April 29, 2007
God’s Word Isn’t THAT Hard to Understand!
My thoughts this morning don't have anything to do with this weekend's celebration [Easter] but rather thoughts from my Bible reading this morning. My Old Testament readings are from Deuteronomy. Today I was reading from chapter 30. I am reminded of the things that Moses instructed the Israelites and how they really apply to my own life today. What really spoke again to me this morning were these words,
"Now what I am commanding you today is not too difficult for you or beyond your reach. It is not up in heaven, so that you have to ask, 'Who will ascend into heaven to get it and proclaim it to us so we may obey it?' Nor is it beyond the sea, so that you have to ask, 'Who will cross the sea to get it and proclaim it to us so we may obey it?' No, the word is very near you; it is in your mouth and in your heart so you may obey it."
I am reminded again and again that God's Word is mine to read, to learn and to hide in my heart. I don't need to depend on anyone else to tell me what to do with it (though it is nice to have a Pastor to share his understanding of what God's Word says). My salvation and my understanding of what God says to me through his Word are in my own hands.
― Judy Myers, 4-6-07 cover meditation on church’s newsletter
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Our Church Is Invited!
will be married Saturday June 9th at 5:30pm at Sun Valley Banquet Center, Aurora Ohio. See all the details on the bulletin board plus a map. Any distant readers may feel free to phone or e-mail Pastor Cain for more details.
If you plan to attend the reception following immediately after the ceremony (both at the same location), you may do one of two things: Phone 440-286-4910 or sign the sheet provided on the table at the back of the church.
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NEXT SUNDAY!
Carry-in Dinner
Annual Congregational Meeting
EVELYN PENNINGTON sent a thank you card for the remembrances the congregation sent on her recent 89th birthday.
It’s Skip & Marge Reed’s Favorite Hymn Day!
(See program on the back for some of their favorite hymns)
DAN’S SCANS have been extended through May. If you have slides or photos you’d like digitized and placed on a CD for viewing on your TV or computer … plus having their color enhanced from many years of storage, contact Dan at dancain@gmail.com or Pastor Cain. See flyer on bulletin board.
COMMUNION, usually observed the first Sunday of the month is being postponed next Sunday due to our having a guest speaker and the activities planned. We will observe communion May 13th.
“Hi Pastor Cain, Matthew's doing great; he's almost three months old. He's healthy and loves to smile and coo. Hannah is a great big sister, and her new favorite word is "helpin!" We sold our house, and plan to live in our camper this summer while the new house is being built. It'll be cozy, but fun. At least the kids don't take up too much space. J Thanks for sending those web sites. I'm sure Dave will be interested. Please tell the church we say hello and send our love.”
– David & Megan Frederick, 4-23-07
Personal Supply of “Maggie” is Gone!
I no longer can take individual book orders. If people are still interested in purchasing a copy of "Maggie" they have the following options: Church of God General Conference, Amazon Bookstore, Wal-Mart Stores, and Barnes & Noble. Or, you may purchase “Maggie” directly from the publisher. Prices of the book vary, but if you choose to order through the General Conference, the price will still be $15.99 plus s/h and all proceeds will benefit the Church of God General Conference.
Casey and I are very appreciative of everyone who has ordered their copies and hopefully, they are enjoying it with their own children and grandchildren and also feeling the pull to evangelize their neighborhoods, friends and family!! I really am pleased that God has sold our personal supply so quickly (Praise His Name for that!!!) - Angela Hays Moore, 4-18-07 e-mail
Michigan Student Suspended for Wearing
'I'm Straight' Sticker
According to OneNewsNow.com, a Christian student has been punished by his Michigan high school for demonstrating opposition to a school event celebrating the homosexual lifestyle. On the "National Day of Silence" at Oakridge High, duct tape was passed out for students to wear over their lips as a way to show solidarity with homosexual students who are purportedly suffering in silence. Pastor John Gardner says his 15-year-old son David was suspended for a day by Oakridge because he wrote "I'm straight" on a piece of duct tape and attached it to his shirt. When asked to remove it, "David [asked] why do the rest of the kids in the class get to wear theirs and I can't wear something about what I believe?" David was asked to leave class when he refused to remove the sticker. Gardner says every week he preaches that the day is coming when opposition to homosexuality will be banned, but he never imagined it would happen in his small Michigan town.
― Religion Today Summaries, at Crosswalk, 4-23-07
PRAY FOR: Ginny Cramer (wrist), Don Haley (by Rex), Kate Liauw (28, MS, by R Phillis), Lois Maze (by Robertson), Bobbie Weaver, Iris Horst (cancer, by Roper), Vicki Phillis (treatments), Emory Macy, Beth Marsh. June Routson (stroke), Bob Knebl (heart, by R Cain), Amy Gunselman (cancer, by R Phillis), Evelyn Pennington,, Ralph & Iona Childs, Ruby Korode, 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: 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
April 2007
29 Andy & Barney Movie (Postponed from last month)
May 2007
6 JOSHUA RAILTON HERE / POWER-POINT PRESENTATION
6 Carry-in Dinner / Annual Congregation Meeting
13 Communion (postponed from May 6th)
Future Dates: Jun 3, Grad Social & Bridal Shower for Dan & Rachel / June 9, Joshua Onderdonk & Julie Schiemann wedding / Jun 10-15 State Camp / June 23, Dan-Rachel’s wedding /
July 15-20 National Camp / Aug 26, Annual SS Picnic
SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9:45A.M.
WORSHIP 10:45A.M.
Musicians: (Doris Schuld and Mark Cain)
Welcome / Announcements
Worship Hymns / Mark Cain
156 All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name
278 In the Garden
Prayer / Offering
480 Face to Face
Message: The Whole Truth & Nothing but The Truth
Key Text: John 17:3 (also handout of all the texts)
382 Amazing Grace! How Sweet the Sound
Google Doesn’t Have All The Answers
Try Going Out On A Limb –
That’s Where The Fruit Is
