JUST SOME FOOD FOR THOUGHT TODAY.
If we are known as Christians by the way we love each other, do you think anyone knows you are a christian?
We don't love other denomanations sometimes.
We don't love our spouse's sometimes.
We don't love sinners somethimes.
We don't love athiests sometimes.
We don't love politicians ever.
And we don't love ourselves all the time either.
Love someone today and show that you are indeed a follower of Christ.
If you don't know what love is click here.
Cell Phone VS Bible
Ever wonder what would happen if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone?
What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?
What if we flipped through it several times a day?
What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to Kids as gifts?
What if we used it when we traveled?
What if we used it in case of emergency?
This is something to make you go....hmm...where is my Bible?
Oh, and one more thing.
Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry about our Bible being
disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.
Makes you stop and think 'where are my priorities? And no dropped calls!
When Jesus died on the cross, he was thinking of you!
What if we carried it around in our purses or pockets?
What if we flipped through it several times a day?
What if we turned back to go get it if we forgot it?
What if we used it to receive messages from the text?
What if we treated it like we couldn't live without it?
What if we gave it to Kids as gifts?
What if we used it when we traveled?
What if we used it in case of emergency?
This is something to make you go....hmm...where is my Bible?
Oh, and one more thing.
Unlike our cell phone, we don't have to worry about our Bible being
disconnected because Jesus already paid the bill.
Makes you stop and think 'where are my priorities? And no dropped calls!
When Jesus died on the cross, he was thinking of you!
Calling all Men
I hope you have made your plans to be at one or both of this year's Calling All Men's gatherings. This is a "special" time for the men of the church to gather together in a Christian atmosphere. It is a special time that we can bond with our pastors, invite them and bring them with you. This spiritual gathering is to strengthen and inspire us on our journey with Christ. It does not matter if you are a man just coming to Christ for the first time or you have been a Christian for many years. From the theme Bible verses the simple principles are love God and love others. Let these two principles rule your thoughts, decisions and actions, and you will "Serve One and Love All." Come see what men's ministry and God's love is all about. Come hear God's Word. Bring a friend! Bring A neighbor! Bring your dad, your son or your grandson! Bring someone who is thinking about what he needs to make his live whole and let him learn and then experience what you have enjoyed on your Christian journey. See you on the 20th in Kingsport, TN and/or the 27th in Knoxville, TN.
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Compassionate Rule.
Monday evening, the men’s small group completed the lesson entitled “Compassionate Rule.”
We learned in Deuteronomy chapter 24 that God’s concern for the poor and needy is evident in the laws He gave the Israelites at Mt. Siani when they left their bondage in Egypt 40 years prior. Moses is reiterating these laws to the next generation of Israel prior to their entering Canaan, the “Land of Milk and Honey”.
God is just as concerned today for the poor and needy as he was when He first gave the Law;
Don’t Cheat Others; Help those in need; Be compassionate, just as God was, and is, compassionate towards mankind.
In James chapter 5, we read that God looks upon “Hoarding Wealth” and “Mistreating Workers” as serious sins. James specifically singles out certain rich people who so often are the objects of envy for condemnation because of the “Greed and Misuse” of their wealth and that God will judge them harshly, “unless they repent”..
Matthew, in chapter 25, points out that at least some aspect of the final judgment hinges on how we have cared for needy people during our time on this earth. Read Math 25:31-46. If Jesus were to come today, would you be a “Sheep” or a “Goat“???
The good news is, “despite the economic injustice in our world today, God promises that a day is coming when all things will be made new and justice will once again prevail on the earth.”
We learned in Deuteronomy chapter 24 that God’s concern for the poor and needy is evident in the laws He gave the Israelites at Mt. Siani when they left their bondage in Egypt 40 years prior. Moses is reiterating these laws to the next generation of Israel prior to their entering Canaan, the “Land of Milk and Honey”.
God is just as concerned today for the poor and needy as he was when He first gave the Law;
Don’t Cheat Others; Help those in need; Be compassionate, just as God was, and is, compassionate towards mankind.
In James chapter 5, we read that God looks upon “Hoarding Wealth” and “Mistreating Workers” as serious sins. James specifically singles out certain rich people who so often are the objects of envy for condemnation because of the “Greed and Misuse” of their wealth and that God will judge them harshly, “unless they repent”..
Matthew, in chapter 25, points out that at least some aspect of the final judgment hinges on how we have cared for needy people during our time on this earth. Read Math 25:31-46. If Jesus were to come today, would you be a “Sheep” or a “Goat“???
The good news is, “despite the economic injustice in our world today, God promises that a day is coming when all things will be made new and justice will once again prevail on the earth.”
Beware of Terrorists Groups in Church
Reports are that five terrorist cell groups have been operating in many of our churches.
They have been identified as: Bin Sleepin, Bin gossipin, Bin Arguin, Bin Fightin, Bin Complainin, and Bin Missin.
Their leader, Lucifer Bin Workin, trained these groups to destroy the Body of Christ.
The plan is to come into the church disguised as Christians and to do the work within the church to discourage, disrupt, and destroy.
However, there have been reports of a sixth group. A tiny cell known by the name of Bin Prayin is actually the onlyeffective counter terrorism force in the church.
Unlike other terrorist cells, the Bin Prayin team does not blend in with whoever and whatever comes along.. Bin Prayin does whatever is needed to uplift and encourage the Body of Christ.
We have noticed that the Bin Prayin cell group has different characteristics than the others.
They have Bin Watchin, Bin Waitin, Bin Fastin, and Bin Longin for their Master, Jesus Christ, to return.
No church is exempt! However, you can spot them if you bin lookin and bin goin.
They have been identified as: Bin Sleepin, Bin gossipin, Bin Arguin, Bin Fightin, Bin Complainin, and Bin Missin.
Their leader, Lucifer Bin Workin, trained these groups to destroy the Body of Christ.
The plan is to come into the church disguised as Christians and to do the work within the church to discourage, disrupt, and destroy.
However, there have been reports of a sixth group. A tiny cell known by the name of Bin Prayin is actually the onlyeffective counter terrorism force in the church.
Unlike other terrorist cells, the Bin Prayin team does not blend in with whoever and whatever comes along.. Bin Prayin does whatever is needed to uplift and encourage the Body of Christ.
We have noticed that the Bin Prayin cell group has different characteristics than the others.
They have Bin Watchin, Bin Waitin, Bin Fastin, and Bin Longin for their Master, Jesus Christ, to return.
No church is exempt! However, you can spot them if you bin lookin and bin goin.
Urgent Need!
Ladies and Gentlemen, As you know, we are strong supporters of the Corryton Pantry. Our hunger awareness program and the youth are a great help in maintaining the service they provide.
However,did you know that we, CCUMC, have an emergency pantry located in the back of the kitchen??????
Well, I hate to admit it but the "cupboard is bare" at the present time. We need to refill our shelves. So what can we do????
One answer, be "compassionate" as the Bible tells us in Matt 25.
Sunday, tomorrow, July 24th, or even next week, whenever it is convenient for you, help us stock up the emergency pantry with good, healthy items, nothing exotic, just meat, veggies, potatoes, rice, salt/pepper, etc etc. However, don't clean out your cupboards and bring outdated items, nothing fresh out of the garden, or frozen items, only can or boxed items which will keep and not draw bugs or mice. We need only good "stick to the ribs" items.
The Church office is open 10-2 every day and items can be dropped off anytime or call to arrange a time.
Thank you and God Bless
However,did you know that we, CCUMC, have an emergency pantry located in the back of the kitchen??????
Well, I hate to admit it but the "cupboard is bare" at the present time. We need to refill our shelves. So what can we do????
One answer, be "compassionate" as the Bible tells us in Matt 25.
Sunday, tomorrow, July 24th, or even next week, whenever it is convenient for you, help us stock up the emergency pantry with good, healthy items, nothing exotic, just meat, veggies, potatoes, rice, salt/pepper, etc etc. However, don't clean out your cupboards and bring outdated items, nothing fresh out of the garden, or frozen items, only can or boxed items which will keep and not draw bugs or mice. We need only good "stick to the ribs" items.
The Church office is open 10-2 every day and items can be dropped off anytime or call to arrange a time.
Thank you and God Bless
Carpe Diem
READ THIS VERY SLOWLY... IT'S PRETTY PROFOUND.
Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they
haven't thought about it, don't have it on their schedule, didn't know it
was coming or are too rigid to depart from their routine.
I got to thinking one day about all those people on the Titanic who passed
up dessert at dinner that fateful night in an effort to cut back. From then
on, I've tried to be a little more flexible..
How many women out there will eat at home because their husband didn't
suggest going out to dinner until after something had been thawed? Does the
word 'refrigeration' mean nothing to you?
How often have your kids dropped in to talk and sat in silence while you
watched 'Jeopardy' on television?
I cannot count the times I called my sister and said , 'How about going to
lunch in a half hour?' She would gas up and stammer, 'I can't.. I have
clothes on the line. My hair is dirty. I wish I had known yesterday, I had
a late breakfast, It looks like rain' And my personal favorite: 'It's
Monday.' She died a few years ago. We never did have lunch together.
Because People cram so much into their lives, we tend to schedule our
headaches. We live on a sparse diet of promises we make to ourselves when
all the conditions are perfect!
We'll go back and visit the grandparents when we get Tommy toilet-trained.
We'll entertain when we replace the living-room carpet. We'll go on a
second honeymoon when we get two more kids out of college.
Life has a way of accelerating as we get older. The days get shorter, and
the list of promises to ourselves gets longer. One morning, we awaken, and
all we have to show for our lives is a litany of 'I'm going to,' 'I plan
on,' and 'Someday, when things are settled down a bit.'
When anyone calls my 'seize the moment' friend, she is open to adventure and
available for trips. She keeps an open mind on new ideas. Her enthusiasm
for life is contagious. You talk with her for five minutes, and you're
ready to trade your bad feet for a pair of Rollerblades and skip an elevator
for a bungee cord.
My lips have not touched ice cream in 10 years. I love ice cream. It's
just that I might as well apply it directly to my stomach with a spatula and
eliminate the digestive process. The other day, I stopped the car and
bought a triple-Decker. If my car had hit an iceberg on the way home, I
would have died happy.
Now...go on and have a nice day. Do something you WANT to...not something
on your SHOULD DO list. If you were going to die soon and had only one phone
call you could make, who would you call and what would you say? ;And why
are you waiting?
Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they
haven't thought about it, don't have it on their schedule, didn't know it
was coming or are too rigid to depart from their routine.
I got to thinking one day about all those people on the Titanic who passed
up dessert at dinner that fateful night in an effort to cut back. From then
on, I've tried to be a little more flexible..
How many women out there will eat at home because their husband didn't
suggest going out to dinner until after something had been thawed? Does the
word 'refrigeration' mean nothing to you?
How often have your kids dropped in to talk and sat in silence while you
watched 'Jeopardy' on television?
I cannot count the times I called my sister and said , 'How about going to
lunch in a half hour?' She would gas up and stammer, 'I can't.. I have
clothes on the line. My hair is dirty. I wish I had known yesterday, I had
a late breakfast, It looks like rain' And my personal favorite: 'It's
Monday.' She died a few years ago. We never did have lunch together.
Because People cram so much into their lives, we tend to schedule our
headaches. We live on a sparse diet of promises we make to ourselves when
all the conditions are perfect!
We'll go back and visit the grandparents when we get Tommy toilet-trained.
We'll entertain when we replace the living-room carpet. We'll go on a
second honeymoon when we get two more kids out of college.
Life has a way of accelerating as we get older. The days get shorter, and
the list of promises to ourselves gets longer. One morning, we awaken, and
all we have to show for our lives is a litany of 'I'm going to,' 'I plan
on,' and 'Someday, when things are settled down a bit.'
When anyone calls my 'seize the moment' friend, she is open to adventure and
available for trips. She keeps an open mind on new ideas. Her enthusiasm
for life is contagious. You talk with her for five minutes, and you're
ready to trade your bad feet for a pair of Rollerblades and skip an elevator
for a bungee cord.
My lips have not touched ice cream in 10 years. I love ice cream. It's
just that I might as well apply it directly to my stomach with a spatula and
eliminate the digestive process. The other day, I stopped the car and
bought a triple-Decker. If my car had hit an iceberg on the way home, I
would have died happy.
Now...go on and have a nice day. Do something you WANT to...not something
on your SHOULD DO list. If you were going to die soon and had only one phone
call you could make, who would you call and what would you say? ;And why
are you waiting?
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