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“Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life” (Proverbs 4:23). God’s children must sincerely examine their heart condition to be sure that it conforms to the principles laid out in the Scriptures. The Bible clearly teaches that the attaining of eternal life is possible only through the merit of the precious blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Life is a gift from God. However, this gift is available only to those who believe. Belief must be of the heart. The Apostle Paul wrote, “For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation” (Romans 10:10). The word “heart” appears many times in the Bible. In more instances, it is used in a symbolic sense. Many expressions are used in describing the various heart conditions which are possible. The Scriptures speak of such things as heart integrity; a heart that fainteth; a hardened heart; a willing heart; a heart that is discouraged; a grieving heart; and a heart that is filled in various passages of the Old and New Testaments. The Bible also speaks of blindness of heart; astonishment of heart; hearts that are melted; glad, merry and rejoicing hearts; hearts of understanding; singing hearts, and sorrowful hearts. Clean hearts, and hearts that are strengthened are also mentioned. There are enlarged hearts, lonely hearts, and burning hearts. Likewise mentioned in the Scriptures are broken and contrite hearts and singleness of heart. It has been suggested that the heart is the seat of our affection. This thought is in harmony with many Bible passages that refer to the heart. A more comprehensive thought is that the heart embodies

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what we are truly are, in contrast with what we may outwardly appear to be. The child of God will always strive to have his outward demeanor conform to his inward heart sentiments. There will be mistakes of word and deed which do not reflect what he really desires to be because of the imperfections of the flesh. We should be very thankful that the Lord does not judge His people according to what can be seen and heard by man, but that He is able to look upon the “hidden man of the heart”. See I Peter 3:4. This brings to mind Samuel’s anointing of David to be King of Israel. Samuel made his selection from among the sons of Jesse, choosing his eldest son Eliab. However, the Lord said to Samuel, “…Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him; for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart” (I Samuel 16:7).

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August – Sept. 2018

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Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, please join our fellow members in praise and prayer.

Praise: Charli’s test results returned negative for cancer. Prayer Requests: Sis. Cornwall - asking for spiritual uplifting and prayer for church in Grenada. Pray for Bro. Robert Lemon – healing from neck and back injury and battling cancer. Pray for Bro. Beto Sosa – battling Alzheimer & pray for his family Sis. Mary Frances- from Dallas, pray for her aunt Celia. Pray for Bro. Jerry Womble – pray for healing from a heart condition. Pray for Sis. Jackie – recovering from shoulder surgery. Pray for Sis. Nelda – recovering from foot surgery. Pray for Sis. Nancy and Sis. Silvia from Monterrey, MX Pray for Sis. Gutierrez – keep her family in prayer for the loss of her granddaughter Pray for all the young men in the church. Pray for all the leaders in the church. Pray for all the unspoken requests.

Pray for the ill in all of our churches. Travel Mercies

Please continue to prayer for: Rachel Buechner, Sharon Sutton, Pearl Wright, Matthew Arthur, Sami, Carleigh Lou Arthur, and Lilliana Grace Arthur, Kina Nelson, Melany Delong, Donovan McMillen, his mother, Beth Noe, and sister Ariana (WV). Devon Arthur, Que, Que's 5 children, Chris and wife (Golden Corral), Virginia Bauman, Jackie Womble, Gutierrez family, Carol and George Buechner, Fowler Family, Dr. Shelley Kohlleppel, Bro. Robert (Houston, TX), Alonzo, Bobby Gray, Sis. Padilla, Sis. Cindy Cooper (TX). Bro. Kent Cornwall (Canada). Sis. Sylvia, Bro. Paz's wife (Mexico). Mike and Mandy Allen (VA). All the brethren in India, Philippines, Dallas, TX, and Central America. Joe Moreno- diabetes, neuropathy, severe pain, Donna Moore- fibromyalgia, Dee and Jim Maxwell, Joni (36)- stage 3 ovarian cancer and mother of 13 year old. Our nation and leaders. Pray for the countries recovering from the Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Fires and Mudslides.

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Ephesians 6:18

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For that only belittles the value Of Jesus Christ’s spill blood,

For it’s through His blood he’s cleansed you And showed you how much He loved

He says, ‘My child you are precious,

More than you can comprehend, For nothing you’ve done could lessen my love,

For I’d always call you my friend My heart just longs for you to come

And bask in my embrace, My child, I will always love you

And pour out my mercy and grace

So don’t feel afraid to draw near, Nor feel you have no worth,

My son’s blood has purchased you And has given you new birth So come, enjoy my presence

And let me hear you sing The new song I have given you, For to me, you are everything’.

© By M.S.Lowndes

Don’t see yourself as insignificant, Not worthy to come before God,

Fearing the stains are too deep to clean From the sins you’re guilty of

And don’t feel as though you’re not worthy To dine at His table of grace,

Nor even to gather the scraps that fall, Nor look into His loving face

But see yourself clothed in garments

Fit only to clothe a king, Eating as His honoured guest And wearing His signet ring

For that is how God sees you, A worthy child indeed

A royal priesthood, bearing His name The moment you came to believe

For Surely as Christ’s blood has washed you,

You shall be whiter than snow, So don’t see yourself as someone unworthy,

A tiny speck nobody knows

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In theaters Oct. 26 INDIVISIBLE is based on the extraordinary true story of Army Chaplain Darren Turner and his wife Heather. With a strong, faith-filled marriage, the Turners are ready to follow their calling: serving God, family, and country.

Fresh from seminary and basic training, Chaplain Turner and his family arrive at Fort Stewart. Yet before the Turners can even unpack their new house, Darren is deployed to Iraq. Heather is left taking care of their three young children alone … as well as serving the families of the other deployed soldiers.

Despite a desire to stay connected with their loved ones, the harsh realities of war take a daily toll over the course of the Battalion’s extended deployment. Meanwhile back home, babies are born, kids keep growing, and nerves are frayed with every late-night knock on the door. With deeply etched battle scars, the soldiers’ long-awaited homecoming is much different than any of their families anticipated. Carrying burdens the other can’t comprehend, the Turners must decide if they’re willing to face one more battle: the fight to save their marriage. From the director of THE GRACE CARD and the studio that brought you FIREPROOF and WAR ROOM comes INDIVISIBLE, the story of one marriage … one family … under God. In theaters this fall, the movie stars Sarah Drew, Justin Bruening, Jason George, Tia Mowry and Madeline Carroll. Genre: Drama | War Rated PG-13 for some thematic material and war violence Release Date: October 26, 2018 Filming Location: Los Angeles, CA

Real-life Armed Forces veteran Skye P. Marshall (left) plays Sgt. Shonda Peterson, assistant to Chaplain Darren Turner played by Justin Bruening (right), in INDIVISIBLE—in theaters October 26, 2018. (Photo courtesy of © 2018 Provident Films LLC and The WTA Group, LLC. All rights reserved.)

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Light Entertainment Submitted by George Buechner

Ageing??!! Two old friends meet on the street: “Nick, I’m going to my high school reunion.” Nick: “What year, Avis?” Avis: “Try to guess! Who were we listening to back then?” Nick: “Marvin Gaye? The Beach Boys?” Avis: “No, further.” Nick’s granddaughter pipes up: “Moses and the Israelites!”

Interesting Facts

The average person spends 6 months of their lifetime waiting on a red light to turn green.

A single cloud can weigh more than 1 million pounds.

The “Guiness Book of Records” hold the record for being the book most stolen from Public Libraries.

One fourth of the bones in your body are located in your feet.

There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in the human body.

The founders of Google were willing to sell Google for 1 million to Excite in 1999, but Excite turned them down. Google is not

worth $527 Billion.

One Liners

He who laughs last, thinks slowest.

If at first you don’t succeed, sky-diving is not for you.

I don’t suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it.

Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

Everyone has a photographic memory. Some don’t have film.

On the other hand, you have different fingers.

A day without sunshine is like, well, night.

Brain Teasers

If you have me, you want to share me. If you share me, you don’t have me. What am I? A SECRET

Take off my skin I won’t cry, but you will. What am I? AN ONION

Feed me and I live, yet, give me a drink and I die. Who am I? FIRE

What is always coming, but never arrives? TOMORROW

Which word in the dictionary is spelled incorrectly? INCORRECTLY

What invention lets you look right through the wall? A WINDOW

What can you catch, but not throw? A COLD

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Kids Korner

Challenge #24 This Quiz: Bethlehem

For what reason were Joseph and Mary in Bethlehem at the time when Jesus was born?

a. They were there to attend the funeral of Mary’s father.

b. Their family was holding a sacrifice in the city and commanded them to be there.

c. They were there for the census which had been ordered by Caesar.

d. They were passing through on the way to see Mary’s cousin Elisabeth.

Answer: Challenge # 23 Which prophet made this prophecy about Bethlehem? - "But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting."

c. Micah

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Mother’s Day 2018 The ladies are holding plants with names of

women from the church to pray for as an ongoing

activity from the Women’s Retreat 2018.

AAbboouutt tthhiiss NNeewwsslleetttteerr All praise and glory is given to God through Jesus Christ our Savior for allowing this newsletter to continue.

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