Six Steps to Help Overcome
Procrastination

Dick Marcear

Most of us live our lives like we watch TV - the program is not too good, but we are too lazy to get up and change the channel. Knowing what you need to do is not enough, we must be doers (James 1:22).

I'd like to share with you six steps that can help you get out of your rut and into action:

1. Stop talking and decide to do it! "All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty" (Proverbs 14:23) Stop talking about losing weight, going to church every Sunday, etc., and do it.

2. Set a deadline. Someone said, "A diet is what you put off while you are putting on." Resolve, I will lose 10 pounds in 30 days. I will read through the New Testament by Sept. 15. Deadlines get you moving.

3. Learn to master your moods. A man who rules his spirit is better than a man who takes a city (Prov. 16:32). Often we don't distinguish between "I can't" and "I don't want to." If you only pray or study the Bible when -you feel like it, rest assured Satan will make certain that you will not feel like it.

4. Burn your bridges behind you. Do not leave another way open. Leave your only option open as the one to move ahead.

5. Take the first step. This is the hardest. NASA says the rockets we launch to outer space require the majority of the fuel to get the rocket the first 30 feet off the ground. That's the hardest part for all of us too.

6. Be optimistic. Remind yourself of the benefits of completion. Keep thinking of what you'll receive, win or have when you're through. ❦

Please Note
The “Ladies’ Encampment” that was scheduled for this weekend at the Weeki Wachee Christian Camp has been rescheduled to May 17^th and 18^th. The camp had double booked this week-end.

Teacher Needed
We need a teacher for the Sunday morning, 1^st and 2^nd graders Bible class. If you can help us with this or would like more information, see Greg Littleton as soon as possible.

New Member
We are happy to announce that sister Dorothy Garner has expressed a desire to be identified with the saints who meet here at Orange Street. Please add the following information to your directories:

GARNER, Dorothy...........***-****
*** **** ******* ** - ******* *****, ** *****

Youth Group
The teen group is scheduled to meet tonight in the annex after the PM worship. See Matt Faneuf for more info.

Ladies’ Work Group
The Ladies’ Work Group is scheduled to meet tomorrow (Monday) evening at 7:00 in the annex. All of the ladies are encouraged to attend and participate.

The fact that a man is criticized is an indication that he is out front trying to do something: for only the dead have no critics.

UPCOMING AREA EVENTS:

• April 21-23- Friends & Family Weekend
Central coC in Winter Haven w/Bill Watkins

• April 28-May 2 - Gospel Meeting
East Plant City coC w/Eddie Harper

• May 3-5 - Youth Retreat
Weeki Wachee Christian Camp

• May 17-18 - Ladies’ Retreat
Weeki Wachee Christian Camp

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