Volume 34 - Number 32
August 12, 2007  
 
Misfits

The next time you feel like God can’t forgive you
and use you in His kingdom, just remember…

Noah — was a drunk (Genesis 9:20-21).

Abraham — was too old (Genesis 18:10-12).

Jacob — was a liar (Genesis 27:18-24)

Joseph — was abused (Genesis 37:18-20).

Moses — had a stuttering problem (Exodus 4:10-11).

Rahab — was a prostitute (Joshua 2:1-6).

Gideon — was afraid (Judges 6:11-16).

David — had an affair and was a murderer (2 Samuel 11:1-5).

Jonah — ran away from God (Jonah 1:1-3).

Naomi — was a widow (Ruth 1:1-5).

Job — went bankrupt (Job 1:1-22).

John — the Baptist ate bugs (Matthew 3:4).

Peter — denied Christ (Luke 22:54-62).

The disciples — fell asleep while praying (Luke 22:45-46).

Martha — worried about everything (Luke 10:38-42).

Zaccheus — was too small (Luke 19:1-10).

Paul — was too religious (Galatians 1:13-14).

Lazarus — was dead (John 11:1-44).

God Can Use You!


SCIENTIFIC RED FACES
Wayne Jackson

The more we read from the works of evolutionary “scientists,” the more unimpressed we are with their conclusions.

As almost everyone knows, the Earth is supposed to be almost 5 billion years old, while man has been around only some 3 or 4 million years. These estimates are pure speculation based upon dating methods that are grounded in evolutionary assumptions. There is no hard-core test that can determine the age of the Earth. Most people believe this simply because they accept what is presented in the media.

Several years ago some scientists discovered human bones buried under thick deposits of mud in California. The bones were submitted to “competent” authorities who declared them to be about 75,000 years old. Unfortunately, however, as they dug deeper, they found an old United States Army button. Now, maybe the United States had an army 75,000 years ago—or just maybe the scientific dating methods are not all that reliable!

Recently an archaeological excavation team, led by professor Mitsuo Kawaga of Beppu University, discovered drawings on the wall of a cave on the Japanese island of Kyushu. The excited scientists announced that the drawings were from 10,000 to 13,000 years old. Alas, a lifelong resident of the area came forward to confess that he had often scribbled on the walls of the cave with charcoal when he was a boy. The “scientists” had only missed it by about 99.99%!

Why is it that when “scientists” say that something is billions of years old, the average person believes it as if the object had a date carved upon it?

When Christians accept the dates which are a part of the evolutionary system, they are playing right into the hands of infidelity.

Copied — Reasoning from Revelation


Trust

O, strive not after the wind,
It will elude your grasp,
Seek not to learn the why --
Don’t even ask.

Like a little child
Walk by the Master’s side
He knows your entire way
Whatever may betide.

Lucile M. Campbell

 

"I have remembrance of thee in my prayers night and day"
2 Timothy 1:3

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Guest Speakers
While Chris is away we will have two students from the Florida School of Preaching on the 19th and 26th. These will be announced next week. Gary York will be teaching the Wednesday Bible class this week. Some of our other men will be filling in also. We appreciate their willingness to step in at these times.

Building Fund
Today is our monthly “Building Fund” day. We appreciate each and every donation that is given. They help us to keep up the building and other projects that may be needed.

Australia Report
Many of the congregation helped Danielle Sneve on her trip to Australia earlier this summer. She has invited us to see her pictures and hear of her experiences this evening after worship in the fellowship hall. Please bring finger food to share.

Meeting
Our next meeting will be tomorrow at the Sneve’s house. Since school will be starting on the 20th, we will be returning to our regular scheduled meetings on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month, beginning in September.

Fellowship Dinner
Next Sunday!

Area-Wide Singing!
The Manhattan Avenue church in Tampa is hosting an evening of singing this Friday, August 17th. More information is on the bulletin board.

Library News
We have added Helping the Church Grow by Wallace Maxwell; Florida School of Preaching Lectureship Series (on CD); also a single copy of FSOP 29th Annual Lectureship: Do You Understand the Grace of God? (on CD). Special thanks to Frances Tyner for these donations. We also thank Tom Chamlee who donated an audio cassette series, James Earl Jones Reads the Bible.


Tuna, Canned Ham & Pasta
Peanut Butter & Jelly

Twelve Important Things To Learn

The Value Of Time

The Need Of Perseverance

The Pleasure Of Serving

The Dignity Of Simplicity

The True Worth Of Character

The Power Of Kindness

The Influence Of Example

The Obligation Of Example

The Wisdom Of Economy

The Virtue Of Patience

The Nobility Of Labor

The Teachings Of Him Who Said;
“Learn Of Me.”