Sunday, June 27, 2021

 Sunday Blessings!

"After the Storm"     Picture by Scott Holmes

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June 26-27

We are so thankful for the nice rain we got the other day, and pray that God will bring us safely through the storms.

Happy Birthday to Don Shipley on the 29th, and Rosemary and Crystal on July 3rd.

Remember Beth's mother, Mary, in your prayers as she is in the hospital for tests.
Pray for Don Baker as he will be going back to Africa Friday to continue his mission work.
Continue to pray for Judy McElroy, Larry Warren, Brian & Kelly. Keep Mel and Nancy Hurst in your prayers.  Mel is in the hospital.

We hope to see you at the congregational meeting this Sunday, June 27, at 10:00. Come prepared to share your honest opinion on how we should proceed.

I have never written this during a storm before, but the videos I chose earlier really are appropriate for now! 

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Leaning on the Everlasting Arms

I just saw on Facebook the tremendous damage done by the storm in the Riverton and Farragut area. So many trees are down. I called Betty Booker and she said she has one uprooted tree but it didn't hit her house. Others were not spared. Keep Betty and her neighbors in your prayers.~ Mary

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Old churches must not simply stand as monuments to the past but as spiritual grandparents that have invested in the future by passing on their life to others and releasing their offspring to form new congregations. unknown

Today's Sunday church share ~ 

 

Picture from Pinterest.  Replica of Saint Rose Church.   California

 

 

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Percy's Tidbit

It's not our job to fix people, change people or judge people.  It's our job to love people.  The rest is in God's hands.

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Have a good week everyone!

Sunday, June 20, 2021

 Sunday Blessings!

 Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord ~ Jeremiah 17:7

 It is not flesh and blood, but the heart which makes us fathers and sons.  Johann Friedrich von Schiller

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June 19-20
Happy Father's Day! Hope you have some special plans with your family!

Happy Anniversary to Dana and Terry today!

Let's all pray that we get some much needed rain this weekend.
Pray for the family of Ned Cox who passed away this week. He was a former superintendent at the Sidney School.
Please continue to pray for Kelly and Brian, Mindy, and Larry Warren.

Don't forget the congregational church meeting next Sunday, June 27, at 10:00.

I have two special videos for Father's Day. The first is a father/daughter duet singing "The Prayer." The second is a choir of children singing "I See a Hero." I hope you enjoy them.
Mary

 

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 I came across these words this past week and realized I was one of those people that "needed to hear this." After my health scare and finding out about Kelly and Brian losing their home in a fire and well let's face it, each one of us has our own trials we're faced with, so just maybe these words will help you too...

"He is not a God who bolts when life falls apart.  He sticks around and helps you put the broken pieces back together.  If you're in a hard place right now, keep your eyes open.  Don't give up.  He's working in the middle of your 'this'."   Jennifer Dukeslee 

 

I would also like to thank everyone for the prayers, love and concern. Feeling better each day. ~Mindy  

 

 These past months we have been sharing church memories each week.  Sometimes I feel that we have shared quite a few of them more than once, so I thought I would change things up a bit. 

 To me there is a certain charm and beauty found in not only abandoned churches but also little old country churches tucked away all around the countryside.

While gathering photos of these churches, I came across the following statement that I believe describes them perfectly:

Old churches must not simply stand as monuments to the past but as spiritual grandparents that have invested in the future by passing on their life to others and releasing their offspring to form new congregations. unknown

Today's Sunday church share ~ 

 

Picture from Pinterest   Rural southwest Alabama

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Percy's Tidbit

Be strong in the Lord.

One day at a time.  That's all you have to do.

 

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Have a great week and may Grace and Peace be with you all!

Sunday, June 13, 2021

 No blog post this Sunday due to illness.

Sunday, June 6, 2021

 Sunday Blessings!

Through the eyes of gratitude everything is a miracle. ~ Mary Davis

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 June 5 - 6

Good Morning! 

Please remember to include Judy McElroy in your prayers.

Belated greetings to Beth and Dave Lueth who celebrated their 41st anniversary this past week.

Happy Birthday to Paul Bennett on June 9th!

Rusty and Mindy had the joy of attending the baptism of their granddaughter Saige last weekend.

I am working off a birthday/anniversary list from several years ago, so please add any events I miss to our group texts.

Here are this weeks song selections. ~Mary

  Here I Am Lord

  Just A Little Talk With Jesus

 

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Barb and Lynn are thrilled to announce the birth of their great grandson, Sullivan James!  The proud parents are Katie and Stuart, and the grandparents are Kelly and Brian.  We send our best wishes to all of them! 

Sullivan (Sully) with Grandma and Grandpa!

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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...

 

Hopefully many of us are still enjoying the many recipes found within.

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Percy's Tidbit

Love inspires others to be loving.  Joy inspires others to be joyful.  Kindness inspires others to be kind.  ~ Mary Davis

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 Have a great week everyone! May we inspire others by our love, joy, and kindness.