A Mother's Prayer
Author Unknown

Make me a wise mother, O Lord, keep me calm and give me patience to bear the small irritating things in life's daily routine.

Give me tolerance and understanding to bridge the gulf which exists between my generation and that of my children.

Help me to bear silently the physical and mental pain of those whom I love by reminding me that only through suffering may they understand the distress of others.

Let me not be too ready to guide my children's stumbling feet, but allow me to be ever near to bind up their bruises.

Give me a sense of humor that I may laugh with them but never at them.

Let me refrain from preaching with words. Keep me from forcing their confidences, but give me a sympathetic ear when they seek me out.

Help me to teach them that life must not be filled with compromises, but it should be replete with victories.

Keep my children close to me, O Lord, though miles may separate us. And let thy light so shine upon me that they, too, will see thy glory.

Happy Mother's Day to all of our mothers, grandmothers, and great-grandmothers. May God be with you while rearing your children. We truly are blessed to have you all in our number.

PEOPLE:

Who are as interested in the church on Sunday and Wednesday nights as they are on Sunday Morning.

Who are as liberal with their money as with their advice.

Who are willing to deny themselves in order to serve God.

Who love God more than pleasure (2 Timothy 3:4).

Who are not only church members but also church workers.

Who are willing to let church work interfere with their work and pleasure.

Who are willing to spend at least half as much of their time studying the Bible as they do watching television.

Who can be half as enthusiastic about a gospel meeting as about the World Series or the Super Bowl.

Who are as anxious to tell other the good news of the gospel as they are to tell them the latest gossip.

Who are willing to practice in their lives what they say they believe in their hearts.

Who aspire to be leaders in the church purely for the good they can do for others and the greater service they can render to God.

Who can object to something without becoming objectionable, and who can disagree without becoming disagreeable.

The Sign
If your interested in seeing the plans for the new sign to be erected in the north parking lot - see the bulletin board in the foyer. If you have any thoughts on the matter see Frank Nabors.

Teacher's Meeting
There will be a very important meeting tonight (Sunday) after the evening service for all current teachers and all who are interested in assisting with the Bible Lab. Please Join Us!!

Ladies' Devo/Luncheon
The ladies are scheduled to meet tomorrow (Monday), May 14^th, at 11:30 am in the annex. The topic for discussion will be "Growing in Grace and Knowlege" All of the ladies of the congregation are invited to attend.

Home Bible Study
The regular monthly "Home Bible Study and Devotional" will be hosted in the home of Ken and Ora Lee Skinner, this coming Saturday evening (May 19^th). Sign-up the sheet in the foyer if you plan to attend.

"For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:" (1 Peter 3:10)
Remind yourself every day that the only way you can improve the world or the church is to begin with self.

Upcoming Events

May 20-25 - V B S (evenings) - North Jackson Ave - Bartow

Gospel Meetings

May 27-31 - Preston St., Auburndale - Different speaker each night