Bulletin Sunday January 30, 2012
Moose Jaw Church of Christ Information about us
Minister : Darrell Buchanan mjcoc@sasktel.net
WEEKLY BIBLE READING: Exodus 33 through Leviticus 12
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 (4). Sept. 30: Velma Forman, PNG
(2). April 29: Clearview Christian Camp (5). Dec. 30: TBD
(3). July 29: Moose Jaw Mission Fund.
MEN’S BUSINESS MEETING: April 15, 2012 @ 1:45 p.m.
TO KEEP IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS:
-- In long-term Senior Health Care Facilities: Edna Knutson (Providence Place); Julia Thiessen (Providence Place);
-- Allan was scheduled to be released from hospital on Thursday, after being hospitalized on Jan. 15th with pneumonia;
-- Gordon is making good recovery after having to undergo another surgery on Tues. He is in room 215 at the hospital (as of Thursday);
-- Evelee begins her radiation treatments Feb. 6th. They will be five days a week;
-- Gladys--recovering from her broken hip;
-- the flu/cold outbreak at Mulberry Estates that restricted Mary from being out and about has been lifted;
-- Evelyn Aasen (Coronach) as she recovers from a fall several weeks ago. She is staying with family until she is able to go home;
-- Walter & Cathy Ridgeway (Edmonton), Sharon’s sister & brother-in-law as they deal with Walter’s cancer. He has had to increase the dosage of his pain medication and his breathing is affected by the tumors on his lungs;
-- we need to keep the families of the above named in our prayers as well. We know when one member of a family has health problems, it affects the whole family;
-- Velma Forman as she ministers both spiritually and physically to the people in Papua New Guinea, through her running of One Mile Clinic;
-- 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.
MOOSE JAW CHURCH OF CHRIST ANNUAL MEETING: -- will be Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. A recap of income, expenses and various reports for 2011 will be reviewed and the budget for 2012 presented. All members are encouraged to attend.
Just an early FYI: we will have a pot-luck lunch at noon on Sunday, Feb. 26th.
“What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?
******”
SPECIAL COLLECTION: -- as January is a month with five Sundays, we will have our first special collection of 2012 today and/or next Sunday Feb. 5th. This collection will be for maintenance work on our building. If you wish to give to this collection, put your donation in a separate envelope from your regular collection and mark it “Maintenance Collection.”
INVITATION: -- “The congregation is invited to a Come & Go Open House at the Buchanan’s on Saturday, Feb. 11th, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. We want to welcome the congregation to our new home and indulge in some carrot cake together!”
-- Darrell & Darlene
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: -- a new list for monthly volunteers to prepare the Lord’s Supper has been posted on the bulletin board. If you can help with this job, please choose a month and mark your name down. This job was made much easier since the purchase of the small fridge in the nursery several months ago so it can be prepared there with no stairs to maneuver while carrying the trays up and down from the kitchen like we used to do. Thanks to those who can assist with this job.
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:
(1). Garage Sale for Clearview Christian Camp: will be in the spring. If you have items you would like to donate, you can either set them aside at home, or they can be put on the tables in the large classroom downstairs.
(2). 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 $29.80. In 2010 we purchased a coffee maker and in 2011 a mixette.
(3). Moose Jaw & District Food Bank: all non-perishable grocery items are gratefully accepted and can be placed in the container in the foyer.
(4). 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.
CLEARVIEW CHRISTIAN CAMP: -- Moose Jaw will once again be looking after the Grades 2 to 5 week which is July 8 to 13 this year. We have some volunteers already but can always use more. Think about it over the next while and see if you can work it into your summer schedule. You’ll be glad you did!!
Following are some items needed for crafts. Anything we can get this way means that there won’t have to be as much purchased which saves the Camp money. Thanks for anything you can donate.
pillowcases (don’t need to be new, but need to be in good shape);
tea towels (don’t need to be new, but need to be in good shape);
ribbon (any width, color etc.);
glass jars (any size—they will go through them and see what they can use);
buttons (all shapes, sizes and colors);
two liter milk cartons (rinsed and clean).
I WONDER WHAT THEY’LL SAY …
Over the years I have developed the habit of reading the obituaries published in our newspaper. Because of the size of our city, I don’t know most of the deceased, but I read their obituary anyway, and I learn something about that person—who they were, what made them tick—“she must have been such a sweet lady” or “what a dedicated family man he must have been”.
I read the quote recently, “Every day that you live, you are writing your obituary.” On the surface, what a lovely thought. In reality, it’s not “reality”. We know in our culture that basically only good things are put into an obituary. We could never write the “true story”. We could never publish, “she was the worst of gossips and caused so much trouble.” Or “you couldn’t turn your back on him because he’d stab you for sure.” Or what about “she was the most cantankerous old lady you could ever find.” Or how about, “he was lazy, hard to get along with and someone people didn’t like to be around.”
What if the facts stated in an obituary had to be 100% true? What would YOUR obituary look like? Would you be pleased with what was written or would you be oh so ashamed? It’s not too late to start writing your “real” obituary. Why not live your life every day so when the time comes, your family doesn’t have to perjure themselves when they write your obituary. -- F.B. Breman.
“Grace is everything for those who deserve nothing.”
HA! HA!: A man from out of town drove down a deserted road. He came upon a sign that read, “Road Closed. Do Not Enter.” He took a look at the road, saw that it appeared to be in good condition, and continued past the sign.
Two miles later, he came to a bridge that was closed. He turned around and drove back the way he had come. On the back of the warning sign he had encountered on his way in read another message: “Welcome Back! Told You So!”
HA! HA!: Two men are riding in a car. The driver comes to a red light and cruises right through it. “What are you doing?” asks his buddy.
“It’s okay. My brother does it all the time,” assures the driver. They approach another stoplight and go right through it. His buddy says, “You’re crazy!”
The driver says, “It’s okay. My brother does it all the time.”
They come to a green light and the driver stops. His friend says, “It’s green. Go.”
“No, I can’t” argues the driver. “My brother might be coming!”
THE TESTIMONY OF A TORTOISE
Remember the tortoise and the hare in Aesop’s Fables? The hare boasted that he was the swiftest animal in the forest. When he challenged the others to a race, only the tortoise dared to try. To the hare, it seemed an unfair contest, since he would win easily. But off they started, with the tortoise soon trailing far behind.
On the way, the hare decided there was time for a nap, but the tortoise kept plodding along. When the hare awoke, he couldn’t see the tortoise anywhere, so he laughed and said, “He still hasn’t caught up to me!” But as he ran toward the finish line, he saw the tortoise crossing it. Slowly and steadily, the tortoise had won!
Like that foolish hare, some believers are “fast movers” whose Christian lives are full of stops and starts. They often complain that they’re getting nowhere fast. The better testimony would be “I’m getting somewhere slowly.” This is more realistic, for true learning, growing and overcoming, are gradual experiences.
A philosopher once said that the essential thing in Heaven and on earth should be “long obedience in the same direction.” Like the Apostle Paul, make it your lifelong aim to press on toward your goal in Christ (Philippians 3:14). You’ll be the one to win the prize.
-- J.E. Yoder
Not to the strong is the battle, not to the swift is the race;
Yet to the true and the faithful, victory is promised through grace.
“There are no shortcuts on the road to Spiritual maturity.”
Minister : Darrell Buchanan mjcoc@sasktel.net
WEEKLY BIBLE READING: Exodus 33 through Leviticus 12
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 (4). Sept. 30: Velma Forman, PNG
(2). April 29: Clearview Christian Camp (5). Dec. 30: TBD
(3). July 29: Moose Jaw Mission Fund.
MEN’S BUSINESS MEETING: April 15, 2012 @ 1:45 p.m.
TO KEEP IN YOUR DAILY PRAYERS:
-- In long-term Senior Health Care Facilities: Edna Knutson (Providence Place); Julia Thiessen (Providence Place);
-- Allan was scheduled to be released from hospital on Thursday, after being hospitalized on Jan. 15th with pneumonia;
-- Gordon is making good recovery after having to undergo another surgery on Tues. He is in room 215 at the hospital (as of Thursday);
-- Evelee begins her radiation treatments Feb. 6th. They will be five days a week;
-- Gladys--recovering from her broken hip;
-- the flu/cold outbreak at Mulberry Estates that restricted Mary from being out and about has been lifted;
-- Evelyn Aasen (Coronach) as she recovers from a fall several weeks ago. She is staying with family until she is able to go home;
-- Walter & Cathy Ridgeway (Edmonton), Sharon’s sister & brother-in-law as they deal with Walter’s cancer. He has had to increase the dosage of his pain medication and his breathing is affected by the tumors on his lungs;
-- we need to keep the families of the above named in our prayers as well. We know when one member of a family has health problems, it affects the whole family;
-- Velma Forman as she ministers both spiritually and physically to the people in Papua New Guinea, through her running of One Mile Clinic;
-- 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.
MOOSE JAW CHURCH OF CHRIST ANNUAL MEETING: -- will be Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. A recap of income, expenses and various reports for 2011 will be reviewed and the budget for 2012 presented. All members are encouraged to attend.
Just an early FYI: we will have a pot-luck lunch at noon on Sunday, Feb. 26th.
“What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness?
******”
SPECIAL COLLECTION: -- as January is a month with five Sundays, we will have our first special collection of 2012 today and/or next Sunday Feb. 5th. This collection will be for maintenance work on our building. If you wish to give to this collection, put your donation in a separate envelope from your regular collection and mark it “Maintenance Collection.”
INVITATION: -- “The congregation is invited to a Come & Go Open House at the Buchanan’s on Saturday, Feb. 11th, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. We want to welcome the congregation to our new home and indulge in some carrot cake together!”
-- Darrell & Darlene
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: -- a new list for monthly volunteers to prepare the Lord’s Supper has been posted on the bulletin board. If you can help with this job, please choose a month and mark your name down. This job was made much easier since the purchase of the small fridge in the nursery several months ago so it can be prepared there with no stairs to maneuver while carrying the trays up and down from the kitchen like we used to do. Thanks to those who can assist with this job.
THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:
(1). Garage Sale for Clearview Christian Camp: will be in the spring. If you have items you would like to donate, you can either set them aside at home, or they can be put on the tables in the large classroom downstairs.
(2). 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 $29.80. In 2010 we purchased a coffee maker and in 2011 a mixette.
(3). Moose Jaw & District Food Bank: all non-perishable grocery items are gratefully accepted and can be placed in the container in the foyer.
(4). 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.
CLEARVIEW CHRISTIAN CAMP: -- Moose Jaw will once again be looking after the Grades 2 to 5 week which is July 8 to 13 this year. We have some volunteers already but can always use more. Think about it over the next while and see if you can work it into your summer schedule. You’ll be glad you did!!
Following are some items needed for crafts. Anything we can get this way means that there won’t have to be as much purchased which saves the Camp money. Thanks for anything you can donate.
pillowcases (don’t need to be new, but need to be in good shape);
tea towels (don’t need to be new, but need to be in good shape);
ribbon (any width, color etc.);
glass jars (any size—they will go through them and see what they can use);
buttons (all shapes, sizes and colors);
two liter milk cartons (rinsed and clean).
I WONDER WHAT THEY’LL SAY …
Over the years I have developed the habit of reading the obituaries published in our newspaper. Because of the size of our city, I don’t know most of the deceased, but I read their obituary anyway, and I learn something about that person—who they were, what made them tick—“she must have been such a sweet lady” or “what a dedicated family man he must have been”.
I read the quote recently, “Every day that you live, you are writing your obituary.” On the surface, what a lovely thought. In reality, it’s not “reality”. We know in our culture that basically only good things are put into an obituary. We could never write the “true story”. We could never publish, “she was the worst of gossips and caused so much trouble.” Or “you couldn’t turn your back on him because he’d stab you for sure.” Or what about “she was the most cantankerous old lady you could ever find.” Or how about, “he was lazy, hard to get along with and someone people didn’t like to be around.”
What if the facts stated in an obituary had to be 100% true? What would YOUR obituary look like? Would you be pleased with what was written or would you be oh so ashamed? It’s not too late to start writing your “real” obituary. Why not live your life every day so when the time comes, your family doesn’t have to perjure themselves when they write your obituary. -- F.B. Breman.
“Grace is everything for those who deserve nothing.”
HA! HA!: A man from out of town drove down a deserted road. He came upon a sign that read, “Road Closed. Do Not Enter.” He took a look at the road, saw that it appeared to be in good condition, and continued past the sign.
Two miles later, he came to a bridge that was closed. He turned around and drove back the way he had come. On the back of the warning sign he had encountered on his way in read another message: “Welcome Back! Told You So!”
HA! HA!: Two men are riding in a car. The driver comes to a red light and cruises right through it. “What are you doing?” asks his buddy.
“It’s okay. My brother does it all the time,” assures the driver. They approach another stoplight and go right through it. His buddy says, “You’re crazy!”
The driver says, “It’s okay. My brother does it all the time.”
They come to a green light and the driver stops. His friend says, “It’s green. Go.”
“No, I can’t” argues the driver. “My brother might be coming!”
THE TESTIMONY OF A TORTOISE
Remember the tortoise and the hare in Aesop’s Fables? The hare boasted that he was the swiftest animal in the forest. When he challenged the others to a race, only the tortoise dared to try. To the hare, it seemed an unfair contest, since he would win easily. But off they started, with the tortoise soon trailing far behind.
On the way, the hare decided there was time for a nap, but the tortoise kept plodding along. When the hare awoke, he couldn’t see the tortoise anywhere, so he laughed and said, “He still hasn’t caught up to me!” But as he ran toward the finish line, he saw the tortoise crossing it. Slowly and steadily, the tortoise had won!
Like that foolish hare, some believers are “fast movers” whose Christian lives are full of stops and starts. They often complain that they’re getting nowhere fast. The better testimony would be “I’m getting somewhere slowly.” This is more realistic, for true learning, growing and overcoming, are gradual experiences.
A philosopher once said that the essential thing in Heaven and on earth should be “long obedience in the same direction.” Like the Apostle Paul, make it your lifelong aim to press on toward your goal in Christ (Philippians 3:14). You’ll be the one to win the prize.
-- J.E. Yoder
Not to the strong is the battle, not to the swift is the race;
Yet to the true and the faithful, victory is promised through grace.
“There are no shortcuts on the road to Spiritual maturity.”
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