Bulletin Sunday October 30, 2011
Moose Jaw Church of Christ Information about us
Minister : Darrell Buchanan mjcoc@sasktel.net
WEEKLY BIBLE READING: Luke 17 through John 7
BIBLE HALF HOUR: for ages 4 through Grade 3, 11:30 to 12:00
Teachers: Today: Terri-Lynn Next Sunday: Tracy
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS IN 2011:
(1). Jan 30: Building Maintenance: $1,020.00 (2). For Japan: $455.00
(2). May 29: MJ Mission Fund: $1,005.00 (3). July 31: Clearview Christian Camp: $445.00
(4). Oct. 30th:Velma Forman—Papua New Guinea.
MEN’S BUSINESS MEETING: November 6, 2011 @ 1:45 p.m.
IN OUR CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD THIS WEEK, LET’S PRAY FOR:
-- In long-term Senior Health Care Facilities: Edna Knutson (Providence Place); Julia Thiessen (Providence Place);
-- Gordon and Vivian re Gordon’s upcoming kidney surgery;
-- Paul & Evelee as Evelee is scheduled to begin chemo treatments on Friday;
-- Gladys as she recovers from her broken hip and the surgery that followed on July 15th;
-- Keith Dods as he is really struggling with his cancer and is in hospital in Regina;
-- Walter & Cathy Ridgeway (Edmonton), Sharon’s sister & brother-in-law as they deal with Walter’s cancer. Radiation treatments are concluded and helped shrink the tumor in his lung which improved his breathing. He is in a lot of pain and on constant meds for that;
-- Lil King (Winnipeg)--cancer. She is in her 90’s and the doctors feel that treatment would be to hard on her. Lil is the mother/mother-in-law of Gary& Eva (Bell) King;
-- the Knutson family as they mourn the loss of Vicki;
-- the group from Saskatchewan who are in India until Dec. 6th with the “Heart Warmer Ministries”—Ray McMillan (Regina), Wilf & Laura Olson (Regina), Shelby Goud (Carlyle) and Ian McLeod (Saskatoon);
-- please keep the families of all of the above named in your prayers. We know sickness in a member of one’s family is stressful for the whole family;
-- our government leaders; world peace;
-- take a look around and remember one another in our Church family—may we show Jesus and His love through our words and actions.
SPECIAL PRAYER NEEDS:
-- Evelee will begin chemotherapy treatments on Friday (Nov. 4th) at the Cancer Clinic in Regina. She is scheduled for a one-day session every three weeks over the next 12 week period. Please keep Paul & Evelee in your prayers as Evelee undergoes these treatments and the side-effects they cause.
-- Gordon received word last week that his surgery to remove the growth on his kidney has been scheduled for Tues. Nov. 8th. Let’s keep Gordon & Vivian in our prayers as they prepare themselves for his surgery.
SPECIAL COLLECTION: -- funds can be given today and/or next Sunday for Velma Forman and her work in Papua New Guinea. Velma and her staff at One Mile Clinic do a tremendous work with the people in their area—ministering to them physically and especially Spiritually. The Clinic treats an average of 3,000 people a year as well as 15 to 20 people a year in the Tuberculosis treatment program—which consists of treatments 365 days of the year. Velma moved to Papua New Guinea 18 years ago to do full-time missionary/nursing work there. We know all funds given will be put to very good use.
FOR THE BABIES IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA: -- “I am gathering baby blankets, receiving blankets, sleepers and undershirts for One Mile Clinic. Velma said sleepers and undershirts for ages two and under are what are needed for them to hand out at the Clinic. These do not need to be new—if you wish to purchase some, that’s great, but if anyone has used ones they are done with that is perfectly fine to.” -- Donna
THANK YOU!: -- “Thank you so much everyone for your generous “Welcome Gift” of the gift cards and the way you have so lovingly welcomed me into the Church family. It has been such a pleasure to worship with you and I am so thankful for the way you have embraced me with open arms. I appreciate everyone’s love and friendliness so much! I look forward to much more wonderful fellowship and time together! God bless!” -- Brooke
GOOD NEWS!: -- Darrell & Darlene have purchased a home and will be moving to Moose Jaw on November 14th! Let us know if there’s anything we can do to help you.
CONGREGATIONAL DIRECTORY: -- additional copies of the directory have been printed and are available. For privacy reasons, these lists will not be left on the table in the foyer for pickup, nor will the information be put on our website.
“BETTER TOGETHER FOOD DRIVE 2011”: -- Brett would like to remind everyone of this program that takes place tomorrow evening—6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Paper bags were distributed throughout the city last week (but feel free to use any bag). If you wish to put a few items of non-perishable grocery items in the bag someone will stop by to pick it up or if you aren’t going to be home leave the bag on your front step. Grocery items can also be dropped off all week at either branch of the Conexus Credit Union. Last year the Moose Jaw food drive collected 52,000 pounds of food for the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: -- we are once again collecting items to fill shoe boxes which will be sent to boys and girls in 13 of the poorest countries in the world. Items purchased can be given to Donna or Linda and they will see that they get into the boxes. Or, if you would like to give some cash to Donna or Linda, they will purchase the items for you. Collection week is November 20th, so our cut-off date for having the boxes completed will be Sunday, Nov. 20th. Last year we filled 12 boxes so hopefully we can do at least that many this year.
QUIZZ—“SNAKES and OTHER CREEPY THINGS” …
(1). Who amazed his comrades by surviving the bite of a viper? (Acts 28:3-6)
(2). According to Proverbs, what substance affects man like the bite of a
snake? (Proverbs 23:32)
(3). Who put a bronze snake on a pole in order to heal snakebite? (Numbers 21:8-9)
(4). According to Job, what sort of men suck the poison of snakes? (Job 20:16)
(5). What repulsive creatures bit the Israelites in the wilderness? (Numbers 21:6)
(6). What kind of snake did God promise to Jeremiah as a punishment for Israel’s sin?
(Jeremiah 8:17)
(7). What animal came out of the Nile in droves as a plague on the Egyptians?
(Exodus 8:1-4)
(8). What bloodsucking creature is, in Proverbs, held up as an example of something that can never be satisfied? (Proverbs 30:15)
(9). According to Jesus, what would a loveless father give a child who asked for an egg?
(Luke 11:12)
(10). What destructive creature did the prophet Joel have a vision of? (Joel 1:1-4)
(11). Who had a rod that God turned into a snake? (Exodus 4:3)
(12). Who did Jesus refer to as a brood of vipers? (Matthew 23:33)
(13). What was the only animal to lie? (Genesis 3:1-13)
(14). Could the Israelites eat lizards? (Leviticus 11:29)
GIVING THANKS FOR ALL THINGS
A thief broke into a modest dwelling of Matthew Henry, the celebrated Bible scholar, and stole his wallet; but the busy, cheerful old gentleman, far from being downcast, turned to his diary and entered this cheerful observation:
“Let me be thankful: first, because he never robbed me before; second, because, although he took my wallet, he did not take my life; third, because although he took all I possessed, it was not much; and forth, because it was I who was robbed, not I who robbed.” -- Author Unknown
HA! HA!: Three gentlemen were talking about what their grandchildren would be saying about them fifty years hence. “I would like my grandchildren to say, ‘He was successful in business’,” declared the first man. “Fifty years from now,” said the second, “I want them to say, ‘He was a loyal family man’.” Turning to the third gent, the first man asked, “So, what do you want them to say about you in fifty years John?” “Me?” the third man replied. “I want them all to say, ‘He certainly looks good for his age’!”
SURRENDER
In the early 1940’s, the president of Dallas Seminary, Lewis Sperry Chafer, gave a very brief banquet speech. Introduced after a long program, he announced his subject: “The Reasonableness of Fully Surrendering Our Lives to God.” Then, because of the lateness of the hour, he gave only the three points of his message.
Reason 1: God is all-wise and knows better than anyone else what is best for my life.
Reason 2: He is Almighty and has the power to accomplish what is best for me.
Reason 3: God loves me more than anyone else does.
Chafer concluded, “Therefore the most logical thing I can do is surrender my life to God. What more can I say? What more need I say?”
The apostle Paul had the same conviction. He knew that prison and hardship awaited him in Jerusalem, but he also knew that God wanted him to go (Acts 20:22-23). Even his sorrowing friends wisely conclude, “The will of the Lord be done” (Acts 21:14). They knew that Paul was right.
No matter what happens, when we do God’s will we’re in the safest place in the entire world. The Lord is all-wise, almighty, and all-loving. Doesn’t it make sense to surrender your life to Him? -- Herbert Vander Lugt
All to Jesus I surrender, all to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him, in His presence daily live.
-- Van de Venter
******
Surrender means victory when we surrender to God.
Minister : Darrell Buchanan mjcoc@sasktel.net
WEEKLY BIBLE READING: Luke 17 through John 7
BIBLE HALF HOUR: for ages 4 through Grade 3, 11:30 to 12:00
Teachers: Today: Terri-Lynn Next Sunday: Tracy
SPECIAL COLLECTIONS IN 2011:
(1). Jan 30: Building Maintenance: $1,020.00 (2). For Japan: $455.00
(2). May 29: MJ Mission Fund: $1,005.00 (3). July 31: Clearview Christian Camp: $445.00
(4). Oct. 30th:Velma Forman—Papua New Guinea.
MEN’S BUSINESS MEETING: November 6, 2011 @ 1:45 p.m.
IN OUR CONVERSATIONS WITH GOD THIS WEEK, LET’S PRAY FOR:
-- In long-term Senior Health Care Facilities: Edna Knutson (Providence Place); Julia Thiessen (Providence Place);
-- Gordon and Vivian re Gordon’s upcoming kidney surgery;
-- Paul & Evelee as Evelee is scheduled to begin chemo treatments on Friday;
-- Gladys as she recovers from her broken hip and the surgery that followed on July 15th;
-- Keith Dods as he is really struggling with his cancer and is in hospital in Regina;
-- Walter & Cathy Ridgeway (Edmonton), Sharon’s sister & brother-in-law as they deal with Walter’s cancer. Radiation treatments are concluded and helped shrink the tumor in his lung which improved his breathing. He is in a lot of pain and on constant meds for that;
-- Lil King (Winnipeg)--cancer. She is in her 90’s and the doctors feel that treatment would be to hard on her. Lil is the mother/mother-in-law of Gary& Eva (Bell) King;
-- the Knutson family as they mourn the loss of Vicki;
-- the group from Saskatchewan who are in India until Dec. 6th with the “Heart Warmer Ministries”—Ray McMillan (Regina), Wilf & Laura Olson (Regina), Shelby Goud (Carlyle) and Ian McLeod (Saskatoon);
-- please keep the families of all of the above named in your prayers. We know sickness in a member of one’s family is stressful for the whole family;
-- our government leaders; world peace;
-- take a look around and remember one another in our Church family—may we show Jesus and His love through our words and actions.
SPECIAL PRAYER NEEDS:
-- Evelee will begin chemotherapy treatments on Friday (Nov. 4th) at the Cancer Clinic in Regina. She is scheduled for a one-day session every three weeks over the next 12 week period. Please keep Paul & Evelee in your prayers as Evelee undergoes these treatments and the side-effects they cause.
-- Gordon received word last week that his surgery to remove the growth on his kidney has been scheduled for Tues. Nov. 8th. Let’s keep Gordon & Vivian in our prayers as they prepare themselves for his surgery.
SPECIAL COLLECTION: -- funds can be given today and/or next Sunday for Velma Forman and her work in Papua New Guinea. Velma and her staff at One Mile Clinic do a tremendous work with the people in their area—ministering to them physically and especially Spiritually. The Clinic treats an average of 3,000 people a year as well as 15 to 20 people a year in the Tuberculosis treatment program—which consists of treatments 365 days of the year. Velma moved to Papua New Guinea 18 years ago to do full-time missionary/nursing work there. We know all funds given will be put to very good use.
FOR THE BABIES IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA: -- “I am gathering baby blankets, receiving blankets, sleepers and undershirts for One Mile Clinic. Velma said sleepers and undershirts for ages two and under are what are needed for them to hand out at the Clinic. These do not need to be new—if you wish to purchase some, that’s great, but if anyone has used ones they are done with that is perfectly fine to.” -- Donna
THANK YOU!: -- “Thank you so much everyone for your generous “Welcome Gift” of the gift cards and the way you have so lovingly welcomed me into the Church family. It has been such a pleasure to worship with you and I am so thankful for the way you have embraced me with open arms. I appreciate everyone’s love and friendliness so much! I look forward to much more wonderful fellowship and time together! God bless!” -- Brooke
GOOD NEWS!: -- Darrell & Darlene have purchased a home and will be moving to Moose Jaw on November 14th! Let us know if there’s anything we can do to help you.
CONGREGATIONAL DIRECTORY: -- additional copies of the directory have been printed and are available. For privacy reasons, these lists will not be left on the table in the foyer for pickup, nor will the information be put on our website.
“BETTER TOGETHER FOOD DRIVE 2011”: -- Brett would like to remind everyone of this program that takes place tomorrow evening—6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Paper bags were distributed throughout the city last week (but feel free to use any bag). If you wish to put a few items of non-perishable grocery items in the bag someone will stop by to pick it up or if you aren’t going to be home leave the bag on your front step. Grocery items can also be dropped off all week at either branch of the Conexus Credit Union. Last year the Moose Jaw food drive collected 52,000 pounds of food for the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: -- we are once again collecting items to fill shoe boxes which will be sent to boys and girls in 13 of the poorest countries in the world. Items purchased can be given to Donna or Linda and they will see that they get into the boxes. Or, if you would like to give some cash to Donna or Linda, they will purchase the items for you. Collection week is November 20th, so our cut-off date for having the boxes completed will be Sunday, Nov. 20th. Last year we filled 12 boxes so hopefully we can do at least that many this year.
QUIZZ—“SNAKES and OTHER CREEPY THINGS” …
(1). Who amazed his comrades by surviving the bite of a viper? (Acts 28:3-6)
(2). According to Proverbs, what substance affects man like the bite of a
snake? (Proverbs 23:32)
(3). Who put a bronze snake on a pole in order to heal snakebite? (Numbers 21:8-9)
(4). According to Job, what sort of men suck the poison of snakes? (Job 20:16)
(5). What repulsive creatures bit the Israelites in the wilderness? (Numbers 21:6)
(6). What kind of snake did God promise to Jeremiah as a punishment for Israel’s sin?
(Jeremiah 8:17)
(7). What animal came out of the Nile in droves as a plague on the Egyptians?
(Exodus 8:1-4)
(8). What bloodsucking creature is, in Proverbs, held up as an example of something that can never be satisfied? (Proverbs 30:15)
(9). According to Jesus, what would a loveless father give a child who asked for an egg?
(Luke 11:12)
(10). What destructive creature did the prophet Joel have a vision of? (Joel 1:1-4)
(11). Who had a rod that God turned into a snake? (Exodus 4:3)
(12). Who did Jesus refer to as a brood of vipers? (Matthew 23:33)
(13). What was the only animal to lie? (Genesis 3:1-13)
(14). Could the Israelites eat lizards? (Leviticus 11:29)
GIVING THANKS FOR ALL THINGS
A thief broke into a modest dwelling of Matthew Henry, the celebrated Bible scholar, and stole his wallet; but the busy, cheerful old gentleman, far from being downcast, turned to his diary and entered this cheerful observation:
“Let me be thankful: first, because he never robbed me before; second, because, although he took my wallet, he did not take my life; third, because although he took all I possessed, it was not much; and forth, because it was I who was robbed, not I who robbed.” -- Author Unknown
HA! HA!: Three gentlemen were talking about what their grandchildren would be saying about them fifty years hence. “I would like my grandchildren to say, ‘He was successful in business’,” declared the first man. “Fifty years from now,” said the second, “I want them to say, ‘He was a loyal family man’.” Turning to the third gent, the first man asked, “So, what do you want them to say about you in fifty years John?” “Me?” the third man replied. “I want them all to say, ‘He certainly looks good for his age’!”
SURRENDER
In the early 1940’s, the president of Dallas Seminary, Lewis Sperry Chafer, gave a very brief banquet speech. Introduced after a long program, he announced his subject: “The Reasonableness of Fully Surrendering Our Lives to God.” Then, because of the lateness of the hour, he gave only the three points of his message.
Reason 1: God is all-wise and knows better than anyone else what is best for my life.
Reason 2: He is Almighty and has the power to accomplish what is best for me.
Reason 3: God loves me more than anyone else does.
Chafer concluded, “Therefore the most logical thing I can do is surrender my life to God. What more can I say? What more need I say?”
The apostle Paul had the same conviction. He knew that prison and hardship awaited him in Jerusalem, but he also knew that God wanted him to go (Acts 20:22-23). Even his sorrowing friends wisely conclude, “The will of the Lord be done” (Acts 21:14). They knew that Paul was right.
No matter what happens, when we do God’s will we’re in the safest place in the entire world. The Lord is all-wise, almighty, and all-loving. Doesn’t it make sense to surrender your life to Him? -- Herbert Vander Lugt
All to Jesus I surrender, all to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him, in His presence daily live.
-- Van de Venter
******
Surrender means victory when we surrender to God.
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