The Very Best School Is...

• Where all the teachers believe in God
• Where there are no gangs or knives or guns
• Where love for others is taught
• Where honesty and truthfulness are encouraged
• Where sin is condemned, not condoned
• Where family values are stressed
• Where children are taught to honor parents and love their siblings
• Where the Bible is held up as the Word of God and attention is given to obeying it
• Where marriage is taught as being sacred and sex as being reserved for marriage
• Where moral purity is treasured, not scorned
• Where godliness is taught to be profitable for all things
• Where young people are encouraged to set a Christian example in their words and actions

This school is Sunday Bible School!
It's the wisest thing you can
do for your child!

Set Thine House in Order
"....Thus saith the Lord, set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live." (Isaiah 38:1)

These words from the pen of Isaiah the prophet were addressed to Hezekiah, the king. Death plays no favorites, his sickle reaps the king on the throne, and the slave working in the field. It claims the elderly on the bed of pain and suffering, but it takes a tragic toll of young people as well, for the young die too. In the democracy of death, some one has said, that all men are equal. The rich man is divested of his wealth, and Lazarus lays aside his rags, and every person gives account of himself to God (2 Corinthians 5:10). Surely, every sensible, and intelligent person needs to give consideration to this challenging command, "Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. "

Remember that those who are prepared to die, are most fit to live. Thousands spend their lives in pursuit of sinful pleasures, without ever giving a thought to "setting their houses in order." Jesus once spoke of a certain man who said, "Take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry, but God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee. Such fools have always been plentiful. One may say there is no God, (Psalms 14:1), while another says "God is dead" and continues to make a mock of sin, (Proverbs 14:9). The way of every fool is right in his own eyes, (Proverbs 12:15). The drunkard tries to justify his drunkenness, the adulterer his infidelity, the thief his dishonesty, and the liar his falsehoods.

Isaiah gave a remedy for such sinners when he said, "Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him turn unto the Lord, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon (Isaiah 55:7). Let's set our house in order, and keep it in order. •

Youth Group
The Youth Group is scheduled for their bi-weekly fellowship and devotional tonight in the annex after the evening services. All the teens (and teens at heart) are invited to attend and participate. For more information see Matt Faneuf.

Ladies' Luncheon
The ladies of the congregation meet every second Monday (tomorrow) at 11:30am in the annex for a devotional and luncheon. Afterwards, food is carried to the sick and shut-ins. All of our ladies are invited to attend and take part in the activities.

Next Week
◆»A reminder that Jackie Stearsman's class on "Anti-ism"starts next Sunday morning. Details are still forthcoming.
◆»There is a wedding shower/reception for Kevin and Jenny (Shafar) Allen, scheduled for next Sunday afternoon at 4:00, in the annex. 

PW Team 2
Personal Work Team #2 is scheduled to meet this coming Tuesday evening (9^th) at 6:00pm in the annex. 

Children's Class
Our youngsters meet each Sunday afternoon at 5:40 in the auditorium for a short period of stories and songs. The scheduled teacher this evening is Bob Bauer.

Remember. . . .
Keep America and the world leaders in your daily prayers.

Many people look to the Bible must like a superstitious person who carries a rabbit foot or a buckeye. They do not read it, but they feel safer if it is close by. They clutch it in fear in foxholes, but refuse to read it in times of peace.                                   

Upcoming Events

October 13 - 4 to 6 pm
        Weeki Wachee Christian Camp Fish Fry
        Veterans Memorial Park - St. Petersburg, FL

Oct. 26-28
        Central Florida Bible Camp Singles' Retreat

November 9, 10
        Weeki Wachee Camp - Men’s Retreat

Mark Your Calendars:

        May 3-5, 2002 - Spring Youth Retreat
              Weeki Wachee Christian Camp