In a period of loose and sagging morals, Satan provides many rationalizations for improper behavior. Those who would live faithful Christian lives must not be "ignorant of his devices" (2 Corinthians 2: 11). Wrong is always wrong despite our efforts to excuse our actions.

Wrong is wrong, even if you don't get caught. Let us remember that "the eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good." (Proverbs 15:3).

Wrong is wrong, even if you do it for a good cause. The honorable purpose does not justify a dishonorable deed or action. The end never justifies the means. "All sin is transgression of the law." (1 John 3:4; 5:17; 2 John 9).

Wrong is wrong, even if others are doing worse things. It will be of little comfort to you in the day of judgment if you should be lost, knowing that others did things which you considered to be worse than your own sins. Remember, "The thought of foolishness is sin" (Proverbs 24:9).

Wrong is wrong, even if it doesn't bother your conscience. The conscience can be trained or educated to accept wrong-doing, and even an honest sin or evil done in sincerity is sinful in the sight of the holy God. "whatever a man sows, that shall he also reap" (Galatians 6:7).

Wrong is wrong, even if it is commonly considered acceptable. The Bible says, "Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil" (Exodus 32:2). The Christian should "not enter the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil. Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn away from it and pass on" (Proverbs 4:14-15). "Prove all things and hold fast to that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil" (1 Thessalonians 5:21 -22).

Remember, there is never a right way to do a wrong!

Our hearts go out in deepest sympathy to the family and friends of bro. Clayton Patnaude who passed away early yesterday (Sat) morning. No other details were available at print time.

New Members
We are pleased to welcome two new members to the number of saints who worship here at Orange Street. Sister Shirley Adams and sister Betty Thomas (Ervin Eubanks daughter) have both expressed a desire to be a part of the Lord’s work here at this place. Please add the following information to your directories:

ADAMS, Shirley [click for directory info]

THOMAS, Betty [click for directory info]

Change Your Directory
Stefan and Tracy Mathis and Ken and Natalie Hirsh have moved. Note these changes in your directories:

MATHIS, Stefan & Tracy [click for directory info]

HIRSH, Ken & Natalie [click for directory info]

Youth Devo Tonight
The regular monthly Youth Group devo and fellowship is scheduled for this evening after the PM worship. See Matt Faneuf for more info.

Online Prayer List
We now have an up-to-date sick and prayer list posted on this web-site. The list is kept current with changes made as soon as they are available. Keep up with who is in need of prayers and where they can be contacted or visited.

Please look at this list and if you can provide any of the missing information (the empty boxes) – please contact Wanda Greene at the church office. Wanda is the one who keeps the list updated.

This list can be a great tool to use in our personal work, IF you help us keep it up to date.

E-mail Addresses
Our online directory also includes the e-mail addresses of those members who have them. If you have a new one or if yours has changed please give that info to Carl or Nancy Chambers.

Proverb 31:10
" Who can find a virtuous woman?
For her price is far above rubies".
Blessed is she who scours and scrubs; for well she knows - that cleanliness is one expression of Godliness.