Bulletin Sunday November 13, 2011
Moose Jaw Church of Christ Information about us
Minister : Darrell Buchanan mjcoc@sasktel.net
WEEKLY BIBLE READING: Acts 4 through Acts 20
BIBLE HALF HOUR: for ages 4 through Grade 3, 11:30 to 12:00
Teachers: Today: Beckie Next Sunday: Rhaea
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: $1,730.00
MEN’S BUSINESS MEETING: January 15, 2012 @ 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 will have his surgery to remove the tumor from his kidney on Tuesday (Nov. 15th). Let’s keep Gordon & Vivian in our prayers as they deal with this stressful time, and also the Doctors and medical staff who will minister to him;
-- Evelee had her first chemo treatment on Nov. 4th. She will have a session every three weeks over a 12 week period--next treatment: Nov. 25tt. We need to keep Paul & Evelee in our prayers as they go through these treatments and deal with the side-effects of them;
-- Gladys as she recovers from her broken hip and the surgery that followed on July 15th;
-- Keith Dods as he is struggling with his cancer and is in the William Booth Centre in Regina. We also need to keep Ralph in our prayers—it’s such a difficult situation for him watching his son’s health fail;
-- Walter & Cathy Ridgeway (Edmonton), Sharon’s sister & brother-in-law as they deal with Walter’s cancer. Radiation did help shrink the tumor in his lung which improved his breathing and it seems that for now, the medication is keeping his pain tolerable;
-- 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.
“Prayer should be our first response rather than our last resort.”
******
NEW HOME!: -- Darrell & Darlene will be taking up permanent residence in Moose Jaw tomorrow--wonderful news!! Things are packed and the moving van is scheduled—let’s pray that the move goes smoothly. Their new address will be: 917 Ross Street East, Moose Jaw, Sk. S6H 0S5. Phone: 691-1324 (but won’t be hooked up until Nov. 18th).
We pray that your new home will be wonderful in every way! God bless!
SPECIAL COLLECTION: -- $1,730.00 was given over the past two weeks in the special collection for Velma Forman and her work in Papua New Guinea. Thank you to those who gave so generously to this cause. We know all funds given will be put to very good use.
Velma and her staff at One Mile Clinic treat an average of 3,000 people a year as well as looking after the Tuberculosis treatment program. They do such a wonderful job of ministering to these people, both physically and especially spiritually.
SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS: -- if you want to catch some really good Volleyball games, Brooke’s team from Caronport has the following home games over the next few weeks:
-- Friday, Nov. 25th: 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 26th: 1:00 p.m., and then not again until Jan. 13 & 14 and Jan. 27 & 28. All of these games are at the gym in Caronport.
PLEASE NOTE: -- there will be no adult Bible study class this Wed. evening.
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
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: -- we are once again collecting items to fill shoe boxes to be sent to boys and girls in the poorest countries in the world. Items 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.
OUR ON-GOING COLLECTIONS:
(1). Canadian Tire Money: can be given to Linda. This will be used to purchase something for use in the kitchen at Clearview Christian Camp next summer. So far we have $13.95. In 2010 we purchased a coffee maker and in 2011 a mixette.
(2). Moose Jaw & District Food Bank: all non-perishable grocery items are gratefully accepted and can be placed in the container in the foyer.
(3). For Western Christian College: Campbell Soup labels. The whole label--ensure that the UPC bar code is in tack. Campbell’s Soup gives the school a rebate for labels sent in.
REQUEST RECEIVED LAST WEEK FROM THE MOOSE JAW UNION HOSPITAL:
-- “Our Volunteer Program at the MJ Union Hospital is currently seeking community volunteers who would be willing to assist in the Day Surgery Department, accompanying patients to the OR for their procedures. We currently have opportunities for once a week commitments, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. There are also other volunteer opportunities. We hope to start a list of available volunteers as soon as possible. No medical experience necessary. If you are interested, please call Volunteer Services at 691-6508.”
THE FOLLOWING WAS WRITTEN BY AN 85 YEAR-OLD
I’m reading more and dusting less. I’m sitting in the yard and admiring the view without fussing about the weeds in the garden. I’m spending more time with my family and friends and less time working. Whenever possible, life should be a pattern of experiences to savor, not to endure. I’m trying to recognize these moments now and cherish them.
I’m not “saving” anything: I use my good china and crystal for every special event such as losing a pound, getting the sink unclogged, or the first Amaryllis blossom. I wear my good blazer to the store. My theory is if I look prosperous, I can shell out the $28.49 for one small bag of groceries! Someday” and “one of these days” are losing their grip on my vocabulary; if it’s worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now.
I’m not sure what others would have done had they known they wouldn’t be here for the tomorrow that we all take for granted. I think they would have called family members and close friends. They might have called a few former friends to apologize and mend fences for past squabbles. It’s those little things left undone that would make me angry if I knew my hours were limited. Angry because I hadn’t written certain letters that I intended to write “one of these days”. Angry and sorry that I didn’t tell my family and friends often enough how much I truly love them. I’m trying very hard not to put off, hold back or save anything that would add laughter and luster to my life. And every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that it is a special day.
Every day, every minute and every breath truly is a gift from God! -- Author Unknown
HA! HA!: A young man received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird’s mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity. John tried and tried to change the bird, but to no avail.
In desperation, John threw the bird into the freezer. For a few minutes the parrot squawked and kicked and screamed. Then suddenly there was total quiet. Not a peep was heard for over a minute. Fearing that he’d hurt the parrot, John opened the freezer door. The parrot calmly stepped out onto John’s outstretched arm and said, “I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I’m sincerely remorseful for my inappropriate transgressions and I fully intend to do everything I can to correct my behavior.” John was stunned at the change in the bird and was about to ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in his behavior when the bird continued,
“May I ask what the turkey did?”
FAITHFUL PRAYER
“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone--for kings and all who are in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” -- 1 Timothy 2:1 &2
In June 2009, 95 year-old Emma Gray died. For over two decades, she had been the cleaning lady in a big house. Each night as she did her work, she prayed for blessings, wisdom and safety for the man she worked for. Although Emma worked in the same place for 24 years, the occupants of the residence changed every four years or so. Over the years, Emma offered her nightly prayers for six US Presidents: Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford and Carter.
Emma had her personal favorites, but she prayed for them all. She followed the instruction we read in 1 Timothy 2, to pray for “all who are in authority” (v. 2). The verses go on to speak of how living “a quiet and peaceable life” and being a godly and reverent person “is good and acceptable in the sight of God … who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (v. 2-4).
Because God “hears the prayers of the righteous” (Prov. 15:29), who knows how He used Emma’s faithful prayers? In Proverbs 21:1, we read: “The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.”
Like Emma, we are to pray for our leaders. Is there someone God is calling you to pray for today? -- C.H. Kasper
** We’ve just had a Provincial Election here in Saskatchewan. Let’s keep these elected officials in our prayers. It’s not only a good thing to do, but I think it’s also our duty to do.
“To influence leaders for God, intercede with God for leaders.”
Minister : Darrell Buchanan mjcoc@sasktel.net
WEEKLY BIBLE READING: Acts 4 through Acts 20
BIBLE HALF HOUR: for ages 4 through Grade 3, 11:30 to 12:00
Teachers: Today: Beckie Next Sunday: Rhaea
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: $1,730.00
MEN’S BUSINESS MEETING: January 15, 2012 @ 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 will have his surgery to remove the tumor from his kidney on Tuesday (Nov. 15th). Let’s keep Gordon & Vivian in our prayers as they deal with this stressful time, and also the Doctors and medical staff who will minister to him;
-- Evelee had her first chemo treatment on Nov. 4th. She will have a session every three weeks over a 12 week period--next treatment: Nov. 25tt. We need to keep Paul & Evelee in our prayers as they go through these treatments and deal with the side-effects of them;
-- Gladys as she recovers from her broken hip and the surgery that followed on July 15th;
-- Keith Dods as he is struggling with his cancer and is in the William Booth Centre in Regina. We also need to keep Ralph in our prayers—it’s such a difficult situation for him watching his son’s health fail;
-- Walter & Cathy Ridgeway (Edmonton), Sharon’s sister & brother-in-law as they deal with Walter’s cancer. Radiation did help shrink the tumor in his lung which improved his breathing and it seems that for now, the medication is keeping his pain tolerable;
-- 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.
“Prayer should be our first response rather than our last resort.”
******
NEW HOME!: -- Darrell & Darlene will be taking up permanent residence in Moose Jaw tomorrow--wonderful news!! Things are packed and the moving van is scheduled—let’s pray that the move goes smoothly. Their new address will be: 917 Ross Street East, Moose Jaw, Sk. S6H 0S5. Phone: 691-1324 (but won’t be hooked up until Nov. 18th).
We pray that your new home will be wonderful in every way! God bless!
SPECIAL COLLECTION: -- $1,730.00 was given over the past two weeks in the special collection for Velma Forman and her work in Papua New Guinea. Thank you to those who gave so generously to this cause. We know all funds given will be put to very good use.
Velma and her staff at One Mile Clinic treat an average of 3,000 people a year as well as looking after the Tuberculosis treatment program. They do such a wonderful job of ministering to these people, both physically and especially spiritually.
SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS: -- if you want to catch some really good Volleyball games, Brooke’s team from Caronport has the following home games over the next few weeks:
-- Friday, Nov. 25th: 6:00 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 26th: 1:00 p.m., and then not again until Jan. 13 & 14 and Jan. 27 & 28. All of these games are at the gym in Caronport.
PLEASE NOTE: -- there will be no adult Bible study class this Wed. evening.
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
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD: -- we are once again collecting items to fill shoe boxes to be sent to boys and girls in the poorest countries in the world. Items 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.
OUR ON-GOING COLLECTIONS:
(1). Canadian Tire Money: can be given to Linda. This will be used to purchase something for use in the kitchen at Clearview Christian Camp next summer. So far we have $13.95. In 2010 we purchased a coffee maker and in 2011 a mixette.
(2). Moose Jaw & District Food Bank: all non-perishable grocery items are gratefully accepted and can be placed in the container in the foyer.
(3). For Western Christian College: Campbell Soup labels. The whole label--ensure that the UPC bar code is in tack. Campbell’s Soup gives the school a rebate for labels sent in.
REQUEST RECEIVED LAST WEEK FROM THE MOOSE JAW UNION HOSPITAL:
-- “Our Volunteer Program at the MJ Union Hospital is currently seeking community volunteers who would be willing to assist in the Day Surgery Department, accompanying patients to the OR for their procedures. We currently have opportunities for once a week commitments, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. There are also other volunteer opportunities. We hope to start a list of available volunteers as soon as possible. No medical experience necessary. If you are interested, please call Volunteer Services at 691-6508.”
THE FOLLOWING WAS WRITTEN BY AN 85 YEAR-OLD
I’m reading more and dusting less. I’m sitting in the yard and admiring the view without fussing about the weeds in the garden. I’m spending more time with my family and friends and less time working. Whenever possible, life should be a pattern of experiences to savor, not to endure. I’m trying to recognize these moments now and cherish them.
I’m not “saving” anything: I use my good china and crystal for every special event such as losing a pound, getting the sink unclogged, or the first Amaryllis blossom. I wear my good blazer to the store. My theory is if I look prosperous, I can shell out the $28.49 for one small bag of groceries! Someday” and “one of these days” are losing their grip on my vocabulary; if it’s worth seeing or hearing or doing, I want to see and hear and do it now.
I’m not sure what others would have done had they known they wouldn’t be here for the tomorrow that we all take for granted. I think they would have called family members and close friends. They might have called a few former friends to apologize and mend fences for past squabbles. It’s those little things left undone that would make me angry if I knew my hours were limited. Angry because I hadn’t written certain letters that I intended to write “one of these days”. Angry and sorry that I didn’t tell my family and friends often enough how much I truly love them. I’m trying very hard not to put off, hold back or save anything that would add laughter and luster to my life. And every morning when I open my eyes, I tell myself that it is a special day.
Every day, every minute and every breath truly is a gift from God! -- Author Unknown
HA! HA!: A young man received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird’s mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity. John tried and tried to change the bird, but to no avail.
In desperation, John threw the bird into the freezer. For a few minutes the parrot squawked and kicked and screamed. Then suddenly there was total quiet. Not a peep was heard for over a minute. Fearing that he’d hurt the parrot, John opened the freezer door. The parrot calmly stepped out onto John’s outstretched arm and said, “I believe I may have offended you with my rude language and actions. I’m sincerely remorseful for my inappropriate transgressions and I fully intend to do everything I can to correct my behavior.” John was stunned at the change in the bird and was about to ask the parrot what had made such a dramatic change in his behavior when the bird continued,
“May I ask what the turkey did?”
FAITHFUL PRAYER
“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone--for kings and all who are in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.” -- 1 Timothy 2:1 &2
In June 2009, 95 year-old Emma Gray died. For over two decades, she had been the cleaning lady in a big house. Each night as she did her work, she prayed for blessings, wisdom and safety for the man she worked for. Although Emma worked in the same place for 24 years, the occupants of the residence changed every four years or so. Over the years, Emma offered her nightly prayers for six US Presidents: Eisenhower, Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford and Carter.
Emma had her personal favorites, but she prayed for them all. She followed the instruction we read in 1 Timothy 2, to pray for “all who are in authority” (v. 2). The verses go on to speak of how living “a quiet and peaceable life” and being a godly and reverent person “is good and acceptable in the sight of God … who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth” (v. 2-4).
Because God “hears the prayers of the righteous” (Prov. 15:29), who knows how He used Emma’s faithful prayers? In Proverbs 21:1, we read: “The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes.”
Like Emma, we are to pray for our leaders. Is there someone God is calling you to pray for today? -- C.H. Kasper
** We’ve just had a Provincial Election here in Saskatchewan. Let’s keep these elected officials in our prayers. It’s not only a good thing to do, but I think it’s also our duty to do.
“To influence leaders for God, intercede with God for leaders.”
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