JIM CAIN
GOOD MORNING!
Jena's husband had been slipping in and out of a coma for several months. Things looked grim, but she was by his bedside every single day. One day as he slipped back into consciousness, he motioned for her to come close to him. She pulled the chair close to the bed and leaned her ear close to be able to hear him.
"You know" he whispered, his eyes filling with tears, "you have been with me through all the bad times. When I got fired, you stuck right beside me. When my business went under, there you were. When we lost the house, you were there. When I got shot, you stuck with me. When my health started failing, you were still by my side. "And you know what?"
"What, dear?" she asked gently, smiling to herself.
"I think you're bad luck."
Life is too valuable to trust it to luck. Instead do as the Psalmist wrote, “Trust in the LORD and do good; Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness.”
Monday, February 27, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
SABRINA
There are times when we find ourselves in a spiritual "dry" spell.
No rhyme or reason, just something that happens to us all. Some call it "depression," others just tired. uninspired.
Sometimes it is like being alone in the desert, nothing to drink or eat, not even knowing what it is we need. We just know that we need SOMEthing.
In those times we often do not even want to pray. The desert experience, however, can be a POSITIVE thing!
Spiritual growth takes place during these dry spells. It is during these times we are reminded of God's sovereignty and power in our lives.
If today you find yourself in the desert, know that you are not alone…God knows your innermost needs. If you do not have a church home to walk with you during this time, we invite you to come and worship with us. We have two services each Sunday. Contemporary worship is at 8:30 and Traditional 10:55. We offer Sunday school and small group experiences throughout the week. Come journey with us as together we are reminded of a God who loves us...who is with us every step...everyday.
There are times when we find ourselves in a spiritual "dry" spell.
No rhyme or reason, just something that happens to us all. Some call it "depression," others just tired. uninspired.
Sometimes it is like being alone in the desert, nothing to drink or eat, not even knowing what it is we need. We just know that we need SOMEthing.
In those times we often do not even want to pray. The desert experience, however, can be a POSITIVE thing!
Spiritual growth takes place during these dry spells. It is during these times we are reminded of God's sovereignty and power in our lives.
If today you find yourself in the desert, know that you are not alone…God knows your innermost needs. If you do not have a church home to walk with you during this time, we invite you to come and worship with us. We have two services each Sunday. Contemporary worship is at 8:30 and Traditional 10:55. We offer Sunday school and small group experiences throughout the week. Come journey with us as together we are reminded of a God who loves us...who is with us every step...everyday.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Thursday, February 23, 2012
JIM WALL
Good Morning!
According to one little boy's definition, “Thinking is when your mouth stays shut and your head talks to itself.”
The way our head talks to itself tells a lot about how we are doing morally and spiritually. We need to guard our mind and keep out the influences that will hinder our walk with God. The Bible gives us clear guidelines about how Christians should think.
When we are dealing with the mundane aspects of life, we need guidance. Paul tells us that we should think about things that are noble, true, and pure. In our daily activities those words should govern what is on our minds. Let us think about what's good - what's noble, pure, and true. May God's word control our thoughts in everything we do.
Good Morning!
According to one little boy's definition, “Thinking is when your mouth stays shut and your head talks to itself.”
The way our head talks to itself tells a lot about how we are doing morally and spiritually. We need to guard our mind and keep out the influences that will hinder our walk with God. The Bible gives us clear guidelines about how Christians should think.
When we are dealing with the mundane aspects of life, we need guidance. Paul tells us that we should think about things that are noble, true, and pure. In our daily activities those words should govern what is on our minds. Let us think about what's good - what's noble, pure, and true. May God's word control our thoughts in everything we do.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
BOB PEDEN
Good Morning. This is Bob Peden of Central United Methodist Church. The Mardi Gras season ended last night at midnight. They rolled up the streets in New Orleans.
Today they are hauling away the tons of trinkets and trash left in the gutters.
Today begins the season of lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter Sunday. Lent always begins on Ash Wednesday. A day Christians focus on our need for repentance. Repentance not only for the excesses of Mardi Gras but also for the excesses of our daily lives. Lent is a time for us to examine our lives and root out that which keeps us from becoming fully committed disciples of Jesus Christ. It is a time to put down our burdens of keeping up with the Joneses and impressing the social elite and to take up our cross and follow Jesus. That is the only way to full and complete joy.
Good Morning. This is Bob Peden of Central United Methodist Church. The Mardi Gras season ended last night at midnight. They rolled up the streets in New Orleans.
Today they are hauling away the tons of trinkets and trash left in the gutters.
Today begins the season of lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter Sunday. Lent always begins on Ash Wednesday. A day Christians focus on our need for repentance. Repentance not only for the excesses of Mardi Gras but also for the excesses of our daily lives. Lent is a time for us to examine our lives and root out that which keeps us from becoming fully committed disciples of Jesus Christ. It is a time to put down our burdens of keeping up with the Joneses and impressing the social elite and to take up our cross and follow Jesus. That is the only way to full and complete joy.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Tuesday, Febuary 21, 2012
BOB RAMBO
Hi! I'm Bob Rambo, Lead Pastor at Central United Methodist Church. Do you ever wish life were easier and filled with less struggle? Most people do. But struggle serves an important purpose. It helps us develop into people of patience, perseverance, and character.
There's a story of a man who found a cocoon and took it home to watch the moth inside emerge. One day a small opening appeared in the cocoon, and the moth began to come out. But at a certain point, it seemed “stuck;” it could go no further. So the man, wanting to help, took a pair of scissors and cut the cocoon to help the moth get free.
And it DID. But when the moth came out, its body and wings were twisted and shriveled. The man watched for some time, thinking it would assume its normal shape eventually.
BUT IT NEVER HAPPENED. It never happened, because the struggle to get out of the cocoon is nature's way of forcing vital fluids from the moth's body into the wings. And without the struggle, the moth never became what it was intended to be.
Trials and struggles aren't fun. But God can use them to help us grow.
Make it a great day!
Hi! I'm Bob Rambo, Lead Pastor at Central United Methodist Church. Do you ever wish life were easier and filled with less struggle? Most people do. But struggle serves an important purpose. It helps us develop into people of patience, perseverance, and character.
There's a story of a man who found a cocoon and took it home to watch the moth inside emerge. One day a small opening appeared in the cocoon, and the moth began to come out. But at a certain point, it seemed “stuck;” it could go no further. So the man, wanting to help, took a pair of scissors and cut the cocoon to help the moth get free.
And it DID. But when the moth came out, its body and wings were twisted and shriveled. The man watched for some time, thinking it would assume its normal shape eventually.
BUT IT NEVER HAPPENED. It never happened, because the struggle to get out of the cocoon is nature's way of forcing vital fluids from the moth's body into the wings. And without the struggle, the moth never became what it was intended to be.
Trials and struggles aren't fun. But God can use them to help us grow.
Make it a great day!
Monday, February 20, 2012
Monday, Febuary 20, 2012
GLENDA
Good Morning:
At Central United Methodist Church, we have one of the best pre-school programs in the area. It's called Central's Children's Center. It is open to children ages 1 through 4 and is a half day program.
We have an excellent teaching staff, small classroom groups, and a fun and educational faith-based curriculum.
When our four-year children graduate, they are ready and excited about entering kindergarten.
Registration for our fall program begins next Monday, February 27th. If you are looking for an exciting, safe, and loving environment for your child, try us.
Drop by for a visit any weekday morning or call the church office for more information. We'd love to have you as one of our school families.
I'd also like to remind you that today is President's Day. I hope you will remember to thank God for our Country and for the strong leadership both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln gave us. And, don't forget to pray for President Obama. Have a great day!!
Good Morning:
At Central United Methodist Church, we have one of the best pre-school programs in the area. It's called Central's Children's Center. It is open to children ages 1 through 4 and is a half day program.
We have an excellent teaching staff, small classroom groups, and a fun and educational faith-based curriculum.
When our four-year children graduate, they are ready and excited about entering kindergarten.
Registration for our fall program begins next Monday, February 27th. If you are looking for an exciting, safe, and loving environment for your child, try us.
Drop by for a visit any weekday morning or call the church office for more information. We'd love to have you as one of our school families.
I'd also like to remind you that today is President's Day. I hope you will remember to thank God for our Country and for the strong leadership both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln gave us. And, don't forget to pray for President Obama. Have a great day!!
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
BOB RAMBO
Hi! I'm Bob Rambo, Lead Pastor at Central United Methodist Church. Many of us have an interest in and fascination with THE BOOK OF REVELATION and its strange images and symbols. Many people have taught many things about how to interpret this unusual book.
In a few weeks, Central will welcome Dr. Ben Witherington III of Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. Dr. Witherington is the author of over 50 books and an evangelical scholar who is respected world-wide. He will teach at Central on the Book of Revelation on Friday afternoon, March 23rd, and Saturday, March 24th. Dr. Witherington will also preach at our morning worship services on Sunday, March 25th.
This event is open to the public, and we invite area pastors and lay people to sign up. If you register before MARCH 1st, the cost is $50.00, and this includes dinner Friday evening, a light breakfast on Saturday, and lunch on Saturday. After March 1st, registration will be $75.00.
We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about The Book of Revelation.
Have a great day!
Hi! I'm Bob Rambo, Lead Pastor at Central United Methodist Church. Many of us have an interest in and fascination with THE BOOK OF REVELATION and its strange images and symbols. Many people have taught many things about how to interpret this unusual book.
In a few weeks, Central will welcome Dr. Ben Witherington III of Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, Kentucky. Dr. Witherington is the author of over 50 books and an evangelical scholar who is respected world-wide. He will teach at Central on the Book of Revelation on Friday afternoon, March 23rd, and Saturday, March 24th. Dr. Witherington will also preach at our morning worship services on Sunday, March 25th.
This event is open to the public, and we invite area pastors and lay people to sign up. If you register before MARCH 1st, the cost is $50.00, and this includes dinner Friday evening, a light breakfast on Saturday, and lunch on Saturday. After March 1st, registration will be $75.00.
We invite you to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about The Book of Revelation.
Have a great day!
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