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man at Lystra had been a "cripple
from his mother's womb" (Acts 14:8). He had never experienced
the simple joy of walking. With wishful, longing, envious eyes,
he could only watch while other children ran and played. Now a man,
he listened intently as Paul preached. The faith that comes by hearing
settled in his heart. Discerning the presence thereof, Paul with
God as the source, gave life and strength to impotent limbs and
with indescribable joy, he "leaped
and walked" (Acts 14: 10). In an emotional frenzy,
the people of Lystra robed Paul and Barnabas in the mental garb
of deity, named them after their God terminated Israel's bondage in Egypt with a massive exhibition of divine power. However, just 72 hours was sufficient to supplant gratitude and a song of praise with a critical heart and murmuring spirit (Exodus 15:22-24). Israel fled in horror as God devoured Korah and company in the heart of the earth and consumed 250 of their princes with fire. However, one night was ample time to dissipate their fear and revive their relentless spirit of rebellion (Num. 16). Human fickleness reached its climax when "Hosana to the Son of David" (Matthew 21:9), was converted into the most horrendous cry of the ages, "Crucify Him, crucify Him" (Luke 23:21). The vacillating spirit is a human scourge. Elders who love God, truth, and the souls of men have often been prayed for on Sunday and cursed on Monday. Preachers endeavoring to proclaim the whole counsel of God have frequently sailed on the ship of human praise one week and then been forced to ride on the Mayflower moving van the next. Arrows of commendation and condemnation come forth from the same quiver. "Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be" (James 3: 10). |
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Personal Work Group The Personal Work Group Meeting that was scheduled for last week - was postponed until tonight. Members of the group should plan to meet this evening (Sunday) after services in Assembly Room "B". Kid's Class Parents - don't forget to bring the young folks at 5:40 (about 20 minutes before services) for Gaylon's class at the front of the auditorium. There are Bible stories and songs for the youngsters. Your cooperation is appreciated. Out of The Country Brother Dale Flowers has informed us that he will be in the Philippines for the next month or so. He asks that we pray for the work there and for the safety of his family here in the states while he is gone. Invite & Recommend Don't forget to Invite &Recommend the Orange Street congregation of the Lord's church to your friends, family and acquaintances. Make them aware that we are a friendly and caring congregation that is concerned about the souls of the lost in our community. Sign-Up Sheets If you have not done so already - please check the sign-up sheets for the year 2000 duty schedules that are posted in the foyer. Make any neccesary changes.
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Joyce
Williams, James & Dot Thornhill, Norris Clark, Macon Cox, Robert
Cox,
Lois Bryant, Barb Faught, Kay Harold, Romie Price, Enree Phillips, Beth Struble, Tony Price, Margaret Clark, Vannie Dowdy, Elizabeth Gillespie, Pasley & Latanae Sims, Travis Thornhill, Robert West, Jeff Brooks, Vera Willis, Jasper Sims, Ernest Jones, Alzonio Rhodes, Juanita Ashley, Olivia Miner, Ervin & Alma Eubanks, Sue Church, Sherry Hobbs, William Buchanan, B.C. Carr, Mattie Hughs, Virgie Lyles, Victoria Wooster, Doc Anderson (Grovemont), Wanda Huggins (Brandywyne), Floy Murphy (Vero Beach), Talmadge Royal (Hawthorne), George Willis (I.H.S.) |
