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PENNIES
You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the sidewalk being good luck, gifts from angels, etc. This is the first time I’ve ever heard this twist on the story. Gives you something to think about.
Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the husbands employer’s home. My friend, Arlene, was nervous about the weekend.. The boss was very wealthy, with a fine home on the waterway, and cars costing more than her home
The first day and evening went well, Arlene was delighted to have this rare glimpse into how the very wealthy live. The husband’s employer was quite generous as a host, and took them to the finest restaurants. Arlene knew she would never have the opportunity to indulge in this kind of extravagance again, so was enjoying herself immensely.
As the three of them were about to enter an exclusive restaurant that evening, the boss was walking slightly ahead of Arlene and her husband.
He stopped suddenly, looking down on the pavement for a long, silent moment. Arlene wondered if she was supposed to pass him. There was nothing on the ground except a single darkened penny that someone had dropped, and a few cigarette butts.
Still silent, the man reached down and picked up the penny…
He held it up and smiled then put it in his pocket as if he had found a great treasure. How absurd! What need did this man have for a single penny? Why would he even take the time to stop and pick it up?
Throughout dinner, the entire scene nagged at her. Finally, she could stand it no longer. She casually mentioned that her daughter once had a coin collection, and asked if the penny he had found had been of some value.
A smile crept across the man’s face as he reached into his pocket for the penny and held it out for her to see. She had seen many pennies before! What was the point of this?
‘Look at it.’ He said. ‘Read what it says.’ She read the words ‘United States of America’ ’No, not that: read further.’ ‘One cent?’ ’No, keep reading.’ ‘In God we Trust?’ ‘Yes!’ ‘And?”
‘And if I trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin.
Whenever I find a coin I see the inscription. It is written on every single United Stated coin, but we never seem to notice it! God drops a message right in front of me telling me to trust Him? Who am I to pass it by? When I see a coin, I pray, I stop to see if my trust IS in God at that moment. I pick the coin up as a response to God; that I do trust in Him..For a short time, at least, I cherish it as if it were gold. I think it is God’s way of starting a conversation with me. Lucky for me, God is patient and pennies are plentiful!
When I was out shopping today, I found a penny on the side-walk. I stopped and picked it up, and realized that I had been worrying and fretting in my mind about things that I cannot change.
I read the words, ‘In God We Trust,’ and had to laugh. Yes, God, I get the message.
It seems that I have been finding an inordinate number of pen-nies in the last few months, but then, pennies are plentiful!
And, God is patient..
The best mathematical equation I have ever seen:
1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given
That’s the whole gospel message simply stated.
PENNIES
You always hear the usual stories of pennies on the sidewalk being good luck, gifts from angels, etc. This is the first time I’ve ever heard this twist on the story. Gives you something to think about.
Several years ago, a friend of mine and her husband were invited to spend the weekend at the husbands employer’s home. My friend, Arlene, was nervous about the weekend.. The boss was very wealthy, with a fine home on the waterway, and cars costing more than her home
The first day and evening went well, Arlene was delighted to have this rare glimpse into how the very wealthy live. The husband’s employer was quite generous as a host, and took them to the finest restaurants. Arlene knew she would never have the opportunity to indulge in this kind of extravagance again, so was enjoying herself immensely.
As the three of them were about to enter an exclusive restaurant that evening, the boss was walking slightly ahead of Arlene and her husband.
He stopped suddenly, looking down on the pavement for a long, silent moment. Arlene wondered if she was supposed to pass him. There was nothing on the ground except a single darkened penny that someone had dropped, and a few cigarette butts.
Still silent, the man reached down and picked up the penny…
He held it up and smiled then put it in his pocket as if he had found a great treasure. How absurd! What need did this man have for a single penny? Why would he even take the time to stop and pick it up?
Throughout dinner, the entire scene nagged at her. Finally, she could stand it no longer. She casually mentioned that her daughter once had a coin collection, and asked if the penny he had found had been of some value.
A smile crept across the man’s face as he reached into his pocket for the penny and held it out for her to see. She had seen many pennies before! What was the point of this?
‘Look at it.’ He said. ‘Read what it says.’ She read the words ‘United States of America’ ’No, not that: read further.’ ‘One cent?’ ’No, keep reading.’ ‘In God we Trust?’ ‘Yes!’ ‘And?”
‘And if I trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin.
Whenever I find a coin I see the inscription. It is written on every single United Stated coin, but we never seem to notice it! God drops a message right in front of me telling me to trust Him? Who am I to pass it by? When I see a coin, I pray, I stop to see if my trust IS in God at that moment. I pick the coin up as a response to God; that I do trust in Him..For a short time, at least, I cherish it as if it were gold. I think it is God’s way of starting a conversation with me. Lucky for me, God is patient and pennies are plentiful!
When I was out shopping today, I found a penny on the side-walk. I stopped and picked it up, and realized that I had been worrying and fretting in my mind about things that I cannot change.
I read the words, ‘In God We Trust,’ and had to laugh. Yes, God, I get the message.
It seems that I have been finding an inordinate number of pen-nies in the last few months, but then, pennies are plentiful!
And, God is patient..
The best mathematical equation I have ever seen:
1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given
That’s the whole gospel message simply stated.
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| Pray Praise & Give Thanks
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PRAY, PRAISE AND GIVE THANKS........
MIKE H., recovering from shoulder surgery
MARILYN C., recovering from gall bladder surgery
JERRY S., recovering from surgery
GREG H., recovering from a heart attack
JACK B., recovering from by-pass surgery
CHARLIE B., recovering from eye surgery
DON S., recovering from surgery
MARVIN S., recovering from shoulder surgery
JONATHAN P., grandson of LARRY and DOROTHY P., recovering from surgery
PASTOR F., is home recovering from surgery
The Family of MILDRED LUCILLE (RICKER) D., sister of FRANKLIN R. and aunt of JOHN, CLYDE and RON R., who passed away December 21. The funeral was December 28 in St. John Lutheran Church, Ellinwood with burial at the Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery.
KENT K., recovering from surgery
MAURICE W., health problems
BRYNLIN S., diagnosed with cancer
ELIZABETH D., health problelms
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CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN CONCERN
Make a donation to support a third world child today!
Go to www.cccskids.org to make a donation online!
CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN CONCERN
Make a donation to support a third world child today!
Go to www.cccskids.org to make a donation online!
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LWML
LWML members are looking forward to a busy 2011-12 year with the focus being on missions. A variety of speakers and activities have been planned to tie in with the theme
Our new president is Tonya Pike who graciously agreed to add leadership of LWML to her already busy schedule. Meetings will be the second Sunday evening of each month at 7 p.m. in the new adult Sunday School room unless otherwise posted.
LWML
LWML members are looking forward to a busy 2011-12 year with the focus being on missions. A variety of speakers and activities have been planned to tie in with the theme
Our new president is Tonya Pike who graciously agreed to add leadership of LWML to her already busy schedule. Meetings will be the second Sunday evening of each month at 7 p.m. in the new adult Sunday School room unless otherwise posted.
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| What's New at the Library
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Fiction:
The Betrayal by Jenkins (audio-book)
The Christmas Secret by Van Liere
The Great Christmas Bowl by Warren
Ransome’s Quest by Dacus
Restless in Carolina by Leigh
The Sound of Sleigh Bells by Woodsmall
Always the Baker Never the Bride by Bricker
DVDs
Walther
CDs
A Christmas Celebration
Jesus Legend or Lord? By Dr. Paul Maier
Paula K. will be available the last Sunday of the month in the adult library for anyone needing assistance.
A computerized card catalog is available in the adult library on Sunday mornings between services and upstairs in the children's library at all times.
Fiction:
The Betrayal by Jenkins (audio-book)
The Christmas Secret by Van Liere
The Great Christmas Bowl by Warren
Ransome’s Quest by Dacus
Restless in Carolina by Leigh
The Sound of Sleigh Bells by Woodsmall
Always the Baker Never the Bride by Bricker
DVDs
Walther
CDs
A Christmas Celebration
Jesus Legend or Lord? By Dr. Paul Maier
Paula K. will be available the last Sunday of the month in the adult library for anyone needing assistance.
A computerized card catalog is available in the adult library on Sunday mornings between services and upstairs in the children's library at all times.
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