New Stuff!

Don't you just love the smell of new leather, new carpet, new paint? And, the new look! New furniture, new car, new house, new..........

Not everything new is the most fun and/or enjoyable. Perhaps you broke a bone for the first time in your life. You and your car were involved in an accident. You went to the hospital for the first time, etc..

Some new things that were more pleasant - you started a new hobby. You fixed a meal you've never prepared before. You received a special award. You vacationed some place you've never been before.

God told us that he was going to do a "new thing"! Suppose God has designs on using you to teach or help in a classroom setting? Suppose God wants to place you in leadership? Suppose God wants you to use a special gift or talent you possess?

Since it is impossible for me to be aware of all the giftings of all the people - what music to this pastor's ears when someone says to him - "Pastor, I'd love to help with......" Wow! Now that, for some, would be a new thing! And, God smiles when you do that new thing!

The day and society we live in requires all Christians to step up and so some things new! When God speaks clearly to you about working/serving in a certain area of ministry of the church -- please know that he will also supply all that you need to accomplish the task.

He'll give you physical, emotional, spiritual strength. He will supply whatever finances you need. He will give you wisdom to know how to do what he is prompting.

I just love new stuff! Don't you?

Ode To The Fishermen!

Our fishermen went fishing just for the fun and glory,
They told us all they did catch fish, a rather doubtful story.
No evidence existed, not one photo could be found,
The memory card went through the wash, causing it to drown.
You’d think that with that group of men,
each with their camera phone,
There’d be at least one photo that they could bring back home.
We also learned the weatherman didn’t plan things very well.
The rains came down, the floods came up, they went to a motel.
We heard a lot of talk about the ones that got away,
But c’mon now, you can’t catch fish at the Golden Coral buffet!
So how to prove they had success, leaves us in a quandary,
I think next time they better help Eugene do up his laundry!


John W. Shelman

Lost and Found!

LOST!

Word on the street is that any pictures of actual fish caught on the recent HonorBound fishing trip are on a memory stick (owned by Eugene Ellison) that 'accidently' went through the wash and dryer cycle! Sounds like a 'fish story' if ever I heard one!

FOUND!

Seven year-old Cameron won the bicycle at the May 17 Saftey Day sponsored by the Royal Rangers. Last week in Royal Rangers Cameron prayed with Karen Holland, asking Jesus into his life! Wow! Bringing people to Jesus by all possible means!!

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I hope you have the opportunity this summer to take at least a little time off from the routine for R & R. Spend time with your family. Play some family games - make homemade ice cream, eat watermelon, spruce up your yard together, take some made-from-scratch chocolate chip cookies to a neighbor......make Sunday 9am Christian Education and 10am Worship a priority.

Have a great time away! See you at the House!!

Pastor Davidson

Can't Wait For The "Fish" Stories.

Gone Fishin'

PLEASE -PLEASE pray for 9 men representing First Assembly as we wade and struggle our way through the Elk river of southwestern Missouri. Pray for us as we fish that our lines will not get tangled. Pray that we can endure sitting around the campfire eating smores (after we have pigged out on Dana's homemade stew).

Pray that we can endure to the end. Oh yeh, and that we will actually catch fish!

What I'm trying to say is - GONE FISHING!

Blessings,
Pastor D