Before you speak, Listen.
Before you write, Think.
Before you pray, Forgive.
Before you quit, Try.
Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
Watch your words, for they become actions.
Watch your actions, for they become habits.
Watch your habits, for they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Snickers (Not the Candy Bar)
Heathcliffe told his buddies, "Gertrude was really upset when I didn't give her a birthday present this year. But then, she hasn't used what I gave her last year."
"What did you give her last year?" they asked.
Heathcliffe answered, "A cemetery plot."
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While a little guy was sitting at a restaurant counter and staring at his coke, a big guy walked over, picked up the coke and drank every drop.
As the little guy began to cry, the big guy apologized and said, "Don't cry. I'll buy you another."
The little guy replied, "You don't understand. I've had a terrible day. When I got to work this morning my boss fired me. When I walked out to my car I found it had been stolen. I got a cab home and left my wallet in the cab. When I walked into my home my wife said she wanted a divorce. And now, as I was getting ready to kill myself, you just drank my poison!"
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A man once hosted a dinner party for people from work, and everyone was encouraged to bring their children. Throughout the sit-down dinner, one co-worker's 4-yr.-old daughter stared at him unceasingly. In fact, she was staring at him so hard she could hardly eat her food.
The man checked his tie, felt his face for food, patted his hair in place and a myriad assortment of other things, but nothing stopped her from staring. He tried his best to just ignore her, but finally it was too much for him.
"Why are you staring at me?" he finally asked the girl.
Everyone had noticed her behavior, and the table went quiet to hear her response.
The little girl replied, "I just want to see how you drink like a fish!"
"What did you give her last year?" they asked.
Heathcliffe answered, "A cemetery plot."
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While a little guy was sitting at a restaurant counter and staring at his coke, a big guy walked over, picked up the coke and drank every drop.
As the little guy began to cry, the big guy apologized and said, "Don't cry. I'll buy you another."
The little guy replied, "You don't understand. I've had a terrible day. When I got to work this morning my boss fired me. When I walked out to my car I found it had been stolen. I got a cab home and left my wallet in the cab. When I walked into my home my wife said she wanted a divorce. And now, as I was getting ready to kill myself, you just drank my poison!"
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A man once hosted a dinner party for people from work, and everyone was encouraged to bring their children. Throughout the sit-down dinner, one co-worker's 4-yr.-old daughter stared at him unceasingly. In fact, she was staring at him so hard she could hardly eat her food.
The man checked his tie, felt his face for food, patted his hair in place and a myriad assortment of other things, but nothing stopped her from staring. He tried his best to just ignore her, but finally it was too much for him.
"Why are you staring at me?" he finally asked the girl.
Everyone had noticed her behavior, and the table went quiet to hear her response.
The little girl replied, "I just want to see how you drink like a fish!"
Uncommon Common Sense
When I stand before the Lord, I'd rather explain why I failed to accomplish His will, rather than why I didn't try. -- Stephen Seaford
A clear conscience may be nothing more than the sign of a bad memory. -- Unknown
Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction. -- Unknown
Faith can move mountains, but don't be surprised if God hands you a shovel!
The odds of going to the store for a loaf of bread and coming out with only a loaf of bread are three billion to one. -- Erma Bombeck
Worrying is like a rocking chair. It may give you something to do, but it gets you absolutely nowhere.
A clear conscience may be nothing more than the sign of a bad memory. -- Unknown
Never approach a bull from the front, a horse from the rear, or a fool from any direction. -- Unknown
Faith can move mountains, but don't be surprised if God hands you a shovel!
The odds of going to the store for a loaf of bread and coming out with only a loaf of bread are three billion to one. -- Erma Bombeck
Worrying is like a rocking chair. It may give you something to do, but it gets you absolutely nowhere.
Thanks to YOU, Marion (and Marion UMC)
You may have seen this info in other places, but I want to include here a brief recap of ho
w things went with our IMPACT '10 Event. A number of volunteers invited people to donate cleaning supplies and personal care items as they stood outside Pamida, Food Giant, Conrads, and the Family Dollar store on Sept. 11 and 18. Thanks to the volunteers and to the stores for working with us to allow the volunteers to be there. On Sept. 25, the day of the event, there were 67 registered volunteers (and evidence of others who worked but did not get a registration form.) Our project included giving away cleaning supplies and personal care items, getting into homes to make minor repairs, and cleaning up downtown streets. Volunteers from First Cumberland Presbyterian helped us there.
With the cleaning supplies/personal care items, we were able to share with 60-65 people/families. At least two shopping runs had to be made to replenish our supplies.
With the home repairs, lives in at least 12 homes were touched. A client from our food pantry also signed up and worked a long, hard day at cleaning and repairing at a local business.
And with the street clean up, a lot of ground was un-covered of trash. Along with some members from the church, at least 18 boy scouts and leaders helped us, as did 11 students and leaders from the highschool FBLA club. The full downtown length of Main St., and a block either side of Main St., were cleaned. The team also picked up at Veteran's Park, Greenwood Heights, and the roads around the City Park.
Different needs + different volunteers + different skills + plus the willingness to serve = A great day of IMPACT for our Community.
w things went with our IMPACT '10 Event. A number of volunteers invited people to donate cleaning supplies and personal care items as they stood outside Pamida, Food Giant, Conrads, and the Family Dollar store on Sept. 11 and 18. Thanks to the volunteers and to the stores for working with us to allow the volunteers to be there. On Sept. 25, the day of the event, there were 67 registered volunteers (and evidence of others who worked but did not get a registration form.) Our project included giving away cleaning supplies and personal care items, getting into homes to make minor repairs, and cleaning up downtown streets. Volunteers from First Cumberland Presbyterian helped us there.With the cleaning supplies/personal care items, we were able to share with 60-65 people/families. At least two shopping runs had to be made to replenish our supplies.
With the home repairs, lives in at least 12 homes were touched. A client from our food pantry also signed up and worked a long, hard day at cleaning and repairing at a local business.
And with the street clean up, a lot of ground was un-covered of trash. Along with some members from the church, at least 18 boy scouts and leaders helped us, as did 11 students and leaders from the highschool FBLA club. The full downtown length of Main St., and a block either side of Main St., were cleaned. The team also picked up at Veteran's Park, Greenwood Heights, and the roads around the City Park.
Different needs + different volunteers + different skills + plus the willingness to serve = A great day of IMPACT for our Community.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Top 10 Predictions for the Remainder of 2010
1. The Bible will still have all the answers.
2. Prayer will still be the most powerful thing on Earth..
3. The Holy Spirit will still move.
4. God will still honor the praises of His people.
5. There will still be God-anointed preaching.
6. There will still be singing of praise to God.
7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.
8. There will still be room at the Cross.
9. Jesus will still love you.
10...Jesus will still save the lost when they come to Him.
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Remember WHO Is Really In Control,
and, "the Word of the Lord endures forever."
( 1 Peter 1:25 )
-- Courtesy Brenda H. Glover,
Madisonville District Director of Discipleship and Leadership Development
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Pastoral Visits
A Lutheran minister, wearing his clerical collar, visited his wife in the hospital. After a few moments of talking and prayer, he leaned over and gave her a big kiss, then said as he left the room, "You're the greatest!"
Later, the wife's roommate commented, "Your pastor is a lot friendlier than mine!"
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And then there was the ailing elderly woman who, in spite of the pleadings of her children, refused to see a doctor. She didn't get any better, so they finally decided to call in a doctor anyway. When he arrived, they showed him into their mother's bedroom, where he proceeded to give her a thorough examination. Finally, he finished and went back where the family was anxiously waiting.
"How is she, doctor?" they anxiously inquired.
"Oh, just give her one of these each day and she should be right as rain in a week," and he handed them a bottle of pills.
After he left, they went in and circled Mama's bed. "What did you think of the new doctor, Mama?"
"Oh, that explains it. I thought he was awfully familiar for the preacher!"
Later, the wife's roommate commented, "Your pastor is a lot friendlier than mine!"
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And then there was the ailing elderly woman who, in spite of the pleadings of her children, refused to see a doctor. She didn't get any better, so they finally decided to call in a doctor anyway. When he arrived, they showed him into their mother's bedroom, where he proceeded to give her a thorough examination. Finally, he finished and went back where the family was anxiously waiting.
"How is she, doctor?" they anxiously inquired.
"Oh, just give her one of these each day and she should be right as rain in a week," and he handed them a bottle of pills.
After he left, they went in and circled Mama's bed. "What did you think of the new doctor, Mama?"
"Oh, that explains it. I thought he was awfully familiar for the preacher!"
Wha'?
Jasper came home and said to Julia, "I've just found a great job! It requires only twenty hours a week, no overtime, or weekends, and it pays $500."
Julia agreed. "It sounds wonderful!"
Jasper agreed. "I thought so, too. You start Monday."
Julia agreed. "It sounds wonderful!"
Jasper agreed. "I thought so, too. You start Monday."
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