12 Rules For Happy Living in 2002
Author Unknown

Do you desire a "Happy Life" in the coming year? Follow these rules and you will enjoy happiness that cannot be found in "things" of this world.

1. Count your blessings, not your troubles. Though we have problems in this life, we are still richly blessed. The plaque on the wall stated, "I grumbled and complained because I had no shoes, until I saw a man who had no feet".

2. Live one day at a time. Regardless of what Satan may throw at you, it can be handled "one day at a time". (James 4:13-15) You can control and conquer if you will take on the obstacles a day at a time.

3. Learn to say "I Love You" to those near and dear. Break the shackles and learned restraints and express your love and appreciation to as many as possible each day. (Mark 14:3-6)

4. Be a giver and not a getter. Often if you fail to get out of life what you want, it is because you are expecting to GET instead of GIVE. (Luke 6:38)

5. Seek good in everyone and everything. Be a "good" seeker. Try hard not to be a "Fault finder." When faults are present, deal with them lovingly.

6. Pray every day. Always take time to express to God your appreciation for blessings and ask Him for guidance. (Luke 18:1)

7. Do a good deed each day. The "grandest intention" is not as good as the "smallest deed." Follow the Lord's example. (Acts 10:38)

8. Watch your priorities. Keep the important things in first place. (Matthew 6:33)

9. Fill your life with good. Throw away the "trash" from your life and replace it with good thoughts and deeds. (Philippians 4:8)

10. Laugh and cry. Laughter is good medicine. A good sense of humor overcomes many "ills and problems" of life.

11. Learn to practice the happiness habit. Smile, and the world will smile with you (Philippians 4:4). Make up your mind to "be happy."

12. Let go and let God control your life. To find peace and happiness you must let God completely reign on the throne in your life. You must totally follow His will. It is for your good. ❧

Our hearts go out in deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Vernon Wilkes who passed away on Christmas Eve. Earl and Vernon Wilkes were members here at Orange Street for many years before moving to Alabama. Keep brother Earl and the family in your daily prayers.

Add To Directory
Please add the following new member information to your directories:

SHELBY, John & Pat. . . . . . . . . . . .***-****
*** **** **** ** - Auburndale, FL 33823

 January Calendar
The January 2002 edition of the Activities Calendar and Men To Serve List is available today in the foyer. Be sure to pick-up a copy and keep informed of next month's activities and duty assignments.

    NOTE: Today will be the last day to make changes in the duty schedules for the year 2002 that are posted on the bulletin board in the foyer.

Personal Work Meeting
The Personal Work Group team leaders and assistants are scheduled to meet at 6:00 pm, this coming Thursday evening (Jan. 3rd), at the home of Lancaster and Libbie Littleton. 

Happy New Year
We want to wish each and every one of you a safe, happy, and prosporous New Year and “Thank You” all for allowing us to serve as your bulletin staff for another year.
Carl and Nancy Chambers

Children's Class
The scheduled teacher for this evenings Children’s Class at 5:40pm is Bob Bauer.

There's an old Chinese Proverb that says:
If you are planning for one year, sow grain: ten years, plant trees; but when planning for one hundred years, grow men.

UPCOMING AREA EVENTS:

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

     • Jan. 25-27, 2002 - Venice church of Christ
      Creation Seminar w/ Bert Thompson

     • Mar. 16, 2002 - Ladies' Day
      Orange Street church of Christ
      Speaker: Joyce Kidwell Stearsman