As A Tale That Is Told
Gayle Oler

The writer of Psalms says, "we spend our years as a tale that is told" (Psalm 90:9). The story of life never grows old. It holds the rapt attention of all who hear it. Just the simple story of man's journey from the cradle to the grave is one of the most interesting stories ever told.

At birth, every person begins this journey, and he has no choice as to whether or not he will complete it. He cannot stop and stand still to enjoy the interesting places along the way. He cannot turn back and go the other way. There are no other roads to travel, and there are no detours around hard places. The course we travel is time, and each day cuts off some of the distance. Awake or asleep, we travel on – we cannot stop this side of eternity.

Life is a voyage. Time is the sea. The Bible is the compass, and Jesus is the pilot. There is only one ship going where we want to go and that is the church. There are many other ships in the harbor waiting to take people where they do not want to go. Some try to cross the ocean of time and reach heaven without any ship. But, this is like trying to swim from New York to Liverpool. For each person, there is only one trip from time to eternity. Paul was so serious about this matter that he said, "Neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy" (Acts 20:24).

If one had the opportunity after death to return to earth and live again in order to correct the mistakes he made on the first trip, the matter would not be so serious. But, no one has ever done such a thing, and there is no provision for it. So many people waste and pervert their probationary period. They live without any depth of thought concerning the true purpose of life. When we face God in the day of judgement, the days of life will stand before us just as we lived them. Our years, like the pages of a book, will be filled up with our thoughts, words, and deeds.

Some of us are traveling the last mile of the way. We have lived as long as the Bible promises life on earth. We look back and wonder at the brevity of life. Job said, "My days are swifter than a weaver's shuttle." ❧

Leaving For Ghana
Bob Bauer will be leaving for his annual missionary journey to Ghana, West Africa on Tuesday (28^th). Any items you wish to donate to the work should be turned in by today and absolutely no later than tomorrow (Mon).

Raisins are still needed – preferably the 4 lb. Box available at Sam’s – but any large boxes will do. Also deflatable soccer balls or other flat sports/ play equipment and classroom supplies (crayons, colored pencils, stickers, etc.). Items will be packed tomorrow - so get them in as quick as possible.

Also keep Bob in your prayers that he might have a safe and fruitful journey.

June Calendar
The June edition of the Activities Calendar and Men To Serve List is available today in the foyer. Be sure to pick-up a copy.

PM Fellowship Tonight
All are invited to the annex after the evening worship services this evening for a time of good fellowship and food. We will also be honoring this month’s birthdays and anniversaries.

VBS is Coming!

A Special VBS
“Taking The Gospel To The World”
is coming to Orange Street
June 17-20 (Mon-Thur)
6:30 - 8:00 PM each evening
for children Ages 3-12
“Come Experience the Life of a Missionary”
Flyers are available in the foyer.

Please Note. . .
The Ladies’ Work Group Monday night gatherings have been suspended for the summer months. They will restart in August.

Have you ever noticed that the people who find the time to visit the sick and teach the lost have as much to do as those who do not? It is with them a matter of putting the most important things first.

UPCOMING AREA EVENTS:

• May 26-28 - Spring Gospel Meeting
Preston St. coC - Spkr: Eddie Harper

• May 28 - Bob Bauer leaves for Ghana

• May 28 - June 1 - VBS
N. Jackson coC - Bartow

• June 8 - 50^th Wedding Anniv. Celeb.
in the annex for Bill & Nancy Norton

• June 17 - 20 - Orange St. VBS
“Taking The Gospel To The World”