A Hen House Parable
Author unknown

Once upon a time there was a Papa Rooster and Mama Hen, and they had a little baby chick ''This little chick is never going to have to scratch his living like I did," declared the Papa Rooster. "We shall see that he has everything he needs to grow up and be a fine chick."

And they did. They worked their beaks off trying to provide things for their little chick He wore the finest, shiniest feathers in the whole chicken yard. They taught him the finest manners and allowed him to associate with only the best chickens. "I want!” is all the baby chick needed to say, and his want was provided. The other chicks were so envious that he had parents who took such pride in the meeting of his every wish!

In Chick-school he was always the leader. He led in reading, writing and arithmetic; played in chicken football and basketball and held down first chair in the school crowing choir. He was valedictorian of his class and was voted most likely to make tracks! He went to Barnfowl University, and continued his education. He met a cute little chick co-ed and was wed in an elaborate barnyard affair that had the hen house talking for weeks afterward.

His career seemed assured and the future bright, but one morning a tragedy struck. He disappeared and was never seen again. The last anybody saw of him, he was tucked under the arm of a hungry-looking hobo, who was headed for a campfire down by the railroad tracks.

Alas' for the little Chick. His parents did everything for him except the one thing that was absolutely needful: They never taught him how to save his life!

MORAL: Unless your child is active in the program of the church, learning how to save his soul, he doesn't have a chance! The world is a very hungry hobo! ❦

November Calendars
The November edition of the Activities Calendar and Men To Serve List is available today in the foyer. Be sure to get your copy and be informed of next months events and duty schedules.

Change Your Directory
Sister Minnie Stout has moved in with her daughter, Mary. Her new address is:

STOUT, Minnie Lee. . . . . . . . . . ***-****
       ***** ********** **
       Lakeland, FL ******

Her phone number is still the same.

Members and visitors alike are invited to gather with us in the annex tonight after the evening worship services for a period of fellowship and snacks. We will honor the birthdays and anniversaries for the month of October.

Ladies’ Work Group
The Ladies’ Work Group will meet tomorrow (Monday) morning at 10am in the annex. The group will return to it’s regular evening meeting time at next month’s (Nov.) meeting. 

Wednesday Devotional
This Wednesday will be the regular 5^th Wednesday Young Men’s Devotional and Prayer Meeting. All of the older classes will meet in the auditorium.

"God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all those that are about him." (Psalms 89:7). This is a serious thought and one we should keep in mind when we assemble for worship. "Where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." (Matthew 18:20)

 

UPCOMING AREA EVENTS:

      • Nov. 2, 2002 - Central Fla Bible Camp
     Banquet
     See bulletin board for details.

      • Nov 18 - Ryans’ Restaurant
      Banquet for Fishers Of Men graduates

      • Jan 20-23, 2003 - Fla. School of Preaching
     28th Annual Lecturship.
     "Do You Understand Fellowship"
     Complete schedules are posted online