Super Bowl 45 has finally arrived. For the Steelers and Packer fans it is a special event that a couple of months ago they thought never could happen.
Who are you rooting for? Thanks to Phil and Karen for hosting a place for those who wish to gather for some football family fellowship. Also, bring something to eat.
Advertising during the game is most amazing. One would not think we are in a recession when a 30 second advertisement will cost $3 million. This doesn't even include the cost in producing the clip. Fox network used discretion in its ads.
Fox chose not to run an ad depicting a porn star getting excited about her husband cheating on her. Fox was accused of being biased. Well, there is nothing wrong with judging or discernment that Jesus called "… righteous judgment" (John 7:24).
We need righteous judgment to discern in doing the what is right. Our not-so-super economy stemmed from the moral failure of greed and trying to outlive our means. The re-birth of our nation will begin with a spiritual re-birth. As church people let's not take for granted those spiritual avenues upon which our nation was founded and our souls need. Above the culture roaring, let's root for God's values.
“A cheerful heart is good medicine” Proverbs 17:22
The husband bought his wife a piano for Valentine's. A few weeks later, the daughter asked the dad how her mother was doing with the new piano.
"Oh," said the dad, "I persuaded her to switch to a clarinet."
"How come?" the daughter inquired.
"Well," he answered, "because with a clarinet, she can't sing."
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After a recent college basketball game, the coach spotted a cell phone lying on the floor. He picked it up and handed it to one of the referees, saying, "Here's your phone."
"What makes you think it's mine?" the ref asked.
"Easy," the coach replied. "It says you missed 13 calls."
News and Events:
Sunday School is made up of disciplers of Christ. They study faithfully the Word of God; they understand God’s will for their lives; and they apply what they learn.
Don't you wish that just going to church is all that it takes to get to heaven. Or just believing in Jesus is all that is required. God has something greater than just church attendance and easy believe-ism.
God wants us to become a true disciple of Jesus. Jesus told His disciples, “… go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
The purpose of Jesus' coming was to bring God's lost creation into a rich relationship with Himself and with family, friends, and neighbors. Now that is living!
Financial Peace University classes continue this Monday, 7:00 p.m. -weather permitting. We had a great first session. It's still not too late to start.
See Monty for more information. These series of classes are well worth the financial peace that we desperately need in this troubled times.
Mark Lowry will be at Indianapolis First Church, Saturday, March 26, 6:00 p.m. Go online to order your $25 or $20 ticket. http://indynaz.org/609909.ihtml
Alabaster Offering is that special gift that our church will receive Sunday, Feb. 23, for the missionary ministry of purchasing and building facilities.
Thanks to Richard Meyer, John Sutton, and Daniel Gabbard for cleaning the ice from the parking lot. In some places the ice was almost 2" thick.
The 50th Wedding Anniversary of our district superintendent, Dr. Ted and Beverly Lee, is Friday, February 18. The district asks each church to send cards for this special occasion. Please sign the church's card. There is an open house Saturday, February 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Camby Campgrounds.
FYI Rubber bands were first made by Perry and Company of London in 1845.
The shoestring was invented in England in 1790. Prior to this time, all shoes were fastened with buckles.
If you are right-handed, you will tend to chew your food on the right side of the mouth. If you are left-handed, you will tend to chew your food on the left.
Good news for those who follow folklore traditions. Any Hoosier groundhogs looking for their shadow today would need a pick axe in order to break the ice to get out of their holes. Therefore, Spring should be right around the corner.
Hagerstown Faith Housing is for senior rental assisted living. If you know of anyone interested, phone Floyd Sanders at 489-4898.
Church Calendar:
Mon. Feb. 14: Valentine's Day
Sun. Feb. 20: Alabaster Sunday
