February 10, 2008
Volume XXVII - Number 6  

Develop What is Good
J. Randal Matheny

"Little progress can be made by merely attempting to repress what is evil; our great hope lies in developing what is good."                                                        —Calvin Coolidge

Most people don't even try to repress evil, in Coolidge's words, much less develop what is good.

Most watch the telly shaking their heads and tsking their tongues at the bad in the world.

Most have never contacted their representatives in government.

Most have never lifted their hand to protect the weak.

Most have never faced evil, felt its rotten breath, and pushed back.

Those who do are newsworthy, so rare are they.

If you barely lift you're finger to do good, you will be far, far above the masses.

If you work hard at developing the good, you will be a star shining refulgent in the darkness.

If you dedicate yourself to repressing the evil in the world (at least, in your corner of it), and become the virtuous person you can be, people will point you out to their children as you walk by.

If ...

Copyright (c) 2006 J. Randal Matheny All rights reserved

May I Borrow the Car?
Author Unknown via River Road Reminder

A young man had just gotten his driver's license and inquired of his father if they could discuss his use of the car. His father said, "I'll make a deal with you. You study your Bible more, bring your grades up in school, get your hair cut, and then we'll talk about the car."

Well, the teenager thought about that for a moment, and decided that he would settle for the offer, and they agreed on it. After a few weeks, the father said, "Son, I am really pleased with your efforts."

"You brought your grades up, and I have observed that you have been studying your Bible, and participating a lot more in the Bible study groups. But, I'm disappointed that haven't gotten your hair cut."

The young man paused a moment, and said, "You know, Dad, I've been thinking about that. I've noticed in my studies of the Bible that Samson had long hair. John the Baptist had long hair. Moses had long hair. And there are some who even make a strong argument that Jesus had long hair."

To this his father replied, "Did you also notice that they all walked everywhere they went?"


AM SERMON:
"The Gospel of Mark and the Kingdom of God"
(Mark 14:22-25)
PM SERMON:
"Deacons: Servants of the Church"
(Acts 6:1-3; 1 Tim 3:8-13)

"If you want to kill time, why not try working it to death?"

Bible Lesson Series
The Sunday morning Bible lessons, "True Spirituality", being presented by Jackie Stearsman are being recorded and the first few lessons are now online : [click here] There is a link at the top of the home page and in the lower right column. We will add new lessons soon after they are presented.

Men's Breakfast
The monthly Polk County Men's Breakfast is slated for this coming Saturday morning, Feb. 16, at 8 am, at the Eagle Lake congregation. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer for those who plan to attend.

Ladies' Night Out
The Ladies' Night Out this month will be meeting on Tuesday, February 26, at 6:30 pm at the Outback Steakhouse in Winter Haven on Cypress Gardens Blvd.. If you need a ride or would like to carpool meet at the church building at 6:15 p.m. If you have questions see Sabrina.

Cupid's Café
The Cupid's Café will be held this year on the last Sunday this month (26th) after the evening services instead of our regular PM fellowship. The men will be preparing and serving a spaghetti supper for the ladies in the annex. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer for those things that will be needed for this event.

 

  

Ann Johnson, Tom Bryant,
James Huggins, Tracy Mathis,
Heidi West, Tammy Amidon,
Juanita Hilborn, Juanita Murphy,
Gladys Wagner, Wanda Greene,
Frances Kidwell,
Zach Mathis, Cindy Chambers,
Luther Pendergrass,
Steve & Gloria Jones, Wilda Cox,
Brian Green, Pete Peeples,
Pansy Sims, Brice Oliver,
Gina Dupree
– Shut Ins –
Ken Skinner, Robert Cox,
Frances Black, Jason Powell,
Mattie Hughs
– In The Nursing Homes –
Robert Pearson (Tandem)