I was looking for something on my computer and found some old files that were transfered to this computer from our old one. This is the posting for Grac*e-mail that went out seven years ago this week!
John()_:-) Every time you see this angel, remember that God loves you!
Grac*e-mail for 09/21/2002 got grace?
As October approaches each year I like to mention Clergy Appreciation Month. We don’t do much with it in the UMC – for us, any month that you’re not crying when you leave the Pastor Parish Relations Committee meeting is a GREAT month…hahahaha.
Focus on the Family always puts out an updated planning guide for Clergy Appreciation Month for a donation of $2. Lots of good ideas for just a little money. Here is a link to order…
http://www.family.org/resources/itempg.cfm?itemid=356
John()_:-) Every time you see this angel, remember that God loves you!
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Got this from Berna’s Scrapbook…
Safe at Home
Two outs, bottom of the ninth, behind by one run, Ryan's right foot was pressed to the front edge of the third base bag. Every muscle in his eleven-year-old body was flexed, ready to bolt home with the tying run. Kenny, the winning run, stood grinning on second, Dylan, the team's best hitter was at the plate.
The first pitch was high and outside, "Ball One!" The next caught the inside corner, "Steee-riiick!" Two more balls and a foul tip later the count is full. Ryan's eyes are glued to the ball while his ear is tuned to the third base coach listening for just one word. Dylan drove the next pitch to the right of the pitcher, well out of reach, and the coach screamed the one word, "GO!" Ryan digs for home.
Now at this level of play, a hit like that is usually good for extra bases, but today the third baseman made a play worthy of the Major Leagues. A diving stab knocked the ball down. Quick as a cat, he scooped it up, spun, and made the peg home to stop the tying run from scoring; it was going to be close.
A perfect peg, a perfect slide, a perfect catch, a perfect sweeping tag and a big cloud of dust converge around the plate at the umpire's feet. The umpire hesitated for a second; he couldn't see the tag clearly for dust and the position of the catcher. He glanced at the field referee who gestured that he wasn't sure either.
As he was starting to spread his arms wide, palms down, Ryan looked into the umpire's face. "Sir, I missed the plate, he tagged me out."
"Son, do you know what it means if I call you out? The game is over and you lose"
"Yes sir, I know. But that's the truth." Ryan whispered.
The umpire turned his heads slightly, "Why would you give it up like that?"
"You see Sir, this catcher knows I became a Christian last week. I can't trade a baseball game today for what he will think about me and Christ tomorrow."
Ryan may never make the Baseball Hall of Fame, but he's got a better place waiting. And the impact of his testimony on a catcher and an umpire will last forever.
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As seen on a church sign…
Give God what's right -- not what's left.
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Some marriages are made in heaven, but they ALL have to be maintained on earth.
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Speaking of churches…
Some minds are like concrete, thoroughly mixed up and permanently set.
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Since I have been sending out the Bible Quiz, thought you might like this “funny” quiz that Kathy Griffith sent my way…
A BIBLE QUIZ .....
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Q. WHAT KIND OF MAN WAS BOAZ BEFORE HE MARRIED?
A. RUTHLESS
Q. WHAT DO THEY CALL PASTORS IN GERMANY?
A. GERMAN SHEPHERDS
Q. WHO WAS THE GREATEST FINANCIER IN THE BIBLE
A. NOAH, HE WAS FLOATING HIS STOCK WHILE EVERYONE ELSE WAS IN
LIQUIDATION.
Q. WHO WAS THE GREATEST FEMALE FINANCIER IN THE BIBLE?
A. PHARAOH'S DAUGHTER. SHE WENT DOWN TO THE BANK OF THE NILE AND DREW OUT A LITTLE PROPHET.
Q. WHAT KIND OF MOTOR VEHICLES ARE IN THE BIBLE?
A. JEHOVAH DROVE ADAM AND EVE OUT OF THE GARDEN IN A FURY. DAVID'S
TRIUMPH WAS HEARD THROUGHOUT THE LAND.
HONDA, BECAUSE THE APOSTLES WERE ALL IN ONE ACCORD.
Q. WHO WAS THE GREATEST COMEDIAN IN THE BIBLE?
A. SAMSON, HE BROUGHT THE HOUSE DOWN.
Q. WHAT EXCUSE DID ADAM GIVE TO HIS CHILDREN AS TO WHY HE NO LONGER LIVED IN EDEN?
A. YOUR MOTHER ATE US OUT OF HOUSE AND HOME.
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Today’s questions from the Bible Literacy Quiz developed by Sue Bohlin. Each issue I will include more questions with the answers from the previous issue (look at the end of this mailing). Be sure to try and answer them from memory before pulling out you Bible…
21. Who was the first murderer?
22. Which person was afflicted with terrible trials but trusted God through it all?
23. Who was Israel's most well-known and well-loved king?
24. Who was "the weeping prophet?"
25. Who was thrown into the lion's den?
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(note... do not send prayer requests to the "feed back" address. Please send them to johnlynn@lynchburg.net ) Prayer and Praise…
1. Tonight at 7:00pm EST a dear friend will be anointed for healing. Whitney is 16 years old and has many health problems. Please pray for her to believe that God can and will heal her body! John()_:-)
2. Janene Pennel, wife of Bishop Joe Pennel, was released from Baptist Hospital on September 19. She is recuperating at home in Franklin, Tennessee. She will meet with her cardiologist on Monday to find out about her recovery process. Please continue to keep Janene, Bishop Pennel and the family in your prayers.
3. From “TGRLILY”… A praise report, and request for continued prayers. Tiffany, the young girl who was in a severe auto accident, is still alive, and her coma seems to be not as deep. But, please continue to pray that she regains consciousness, that she is restored to her family and the world. Thank you, take care and God Bless.
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Send good stories and clean funnies to: johnlynn@lynchburg.net
NOTE - All material contained in this mailing is shared as received and is believed, by me, to be anonymous... unless credit is given. Please contact me at the address below if you know the author of any material so that I may give credit where credit is due. Thanks! Grace & peace - John A. Bright Pastor, Epworth UMC in Thaxton, Virginia
johnlynn@lynchburg.net
"God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change..."
Answers to the Bible Literacy Quiz…
16. Who was the Roman governor who sentenced Christ to death? Pontius Pilate. (Matthew 27:26)
17. Who are the major prophets?
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel.
18. What people group is the Old Testament about?
The Hebrews, who became the nation of Israel. They were descendants of Abraham though Isaac.
19. What happened while the Lord Jesus was in the desert for 40 days?
He was tempted by the devil. (Matthew 4:1) Hebrews 4:15 tells us that He was tempted in every way, just as we are--yet was without sin.
20. How many people were on Noah's ark?
Eight: Noah and his wife, his three sons Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and their wives. (Genesis 7:13, 1 Peter 2:5)
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