Prayer Ministry:
"Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and let your glory be over all the earth."
Psalm 108:5
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD.......
needs the following supplies:
February: Washcloths or Scrubbies, and Bar Soap
March: Coloring Books
April: Socks & t-shirts
May: Boy toys (cars, balls, etc.)
June: Girl toys (jewelry, dolls)
July: Toothpaste & toothbrushes
August: School Supplies
September: Stuffed Animals
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WOMEN'S RETREAT: BETTER TOGETHER, A DAY OF WELLNESS
Ladies, mark your calendar for March 3rd, 2012. This will be the day of our Women's Retreat. Registration will be from 8:00-9:00 a.m. and the retreat will go from 9:00-3:00. There will also be a special oppportunity for those interested from 7:30-8:00 a.m. Cost is $39.00 until Feb. 20th ($49.00 after the 20th) Spend a day focused on how to get healthy physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. There will be special guest speakers, exercises you can do, practical information on nutrition, motivational messages for growing spiritually, a continental breakfast, lunch and snacks. Make plans now to join us!
SEEK GOD, SERVE OTHERS
During quail season in Georgia, an Atlanta journalist met an old farmer hunting with an ancient pointer at his side. Twice the dog ran rheumatically ahead and pointed. Twice his master fired into the open air. When the journalist saw no birds rise, he asked the farmer for an explanation. "Shucks," grinned the old man, "I know there weren't no birds in that grass. Spot's nose ain't what it used to be. But him and me have had some wonderful times together. He's still doing the best he can--and it'd be mighty mean of me to call him a liar at this stage of the game!"
Does the name Jessica McClure ring a bell? Years ago, in Midland, Texas, Jessica fell into an open twenty-two-foot well. For many hours over four hundred rescuers worked to get little Jessica out of the well. They made a significant decision that someone needed to be lowered into the well to be with her and to comfort her and let her know that help was coming. This insightful decision could have saved Jessica's life. All alone in the darkness, a smothering panic and disorientation might have snuffed out the flickering candle of life. They sent someone to encourage her.
God sent Someone to encourage you---He sent His Son Jesus to be with us. He is with us in the darkness, a voice of encouragement and hope. And, Jesus is coming again. Paul said, "For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet of God...."THAT IS ENCOURAGING!!!
Joyfully His, Bro. Dennis
If you are in the grocery store and want to pick up a few extra things, United Neighbors can always use donations for their food pantry. This month (February) they are collecting Ravioli and Spaghetti. (They will be glad to take whatever you want to drop off---non-perishable). You may drop these off in the box under the Sunday School boxes in the hallway.
