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Friday, January 27, 2012
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MY CONTACT INFO
Daniel DeWeerdt
Phone: (443) 783-6638
Email: Danny91810@gmail.com
Thanks, and please pass your comments along to me.
FEBRUARY WORD SEARCH
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Holy Humor
During these serious and troubled times, people of all faiths should remember
these four great religious truths:
1. Muslims do not recognize Jews as God's Chosen People.
2. Jews do not recognize Jesus as the Messiah.
3.Protestants do not recognize the Pope as the leader of the Christian world.
4. Baptists do not recognize each other at the liquor store.
GOOD SAMARITaN
A Sunday school teacher was telling her class the story of the Good Samaritan.
She asked the class, "If you saw a person lying on the roadside, all wounded and
bleeding, what would you do?" A thoughtful little girl broke the hushed silence,
"I think I'd throw up.."
DID NOAH FISH?
A Sunday school teacher asked, "Johnny, do you think Noah did a lot of fishing
when he was on the Ark ?" "No," replied Johnny. "How could he, with just two
worms."
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD
A Sunday School teacher decided to have her young class memorize one of the most
quoted passages in the Bible - Psalm 23 . She gave the youngsters a month to
learn the chapter. Little Rick was excited about the task - but he just couldn't
remember the Psalm. After much practice, he could barely get past the first
line. On the day that the kids were scheduled to recite Psalm 23 in front of the
congregation, Ricky was so nervous. When it was his turn, he stepped up to the
microphone and said proudly, "The Lord is my Shepherd, and that's all I need to
know."
UNANSWERED PRAYER
The preacher's 5 year-old daughter noticed that her father always paused and
bowed his head for a moment before starting his sermon. One day, she asked him
why. "Well, Honey," he began, proud that his daughter was so observant of his
messages. "I'm asking the Lord to help me preach a good sermon." "How come He
doesn't answer it?" she asked.
BEING THANKFUL
A Rabbi said to a precocious six-year-old boy, "So your mother says your prayers
for you each night? That's very commendable. What does she say?" The little boy
replied, "Thank God he's in bed!"
ALL MEN / ALL GIRLS
When my daughter, Kelli, said her bedtime prayers, she would bless every family
member, every friend, and every animal (current and past).. For several weeks,
after we had finished the nightly prayer, Kelli would say, "And all girls." This
soon became part of her nightly routine, to include this closing. My curiosity
got the best of me and I asked her, "Kelli, why do you always add the part about
all girls?" Her response, "Because everybody always finish their prayers by
saying 'All Men'!"
SAY A PRAYER
Little Johnny and his family were having Sunday dinner at his Grandmother's
house. Everyone was seated around the table as the food was being served. When
Little Johnny received his plate, he started eating right away. "Johnny! Please
wait until we say our prayer." said his mother. "I don't need to," the boy
replied. "Of course, you do "his mother insisted. "We always say a prayer before
eating at our house." "That's at our house." Johnny explained. "But this is
Grandma's house and she knows how to cook.
THE BIBLE
Did you know that...When you carry the Bible, Satan has a headache.When you open it, he collapses.When he sees you reading it, he faints.Let's read the
Bible every day so he keeps on fainting. Maybe one day he'll have a stroke and
never wake up.
And did you also know that when you are about to forward this email to others,
The devil will discourage you but forward it anyway.
UPCOMING EVENTS!
“Souper Bowl” Luncheon
Join us on Sunday February 5th at Zion Church for our 4th annual “Souper Bowl” Luncheon which benefits the Zion Church Relay for Life Team.
Zion Church’s Relay for Life team is hosting a “Souper Bowl” luncheon on Sunday,
February 5th immediately following our church service. Join us for a hearty meal consisting of a variety of soups, bread and dessert. A good will offering will be taken to benefit the Zion Church Relay for Life Team. Please bring in a pot of your favorite soup or a dessert and enjoy the afternoon with the Zion Church family before returning home to watch the Super Bowl. Contact Jackie Middleton at mythreeboys@comcast.net or 443-880-6711 for more information.
MARCH DINNER on 3/3/2012
Susan Brown is in charge of the March Dinner and Auction. The march dinner is seeking donations for the auction. Please see Susan Brown or contact Jackie Middleton for donations.
The Praise Zone
“When at the end of your rope………”
We all have days like that, don’t we? No matter what you’ve planned and/or gotten accomplished, something pops up that still needs attention. It may be a family concern, it may be an evening call from work, it may be a neighbor in dire straits. Whatever it is, it is almost always never convenient or just too late to matter. Wait, we should never feel THAT way, should we? We are loved by a God who is the source of possibilities. We are nurtured and cared for by a Heavenly Father who knows what we need before WE know it. We can always have confidence that what He brings us to, He will bring us through. With the number of things, big and small, that seemed to have gone hay-wire in my life lately, sometimes I lose focus on this most wonderful good news. “Nothing in heaven or on earth can ever separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Amen??? AMEN!!
The Pastor's Pen
FEBRUARY - PASTOR'S PEN
Having Heart
February has been “Heart Month” for a while. I think is might be because of “Valentines’ Day”. A few years ago the American Heart Association even started celebrating the month of February as Heart Month.
Cards, Flowers, Candy and other things are exchanged between those in love or liking. I remember sending cards when I was in elementary school to other class members and my teacher too.
As my years advanced, my thoughts and gifts changed. To be honored with a Valentines’ Day card or gift reminded me that I was loved and when I gave a card or gift I hoped that the receiver felt the same.
This February can be the start for you to: share the Love that Jesus gave; to give the gift of Hope that Jesus offers; to offer the Grace of acceptance that Jesus offers.
We can show what “Having Heart” is about. It will be different for each of us. There are plenty of ways we can use our heart. We can volunteer somewhere, make something, call or send cards to someone in need. We can be a friend to someone; we can offer the gift of listening and let Jesus guide you. One thing that all need is prayer. Some don’t mind it said to them, others are self-conscious and rather it be offered privately.
You can add giving one more thing this year, to offer your heart and all that goeswith it to Jesus as your gift out of love, for all He has given to you.Remember, that in giving the giver is blessed. Let me let send these two Valentines’ Day thoughts for you:
Matthew 22:37-39 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’[This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.
Shalom, Pastor Rich
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