There is No Right Way To Do A Wrong Thing
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Satan has done a good job bringing down the morals of God's people and leading them to place their values on the wrong things? Today the Devil is working harder than ever to provide us with many ways to rationalize improper behavior. For those who want to live faithful Christian lives, we must diligently study so that we will not be “ignorant of his devices” (I Cor. 2:11)
* Wrong is wrong even if we didn't get caught. Let us remember that “the eyes of the Lord are in every place beholding the evil and the good” (Prov. 15:3).
* Wrong is wrong even if you do it for a good cause. The honorable purpose does not justify a dishonorable deed or action. The end never does justify the means. “All sin is a transgression of the law” (I John 3:4; 5:7).
* Wrong is wrong even if it doesn't bother your conscience. This conscience can be
trained or educated to accept wrongdoing but even an honest sin or an evil done in sincerity is sinful in the sight of God. “...whatever a man sows, that shall he also reap” (Gal. 6:7).
* Wrong is wrong even if it is commonly considered acceptable. The Bible says “Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil “(Ex. 23:2). “Avoid it, pass not by it...” (Prov. 4:15).
BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY:
Jake Sommers (9-11).
PRAYERS:
Prayers needed for our country, for our National Leaders, State Leaders, Local Leaders. Do pray for those sick, especially those with the virus. Pray for those who have lost loved ones. Pray that each of us are working and doing the will of God. We need to pray for each other and show our love toward all including our enemies. Pray for the doctors and nurses working with the Covid-19 patients.
THANKS:
Rita Gipson, Conway, for the donation in appreciation of the bulletin.
GREAT LESSON:
Wyatt Reid was our speaker last Sunday and it was great to hear him again. We really enjoyed hearing Wyatt's lesson from God's Word.
VISIT:
Jerry Branch visited Mary Branch Friday. He had not seen her in about 6 months as Mary is in the Atkins Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. They had a good visit for about one hour.
PRAYER LIST:
John Harper is taking chemo since the cancer has reoccurred.
Ronda Sommers got injections but doesn't seem to be helping much with the pain.
Ted Knight is still taking the medication (12 tablets per day) and he has improved. He will learn probably in the next week how the medication will be changed.
Jerry Branch completed the medication given thru a port in his arm 3 times a day. The Health nurse dresses his neck 3 times a week and this will continue about 3 more week. He has an appointment for
September 14th.
Bonnie Jean Drewry took strong antibiotics to try to kill the bacterial infection. She has improved and doing much better.
David Bradley is not doing well due to the cancer.
Dennis Lovejoy has improved and had an appointment with a urologist the 11th.
Mike Lovejoy will have an ultrasound the 14thof his stomach area where the aneurysm was repaired several years ago.
Steve and Janan Charton, Eura Faye Norwood, and Kaye Nicholson have improved.
Ashley Sommers had gall bladder surgery August 28th and was doing well at last report.
Cathey King diagnosed with colon cancer, has an appointment with the surgeon September 23rd. The date for surgery will probably be scheduled then.
Judy (Mrs. Randell) Bradley will have back surgery September 24th.
Steve Crump is home from the hospital and has improved.
Renee Raper was taken to the Emergency Room Thursday night. Medication was prescribed and she is home now.
Service Personnel:
DESTRY BRANCH,
JOHN and KIMBERLY BREWER,
JEFF THOMPKINS,
CLINT WILSON,
J. O. DREWRY,
DAVID SEXSON.
Cancer:
JACK SMITH,
DARANDA GOLDEN,
AIDEN WATERS,
CONNIE WILLIAMS,
BRUCE BLANKENSHIP,
VIRGINIA LOVEJOY,
GLADYS NORWOOD,
TERRY EPPERSON,
RACHEL RAMSEY,
BILL KOONCE,
DAVID BRADLEY.
Health Problems:
EURA FAYE NORWOOD,
JAMES and RUBY MAE ELKINS,
SHIRLEY WILLIAMS,
SHARON STACKS,
BETTY BLANKENSHIP,
SYLVIA BUSH,
MIKE LOVEJOY,
TED and BARBARA KNIGHT,
TROY DUNHAM,
ODELL and JOAN EUBANKS,
WALLACE WILLIAMS,
JOHN A. LOVEJOY,
WANDA PAYTON,
JIM LOVEJOY,
WILL LANG,
VAGAN BRYANT,
JERRY BOZE,
SANDRA COLLINGS,
COURTNEY ROGERS,
MICAH SEXSON,
DEWITT YINLING,
CLAUDE JEAN,
DIXIE KITCHEN,
CAROLE MAYES.
You'll Need Your Calculator For This one:
Begin with 66 – the number of books in the Bible,
Add 13 – the number of books by Paul in the New Testament,
Add 7 – the number of churches in Asia,
Multiply by 3 – the number of the Godhead,
Multiply by 12 – the number of tribes in Israel,
Multiply by 12 – the number of apostles,
Add 666 – the number of the beast in Revelation.
Turn the calculator around so that you can read the answer upside down.
You will see the source for the solution of the world's greatest ills.
HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY!
Grandparents bestow upon their grandchildren the strength and wisdom that time and experience have given them.
Grandchildren bless their Grandparents with youthful vitality and innocence that help them to stay young at heart forever.
Together they create a chain of love linking the past with the future. The chain may lengthen but it will never part.
“But the love of the Lord remains forever with those who fear Him. His salvation extends to the children of those who are faithful to His covenant, of those who obey His
commandments” Psalm 103:17-18
WHAT IS A GRANDPARENT?
(taken from papers written by a class of 8-year-olds)
Grandparents are a lady and a man who have no little children of her own. They like other people's. A grandfather is a man grandmother. They wear glasses and funny underwear. They can take their teeth and gums out. Grandparents read to us and they don't skip. They don't mind if we ask for the same story over again. Everybody should try to have grandparents, especially if you don't have tele- vision, because they are the only grownups who like to spend time with us. They know we should have snack-time before bedtime, and they say prayers with us every time and kiss us even when we’ve acted bad. When they take us for walks, they slow down past things like pretty leaves and caterpillars. Grandparents don't have to do anything except be there when we come to see them. They are so old they shouldn't play hard or run. It is good if they drive us to the store and have lots of quarters for us. (this may not sound like grandparents today, but all children need the love and care of
grandparents. This love is special).
Everyday Survival Kit
Toothpick
Rubber Band
Band Aid
Pencil Eraser
Chewing Gum
Mint Candy Kiss
Tea Bag
Here's why:
Toothpick -- to remind you to pick out the good qualities in others . . . Matt. 7:1
Rubber Band -- to remind you to be flexible, things might not always go the way you want, but it will work out . . . Romans 8:28
Band Aid – to remind you to heal hurt feelings, yours or someone else's. . . Col. 3:12-14
Pencil – to remind you to list your blessings every day . . . Eph. 1:3
Eraser – to remind you that everyone makes mistakes. . . . Gen. 50:15-21
Chewing Gum – to remind you to stick with it and you can accomplish anything. . . Phil 4:13
Mint – to remind you that you are worth a mint to your heavenly Father John 3:16-17
Candy Kiss – to remind you that everyone needs a kiss or a hug every day . . . I John 4:7
Tea Bag – to remind you to relax and go over that list of Lord's blessings . . . I Thess. 5:28
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