Can you recall last week’s memory verse taken from Romans 8:28? This week’s verse is also a good one for the New Year.
Jesus told us that we will have concerns and worries. He knows things can get out of hand and overwhelm us. It can distract and defeat us. Peter said, “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you” (I Peter 4:12). He gives us a memory verse for the week:
“casting all your care upon Him because He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7).
Everyone has an occasional down day. You know the dreaded “flat” or “blah” feeling. Sometimes you don’t even feel like praying.
In the 12th century, a Carthusian monk named Guigo felt drained and depressed. But as he rested, the following prayer came to his mind:
My soul is so dry that by itself it cannot pray; Yet You can squeeze from it the juice of a thousand prayers.
My soul is so parched that by itself it cannot love;
Yet You can draw from it boundless love for You and for my neighbor.
My soul is so cold that by itself it has no joy; Yet You can light the fire of heavenly joy within me.
My soul is so feeble that by itself it has no faith; Yet by Your power my faith grows to a great height.
Thank You for prayer, for love, for joy, for faith;
Let me always be prayerful, loving, joyful, faithful.
-adapted from The Newsletter Newsletter
Prayer Petitions: Dear Lord, may we follow your will rather than our personal desires in this New Year. Make us restless until we surrender completely to You.
Bryan Holt, Anna Cox’s son, is having surgery Jan. 21. Joseph Limburg is recovering well from a broken arm. Beverly Andrews. Alex Fox. Paul Barnard’s daughter Colleen. Louis Conyers. Mary Mowbray. Diana Ames. Glenna Beavers. Melvin Messer. Rev. Edsel and Alice Trouten. Michael Stomm. George and Helen York. Jimmy Wilkinson, Helen’s brother, is facing surgery. Helen’s sister. Carol Stinson. Elsie Hall. Margaret Beeson. Mary Holcomb and her mother Dorothy Larrison. Marilyn and Charles Burgess. Ernie and Faye Barnard. Marie Wilson. Albert Pence. Joetta Wilkinson. Nick Paul. Mark Ballenger. Olive Bruner. Olive Berkebile. Hailey Blevins. Jan Townsend. The Persecuted believers in Christ. Amazing Angel Childcare Ministry. Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Missionaries: Robert Pickle- Set Free Ministries. Dan & Sheri Miller. Dana Harding. Daniel Duke. Bob & Janet Miller. Dee Sudnig. Lindell & Kay Browning. Bill & Kay Swesay. Ken & Linda Walker. Greg & Amy Crofford. Wayne & Connie LaForce. Mark Ryan. Dan & Margaret Clark. Scott and Emily Armstrong. Kathy Matson. Matt & Priscilla Parrett.
Nursing Home: Rev. R.C. Boynton. Franklin White. Bonnie McLain. Dorothy Hall. Kenny Williams.
“A cheerful heart is good medicine” Proverbs 17:22
A young pastor tried to comfort a widow as they stood looking at her husband’s body in a casket.
“I know this is very hard for you,” he said. “But we Christians have hope. The body is only a husk. It is only the shell. It is what we see. But the nut that was in the shell has already gone to heaven.”
Joshua’s Vision Singers will minister to us this morning with contemporary gospel music. This is one of the finest groups we have had. They were with us during our last revival. Following the service they’ll receive a love offering.
Also, after the service everyone is invited over to the OutPost for a pitch-in lunch and fellowship. Thanks to Chris, Kathie, Nancy, Lanelle, and others for their preparations at the OutPost.
Back to Belize! The church board is supporting Pastor Fannin and Pastor Ames on a work and witness trip to Belize, February 12 thru 22. If you wish to support this ministry, mark your gift “Back to Belize.” Our goal is $500 more.
Pastor Dave has received his immunization shots and passport. Pastor Bob and Dave will fly out from Dayton Airport on Thursday, February 12, and return Sunday, February 22. Jason Johnson will fill in for those two Sundays.
A CD Song of Charlotte was requested. Sixteen songs were recorded and available. If you would like a copy, see Seth. These are free. If you wish to help with the expense, make your donation to the “Sight and Sound Fund.”
Hagerstown Faith Housing is set up for senior rental assisted living. If you know of anyone interested, call Floyd Sanders at 489-4898. There are vacancies.
Our building fund has been lagging. With the economy the way it is, finances are tight. If you can see your way into donating a little extra to this fund, it will be much appreciated. This is an important fund. It is like making our house payment. Mark your love offering “building fund.”
Tithe contributions of 2008 are now ready. Our treasurer, David Shepherd, has put all this together for your taxes. This will help lower your tax rate with the IRS.
Next Sunday our Sunday School teachers and workers will ‘eat and meet’ at the parsonage for training. Kevin will lead the study up through page 22 in the book, You Can Double Your Class in Two Years or Less.”
The Creation Museum in Kentucky is one of the newest and neatest tourist attractions in the area. This $22 million exhibition shows the biblical view of the beginning of the earth and humanity. It also covers the dinosaur era. The cost is $20. We will depart a little after 8:00 a.m.
Our plans are to caravan down on Saturday, Jan. 24. Let Pastor Bob or Pastor Dave know your intentions.
Softball is right around the corner. If you wish to play see Seth or Richard. They will head up our teams for this year. Batting cage practice is Friday, Jan. 23rd.
Coming Up:
Sat. Jan. 17: Ladies Fellowship Breakfast at the Truck Stop, 8:30 a.m.
Tue. Jan. 20: President’s Inauguration
Thu. Jan. 22: Roe vs. Wade 36th Anniversary
Fri. Jan. 23: Softball Batting Cage Practice
Sat. Jan. 24: Creation Museum
Fri. Jan. 30: Day Care Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
Sun. Feb. 1: Church Board and Missionary Meeting
Sat. Feb. 7: Men’s Prayer Breakfast, 8:00 a.m.
Thu. Feb. 12: Departing for Belize
Sat. Feb. 21: Ladies Fellowship Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.
Wed. Feb. 25: Zone Revival with Bill Huddleston
| January Finances | |||
| MONTHLY GIVING | Received last Sunday the 4th | Received so far for the Month | Goal for the Month |
| Tithes and Offering | 826.75 | 826.56 | 7,233.55 |
| Building Fund Loan | 92.00 | 92.00 | 735.00 |
| Missions | 55.00 250.00 | 55.00 250.00 | 500.00 1,000.00 |
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