STARBUCKS

Pure religion and undefiled  before God and the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their trouble, and to keep oneself unspotted from the world.  James 1:27 

People say they are religious, but they don't know what they say, 

God knows your heart completely and says so when you're not okay. 

Helping people who are troubled is true religion at its best, 

But God only counts that right when you do all at His behest.  

God honors those who are pure, because He has made them so,

So live for Jesus my dear friend and let His love to others show. (RP)

This morning Rawlie is here so we are leaving in a few minutes for Starbucks and will have breakfast at Haggen grocery store. After that I will shop for some things Margie needs for baking today. We had 3 new visitors to the class yesterday and the place was full. We are nearing the end of our Genesis study, then we will start the book of Matthew. We look forward to this. Yesterday I printed off more chapters of our Shepherd book so our friend Laurel can make corrections. Thanks for praying. 

COLDER

Matthew 7:15 

Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

We must be careful of the things we hear; not everything is sound,

And we already know from the Bible, false teaching does abound.

These teachers come disguised as true, but really they are fakes,

And if you listen and heed their voice, then you make big mistakes.

God warns us just to stay in His Word, and it will teach us right,

Live for Him, and pray each day, and this will be His delight. (RP)

Compared to other places we have it real good in this part of the country. This morning the thermometer is registering a colder temperature, but it is still much warmer than many places. We have no complaints. This morning we go down the hill for Bible study. Hopefully people will be in better health and our attendance will improve. One of the class members mentioned yesterday to us that even with several missing, quite a few tables were filled. Again, we have no complaints. Thanks for praying. 

CHANGE

And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in knowledge and all discernment.  Philippians 1:9 

Paul earnestly desired his readers to grow; his instruction and prayer are here,

What love he had for the believers then; his message was loud and clear.

He wants love to grow each day, but especially to show in a God-honoring way,

So listen to wise words and learn to love with knowledge and a beautiful array. (RP)

We had a change of appointments yesterday, when we discovered Margie can only receive the shoulder pain shots every three months. We thought it was every two. So we did not go to Bellingham in the afternoon. We had lunch then a leisurely afternoon at home. It was nice not having more appointments. Today, of course, we are back to the "hair and prayer" schedule. Thanks for praying. 

MEDICAL

Luke 12:6-7 Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God. 7 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.

Don't ever think you are not important; God has a message for you,

Not even transactions are overlooked by Him; look at His point of view.

He even knows how much hair is on our head, so don't be misled.

We are valuable to God, even more than the birds that fly overhead. (RP)

I am late getting this online, because I took Margie to the physical therapist and we just returned. This afternoon she get a shot in her shoulder. We hope that minimizes her pain considerably. She has been suffering much with pain the last week or so.  I had an elder meeting last night. The days are busy for us without a pastor. We pray the Lord sends one to us in His timing. We are ready. Thanks for praying.

THE DAY AFTER

And they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.Acts 4:13

Help me to live for You today in such a special way,

That others will know without a doubt in my life He is on display. (RP)

For our  church, yesterday was a big day. All the preparation for the Parking Lot Party was huge. Our thanks goes to all who willingly participated in all the activity for that. Things were more calm at our place. 

Today is busy for us because I will be at church for awhile, then go to the doctor, then pick Margie up and we attend the missions meeting at our church.  After that we have some shopping at the 20% discount day at Walgreens, then I have an elder meeting at night. All this should keep us on our toes today. Thanks for praying. 

MEMORIES

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door,I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. Revelation 3:20

Will you open your life to Jesus, He is knocking to come in,

By invitation only will He enter; when will you begin?

When He enters your life, my friend, He'll have communion sweet with you,

And the blessings He bestows, will be more than you ever knew. (RP)

There are many memories today.  This was Joy's birthday. She has been in heaven for several years already. My brother Ernie wrote reminding us he had never met her, but in heaven they will have that encounter. Another memory: today is the parking lot party at church. We have had several in the last years and they are a great means of reaching out into our community with the gospel.  Bibles and literature will be distributed along with a lot of fun things for the kids, plus loads of treats. We appreciate prayer for this. Thanks for doing it. 

PARKING LOT PARTY

Ephesians 4:31 

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.

A carnal believer out of fellowship with Christ, is headed for trouble indeed, 

Whoever is caught in this tangle of flesh, should yearn everyday to be freed.

Only Jesus can give victory in a life like this; submit to Him and confess,

He'll forgive your sin, and make you new, and you will have spiritual success. (RP)

Tomorrow night on the parking lot at First Baptist church there will be a lot of excitement.  It will be the yearly event that sponsors an outreach to our community.  Please pray that the literature and many Bibles given will have a spiritual impact on lives. A great team led by Stephanie Murillo will help run things smoothly. Thanks for praying.