weather 


God is like. 
DIAL SOAP 
Aren't you glad you have Him?  Don't you wish everybody did?
God is like . 
The  U.S. POST OFFICE 
Neither rain, nor snow, nor sleet nor ice
will keep Him from His appointed destination.  
God is like. 
Chevrolet. . . .the heart beat of America  
God is like 
Maxwell House. .... . 
Good to the very last drop  

God is like. 
B o u n t y . . . . 
He is the quicker picker upper. . Can handle the tough jobs. ..
And He won't fall apart on you 


WHY DO WE CLAP OUR HANDS?
PSALM 47:1 O clap your hands all ye people; shout unto God with a voice of triumph.
WHY DO WE RAISE OUR HANDS?
Psalm 63:4 Thus will I bless thee: I will lift up my hands in thy name.
WHY DO WE SING PRAISES?
Psalm 147:1 Praise ye the Lord: for it is good to sing praises unto our God: for it is pleasant, and praise is comely.
WHY DO WE DANCE?
Psalm 149:3 Let them praise the Lord in the dance; let them sing praises unto Him with the timbrel and harp.
WHY DO WE HAVE MUSIC IN OUR WORSHIP?
Psalm 150:4 Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; praise Him with the stringed instruments.
WHY DO WE WORSHIP?
Psalm 28:2 Give unto the Lord the glory due His name; worship Him in the beauty of holiness.
John 4:23 For the hour cometh and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth; for the Father seeketh such to worship Him.

GOD WILL DO THE REST

I asked the Lord to bless you
As I prayed for you today
To guide you and protect you
As you go along your way

His love is always with you
His promises are true
And when we give Him all our cares
You know He will see us through

So when the road you’re traveling on
Seems difficult at best
Just remember I'm here praying

And God will do the rest.
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Howard County Sheriff Jerry Marr got a disturbing call one Saturday afternoon a few months ago. His 6-year-old grandson, Mikey, had been hit by a car while fishing in Greentown with his dad.

The father and son were near a bridge by the Kokomo Reservoir when a woman lost control of her car, slid off the bridge and hit Mikey at a rate of about 50 mph.

Sheriff Marr had seen the results of accidents like this and feared the worst. When he got to Saint Joseph Hospital, he rushed through the emergency room to find Mikey conscious and in fairly good spirits.

'Mikey, what happened?' Sheriff Marr asked. Mikey replied, 'Well, Papaw, I was fishin' with Dad, and some lady runned me over, I flew into a mud puddle, and broke my fishin' pole and I didn't get to catch no fish!'

As it turned out, the impact propelled Mikey about 500 feet, over a few trees and an embankment and in to the middle of a mud puddle. His only injuries were to his right femur bone, which had broken in two places.

Mikey had surgery to place pins in his leg. Otherwise the boy is fine.
 
Since all the boy could talk about was that his fishing pole was broken, the Sheriff went out to Wal-Mart and bought him a new one while he was in surgery so he could have it when he came out.

The next day the Sheriff sat with Mikey to keep him company in the hospital. Mikey was enjoying his new fishing pole and talked about  when he could go fishing again as he cast into the trash can.

When they were alone Mikey, just as matter-of-fact, said, 'Papaw, did you know Jesus is real?'

'Well,' the Sheriff replied, a little startled.. 'Yes, Jesus is real to all who believe in him
and love him in their hearts.'

'No,' said Mikey. 'I mean Jesus is REALLY REAL.'

'What do you mean?' asked the Sheriff.

'I know he's real 'cause I saw him,' said Mikey, still casting into the trash can.

'You did?' said the Sheriff.

'Yep,' said Mikey. ‘When that lady runned me over and broke my fishing pole, Jesus caught me in his arms and laid me down in the mud puddle.'
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Happy Thanksgiving

Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.
Psalm 95:2

Happy Birthday To You
Thursday: Brody Little
Saturday: Mark VanFossen

Christmas Blessings: Please bring in canned goods to share with those in need.

Nursing Home Christmas: Every year, our Autumn Health Care service falls right around Christmas time. This year the ministry team would like to bring gifts to the folks. At this time, the thinking is to give them throws. Working on speaking with administration about other possible needs. Let’s celebrate Jesus this year by giving

Bible Study: Tonight @ 6

Apple Butter Stirrin’ Booth: There are some of the things that didn’t sell, out in the lobby. If you see something you’d like to buy, give the $ to Bill Treat or Robin Gross (No transactions in the Sanctuary, please). A big Thank You to the folks who helped make this year’s booth a success! Next week the clothing will once again be put out for you to look through.

 The children were lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun made a note, and posted on the apple tray: 'Take only ONE . God is watching.' Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies. A child had written a note, 'Take all you want. God is watching the apples.'

The brand new pastor and his wife, newly assigned to their first ministry, to reopen a church in suburban Brooklyn, arrived in early October excited about their opportunities. When they saw their church, it was very run down and needed much work. They set a goal to have everything done in time to have their first service on Christmas Eve. They worked hard, repairing pews, plastering walls, painting, etc, and on December 18 were ahead of schedule and just about finished. On December 19 a terrible tempest - a driving rainstorm hit the area and lasted for two days. On the 21st, the pastor went over to the church. His heart sank when he saw that the roof had leaked, causing a large area of plaster about 20 feet by 8 feet to fall off the front wall of the sanctuary just behind the pulpit, beginning about head high. The pastor cleaned up the mess on the floor, and not knowing what else to do but postpone the Christmas Eve service, headed home. On the way he noticed that a local business was having a flea market type sale for charity so he stopped in. One of the items was a beautiful, handmade, ivory colored, crocheted tablecloth with exquisite work, fine colors and a Cross embroidered right in the center. It was just the right size to cover up the hole in the front wall. He bought it and headed back to the church. By this time it had started to snow. An older woman running from the opposite direction was trying to catch the bus.. She missed it. The pastor invited her to wait in the warm church for the next bus 45 minutes later. She sat in a pew and paid no attention to the pastor while he got a ladder, hangers, etc., to put up the tablecloth as a wall tapestry. The pastor could hardly believe how beautiful it looked and it covered up the entire problem area. Then he noticed the woman walking down the center aisle. Her face was like a sheet.. "Pastor," she asked, "where did you get that tablecloth?" The pastor explained. The woman asked him to check the lower right corner to see if the initials, EBG were crocheted into it there. They were. These were the initials of the woman, and she had made this tablecloth 35 years before, in Austria. The woman could hardly believe it as the pastor told how he had just gotten the tablecloth. The woman explained that before the war she and her husband were well-to-do people in Austria. When the Nazis came, she was forced to leave. Her husband was going to follow her the next week. He was captured, sent to prison and never saw her husband or her home again. The pastor wanted to give her the tablecloth; but she made the pastor keep it for the church. The pastor insisted on driving her home, that was the least he could do.. She lived on the other side of Staten Island and was only in Brooklyn for the day for a housecleaning job. What a wonderful service they had on Christmas Eve. The church was almost full. The music and the spirit were great. At the end of the service, the pastor and his wife greeted everyone at the door and many said that they would return. One older man, whom the pastor recognized from the neighborhood continued to sit in one of the pews and stare, and the pastor wondered why he wasn't leaving. The man asked him where he got the tablecloth on the front wall because it was identical to one that his wife had made years ago when they lived in Austria before the war and how could there be two tablecloths so much alike. He told the pastor how the Nazis came, how he forced his wife to flee for her safety and he was supposed to follow her, but he was arrested and put in a prison.. He never saw his wife or his home again all the 35 years in between. The pastor asked him if he would allow him to take him for a little ride. They drove to Staten Island and to the same house where the pastor had taken the woman three days earlier. He helped the man climb the three flights of stairs to the woman's apartment, knocked on the door and he saw the greatest Christmas reunion he could ever imagine.

Happy Birthday To You
Friday: Scott Miller
Happy Anniversary To You
Wednesday: Tom & Norma Mardis
Friday: Joe & Brenda Hoover

October Plaza Ministry: We would appreciate candy donations for the tract ministry in the Plaza this year. Deadline will be Wednesday since we’ll be passing them out Thursday 4:30-5:30.

Christmas Blessings: Please bring in canned goods to share with those in need.

Nursing Home Christmas: Every year, our Autumn Health Care service falls right around Christmas time. This year the ministry team would like to bring gifts to the folks. At this time, the thinking is to give them throws. Working on speaking with administration about other possible needs. Let’s celebrate Jesus this year by giving

Bible Study: To be announced

Fall Festival: Hey kids! This Tuesday, October 26 @ 6pm, here at the church, we’re having a party! Come dressed as your favorite Bible character – prizes for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners. There will be games and candy. And lots of fun! Hope to see you there. No age limit.

Pastor’s Appreciation Wiener Roast: John & Norma Eckelberry will be hosting. See one of them or Pastor for directions. Bring a pack of hot dogs and a covered dish. Bring a lawn chair and come fellowship. Hoping everyone comes! Oct. 30 @ 5pm.

Apple Butter Stirrin’ Booth: $575 was raised at the booth this year. Thank You, Jesus! There are some of the things that didn’t sell, out in the lobby. If you see something you’d like to buy, give the $ to Bill Treat or Robin Gross (No transactions in the Sanctuary, please). A big Thank You to the folks who helped make this year’s booth a success! Next week the clothing will once again be put out for you to look through.


The children had all been photographed, and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture. 'Just think how nice it will be to look at it when you are all grown up and say, 'There's Jennifer, she's a lawyer,' or 'That's Michael, He's a doctor.' A small voice at the back of the room rang out, 'And there's the teacher, she's dead.'


A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood. Trying to make the matter clearer, she said, 'Now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you know, would run into it, and I would turn red in the face.'  'Yes,' the class said. 'Then why is it that while I am standing upright in the ordinary position the blood doesn't run into my feet?' A little fellow shouted, 'Cause your feet ain't empty.'

Happy Birthday To You
Today: Julie Mulford
Wednesday: Rob Brown

October Plaza Ministry: We would appreciate candy donations for the tract ministry in the Plaza this year.

T-Shirt Sales: Some of you may have noticed that there are T-shirts for sale out in the vestibule by the 8th St. entrance. I decided to try to build a fund to help folks if/when hard times hit. I see financial hardships everywhere and hope to be able to take care of our own should the need arise. I make $2 profit on each sale and plan to buy more t-shirts as I am able. I’m hoping the t-shirts might be considered for Christmas presents since you’ll be buying something anyway. They would make nice gifts. They are quality shirts being purchased from Christian Book Distributors. They will be kept behind the door on the coat rack since coat season is upon us. (Unless I come up with a better idea). See Robin to purchase.

Christmas Blessings: This is a part of WWC ministry that will be resurrected this year We will begin collecting canned goods right now and as we get closer to Christmas we’ll add more perishable type items. In December, on the designated Saturday, we will pack up grocery boxes and deliver them to folks in need. You will enjoy the celebration of Jesus in an enhanced way, as a result of giving, I guarantee it

Nursing Home Christmas: Every year, our Autumn Health Care service falls right around Christmas time. This year the ministry team would like to bring gifts to the folks. At this time, the thinking is to give them throws. Working on speaking with administration about other possible needs. Let’s celebrate Jesus this year by giving

Bible Study: There will be no Bible Study tonight due to needing to tear down the booth at the festival.

A Kindergarten teacher was observing her classroom of children while they were drawing. She would occasionally walk around to see each child's work. As she got to one little girl who was working diligently, she asked what the drawing was. The girl replied, 'I'm drawing God.'  The teacher paused and said, 'But no one knows what God looks like.' Without missing a beat, or looking up from her drawing, the girl replied, 'They will in a minute.'

When you think of me this week remember…I love you

Congratulations to Brenda Mourer and her dog, Tassa, who came in 1st Place in the 5k race in her division. Good job!

Free Clothes: New selection every week. Take what you or anyone you know can use. Walmart bags are available if needed.

Happy Birthday To You
Thursday: Jaylyn Green

Adult Fellowship: Thanks for a great night Please pray that I’ll love every bite of my scorched broccoli/cheese soup. FYI: You can’t heat broccoli/cheese soup in your crock-pot on low setting for 4 ½ hours. IT WILL SCORCH

T-Shirt Sales: Some of you may have noticed that there are T-shirts for sale out in the vestibule by the 8th St. entrance. I decided to try to build a fund to help folks if/when hard times hit. I see financial hardships everywhere and hope to be able to take care of our own should the need arise. I make $2 profit on each sale and plan to buy more t-shirts as I am able. I’m hoping the t-shirts might be considered for Christmas presents since you’ll be buying something anyway. They would make nice gifts. They are quality shirts being purchased from Christian Book Distributors. They will be kept behind the door on the coat rack since coat season is upon us. (Unless I come up with a better idea). See Robin to purchase.

Christmas Blessings: Praise God, we are going to begin collecting food for Christmas Blessings once again. This is a part of WWC ministry that will be resurrected this year We will begin collecting canned goods right now and as we get closer to Christmas we’ll add more perishable type items. On the designated Saturday, we will pack up grocery boxes and deliver them to folks in need. You will enjoy the celebration of Jesus in an enhanced way, as a result of giving, I guarantee it

Nursing Home Christmas: Every year, our Autumn Health Care service falls right around Christmas time. This year the ministry team would like to bring gifts to the folks. At this time, the thinking is to give them throws. Working on speaking with administration about other possible needs. Let’s celebrate Jesus this year by giving

A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal its throat was very small. The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale. Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a human; it was physically impossible. The little girl said, 'When I get to heaven I will ask Jonah'. The teacher asked, 'What if Jonah went to hell?' The little girl replied, 'Then you ask him'.


When you think of me this week remember…I love you

Happy Anniversary To You
Tuesday: Bill & Shannon Wilde

Adult Fellowship: Next Friday, October 8, 6pm to whenever you want to end it Bring some food, cards, games, let’s just spend some good time together. Here at the church. Please find a sitter for your kids – 16 yrs old and up are welcome to join us.

T-Shirt Sales: Some of you may have noticed that there are T-shirts for sale out in the vestibule by the 8th St. entrance. I decided to try to build a fund to help folks if/when hard times hit. I see financial hardships everywhere and hope to be able to take care of our own should the need arise. I make $2 profit on each sale and plan to buy more t-shirts as I am able. I’m hoping the t-shirts might be considered for Christmas presents since you’ll be buying something anyway. They would make nice gifts. They are quality shirts being purchased from Christian Book Distributors. They will be kept behind the door on the coat rack since coat season is upon us. (Unless I come up with a better idea). See Robin to purchase.

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Hey everyone...I just want to encourage you that no matter what you are facing today...whatever the storm in your life is...Jesus is in the boat with you...and He's in control...so let your faith arise and know that you aren't gonna go under...you aren't gonna crash...or be overtaken...you WILL get to the other side...this too will pass and you will be able to give God all the glory!

Matthew 8:24-27 (New King James Version) 24 And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. 25 Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, "Lord, save us! We are perishing! 26 But He said to them, "Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?" Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. 27 So the men marveled, saying, "Who can this be, that even the winds and the sea obey Him?"

Happy Birthday To You
Monday: Makenzie Mullins
Wednesday: Brandon Crown

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Adult Fellowship: Friday, October 8, 6pm to whenever you want to end it Bring some food, cards, games, let’s just spend some good time together. Here at the church. Please find a sitter for your kids – 16 yrs old and up are welcome to join us.

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From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Eph. 4:16

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In the late 1700s, many houses consisted of a large room with only one chair. Commonly, a long wide board was folded down from the wall and used for dining. The "head of the household" always sat in the chair while everyone else ate sitting on the floor. Once in a while, a guest (who was almost always a man) would be invited to sit in this chair during a meal. To sit in the chair meant you were important and in charge. Sitting in the chair, one was called the "chair man". Today in business we use the _expression or title "Chairman or "Chairman of the Board."

As incredible as it sounds, men and women took baths only twice a year! (May and October) Women kept their hair covered, while men shaved their heads (because of lice and bugs) and wore wigs. Wealthy men could afford good wigs made from wool. The wigs couldn't be washed, so to clean them they would carve out a loaf of bread, put the wig in the shell, and bake it for 30 minutes. The heat would make the wig big and fluffy, hence the term "big wig". Today we often use the term "here comes the Big Wig" because someone appears to be or is powerful and wealthy.

Ladies wore corsets which would lace up in the front. A tightly tied lace was worn by a proper and dignified lady as in "straight laced."

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Isn't it funny how I can be more worried about what other people think of me than what God thinks of me.

Isn't it funny how someone can say 'I believe in God' but still follow Satan
(who, by the way, also 'believes' in God).

Why are we so sleepy in church but right when the sermon is over we
suddenly wake up?

Summer Events

Thriftin’ Trip Let’s try it again. Monady, July 12. Meet at the church at 8am. Plan to be gone until sometime in the afternoon. Let Robin know if you are coming.

VBS Date: Vacation Bible School will run Aug 9 – Aug 13. This will be for ages 5 – 11. Twelve year olds are invited to come be a helper – will participate in everything – must attend a meeting later.

Baptism Fellowship: August 15
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I found a bag of curtains at the church. Does anyone know anything about them?
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There's a story about the devil auctioning off his tools. He had a high price on pride, laziness, arrogance, hate, envy, and jealousy. But there was one tool that had a sign under it, "Not For Sale." Someone said, "What is that tool, and why isn't it for sale?" "Well," he said, "I can't afford to get rid of that one. It's my chief tool, discouragement. With this tool, I can pry open a heart and once I get in I can do most anything I want." Do you want me to tell you why you get discouraged? I'll give it to you in a nutshell  you've taken your eyes off God!

Psalm 25:15 - "Mine eyes are ever toward the Lord..."

Are you discouraged? If not, praise God! And find someone who is so that you can give them the encouragement they need in Jesus Christ. Maybe it's your next-door neighbor. Maybe it's a co­-worker. Maybe it's your spouse.

Work like you don't need the money. 


Love like you've never been hurt. 

Dance like nobody's watching. 

Sing like nobody's listening.
Live like it's Heaven on Earth.
Serve like you’re serving Jesus.

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The winds of discouragement have been raging once again. God led me to these promises from His Word to share. They reply perfectly to the lies of the enemy. This is the God I serve:
Isaiah 54:10  Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed,     yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed," says the LORD, who has compassion on you.
Isaiah 54:17  no weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. 
This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and this is their vindication from me," 
declares the LORD.
Psalm 31:20 In the shelter of your presence you hide them 
from the intrigues of men; in your dwelling you keep them safe from accusing tongues.
Psalm 32: 7-8 You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah. I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.
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 Johnny’s Mother looked out the window and noticed him  "playing church" with their cat.  He had the cat sitting quietly and he was preaching to it. She smiled and went about her work. A while later she heard loud meowing and hissing and ran back to the open window to see Johnny baptizing the cat in a tub of water. She called out, "Johnny, stop that! The cat is afraid of water!" Johnny looked up at her and said, "He should have thought about that before he joined my church."   
 

We always thank God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers.
I Thessalonians 1:2

Out of respect for the Word that came forth last week from the Lord, please talk to your child about being attentive during praise & worship. “Train up a child in the way he should go.”

Happiness keeps You Sweet , 
Trials keep You Strong , 
Sorrows keep You Human , 
Failures keeps You Humble ,   
Success keeps You Glowing , 
But Only God keeps You Going
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How to stop a Church Gossip

Mildred, the church gossip, and self-appointed monitor of the church's morals, kept sticking her nose into other people's business. 
Several members did not approve of her extra curricular activities, but feared her enough to maintain their silence. 

She made a mistake, however, when she accused Frank, a new member, of being an alcoholic after she saw his old pickup parked in front of the town's only bar one afternoon.
She emphatically told Frank (and several others) that every one seeing it there WOULD KNOW WHAT HE WAS DOING !
Frank, a man of few words, stared at her for a moment and just turned and walked away. He didn't explain, defend, or deny. He said nothing..

Later that evening, Frank quietly parked his pickup in front of Mildred's house ... walked home .....and left it there all night.
(You gotta love Frank!)