February 25, 2007
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in
a setting of silver.” (Prov 25:11 NRSV)
The story of Edsel Ford is one of tragedy. Edsel was the son of Henry Ford, the famous founder of Ford Motor Company. At the ripe age of 25 he was appointed president of the company but was never truly given the authority of the position. His famous father unofficially ran the company and ridiculed, humiliated, and manipulated his compliant son. Eventually his broken spirit led to broken health, and Edsel died of cancer at the young age of 49. Edsel Ford's tragic life is testimony to the timeless truth of Proverbs 18:14,
"The spirit of a man can endure his sickness, But as for a
broken spirit who can bear it?"
We must never underestimate the power of a spoken word. There is more power in our words than the most powerful weapons of mass destruction.
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who
love it will eat its fruit." (Proverbs 18:21)
Consider this: our words are either life or death to others. We either build up by what we say, or we tear down.
One of my favorite persons in the Bible is a man named Barnabas. His name literally means, "son of encouragement". There is some interesting information about him in Acts.
"They sent Barnabas off to Antioch. Then when he arrived and witnessed the grace of God, he rejoiced and began to encourage them all with resolute heart to remain true to the Lord; for he was a good man, and full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And considerable numbers were brought to the Lord. (Acts 11:22:26)
Barnabas recognized the work of God in the church at Antioch and focused on encouraging the members of the church. His encouragement was a factor in a large number of people coming to salvation and the truth. And he also was instrumental in encouraging a man named Paul, who would later become the Apostle Paul.
I doubt that the church at Antioch was any more perfect than the church you're involved with. Barnabas could have easily focused on the faults and flaws, but he chose to encourage the good rather than dwell on the negative. He chose to be a part of the solution rather than to be part of the problem.
We desperately need "Barnabasses" today! We need those who will encourage the good rather than amplify the bad. We need those who will bring life to others through encouraging words.
You have the power of life and death in your words. Choose to bring life to your family, friends, and coworkers today. Be a Barnabas!
- Pastor Steve Taylor / 12-19-06
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BETH MARSH’S hip surgery was canceled last Monday because … the doctor was sick! It has been rescheduled for tomorrow around noon, Feb. 26th. Keep her in your prayers.
EMORY MACY had a pacemaker implanted last Saturday and came home Monday and is doing well. Your prayers appreciated.
Rex, This is an urgent prayer request. Please put my daughter Vicki Lynn Phillis on your prayer list. She has to go in to get a biopsy. The doctors seem quite concerned, and we are also. Please pray that the mass in benign. Thank you and God bless.
- Rick Phillis, 2-19-07
Think N.E. Conference
March 23 & 24, 2007
Kent Ross, Guest Speaker
Lawrenceville OH Church of God
50 YEARS!! At the pastor’s retreat held recently in Florida the following were recognized for being ordained to ministry, having a ministerial license or being actively involved in ministry in various capacities for 50 years: They are: Francis Burnett, Alva Huffer, Gordon Landry, Emory Macy, William Wachtel, Orville Westlund, Vernis Wolfe, Linford Moore, Jim Mattison, Leon Driskill, Terry Ferrell, Robert Hardesty, Edward Goit, Gary France, Tim Pearson, Dean Moore, Kirby Davis, Ed Graham, Celaine Randall, Irene & Warren Sorenson, William Dick, Kyle Davis, Mary Railton Milne, Roy Humphreys, Daniel Fyfe, Lois Crouch Worley, Marion Stilson, Walter Larson and Tom Zirkelbach.
JUNE ROUTSON: Her speech is improving, her attitude is good, she is making good progress and I am pleased. (Etta Marie Routson Wetzel). June is Mary Ellen Jones’ sister.
CONRAD WETZEL: “A pacemaker was put in (2-19) His surgery went well and I brought him home today (20TH)”. This is Etta Marie’s husband / Jennifer Wetzel’s father.
COMMUNION DEACONESSES for next Sunday (March 4th) will be Pam Weaver and Nancy Koston.
WRITING CONTEST: Angela Moore (see ad below) is sponsoring a writing contest on “What the Kingdom of God Means to Me.” It’s for 1st graders thru adults. Winner in each category gets a free book plus a $10 gift certificate to any Christian bookstore plus being published in Wisdom & Power magazine and on Angel’s web site. Winners announced June 30th See Pastor Cain for the details.
PRAY FOR: Iris Horst (cancer, by Roper), Vicki Phillis (tests), Emory Macy, Beth Marsh (2-26 hip surgery), June Routson (stroke), Dave Cheatwood (clots), Rebekah Martin (broken wrist), Bob Knebl (heart, by R Cain),Amy Gunselman (cancer, 30, 2 children / by R Phillis), Evelyn Pennington, Katie Cramer (chemo), Ralph & Iona Childs, Ruby Korode, Penny Frederick, Lucinda (by Szekely), Gene & Gloria Faehnrich, Edith Speer, Grady Hudspeth*, Jacob Hinton*, Kathy & Destiny Reed*, (*by Skip), W.C. & Craig Blankenship, College students: Jackie Schuld, Dan Cain, Rachel Cunningham, Shut-ins: David Onderdonk Sr., Helen Matthews, Military: Rodger Schuld, Those serving in other countries: Lupe Badillo-Mexico, Tracy Zhykhovich-Russia, Beder Ucañay-Peru, Pastors in Malawi & Mozambique, Lesly Bertrand and the Pastors in Haiti. Colleges / Churches: RRCC, ABC, Golden Rule, Grace Brethren and for the peace of Jerusalem, Ps. 122:6; Isa. 62:6, 7
Write: Angela Moore / Box 164 / Kennard IN 47351
One book is $15.99 + $3.09 s/h / $35.55 for 2 books
(Less with more books ordered / see sheet on rear door)
Write checks to: Angela Hays Moore
Or Use Credit-Debit Card at Web Site
New Creation Museum in Cincinnati
Answers in Genesis (AiG), the largest apologetics organization on the planet, is constructing a $27 million revolutionary new museum designed to transport guests into a 50,000-square-foot visual, biblical representation of the history of the world. Set to open Memorial Day weekend 2007, AiG’s Creation Museum features state-of-the-art, family-friendly exhibits, including life-sized, realistic animatronic dinosaurs and humans. The facility, situated among the hills of a scenic 49-acre parcel of land near the Cincinnati airport, is a time machine launching visitors into the period of ancient history soon after the time of creation. Organizers believe the museum will illustrate that the Bible is the supreme authority in all matters and can withstand the most ardent scientific scrutiny. They argue that facts cannot speak for themselves. “The Bible, where it touches on science or any subject including same-sex marriage, race or abortion, is totally trustworthy,” said Ken Ham, co-founder and president of Answers in Genesis.
http://www.crosswalk.com/news/religiontoday/11529443// Feb. 12, 2007
Disclaimer by Pastor Cain: The above organization does teach that “Jesus is the Creator” … meaning they hold to the typical orthodox view of the godhead. But, it is refreshing to see that they teach the ‘young earth’ point of view and that God created all things. No other museum like it anywhere.
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February 2007
25 Andy Griffith movie / Rachel Weaver leading discussion
March 2007
18 Annual All-Church Outing / Mongolia Buffet
23-24 Northeast Conference / Lawrenceville / Kent Ross, speaker
11 Daylight Savings Time Begins
25 Andy & Barney movie for S.S. / Rachel Weaver to lead discussion
Future Dates: Apr 8, Easter / Jun 3, Grad Social & Bridal Shower for Dan & Rachel / Jun 10-15 State Camp / June 23, Dan’s wedding / July 15-20 National Camp / July 22, D. Onderdonk’s Sr. 100th B-day / Aug 26, Annual SS Picnic
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:45A.M.
WORSHIP 10:45A.M.
Musicians: (Doris Schuld and Frank Roper)
Dorothy Robertson, Prelude:
“Teach Me Thy Way, O Lord”
Welcome / Announcements
Worship Hymns / Mark Cain
416 Faith Is the Victory
450 Trust And Obey
Prayer / Offering
Message: A Queen That Saved the Day
Key Text: Esther
400 Only One Life
(Music and words by Mrs. Louise Brewer Lapp)
By Leigh McLeroy
When is an ache a beautiful ache? The author of this month’s review book describes it best in her own words. "The beautiful ache is that fleeting pang that reminds us of home. Not the home we’ve always known–the home we’ve never seen. The ache pierces and pries open the heart but doesn’t nearly satisfy it. It whets the appetite but doesn’t begin to fill it. It unmasks beauty but not completely. It reeks of truth but stops just short of telling all."
Put another way, C. S. Lewis said, "If I find in myself a desire which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world." Years ago I heard someone who analyzes dreams telling about how often people are traveling in their dreams. They are on buses, planes, trains, autos, boats and they are all going somewhere. Where are they going? Well, this person thought they were going to that home they’ve never seen–back to Eden and perfection. It all hearkens back to that God-shaped vacuum within us all.
The Beautiful Ache (Finding the God Who Satisfies When Life Does Not) by Leigh McLeroy - There are many kinds of aches: to travel, belong, persevere, celebrate, find adventure, to hear God, to hope, trust, expect, labor, find healing, the ache for beauty, the ache of the prodigal, grief, worship, memory, the ache to feast with the father. It is not at all unusual for people to try to fill the ache with just about anything except God. They may not even know what it is for which they hunger. This is the reason for addictions–more and more of the "cure" we seek fills us less and less, so we increase the input, but the desired contentment is elusive. The purpose of the ache is to cause us to seek God–the only One who can satisfy it. That’s why the ache is beautiful–it leads us to the arms of God for comfort. Even so, the ache will never be completely satisfied on this earth. We must keep seeking–keep coming back to be nurtured over and over again. The goal is to become like Christ that we may spend eternity with Him.
