Do You Have a Golden Calf?
Howard Johnson

". . . the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; . . . and Aaron said unto them, break off the golden earrings ... and he received them at their hand, and fashioned it with a graving tool, after he had made it a molten calf" (Exodus 32:1-4).

T he people of Israel grew inpatient waiting on the return of Moses from his commune with God in the mount. While waiting, some thought it necessary to make gods (graven images) to precede them and protect them in Moses' absence. Because of their lack of faith in the return of Moses to deliver them out of the wilderness they called on 'gods' to help deliver them. And as a result, God slayed many that day for their disobedience and idolatry. God left these examples of disobedience in the Old Testament so that ensuing generations might look upon them and not do the same thing. These events were written as an example for us (1 Corinthians 10-11).

In times of trouble, when it seems that all is lost, don't resort to the "golden calves" (gods) of today. Don't fall into the trap of impatience while waiting for God to bail you out or help you in special trials. Our God is ever present (Jeremiah 23:23,24). "And for those that love Him all things work together for good" (Romans 8:28). "And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved" (Acts 2:21). ❦

NOTE: Howard Johnson will be our guest speaker next week for Homecoming.

Invite your family and friends!
Orange Street church of Christ
HOMECOMING 2002
Next Sunday - April 14^th
with guest speaker
Howard Johnson

Homecoming Schedule
Sunday Bible Class................9:30am
Sunday AM Worship..............10:30am
Fellowship Meal....................Noon
Singing.........................1:30pm
Sunday PM Worship...............2:30pm

Note that there will be NO 6:00pm service next Sunday.

Personal Work Group
Personal Work Team #2 will meet after evening services this evening in Assembly Room "B".

Ladies’ Devo Luncheon
The ladies will meet tomorrow (Monday) at 11:30 a.m. in the annex for their regular monthly devotional and luncheon. For this month’s luncheon, the ladies are asked to bring a sack lunch.

"Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him." (1 Corinthians 16:2) He who is not liberal with what he has only deceives himself when he thinks he would be liberal if he had more.

Youth Devo Tonight
The Teen Group is scheduled to meet this evening after the PM worship services for a devo and fellowship in the annex. See Matt Faneuf for more information.

Pantry Item
Keep in mind that this month’s pantry item is canned soup. Help us keep the pantry well stocked so that we are always prepared to help those who might be in need.

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

UPCOMING AREA EVENTS:

• April 14 - HOMECOMING
Orange Street - Auburndale
w/ Howard Johnson

• April 19-20 - Ladies’ Retreat
Weeki Wachee Christian Camp

• May 18 - Accounting Day
for the “Change For Children” cans