I Wonder Why...
Darwin L. Hunter

I wonder why some people get so upset with a preacher who preaches the Truth while condemning the politician who is too fearful to speak the truth.

I wonder why insisting on attendance at work and school "makes good sense " but preaching against non-attendance at worship is "brow-beating. "

I wonder why going "overtime " at a football game is "exciting, " but to extend the worship of God by ten minutes is repudiated.

I wonder why a school teacher is commended for demanding that homework be done and textbooks be brought to class, while the Bible class teacher is castigated for asking that homework be done and Bibles be brought to class.

I wonder why elders who warn the sheep of false doctrine are called "unloving" and "narrow-minded, " but those who criticize them and call them names consider themselves so caring and loving.

I wonder why the denominations are so well-supported financially, but the Lord's church is so woefully under-funded.

I wonder why charitable organizations like "Jerry's Kids " that unabashedly beg for money are praised for their compassion, while the Lord's church is accused of "always having its hand out" when requesting money for soul-saving.

I wonder why those members who accuse the church of doing nothing are usually members who do nothing.

I wonder why time can be found for "volunteer work" in the community, while schedules are too crowded for church work.

I wonder why athletic contests take precedence over the study of the Word and the praise of God.

I wonder why parents encourage their children to participate in so many school-related activities, but do not encourage them to attend devotionals and be involved in the church's youth program.

I wonder why folks are overwhelmed with anxiety when they lose their jobs, but display so little anxiety about losing their souls.

I wonder why ... don't you?

Welcome Sojourners
We would like to take this opportunity to welcome the "Sojourners" who will be with us for the next couple of weeks, knocking doors and conducting Vacation Bible School. Keep them in your prayers that their labors might be fruitful.

NOTE: Those that would like to have some of the Sojourners over for a meal, see Tammi Paye.

Third Sunday Singing
The monthly area-wide Third Sunday Singing will be hosted by the North Jackson Avenue congregation in Bartow this afternoon at 3:00. All are invited to attend.

Next Week...
Next Sunday (March 26) is our scheduled "Homecoming" for the year 2000. Our guest speaker for the day will be Michael D. Raine, who preaches for the Pleasant Grove Church of Christ in Inverness, FL. We will have a dinner-on-the-grounds after the morning worship services. Be sure to invite any former members you may have contact with - as well as your friends and neighbors. The following week (27^th through 31^st) will be the scheduled Vacation Bible School.

Remember Tonight
5:30 - Prayer Session in Room #3
5:40 - Kids class in auditorium.

New Book
Sister Nan Alexander has a new book. If you are interested or would like more information, see Sandy Callender.