One function of the church bulletin is to keep us informed of the activities of the congregation. There are, however, lamentable incidents with members of the Lord's church, about which the bulletin can make no announcements. But what if it did so? It might read like this...

"Brother and Sister John Grumpy hurriedly leave services every Sunday morning just as the last 'amen' is said. They refuse to meet anyone, but leave to complain about the unfriendliness of the church."

"Brother and Sister I.M. Slipping were present last Sunday. It has been something like four months since they last attended."

"Did you notice Brother Jack Skimpy slip the quarter into the collection tray last Sunday? It was hardly noticeable as the glare of his new diamond studded watch blinded our eyes."

"Sister N.D. Spose was unable to attend worship last Sunday because of her headache. This annoying ailment almost invariably attacks her on Sunday. But, gratefully, she was well enough by Monday morning enabling her to go to work."

"Brother and Sister N. E. Glect have never attended Bible classes. They are anxious, however, to know more about the Bible and its wonderful message."

"The Tar Dee family arrived at worship services just in time for the second prayer. This was a little earlier than they usually arrive."

"Brother and Sister T.V. Gazer and children reported a fine family type television program was shown last Wednesday evening. Other saints were assembled for Bible study and missed the program."

If church bulletins really did report on such activities of the membership, I have no doubt those of us who are responsible for publishing the bulletin would be in quite a bit of hot water. But our Lord knows all these things about Christians, and it will be reckoned unto them at the last judgment. Christian, if your name appears above, you had better give some soul searching thought to your condition in the Lord's kingdom.

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"Every child of God, by divine appointment, is his brother's keeper. If we are too selfish to help save others, we are too selfish to be saved. By helping to save others, we help to save ourselves."
(Genesis 4:9-13). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bill Norton

It's A Girl

Our congratulations to Enoch and Henrilia Louis on the birth of their new baby girl. At last report mother and daughter were doing well.

December Calendar

The December 1999 edition of the Activities Calendar and Men to Serve List is available today in the foyer. Be sure to pick-up your copy so that you might ne informed of the holiday activities and duty assignments.

Teacher's Meeting

There is a Teacher's Meeting scheduled for NEXT Sunday at 4:00 pm.

TONIGHT!

All members and visitors are encouraged to stay with us for a while after the evening worship services tonight in the annex while we celebrate the birthdays and anniversaries for the month of November. Also DON'T FORGET that we also use this opportunity to bring in canned goods for the pantry. 'Tis the season - so be generous. We usually have many opportuni ties to help out the needy dur ing this time of the year.

Change Your Directory

Bill & Nancy Norton's new house number is "///////". All other information is still correct.

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