You may remember the November 1999, National Geographic article, "Feathers For T. Rex?". In it Christopher P. Sloan, the Senior Assistant Editor, describes how four new fossils were found in Lianong Province, China. These were as Sloan wrote, "dinosaur fossils with stunningly birdlike bones and indications of feathers. Not enough to prove that these dinosaurs ever flew but strong evidence that feathers were widespread among meat-eating dinosaurs--the group that includes Tyrannosaurus rex."
       Stephen Czerkas, co-director of the Dinosaur Museum in Blanding, Utah is quoted as saying, "It's a missing link between terrestrial dinosaurs and birds that could actually fly." The only problem with this evolutionary bombshell is that it is based upon a hoax. The original fossil was found upon the slitting open of the original slab. It seems the National Geographic Society only used one side of the fossil for their studies. Xing Xu, a Chinese paleontologist, has reportedly found the other side of the fossil and it does not authenticate the assembly on display at the National Geographic Society. It seems that two separate fossils had been joined together.
       What does this mean to the child of God? Two things, one that it is apparent to what lengths the evolutionists will stoop to try and prove their false theory. Secondly, reinforced confidence in the Genesis account of creation. As God said, "Let the earth bring forth the living creature according to its kind: cattle and creeping thing and beast of the earth, each according to its kind"; and it was so " (Genesis 1:24). A lizard will not give birth to a bird just as a monkey will not give birth to a human being.

A special thanks to an Impact article “Archaeoraptor: Feathered Dinosaur From National Geographic Doesn’t Fly, by Stephen A. Austin, PH.D.)

Our hearts and prayers are with Jackie Stearsman and his family in the passing of his sister Joyce Boling last week (Sat., Nov. 3^rd). May God provide peace and comfort in this time of loss.

Dishes....
There are still a lot of dishes in the annex that need to be picked up by the owners. If there are any dishes left at the end of November, I am told that, they will be given away.

All Are Invited
The regular monthly Home Bible Study and Devotional will be hosted at the home of Maury and Frances Deaton , in Polk City, this coming Saturday afternoon, November 17^th. In addition, there will also be a pig roast and a tribute to America and the veterans of her armed services. Activities will start at about 3pm. See Maury for more details.

Happy Veteran’s Day
We thank God for you!!

Ladies' Devo Luncheon
The ladies of the congregation will meet tomorrow (12^th) at 11:30 in the annex. The Bible study will be from Galatians 5:24. Ladies with jobs are encouraged to come for lunch. 

Personal Work Groups
Team #2 is scheduled to meet tomorrow (Monday) at 6PM in the annex. Team #3 will meet on Thursday evening at 6:00 at the home of Lancaster and Libbie Littleton instead of next Monday as indicated on the calendar. 

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

WEBSITE REDO
We have redesigned the church’s website and invite everyone with access to a computer to visit. The site is much more current and informative. Let us know what you think. The address is:
www.OrangeStreetCofc.com

Set this down as a fact: that we must labor for all that we have, and that nothing is worth possessing or offering to others, which costs us nothing.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

        • Nov. 17 - Pig Roast
       @ Maury and Frances Deaton's

        • Nov. 30 - Oct. 2 - Here in Auburndale
       Creation Seminar: w/ Geoffery Rowe

       • Jan. 21-24, 2002 -
       27^th Annual Lectureship     
       Florida School of Preaching - Lakeland