September 19, 2010

"[God] works on us in all sorts of ways. But above all, He works on us through each other.

[People] are mirrors, or 'carriers' of Christ to other [people]. Usually it is those who know Him that bring Him to others. That is why the Church, the whole body of Christians showing Him to one another, is so important. It is so easy to think that the Church has a lot of different objects — education, building, missions, holding services. ... The Church exists for no other purpose but to draw [people] into Christ, to make them little Christs. If they are not doing that, all the cathedrals, clergy, missions, sermons, even the Bible itself, are simply a waste of time."

"The Son of God became the Son of man for no other purpose than the sons of men may become the sons of God. It is even doubtful… whether the whole universe was created for any other reason." — adapted from C.S. Lewis

“A cheerful heart is good medicine” Proverbs 17:22

An efficiency expert concluded his lecture with a note of caution. "You don't want to try these techniques at home." "Why not?" asked somebody from the audience."I watched my wife's routine at breakfast for years," the expert explained. "She made lots of trips between the refrigerator, stove, table and cabinets, often carrying a single item at a time. One day I told her, 'Hon, why don't you try carrying several things at once?'" "Did it save time?" the guy in the audience asked. "Actually, yes," replied the expert. "It used to take her 20 minutes to make breakfast. Now I do it in seven."

Thank you, Monty, for supervising the project to replace the main water line to the church.

Thank you, Chris, for taking the ladies to the district Ladies Day in Indianapolis.

Prayer Gathering meets every Mondays 8:30 p.m. in the church sanctuary. Come and pray.

Children's Bible Quizzing over the book of Samuel is today at 5:30 p.m. with Mandy Davis and Shawn and Vicky Tackett directing.

This is an excellent program for children to learn the Scriptures.

Small group discipleship is each Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Praise team singers practice at 7:00 p.m. Anyone interested can join in the practice.

Recycle your computer printer cartridges Bring your used printer cartridges to the church and place them in the white box in the foyer. These are cashed in for church and daycare office supplies.

Children's mission study is given by Mandy Davis each Wednesday beginning at 6:30 p.m.

See-You-At-The Pole is set for this Wednesday, September 22, beginning 7:00 a.m. at the elementary and the high school.

Alabaster Giving is today. This monetary gift purchases land, building material for churches, parsonages, health clinics, and equipment for our missionaries. We'll also receive donations to the end of the month.

Hagerstown Faith Housing has one and two bedroom apartments with limited rental assistance for those who qualify. Appliances, weekly trash service, and central air provided. Phone Floyd Sanders, 489-4898.

Religion Is Good for Humanity
According to a new Family Research Council study, religious practice in the home has a significant, positive effect on a child's level of academic achievement. The study showed that the grade-point average of students involved in religious activities is 14 percent higher than those not involved. It also shows that religious students spend more time on their homework.

Church Calendar:

Wed. Sep 22: See-You-At-The-Pole
Fri. - Sun. Oct. 19-21: Laymen's Retreat
Thu. Nov. 4: Collingsworth Family, 6:30 p.m.

Joel 2:23“Be glad, O people of Zion, rejoice in the LORD your God, for he has given you the autumn rains in righteousness. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before.” Brought to you by BibleGateway.com. Copyright (C) . All Rights Reserved.