Pastor's Notes for September 12, 2010

THE CRISIS FOOD PANTRY has received several donations these past few weeks. Many of them have come from our congregation, but some have come from the community. Pape Christian Church brought a couple of bags and do ever now and then. On a regular basis a man from the Baptist Church supplies canned meats. This week a family brought several bags of groceries to donate since they were moving. We have written notes to those outside our congregation, but it is only appropriate that you also know your contributions are deeply appreciated. These small sacrifices help families in our community in a significant way. In the last month we served 15 households which included 17 children & 30 adult.

REMEMBER THE FISH FRY next Sunday night, the 19th, in Lion’s Park at 6:00 p.m. Each of us brings a dish to share, the men provide the fish and the Lord provides the blessing. Invite a friend. At that gathering I will also share information about the Pastoral Care Groups that the elders and I are forming.

TERRIFIC TUESDAY had its first meeting last Tuesday. It began small, but promises to grow. Mary Horn and I trust that small beginnings are important to the Lord—a little leaven leavens the whole lump, a single seed becomes a tree, a grain of wheat produces itself many times over…. Continue to pray for this outreach.

Reflecting on the Scriptures: Fools & Foolishness
Psalm14. The fool lives life as if there is no God—no higher being to worship, no one who will call us to give an account of our life. 1 Fools say in their hearts, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds… Compare Psalm 53.

Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28. God speaks through the prophet: 22 "My people are fools; they do not know me. They are senseless children; they have no understanding. They are skilled in doing evil; they know not how to do good."

1 Timothy 1:12-17. Paul admits his foolish ignorance!
13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief.

Luke 15:1-10. Whether we foolishly wander away or simply slip through the cracks there is One who searches for us and rejoices when we are found! 7 …there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent.