Bulletin Sunday October 9, 2011
Moose Jaw Church of Christ Information about us
Minister : Darrell Buchanan mjcoc@sasktel.net
WEEKLY BIBLE READING: Matthew 18 through Mark 5
BIBLE HALF HOUR: for ages 4 through Grade 3, 11:30 to 12:00
Teachers: Today: Donna Next Sunday: Kathy
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);
-- Mazie has been having some leakage at the sight of the aneurism that was repaired several years ago and she had surgery Friday morning in Regina to fix the problem. They had to stay in Regina for 24 hours afterwards for observation. After that, if she was feeling well enough, they were going to Herbert for the weekend to visit family there;
-- Gordon and Vivian have requested prayers regarding Gordon’s Parkinson’s Disease and the symptoms that accompany it, particularly the tremors;
-- Paul & Evelee as they wait for a call from the Cancer Clinic with an appointment date to discuss treatment for Evelee’s cancer;
-- Gladys as she recovers from her broken hip and the surgery that followed on July 15th;
-- Keith Dods as he is having chemo treatments for his cancer;
-- Vicki Knutson (Regina) is struggling with her cancer. She is experiencing quite a bit of pain which they are trying to keep under control with medications;
-- Walter & Cathy Ridgeway (Edmonton), Sharon’s sister and brother-in-law as they deal with the return of Walter’s cancer, which is very aggressive this time. Surgery is not an option due to the amount of cancer. They have been told that chemo may be an option, not to cure the disease but to perhaps slow the spread;
-- the family of Lil King (Winnipeg) have requested prayers for her comfort, as she has been diagnosed with 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;
-- 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.
“Thank you, God, for all your gifts to me; for all the many gifts you pour forth daily,
which I fail to see. Open my eyes, my ears, my heart to Your great love, that you may send it forth again through me.” -- Author Unknown
REPORT ON PAPUA NEW GUINEA: -- Velma Forman will be with us on Wed. evening, and will give us an update on her work in Papua New Guinea and One Mile Clinic. Velma arrived back in Canada on Aug. 5th for her three month sabbatical to have a break from her work in PNG and to see her family again after being away for three years.
SPECIAL COLLECTION: -- for Velma Forman and her work in Papua New Guinea will be taken on Sunday, Oct. 30th and/or Sunday Nov. 6th. 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. In 1993 Velma gave up her nursing job in Vancouver, sold her home and most of her belongings and moved to make her home in PNG to do full-time missionary/nursing work there. Now 18 years later, Velma’s plan is to return to PNG in Nov. for another three years and then move back permanently to British Columbia. We know all funds given will be put to very good use.
CONGREGATIONAL DIRECTORY: -- a draft copy of the updated congregational address/phone number list that Gordon prepared is on the back bulletin board. Please check your information to be sure it is correct—if not, make the correction on that copy. If you would initial beside your information, then Gordon will know that you have checked it.
WELCOME GIFT: -- for Brooke Peterson who is attending the Briercrest Bible College--she is taking the four year Business Administration course (I think actually the last year will
be at SIAST here in Moose Jaw) and also playing on the B.B.C. College Volleyball team. As Brooke has board & room at the College, we will veer away from our traditional food hamper when someone moves to Moose Jaw, and will collect money to purchase some gift cards for her—gas, eating-out cards etc. If you would like to be part of this welcome gift please give your donation to either Terri-Lynn or Linda. Deadline: Sunday, October 16th.
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 that CANNOT be sent: food (except hard, wrapped candy), anything liquid that could freeze and break, breakable items, soap, toothpaste (due to Customs regulations in the receiving countries). Suggested gift list: small toys, pens, pencils & sharpeners, crayons, note pads, stickers, toothbrushes, combs, brushes, washcloths, hair clips, barrettes, small stuffed toys etc. The dollar stores are great places to purchase items. Several years ago when we found out the families used the boxes to carry water from the community wells to home, we started purchasing plastic containers with lids that are about the same size as the shoe-boxes and pack our items in those so they can be used over and over without breaking down like the cardboard boxes do. The same will be done this year.
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 again this year.
FALL HOUSECLEANING
I started cleaning cupboards out; I started with such zest.
I thought, “To tidy out each drawer I’ll do my level best.
Too many old unwanted things are taking up the space,
The way these shelves are cluttered up is really a disgrace!”
Well just at first I did quite well, I sorted quite a pile.
Then I came across some baby shoes and sat and dreamt a while.
Determined not to hoard up junk I tossed them on the heap
Of old discarded, worn-out things … the things I mustn’t keep.
I tossed aside the memories in little bibs and socks.
I tossed aside the Christmas cards stuffed in a cardboard box.
I tossed aside the waxen flowers that topped my wedding cake,
Old trimmings from the Christmas tree … more cupboard room to make!
And then I started putting back, oh dear!
I put back all the newest things--all memory-starved and dull.
How neat and clean my cupboards looked …how neat and far from full.
I think perhaps I could put back a Christmas card or two,
And this dress may come in useful though it’s really far from new!
These little shoes so very scratched, so scuffed around the toes,
I think I’ll have to put them back, I couldn’t part with those.
This little bit of veiling here … what can I do with that?
Someday it might be handy when I’m trimming up a hat.
So back they all went one by one, the things I’d thrown aside,
Till not a corner there remained for one small moth to hide.
Thought I, as I surveyed my shelves, packed high and far from bare,
“What earthly use are cupboards if we can’t keep memories there?”
-- Elsie Pearson
HA! HA!: The defense lawyer asked the old man. “Did you see my client commit this burglary?”
“Yes,” the old man said. “I saw him plainly steal the goods.”
The lawyer asked the old man, “This happened at night. Are you sure you saw my client commit this crime?
“Yes,” said the man. “I saw him do it.”
Then the lawyer asks him, “Listen, you are 90 years old and your eye sight is probably bad. Just how far can you see at night?”
The old man thinks for a few moments then says, “I can see the moon. How far is that?”
Tomorrow we will celebrate the day marked as “Thanksgiving” on our calendars. While it’s great that our nation has set aside a day to remind us to appreciate what we have, I wonder if it really changes our lives.
We’re not very good at saying “Thank you” are we? We’re like a little boy I heard about. On his return from a birthday party, his mother queried, “Bobby, did you thank the lady for the party?” He replied, “Well, I was going to but a girl ahead of me said ‘Thank you’ and the lady told her not to mention it. So I didn’t.”
It is common to hear people ask, “How can I make more money? How can I get a better job? How can I give my children a better education? How can I live longer and be happier?” But it is rather unusual to hear a person ask, “How can I adequately express the deep gratitude of my heart for the good things God has given me.”
The Psalmist asked the question, “How can I repay the Lord for all His goodness to me?” In the great Dominion of Canada, we would do well to follow the direction of God to the Nation of Israel: “When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God for the good land He has given you.” Do we have problems? Certainly! Our daily news concentrates on the faults of politicians, military personnel, Churches and schools. Still, we must cherish the good that comes into our lives daily as residents of this magnificent land. Here we enjoy a standard of living second to none. Not a single day passes that we do not enjoy blessings that are cause for thanksgiving.
Life takes on a whole new dimension when we incorporate thankfulness throughout our day. An amazing change would occur in our lives and outlook if we could style our thoughts around the question: “How can I repay the Lord for all His goodness to me?”
THANKSGIVING ISN’T JUST A HOLIDAY-- IT’S AN ATTITUDE!
Minister : Darrell Buchanan mjcoc@sasktel.net
WEEKLY BIBLE READING: Matthew 18 through Mark 5
BIBLE HALF HOUR: for ages 4 through Grade 3, 11:30 to 12:00
Teachers: Today: Donna Next Sunday: Kathy
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);
-- Mazie has been having some leakage at the sight of the aneurism that was repaired several years ago and she had surgery Friday morning in Regina to fix the problem. They had to stay in Regina for 24 hours afterwards for observation. After that, if she was feeling well enough, they were going to Herbert for the weekend to visit family there;
-- Gordon and Vivian have requested prayers regarding Gordon’s Parkinson’s Disease and the symptoms that accompany it, particularly the tremors;
-- Paul & Evelee as they wait for a call from the Cancer Clinic with an appointment date to discuss treatment for Evelee’s cancer;
-- Gladys as she recovers from her broken hip and the surgery that followed on July 15th;
-- Keith Dods as he is having chemo treatments for his cancer;
-- Vicki Knutson (Regina) is struggling with her cancer. She is experiencing quite a bit of pain which they are trying to keep under control with medications;
-- Walter & Cathy Ridgeway (Edmonton), Sharon’s sister and brother-in-law as they deal with the return of Walter’s cancer, which is very aggressive this time. Surgery is not an option due to the amount of cancer. They have been told that chemo may be an option, not to cure the disease but to perhaps slow the spread;
-- the family of Lil King (Winnipeg) have requested prayers for her comfort, as she has been diagnosed with 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;
-- 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.
“Thank you, God, for all your gifts to me; for all the many gifts you pour forth daily,
which I fail to see. Open my eyes, my ears, my heart to Your great love, that you may send it forth again through me.” -- Author Unknown
REPORT ON PAPUA NEW GUINEA: -- Velma Forman will be with us on Wed. evening, and will give us an update on her work in Papua New Guinea and One Mile Clinic. Velma arrived back in Canada on Aug. 5th for her three month sabbatical to have a break from her work in PNG and to see her family again after being away for three years.
SPECIAL COLLECTION: -- for Velma Forman and her work in Papua New Guinea will be taken on Sunday, Oct. 30th and/or Sunday Nov. 6th. 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. In 1993 Velma gave up her nursing job in Vancouver, sold her home and most of her belongings and moved to make her home in PNG to do full-time missionary/nursing work there. Now 18 years later, Velma’s plan is to return to PNG in Nov. for another three years and then move back permanently to British Columbia. We know all funds given will be put to very good use.
CONGREGATIONAL DIRECTORY: -- a draft copy of the updated congregational address/phone number list that Gordon prepared is on the back bulletin board. Please check your information to be sure it is correct—if not, make the correction on that copy. If you would initial beside your information, then Gordon will know that you have checked it.
WELCOME GIFT: -- for Brooke Peterson who is attending the Briercrest Bible College--she is taking the four year Business Administration course (I think actually the last year will
be at SIAST here in Moose Jaw) and also playing on the B.B.C. College Volleyball team. As Brooke has board & room at the College, we will veer away from our traditional food hamper when someone moves to Moose Jaw, and will collect money to purchase some gift cards for her—gas, eating-out cards etc. If you would like to be part of this welcome gift please give your donation to either Terri-Lynn or Linda. Deadline: Sunday, October 16th.
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 that CANNOT be sent: food (except hard, wrapped candy), anything liquid that could freeze and break, breakable items, soap, toothpaste (due to Customs regulations in the receiving countries). Suggested gift list: small toys, pens, pencils & sharpeners, crayons, note pads, stickers, toothbrushes, combs, brushes, washcloths, hair clips, barrettes, small stuffed toys etc. The dollar stores are great places to purchase items. Several years ago when we found out the families used the boxes to carry water from the community wells to home, we started purchasing plastic containers with lids that are about the same size as the shoe-boxes and pack our items in those so they can be used over and over without breaking down like the cardboard boxes do. The same will be done this year.
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 again this year.
FALL HOUSECLEANING
I started cleaning cupboards out; I started with such zest.
I thought, “To tidy out each drawer I’ll do my level best.
Too many old unwanted things are taking up the space,
The way these shelves are cluttered up is really a disgrace!”
Well just at first I did quite well, I sorted quite a pile.
Then I came across some baby shoes and sat and dreamt a while.
Determined not to hoard up junk I tossed them on the heap
Of old discarded, worn-out things … the things I mustn’t keep.
I tossed aside the memories in little bibs and socks.
I tossed aside the Christmas cards stuffed in a cardboard box.
I tossed aside the waxen flowers that topped my wedding cake,
Old trimmings from the Christmas tree … more cupboard room to make!
And then I started putting back, oh dear!
I put back all the newest things--all memory-starved and dull.
How neat and clean my cupboards looked …how neat and far from full.
I think perhaps I could put back a Christmas card or two,
And this dress may come in useful though it’s really far from new!
These little shoes so very scratched, so scuffed around the toes,
I think I’ll have to put them back, I couldn’t part with those.
This little bit of veiling here … what can I do with that?
Someday it might be handy when I’m trimming up a hat.
So back they all went one by one, the things I’d thrown aside,
Till not a corner there remained for one small moth to hide.
Thought I, as I surveyed my shelves, packed high and far from bare,
“What earthly use are cupboards if we can’t keep memories there?”
-- Elsie Pearson
HA! HA!: The defense lawyer asked the old man. “Did you see my client commit this burglary?”
“Yes,” the old man said. “I saw him plainly steal the goods.”
The lawyer asked the old man, “This happened at night. Are you sure you saw my client commit this crime?
“Yes,” said the man. “I saw him do it.”
Then the lawyer asks him, “Listen, you are 90 years old and your eye sight is probably bad. Just how far can you see at night?”
The old man thinks for a few moments then says, “I can see the moon. How far is that?”
Tomorrow we will celebrate the day marked as “Thanksgiving” on our calendars. While it’s great that our nation has set aside a day to remind us to appreciate what we have, I wonder if it really changes our lives.
We’re not very good at saying “Thank you” are we? We’re like a little boy I heard about. On his return from a birthday party, his mother queried, “Bobby, did you thank the lady for the party?” He replied, “Well, I was going to but a girl ahead of me said ‘Thank you’ and the lady told her not to mention it. So I didn’t.”
It is common to hear people ask, “How can I make more money? How can I get a better job? How can I give my children a better education? How can I live longer and be happier?” But it is rather unusual to hear a person ask, “How can I adequately express the deep gratitude of my heart for the good things God has given me.”
The Psalmist asked the question, “How can I repay the Lord for all His goodness to me?” In the great Dominion of Canada, we would do well to follow the direction of God to the Nation of Israel: “When you have eaten and are satisfied, praise the Lord your God for the good land He has given you.” Do we have problems? Certainly! Our daily news concentrates on the faults of politicians, military personnel, Churches and schools. Still, we must cherish the good that comes into our lives daily as residents of this magnificent land. Here we enjoy a standard of living second to none. Not a single day passes that we do not enjoy blessings that are cause for thanksgiving.
Life takes on a whole new dimension when we incorporate thankfulness throughout our day. An amazing change would occur in our lives and outlook if we could style our thoughts around the question: “How can I repay the Lord for all His goodness to me?”
THANKSGIVING ISN’T JUST A HOLIDAY-- IT’S AN ATTITUDE!
posted by lvyoung at 8:11 PM
0 Comments:
Post a Comment
<< Home