Good Morning
MS GLENDA THOMAS
In Sunday School this summer, we've been learning about Joshua. When he fought the battle at Jericho, he was given some unusual instructions by God on how to win the battle. You see, Jericho had a big thick wall surrounding it. They first had to break through that wall.
God told Joshua to march around the city for 7 days. The priests were to go first blowing their horns; the men carrying the Ark of the Covenant which held the Ten Commandments came next; then the soldiers. At the end of the 7th day, they were all to shout.
Sounds kind of ridiculous, doesn't it? But Joshua didn't question God's instructions. He did it -- Just as God told him to do. And the walls came tumbling down. He trusted God.
What can we learn from this in the world we live in today? It is this: Even the impossible is possible when we trust God. Have a wonderful day!
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Good Morning
REV BOB PEDEN
Wouldn’t you love to call Mayberry your hometown? At idyllic place featured in The Andy Griffith Show. A place where everything seems to move at a slower pace and everyone is good and wholesome and kind, and any trivial difficulty can be overcome easily in 30 minutes or less. Did you know that Mayberry is based on an actual town, Mt. Airy, North Carolina.
You could actually make Mayberry your hometown. But last November the headlines read, “Man charged with killing 4 in Mayberry model town.” It seems that even Mayberry is not immune to the struggles for power in this world. But for those who are children of God, we do not have to search for a place like Mayberry. For we know that we are only visiting this world and that our hometown is in a place that is even better than Mayberry. A place where it doesn’t take 30 minute to resolve difficulties, for there are no problems to begin with. That’s my hometown. Where do you call home?
REV BOB PEDEN
Wouldn’t you love to call Mayberry your hometown? At idyllic place featured in The Andy Griffith Show. A place where everything seems to move at a slower pace and everyone is good and wholesome and kind, and any trivial difficulty can be overcome easily in 30 minutes or less. Did you know that Mayberry is based on an actual town, Mt. Airy, North Carolina.
You could actually make Mayberry your hometown. But last November the headlines read, “Man charged with killing 4 in Mayberry model town.” It seems that even Mayberry is not immune to the struggles for power in this world. But for those who are children of God, we do not have to search for a place like Mayberry. For we know that we are only visiting this world and that our hometown is in a place that is even better than Mayberry. A place where it doesn’t take 30 minute to resolve difficulties, for there are no problems to begin with. That’s my hometown. Where do you call home?
Friday, July 16, 2010
Friday, July 16, 2010
Good morning.
REV AMY ROLLER
Have you ever forgotten someone’s name within the few seconds after you meet a new person? Have you ever hit the “close door” button on the elevator, just so you won’t be bothered by the company of others, when you know someone else needs a ride?
Perhaps you’ve been awakened in the night by a crying child or a barking dog who needs you. Instead of getting up and taking care of the problem, you lay and wait for someone else to do it. We all do things like this from time to time, in which are self-serving and we unintentionally treat other people as objects rather than as people.
I need the care and companionship of others around me to challenge me and remind me to be humble and serve others.
We all need meaningful relationships and community, so I invite you to come be a part of Central United Methodist Church. Worship this Sunday at either 8:30 am or 10:55 am.
Enjoy your day today.
REV AMY ROLLER
Have you ever forgotten someone’s name within the few seconds after you meet a new person? Have you ever hit the “close door” button on the elevator, just so you won’t be bothered by the company of others, when you know someone else needs a ride?
Perhaps you’ve been awakened in the night by a crying child or a barking dog who needs you. Instead of getting up and taking care of the problem, you lay and wait for someone else to do it. We all do things like this from time to time, in which are self-serving and we unintentionally treat other people as objects rather than as people.
I need the care and companionship of others around me to challenge me and remind me to be humble and serve others.
We all need meaningful relationships and community, so I invite you to come be a part of Central United Methodist Church. Worship this Sunday at either 8:30 am or 10:55 am.
Enjoy your day today.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Good Morning!
MS SABRINA WILLAMS
On "Britain's Got Talent" when 80 year old Janey Cutler from Glasgow Scotland, walked out people were rolling their eyes. She had to have help walking to her marked spot on the stage. But when she opened her mouth to sing...”No Regrets.” She was really good. The audience and judges loved her. She was realizing her dream.
In Ephesians 2:10 Paul reminds us:
For we are created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them Are you fulfilling your God given destiny? The temptation is to stay with the familiar and secure, not go past our comfort zone...but if we do that will we get to the end of our life and have regret?... that we did not do what we know God called us to do? It’s not too late. It is never too late to become what you might have been...ask Janey Cutler.
Is your mission on earth is inished....take a deep breath...hold it for five seconds…exhale…
You are alive!!!! go...reach for your dream...fulfill your destiny....have a blessed day!
MS SABRINA WILLAMS
On "Britain's Got Talent" when 80 year old Janey Cutler from Glasgow Scotland, walked out people were rolling their eyes. She had to have help walking to her marked spot on the stage. But when she opened her mouth to sing...”No Regrets.” She was really good. The audience and judges loved her. She was realizing her dream.
In Ephesians 2:10 Paul reminds us:
For we are created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them Are you fulfilling your God given destiny? The temptation is to stay with the familiar and secure, not go past our comfort zone...but if we do that will we get to the end of our life and have regret?... that we did not do what we know God called us to do? It’s not too late. It is never too late to become what you might have been...ask Janey Cutler.
Is your mission on earth is inished....take a deep breath...hold it for five seconds…exhale…
You are alive!!!! go...reach for your dream...fulfill your destiny....have a blessed day!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Good Morning:
MS GLENDA THOMAS
When my granddaughter was about 3 years old, we had driven to the mall. As we came around the corner of the mall, there sitting low in the sky was the most beautiful, perfectly round, bright, red sun. It took my breath away with its incredible beauty. When my granddaughter saw it, she said: "Who did that?" I told her that God did it. She said, "It's beautiful!" You see, even a three year old can see the beauty in God's world.
Look around you today and know that all the beauty in this world was put there by no-one but a mighty God. This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Have a wonderful day.
MS GLENDA THOMAS
When my granddaughter was about 3 years old, we had driven to the mall. As we came around the corner of the mall, there sitting low in the sky was the most beautiful, perfectly round, bright, red sun. It took my breath away with its incredible beauty. When my granddaughter saw it, she said: "Who did that?" I told her that God did it. She said, "It's beautiful!" You see, even a three year old can see the beauty in God's world.
Look around you today and know that all the beauty in this world was put there by no-one but a mighty God. This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Have a wonderful day.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Good Morning!
MR JIM WALL
It has been estimated the normal lifespan for the world’s greatest nations has been a little over two hundred years. The pattern of these civilizations runs something like this: from bondage to spiritual faith, from faith to courage, from courage to liberty, from liberty to abundance, from abundance to selfishness, from selfishness to complacency, from complacency to apathy, from apathy to dependency, and from dependency back again to bondage.
We need to ask ourselves, “What will happen to America?” We have surely reached the abundance stage. If we see much selfishness, complacency, and apathy around us, then we need to take action.
May God show us the way that we may become new persons and a new nation in Christ Jesus.
MR JIM WALL
It has been estimated the normal lifespan for the world’s greatest nations has been a little over two hundred years. The pattern of these civilizations runs something like this: from bondage to spiritual faith, from faith to courage, from courage to liberty, from liberty to abundance, from abundance to selfishness, from selfishness to complacency, from complacency to apathy, from apathy to dependency, and from dependency back again to bondage.
We need to ask ourselves, “What will happen to America?” We have surely reached the abundance stage. If we see much selfishness, complacency, and apathy around us, then we need to take action.
May God show us the way that we may become new persons and a new nation in Christ Jesus.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
GOOD MORNING!
REV JIM CAIN
An organization in Montana offered a bounty of $ 5,000.00 for every wolf captured alive. Two hunters named Trevor and Randy decided to head for the hills and make some money capturing wolves. Exhausted after 3 long nonproductive days of hunting, they both fell deep asleep.
During the night, Randy suddenly woke up to find that he and Trevor were surrounded by a pack of at least 50 wolves, with flaming red eyes and fangs bared snarling at the two hunters preparing to devour them.
Randy nudged Trevor and said, “Hey, wake up! We’re going to be rich!”
Sometimes when we are surrounded by what appears to be many difficulties, we may in fact be surrounded by many opportunities. It’s all a matter of perspective.
The next time you find yourself in a jam remember that you have an opportunity to learn and grow, and to experience the grace and power of God in that situation.
REV JIM CAIN
An organization in Montana offered a bounty of $ 5,000.00 for every wolf captured alive. Two hunters named Trevor and Randy decided to head for the hills and make some money capturing wolves. Exhausted after 3 long nonproductive days of hunting, they both fell deep asleep.
During the night, Randy suddenly woke up to find that he and Trevor were surrounded by a pack of at least 50 wolves, with flaming red eyes and fangs bared snarling at the two hunters preparing to devour them.
Randy nudged Trevor and said, “Hey, wake up! We’re going to be rich!”
Sometimes when we are surrounded by what appears to be many difficulties, we may in fact be surrounded by many opportunities. It’s all a matter of perspective.
The next time you find yourself in a jam remember that you have an opportunity to learn and grow, and to experience the grace and power of God in that situation.
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