Today I had to write an article for our newsletter. It is based off of a comment Sr. Pastor Darris made during yesterday's service. I thought you might like it.
Most Attractive Staff Member ???
For those of you in the 10:30 service this past Sunday, you will know what I am talking about. At the end of the service Darris commented that now that Suzanne had left the staff, he had to take up the mantle of being the most attractive staff member now. I must say, that brought the house down. It was one of those lines that becomes the primary thing you remember from the worship service.
It got me thinking. Magazine covers specialize in spotlighting attractive people. People Magazine has the 50 most beautiful people. Sports Illustrated recently came out with their annual swimsuit issue. If the Kingdom of God had a magazine cover, who would be on the cover? Perhaps instead of beauty it would highlight those who are most godly, most embody what the kingdom is. One issue would have a picture of the Sunday School teacher who arrives early each week to teach their kids God’s Word. Another issue would have a picture of someone sending out supplies to soldiers in Iraq. Another issue would show someone answering the phone at the church. These are all people who are in service and doing their part to extend the kingdom of God. What matters is character and Christ-likeness, not attractiveness! Who would you put on the cover?
Monday, February 18, 2008
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Max's First Book
This is something Max did recently for a project for school. THey had to write a book. I hope you enjoy it.
This book is dedicated to my family
There are some...
….Unusual things
One fine summer day Bob was riding his skateboard, and then he stopped to look around. He didn’t notice the old lady following him. Before he could get back on his skateboard, the old lady walks up and pokes him with a cane and yelled, “World domination”.
Bob immediately ran away. When he finally got to his friend’s house he told him every mysterious thing that happened. Then his friend said, “Come back here tomorrow and I will have a plan”. The next day he went to his friend’s house. While he was walking the same old lady came. The tried to run faster but his back started to hurt. He eventually got to his friend’s house.
His friend said if he got a new haircut and looked like somebody else then the old lady would stop it. So Bob asked his mom for a haircut and when he got his haircut, he looked like Elvis. When he got home and he got on his skateboard, the old lady recognized him, poked him with a cane and that made him fall off his skateboard. She got in his face and said, “World domination!”
He immediately picked up his skateboard and went to his friend’s house. He told his friend that it didn’t work and so they tried many other ideas. They kept failing. He decided to ask the old lady to stop poking him. The old lady says, “World domination”. Bob responds by saying, “Who is dominating the world?” She says, “Nobody”.
Then Bob runs and tells his friend what she said. He said, “Let’s write cartoons and forget about the whole thing.” The End.
This book is dedicated to my family
There are some...
….Unusual things
One fine summer day Bob was riding his skateboard, and then he stopped to look around. He didn’t notice the old lady following him. Before he could get back on his skateboard, the old lady walks up and pokes him with a cane and yelled, “World domination”.
Bob immediately ran away. When he finally got to his friend’s house he told him every mysterious thing that happened. Then his friend said, “Come back here tomorrow and I will have a plan”. The next day he went to his friend’s house. While he was walking the same old lady came. The tried to run faster but his back started to hurt. He eventually got to his friend’s house.
His friend said if he got a new haircut and looked like somebody else then the old lady would stop it. So Bob asked his mom for a haircut and when he got his haircut, he looked like Elvis. When he got home and he got on his skateboard, the old lady recognized him, poked him with a cane and that made him fall off his skateboard. She got in his face and said, “World domination!”
He immediately picked up his skateboard and went to his friend’s house. He told his friend that it didn’t work and so they tried many other ideas. They kept failing. He decided to ask the old lady to stop poking him. The old lady says, “World domination”. Bob responds by saying, “Who is dominating the world?” She says, “Nobody”.
Then Bob runs and tells his friend what she said. He said, “Let’s write cartoons and forget about the whole thing.” The End.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
All The Earth Will Sing Your Praises
I made this video yesterday for our service on Sunday. I hope you enjoy it.
Monday, February 04, 2008
We Need your help!
Giggles is one weird little rabbit. He cannot make any decisions, so he leaves his most of his life changing choices to the public. So go to the address below and vote on the poll to help Giggles decide what to do.
http://illuminatedhoneysuckle.blogspot.com/
http://illuminatedhoneysuckle.blogspot.com/
Super Bowl Reaction
The game was a difficult one for me to root for. While I respect the togetherness and execution of the Patriots, I do not like their coach for the way they run up scores. He is a sore loser. On the other hand, being from Philly, I don't like the NY Giants and especially most NY fans. I like Eli Manning and wanted him to do well.
It seems to me the Giants had a great game plan and excuted it better than the Patriots. I was so excited to see Eli throw the winning touchdown. I just was so happy for the guy. He's taken so many shots about his personality and character and he rose above it being himself and winning says a lot.
The commerials on a whole I was not that impressed with. The best by far was the Coke Commerical with Charlie Brown. Overall, it seemed not the best use of $2.7 Million Dollars for many companies.
Plan on writing more tonight.
It seems to me the Giants had a great game plan and excuted it better than the Patriots. I was so excited to see Eli throw the winning touchdown. I just was so happy for the guy. He's taken so many shots about his personality and character and he rose above it being himself and winning says a lot.
The commerials on a whole I was not that impressed with. The best by far was the Coke Commerical with Charlie Brown. Overall, it seemed not the best use of $2.7 Million Dollars for many companies.
Plan on writing more tonight.
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