Her name was Carol. She was the organist at her church. She was an outstanding musician, but she did something no organist should ever do. She overslept on Easter morning and missed the sunrise service. She was so embarrassed. Of course, the minister and the church forgave her. They teased her about it a little, but it was done lovingly …
My life is but a weaving
Between my Lord and me,
I cannot choose the colors
He worketh steadily.
Oft times He weaveth sorrow
And I in foolish pride
Forget He sees the upper
And I, the underside.
Not till the loom is silent
And the shuttles cease to fly
Shall God unroll the canvas
And explain the reason why.…
One day C.H. Spurgeon was walking through the English countryside with a friend. As they strolled along, the evangelist noticed a barn with a weather vane on its roof. At the top of the vane were these words: GOD IS LOVE. Spurgeon remarked to his companion that he thought this was a rather inappropriate place for such a message. “Weather
Materials
1. Sealed Plastic Easter Eggs with small objects inside
2. Paper and pencils for everyone.
Game Objective
The person who correctly guesses the most objects inside the Easter eggs is the winner.
Game Preparation
Place objects inside hollow plastic Easter Eggs and place them in an Easter Basket. Tape the eggs shut with clear tape so no one can …
“Then the woman left her water jar and went back into the city. She told the people, ‘Come with me, and meet a man who told me everything I’ve ever done. Could he be the Messiah?’ ”
-John 4:28,29
“Don’t miss the drama of the moment. Look at her eyes, wide with amazement. Listen to her as she struggles for …
Materials
Static rope, two shorter ropes tied into loops (slings) – two rock climbing carabiners (not required).
Setup
1. A length of static rope should be set up between two fixed points such as trees, or columns.
2. The rope should be tautly suspended about 1 foot off the ground.
3. You need to have a couple people as spotters… …
Spring came, and the children talked excitedly about the coming of Easter. Doris told them the story of Jesus, and then to emphasize the idea of new life springing forth, she gave each of the children a large plastic egg. “Now,” she said to them “I want you to take this home and bring it back tomorrow with something inside …
The following quotes were allegedly taken from actual medical records as dictated by physicians:
~ By the time he was admitted, his rapid heart had stopped and he was feeling better.
~ On the second day, the knee was better and on the third day it had completely disappeared.
~ The patient has been depressed ever since she began seeing …
“Cheese” is a metaphor for what we want in life. We each define our own cheese, and pursue it because we believe it will make us happy. When we do find it, we often become attached to it and complacent.
Once, long ago, there lived 4 little characters who ran through a maze looking for cheese to nourish them and …
Blessed are the Meek
Matthew 5:5
Preached by Ken Sapp
January 16, 2000
Introduction: “The Sermon on the Mount Today”
Then Jesus took his disciples up the mountain and gathering them around him And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: