DEVOTION: ... This is what the Lord has commanded. If a man vows a vow to the Lord, or swears an oath to bind himself by a pledge, he shall not break his word. He shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth. Numbers 30:1b-2
There is an organization in Massachusetts called the Brookline Political Action for Peace.
I'm not entirely sure why they tacked the words "for peace" onto their name since their agenda is probably going to bring about a lot of things, and peace isn't likely to be one of them.
And what is the agenda of the Brookline Political Action for Peace (BPAFP)? It's simply this: they want the city's town meeting to urge the local school committee to stop requiring principals to have the Pledge of Allegiance recited during morning announcements.
According to the BPAFP, the pledge has
1. no educational value, and is
2. a loyalty oath reminiscent of McCarthyism or some horrific totalitarian regimes, and is
3. at odds with America's most important traditions.
Wow! All those bad things in that short little Pledge of Allegiance.
The next thing you know, somebody is going to take a shot at hot dogs, apple pie and motherhood. After all, hot dogs have chemicals, and apple pie is fattening and motherhood is ... well, I can't think of anything negative to say about motherhood.
Understand, I'm not a believer in the idea of "my country, right or wrong, my country." On the other hand, I believe -- and the Lord suggests -- that there are principles and higher callings to which a person can and probably ought to align himself.
Even Jesus, as He began His last hours of suffering for our redemption, committed Himself to a higher duty than His own personal preference when He prayed ... "not My will, but Thy will be done" (Luke 22:42b).
Please understand, I'm not ignoring the words of James who said our "yes" or "no" ought to be sufficient. I am saying the Lord recognizes the prayerful promises of His faithful people, and so does our nation.
And if pledging faithfulness to a nation which is under God is a bad thing for our country's children, I feel sorry for them and the nation, which is just my way of saying ...
old Ben Franklin was right when he said, "We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately."
And that's true for church, as well as country.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, in this life there are things which ought to command respect and loyalty, things to which a person should be aligned. May our children find -- under Your guidance -- that this nation is worthy of their allegiance. This I ask in the Savior's Name. Amen. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What wrote on the wall near the lampstand in the royal palace during Belshazzar's reign in Babylon? A hand (just a hand) wrote on the wall. Doug Herzog is our winner.
OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.
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There is an organization in Massachusetts called the Brookline Political Action for Peace.
I'm not entirely sure why they tacked the words "for peace" onto their name since their agenda is probably going to bring about a lot of things, and peace isn't likely to be one of them.
And what is the agenda of the Brookline Political Action for Peace (BPAFP)? It's simply this: they want the city's town meeting to urge the local school committee to stop requiring principals to have the Pledge of Allegiance recited during morning announcements.
According to the BPAFP, the pledge has
1. no educational value, and is
2. a loyalty oath reminiscent of McCarthyism or some horrific totalitarian regimes, and is
3. at odds with America's most important traditions.
Wow! All those bad things in that short little Pledge of Allegiance.
The next thing you know, somebody is going to take a shot at hot dogs, apple pie and motherhood. After all, hot dogs have chemicals, and apple pie is fattening and motherhood is ... well, I can't think of anything negative to say about motherhood.
Understand, I'm not a believer in the idea of "my country, right or wrong, my country." On the other hand, I believe -- and the Lord suggests -- that there are principles and higher callings to which a person can and probably ought to align himself.
Even Jesus, as He began His last hours of suffering for our redemption, committed Himself to a higher duty than His own personal preference when He prayed ... "not My will, but Thy will be done" (Luke 22:42b).
Please understand, I'm not ignoring the words of James who said our "yes" or "no" ought to be sufficient. I am saying the Lord recognizes the prayerful promises of His faithful people, and so does our nation.
And if pledging faithfulness to a nation which is under God is a bad thing for our country's children, I feel sorry for them and the nation, which is just my way of saying ...
old Ben Franklin was right when he said, "We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately."
And that's true for church, as well as country.
THE PRAYER: Dear Lord, in this life there are things which ought to command respect and loyalty, things to which a person should be aligned. May our children find -- under Your guidance -- that this nation is worthy of their allegiance. This I ask in the Savior's Name. Amen. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
YESTERDAY'S QUIZ: What wrote on the wall near the lampstand in the royal palace during Belshazzar's reign in Babylon? A hand (just a hand) wrote on the wall. Doug Herzog is our winner.
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TODAY'S QUIZ: What happened to Daniel after he defied the decree that people could only pray to the king.
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CATECHISM QUIZ:
YESTERDAY:
Question: What is the Sabbath day?
Answer: In the Old Testament Gos set aside the seventh day (Saturday) as a required day of rest (Sabbath means "rest") and worship.
TODAY:
Question: Does God require us to observe the Sabbath and other holy days of the Old Testament?
Answer:
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Thurs-
Fri- men leave for men's retreat all weekend
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- no early Bible study; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30
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NEWS:
Sun- no early Bible study; worship 9am; Bible study 10:30
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NEWS:
SPECIAL VOTER'S MEETING NEXT MONDAY at 7pm!
Pastors Wyssmann and Weseman will be here to give the congregation the results of the findings of the CARE process and their recommendations and we will vote on whether or not to go ahead with the recommendations. Please come and show your support.
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YOUTH STUFF
MEETING AT CARSON'S ICE CREAM SHOP THIS SUNDAY AT 6PM!!
Come and hang out with pastor. We will have a devotion and prayer time and just hang out for a little while.
THE ROCK- NEXT WEEKEND Sept 30 and October 1- Firstfruits weekend at the ROCK. Pastor Randy Wilken invites groups to come down to St. Louis on the first weekend of each month to serve, worship, and fellowship with other Christians from around the area. We are signed up to go down there Friday, Sept 30 and Sat, Oct 1! It is an unforgetable and wonderful experience. Make plans ot attend!
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SIGN UP SIGN UP SIGN UP!!!!!!
October
1- mckenzie
2- Panhorst
8-
9- Winn
15-
16- Heitgerd
22- mckenzie
23- Schaumberg
29- mckenzie
30-
November
5- mckenzie
6-PEPER
12- Mauch
13-PEPER
19-
20-PEPER
23- (Thanksgiving Eve) mckenzie
24- (Thanksgiving Day)
26- Mauch
27-
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PRAYERS: (If I have missed anyone please let me know.)
For PATTY SWEET'S BROTHER who is dealing with an inoperable brain tumor, and is weighing his options.
For LIL WINTER who is home and recovering well! She will have to have another minor procedure in a few weeks.
For PAUL TOEDEBUSCH who has begun chemotherapy treatments.
For JERRICA PARK (WILLIAMS) and her new baby Lucy. (A prayer of thanksgiving)
For CAROL KOHRS as she is dealing with severe back and neck pain.
For DAVE KOHRS as he is dealing with cancer in his abdomen.
For PEGGY GILKEY who is recovering from knee replacement surgery.
For JONAS BORCHERT, grandson of Don Nolte, who continues to be up and down because of chemotherapy treatments.
OUR CHURCH as we continue the CARE PROCESS.
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