Sunday, April 25, 2021

 Gardening God's way...plant your spiritual garden

Mary came across this poem awhile back and with spring here, we thought now would be the perfect time to share. 

For the garden of your daily living...

Plant three rows of peas:

   Peace in our hearts

   Peace in our school

   Peace in our world 

Plant four rows of squash:

   Squash gossip

   Squash indifference

   Squash grumbling

   Squash selfishness

Plant four rows of lettuce:

   Lettuce be faithful

   Lettuce be kind

   Lettuce be obedient

Lettuce really love one another

 

No garden should be without turnips:

    Turnip for lessons

    Turnip on time

Turnip to help one another

 

Water freely with patience; cultivate with love.

 There is abundance in your garden

  because you reap what you sow.

 

To conclude our garden, we must have thyme:

     Thyme for study

     Thyme for friends

     Thyme for family! 

 

After planting, may you "Grow in Grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."  2 Peter 3:18

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April 24-25
Good morning!
Birthday greetings to Goldie Hill on the 28th!
Dave Lueth celebrated his birthday by planting corn this week. Pray for safety and good weather for all the farmers during this planting season.
God truly answered our prayers by healing Sara. Please continue to pray for her and Grace.
Pray for Larry and Betty as they mourn the loss of Larry's brother, Ronnie.
JoAnn's sister-in-law, Sharon, needs our continual prayers.

The videos this week are "There is Sunshine in My Soul Today" and "On Eagle's Wings." This second hymn is based on Psalm 91, so you might want to read that.
Have a great week!

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We wanted to share these pictures that were posted on Facebook by Chat Mobility, showing the wonderful park in Percival.

 

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Looking through past photos of church and church gatherings, I thought it might be nice to share one or two every Sunday, calling it, "Captured Moments from the Past."
Here's today's captured moments...

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Percy's Tidbit

To produce a great crop remember to always plant seeds of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control.

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Never stop planting seeds and forever let your light shine!

Enjoy your week!
 

Sunday, April 18, 2021

 

Those who hope in the Lord shall renew their strength.  They shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary.  They shall walk and not faint.  Isaiah 40:31

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April 17-18

Good morning!

Please continue to pray for JoAnn's sister-in-law, Sharon, who is in the Shenandoah hospital and Sara who is at Bryan West in Lincoln.

Pray for Joan's granddaughter-in-law, Kyla, who is grieving the loss of her grandmother.

The first video, "God Will Take Care of You" is dedicated to everyone who is struggling for whatever reason.

God Will Take Care of You

How Deep the Father's Love 

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 Sharing a joy....

Rusty and I have a new little granddaughter, Saige Marie.  We're thinking she's pretty special!  ~Mindy

 

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 Looking through past photos of church and church gatherings, I thought it might be nice to share one or two every Sunday, calling it, "Captured Moments from the Past." 

Here's today's captured moments...

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Percy's Tidbit
 

Pray about it as much as you think about it.

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"The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The Lord lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace."   Amen

Have a great week!

Sunday, April 11, 2021

"For by Grace you have been saved through faith." ~  Ephesians 2:8

 Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's grace.  And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God's grace.  ~  Jerry Bridges

 Be known for your kindness and grace. 

Good morning everyone!  

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 April 10 - 11

Please keep Sara and Grace in your prayers.  Sara is in the hospital with pneumonia.

Birthday greetings to Shirley Lawton on April 16th and Gregg Sherwood on April 17th.

The videos are two more of my favorite Easter hymns.

Up from the Grave He Arose

Because He Lives

 ~Mary

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Here are a couple of pictures Beth Lueth took and wanted to share  of the beautiful daffodils blooming in front of the church thanks to Nancy Newlon.   Thank you Beth for sharing with us and thank you Nancy for your gift of beautiful blooms.

 

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  Looking through past photos of church and church gatherings, I thought it might be nice to share one or two every Sunday, calling it, "Captured Moments from the Past."
Here's today's captured moments...

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Percy's Tidbit

 

 

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Sunday blessings ...   May your week ahead flow with grace ~

 

Sunday, April 4, 2021

Good Morning and Happy Easter! Unknowingly, Mary chose the same song to share this morning as I picked to photograph. We were thinking alike :) ~ Mindy

He is Risen.  Death could not hold Him.  Rejoice in the resurrection of Jesus Christ.   

 

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April 3-4     ~Mary
Happy Easter! He is Risen!!
I hope you are all able to celebrate in some way. We invite you to send pictures of your Easter to Mindy so she can share them on the blog next week.

Please continue to pray for JoAnn's sister-in-law, Sharon. She is improving!

Happy Birthday to Devon Graham on April 5th and Mel Hurst on April 8th!

Bible readings of the Resurrection:
Matthew 28: 1-15
Mark 16: 1-13
Luke 24: 1-35
John 20: 1-18
The videos for this Sunday are Easter hymns.

Was it a Morning Like This?

Christ the Lord is Risen Today 

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 I wanted to capture the morning sun rising up behind the cross.  This was the best photo of the ones I took.  It's very hard taking pictures outdoors with your phone because you can't really see the picture you are taking because of the brightness.  It's kind of a guessing game and it's very hard looking right into the sun itself, but I was determined to capture what I had envisioned. What comes to your mind when you see this photo? For me, it represents victory, hope.  It reminds me of the great love God has for each and every one of us. It also reminds me to walk in the light of the Lord with gratitude, thankfulness and praise.   ~ Mindy       

 

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Looking through past photos of church and church gatherings, I thought it might be nice to share one or two every Sunday, calling it, "Captured Moments from the Past."
Here's today's captured moments...

 

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Percy's Tidbit

 

Be sure to spread hope, faith and love all around you this Easter.

 

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  Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord Rejoice.

    ~  Psalm 105:3

 

Have a blessed Easter!