Bulletin Sunday November 6, 2011
Moose Jaw Church of Christ Information about us
Minister : Darrell Buchanan mjcoc@sasktel.net
WEEKLY BIBLE READING: John 8 through Acts 3
BIBLE HALF HOUR: for ages 4 through Grade 3, 11:30 to 12:00
Teachers: Today: Tracy Next Sunday: Beckie
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 was advised last week that the surgery to remove the tumor from his kidney has been moved ahead a week, to Tuesday, November 15th, which is disappointing. Keep Gordon & Vivian in your prayers as they prepare for this surgery;
-- Evelee had her first chemo treatment this past Friday. She will have a session every three weeks over a 12 week period. Her next treatment will be 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 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 helped to 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.
“A wise old owl sat in an oak.
The more he saw the less he spoke.
The less he spoke the more he heard.
Why aren’t we more like that wise old bird?”
SPECIAL COLLECTION: -- $900.00 was given last week in the special collection for Velma Forman and her work in Papua New Guinea. Funds can also be given today. If you are donating by cheque, make it payable to the Church of Christ, put it in a separate envelope from your regular collection and mark it “Velma Forman—PNG”.
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.
MEN’S BUSINESS MEETING: -- is this afternoon here at the building beginning at 1:45 p.m. All the men are encouraged to attend.
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
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”: -- the annual Moose Jaw food drive the evening of Oct. 31st was another huge success with 55,000 lbs. of food collected for the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank. There were approximately 450 volunteers involved in this program last Monday evening. Brett was one of them, so if you would like more information on how the evening went, just check with him.
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.
HA! HA!: Two men were hunting in the woods when they lost their way. Elliot had read if you get lost, you should fire three times into the air and help will come. So he did. Nothing happened. An hour later he fired three more times. Still nothing. After another hour his friend told him to try a third time. “Okay,” said Elliott, “but we’re almost out of arrows.”
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 $13.20. 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.
PUMPKIN BLESSINGS!
Being a Christian is like being a pumpkin. God lifts you up, takes you in and washes all the dirt off you. He opens you up, touches you deep inside and scoops out all the nasty stuff—including the seeds of doubt, hate, greed etc.
Then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside you to shine for the entire world to see!
IN FLANDERS FIELDS
“Remembering those men and women who are,
or have served out country.”
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky the larks, still bravely singing fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead. Short days ago we lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow;
Loved and were loved and now we lie in Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe: to you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die we shall not sleep
though poppies grow in Flanders Fields.
SOLDIERS QUIZ:
** Read the clues and Scriptures to remember these Biblical soldiers:
(1). Helped organize Uzziah’s army M _ _ _ _ _ _ _
(2). Fought with trumpets and pitchers _ _ _ E _ _
(3). Syrian who had leprosy _ _ _ M _ _
(4). Led the Hebrews against Jericho _ O _ _ _ _
(5). Led the Hebrews against Sisera _ _ R _ _
(6). Shepherd who fought a giant _ _ _ I _ _
(7). Woman judge who led an army _ _ _ _ _ A _
(8). Leader who went to Canaan to _ _ L _ _
spy out the land.
** Children are very adept at comprehending modern statistics. When they say “everyone else is doing it,” it is usually based on a survey of one!
POOR TRADE-OFFS
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.” -- Galatians 6:78
Life is full of trade-offs. Today’s poor choices are a down payment on tomorrow’s problems. It’s all a part of living with the law of God that says “we reap what we sow”.
That was true of a 30-year-old Mississippi resident. A third conviction for felony drunk driving resulted in his getting a 15-year prison sentence. The judge then suspended 14 years of the sentence if the man would honor the terms of a one-year house arrest.
The trade-off was simple: Stay home and out of trouble for one year instead of going to prison for 15. But the man didn’t like being cooped up, so he went fishing—driving with a suspended license to get there. He was arrested and the Judge threw him in prison. The fishing trip cost him many years of freedom.
What bad trade-offs do we make? Do we reject God’s mercy so we can enjoy sin’s season of pleasure? In the Bible we see some examples. Moses traded the Promised Land for an outburst of anger. David traded his reputation for a night of passion. Ananias and Sapphira traded life for some extra money.
Are you facing temptation today? Don’t give in. Cling to Jesus. Obey His commands. Never exchange fellowship with Him for anything. It’s always a poor trade-off.
-- David Branon
“In the heat of temptation, don’t lose your cool.”
Minister : Darrell Buchanan mjcoc@sasktel.net
WEEKLY BIBLE READING: John 8 through Acts 3
BIBLE HALF HOUR: for ages 4 through Grade 3, 11:30 to 12:00
Teachers: Today: Tracy Next Sunday: Beckie
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 was advised last week that the surgery to remove the tumor from his kidney has been moved ahead a week, to Tuesday, November 15th, which is disappointing. Keep Gordon & Vivian in your prayers as they prepare for this surgery;
-- Evelee had her first chemo treatment this past Friday. She will have a session every three weeks over a 12 week period. Her next treatment will be 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 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 helped to 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.
“A wise old owl sat in an oak.
The more he saw the less he spoke.
The less he spoke the more he heard.
Why aren’t we more like that wise old bird?”
SPECIAL COLLECTION: -- $900.00 was given last week in the special collection for Velma Forman and her work in Papua New Guinea. Funds can also be given today. If you are donating by cheque, make it payable to the Church of Christ, put it in a separate envelope from your regular collection and mark it “Velma Forman—PNG”.
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.
MEN’S BUSINESS MEETING: -- is this afternoon here at the building beginning at 1:45 p.m. All the men are encouraged to attend.
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
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”: -- the annual Moose Jaw food drive the evening of Oct. 31st was another huge success with 55,000 lbs. of food collected for the Moose Jaw & District Food Bank. There were approximately 450 volunteers involved in this program last Monday evening. Brett was one of them, so if you would like more information on how the evening went, just check with him.
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.
HA! HA!: Two men were hunting in the woods when they lost their way. Elliot had read if you get lost, you should fire three times into the air and help will come. So he did. Nothing happened. An hour later he fired three more times. Still nothing. After another hour his friend told him to try a third time. “Okay,” said Elliott, “but we’re almost out of arrows.”
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 $13.20. 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.
PUMPKIN BLESSINGS!
Being a Christian is like being a pumpkin. God lifts you up, takes you in and washes all the dirt off you. He opens you up, touches you deep inside and scoops out all the nasty stuff—including the seeds of doubt, hate, greed etc.
Then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside you to shine for the entire world to see!
IN FLANDERS FIELDS
“Remembering those men and women who are,
or have served out country.”
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky the larks, still bravely singing fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead. Short days ago we lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow;
Loved and were loved and now we lie in Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe: to you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die we shall not sleep
though poppies grow in Flanders Fields.
SOLDIERS QUIZ:
** Read the clues and Scriptures to remember these Biblical soldiers:
(1). Helped organize Uzziah’s army M _ _ _ _ _ _ _
(2). Fought with trumpets and pitchers _ _ _ E _ _
(3). Syrian who had leprosy _ _ _ M _ _
(4). Led the Hebrews against Jericho _ O _ _ _ _
(5). Led the Hebrews against Sisera _ _ R _ _
(6). Shepherd who fought a giant _ _ _ I _ _
(7). Woman judge who led an army _ _ _ _ _ A _
(8). Leader who went to Canaan to _ _ L _ _
spy out the land.
** Children are very adept at comprehending modern statistics. When they say “everyone else is doing it,” it is usually based on a survey of one!
POOR TRADE-OFFS
“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.” -- Galatians 6:78
Life is full of trade-offs. Today’s poor choices are a down payment on tomorrow’s problems. It’s all a part of living with the law of God that says “we reap what we sow”.
That was true of a 30-year-old Mississippi resident. A third conviction for felony drunk driving resulted in his getting a 15-year prison sentence. The judge then suspended 14 years of the sentence if the man would honor the terms of a one-year house arrest.
The trade-off was simple: Stay home and out of trouble for one year instead of going to prison for 15. But the man didn’t like being cooped up, so he went fishing—driving with a suspended license to get there. He was arrested and the Judge threw him in prison. The fishing trip cost him many years of freedom.
What bad trade-offs do we make? Do we reject God’s mercy so we can enjoy sin’s season of pleasure? In the Bible we see some examples. Moses traded the Promised Land for an outburst of anger. David traded his reputation for a night of passion. Ananias and Sapphira traded life for some extra money.
Are you facing temptation today? Don’t give in. Cling to Jesus. Obey His commands. Never exchange fellowship with Him for anything. It’s always a poor trade-off.
-- David Branon
“In the heat of temptation, don’t lose your cool.”
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