Whatever your cross is, whatever your pain may be, and there will always be sunshine after the rain. Perhaps you may stumble, perhaps even fall; But God's always ready to answer your call. He knows every heartache, sees every tear. A word from His lips can calm every fear your sorrows may linger throughout the night, but suddenly vanish in dawn's early light. The Savior is waiting somewhere above; to give you His grace and send you His love. Whatever you’re cross, whatever your pain, God always sends rainbows, after the rain

"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)


PRODIGAL SON 
We were sitting in church a few weeks ago while the priest delivered a sermon based on the timeless story of the prodigal son. When he got to the point where the father sees his son returning and races out to meet him, the minister said "Throwing wide his arms, the father said..." ...At which point a young boy jumped up & shouted, "YOU'RE GROUNDED!"


CHILDREN 
At the Henry Street Hebrew School, Goldblatt, the new teacher, finished the day's lesson. It was now time for the usual question period. "Mr. Goldblatt," announced little Joey, "there's somethin' I can't figger out."
"What's that Joey?" asked Goldblatt. 
"Well accordin' to the Bible, the Children of Israel crossed the Red Sea, right?" 
"Right." 
"An' the Children of Israel beat up the Philistines, right?" 
"Er--right." 
"An' the Children of Israel built the Temple, right?" 
"Again you're right." 
"An' the Children of Israel fought the 'gyptians, an' the Children of Israel fought the Romans, an' the Children of Israel wuz always doin' somethin' important, right?" 
"All that is right, too," agreed Goldblatt. "So what's your question?" 
"What I wanna know is this," demanded Joey. "What wuz all the grown-ups doin?"

The Ages of a Child (cont.)

  Depending on how the parents handled the child stage, the youth will be prepared either to accept their teaching or to reject their advice, way of life, and even them personally. The properly trained child will begin in his youth to operate on his own internal controls as he accepts increasing responsibilities and accountability for himself. A youth who was not caused to come under the control of his parents as a child will rebel more and more violently at any attempt by parents, school, or any other force to restrict his total freedom. The youth who has actually established his own control over the parents will increasingly exercise his dominion over them in order to satisfy his self-centered existence.
The term “adult” is used to describe a son or daughter twenty years old or older. Biblically, the adult male became fully accountable to God and the nation, including accountability for military draft and taxes, at twenty. The adult female still remained under the protection and leadership of her father until she was given in marriage.
No longer a youth, the adult has come to the end of the training period. The youth who has been properly trained and is now in adulthood will continue to honor his parents, and his life will reflect their good training, thereby bringing them great joy. If the parents have also earned his respect for their character and wisdom, the young adult will continue to look to them for advice.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY:
Today: Deborah Frye
Thursday: Mackenzie Mullins
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY:
Tuesday: Pastor Jim & Robin
Thursday: Dave and Cindy Coakley

The Ages of A Child (cont.)

Depending on how the parents handled the child stage, the youth will be prepared either to accept their teaching or to reject their advice, way of life, and even them personally. The properly trained child will begin in his youth to operate on his own internal controls as he accepts increasing responsibilities and accountability for himself. A youth who was not caused to come under the control of his parents as a child will rebel more and more violently at any attempt by parents, school, or any other force to restrict his total freedom. The youth who has actually established his own control over the parents will increasingly exercise his dominion over them in order to satisfy his self-centered existence.
The term “adult” is used to describe a son or daughter twenty years old or older. Biblically, the adult male became fully accountable to God and the nation, including accountability for military draft and taxes, at twenty. The adult female still remained under the protection and leadership of her father until she was given in marriage.
No longer a youth, the adult has come to the end of the training period. The youth who has been properly trained and is now in adulthood will continue to honor his parents, and his life will reflect their good training, thereby bringing them great joy. If the parents have also earned his respect for their character and wisdom, the young adult will continue to look to them for advice.


I knelt to pray but not for long,

I had too much to do.

I had to hurry and get to work

For bills would soon be due.

So I knelt and said a hurried prayer,

And jumped up off my knees.

My Christian duty was now done

My soul could rest at ease.....

All day long I had no time

To spread a word of cheer

No time to speak of Christ to friends,

They'd laugh at me I'd fear.

No time, no time, too much to do,

That was my constant cry,

No time to give to souls in need

But at last the time, the time to die.

I went before the Lord,

I came, I stood with downcast eyes.

For in his hands God held a book;

It was the book of life.

God looked into his book and said

"Your name I cannot find

I once was going to write it down... 

But never found the time"

cancelled for Saturday. We have a wedding to attend!

Untitled

Sixty years I’ve been standing
Here, by the side of the road.
And the world has been passing me by
Carrying its heavy load

Some stopped in to worship
Some came in to pray,
Others passed me by
As they daily went their way.

The children came to Sunday School
And listened to the teacher
While others came at worship hour
To listen to the preacher.

Many have stood at the alter
While their vows to God were given
Some are still living today
While others have gone to heaven.

A full sixty years, I’ve been here
And many changes I have seen
But let us lift our hearts in thanks
For the years have not been lean.

God has blessed us in countless ways
Our bodies and souls he has fed.
As our memory goes over the past
We can see the way HE has led.

We want HIM to lead in the future
We want HIS church to grow
We want our lives to count for HIM
As we travel this world below.

Mary L. Willyard

HAPPY BIRTHDAY:
Today: John Eckleberry
Thursday: Daniel Viruet
Friday Connie Williams
Saturday; Julie Green
Saturday: Autumn Williams

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY:
Monday: Andrew and Anna Breen

Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. ~Romans 15:13~

ANNOUCEMENTS

Teen Bible Study: 7pm at the church

Kid’s Bible Study: Friday Night 7 PM at the Church. Ages 9-11 Welcome!

Women’s Bible Study: Cancelled due to the Labor day weekend.

Guitar Lessons: Sept 12 at 5:30pm.

Music Practice: Tuesday, 6:30pm

COME CHEER ON THE SOFTBALL TEAM!!

Kidz Krusade Meeting: Moved to September 10, 6pm, here at the church, due to Labor Day Holiday This meeting is to review the week and discuss strengths and weaknesses to help next year's program. Please come if you have input that will benefit the program.

Let us therefore, receiving a kingdom that is firm and stable and cannot be shaken, offer to God pleasing service and acceptable worship, with modesty and pious care and godly fear and awe. Hebrews 12: 28

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT CHILD TRAINING continued…
By J. Richard Fugate
The Ages of A Child
Children progress through several more or less distinct stages of development on their way to becoming an adult. The Greek and Hebrew languages of the Bible utilize specific words to identify each of these different stages. We will use the terms infant, child, youth, and adult for these Biblical words. Understanding the characteristics of each of these stages is important for knowing how to train children.
The term infant is used to describe the first stage of childhood. This period begins with total dependence on the parents, particularly on the mother. The infant is defenseless and must constantly be cared for physically. He demands that every need be fulfilled instantly. During this period he develops a sense of security through the care he receives. This care is evidenced by holding the baby, attending to his needs, stimulating his responses, and keeping him warm and free from the pain of hunger, wetness, pins, or any other discomfort.
The infant rapidly moves through this first stage as he develops strength. He begins to discover a sense of self-reliance in his increasing lack of dependency on others to fulfill his needs. He can no longer be considered an infant when he is able to express his independence by getting around on his own.
The term child is used to describe a little child in contrast to a youth in his teens. It is during this period that children will attempt to establish their own will as their only ruler. They can be expected to reject and fight against any restriction of their freedom. Their own desires will govern their actions as they seek to please only themselves.
When a child wants approval, he may do what others require of him for a time. When he wants attention, he may intentionally cause trouble to receive it. When he wants to express his own will, he will challenge the expression of any other person’s will. Almost all parents have seen a child turn down a candy bar, or something else he really likes, just to exert his own will and independence. Children will utilize one or more of these techniques during their childhood.
The child stage is when most of the behavior patterns are established for life. The patterns of respect of authority, respect for the rights of others, honesty, harmony, patience, self-control, study and work, concern for others, and personal contentment can all be developed during this period. Because of the formative nature of the child’s mind during this stage, parents should establish and enforce rules for acceptable and unacceptable conduct.

My Psalm

Fill my heart with kindness Lord,
Let it overflow with cheer,
Help me eliminate moments in life,
Where there may be some fear.
Cause me to perform many simple deeds,
And let each aftermath be profound,
So the Light of your Eternal Love,
In lost souls can be found.

Teach me how to pray Dear Lord,
And hear what I might say.
Allow me to honor and glorify You,
In a thankful yet humble way.

Inspire me to appreciate
Each flower, plant or tree,
Whole beauty is another lesson in
True Peace and Tranquility.

Guide me as I tread upon,
Each pathway strewn with love,
Let my soul illuminate blessings
Which I receive from You above.

When my life on earth is over,
Let me bow before Thy throne,
And judge me for each act of love,
That I have truly shown.

By Jack Dugan
    California, USA