Sunday, March 13 2016

MinisterDavid South

Minister of Songs & PraiseDennis Sangster

Family Minister Matt Mitchell

Youth MinisterJacob Maynard

MissionsMalawi – Preacher TrainingBaxter Institute, HondurasFleming Tarpidu Institute, India

BenevolenceAGAPEChildren’s Homes: Pine Vale SunnybrookHope Works

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Volume 60, Number 10

Marriage Proverbs

[These items are not original with me. I thoughtyou might enjoy them – and be motivated to treatyour spouse and marriage better].

Troubles in marriage often start when a man getsso busy earning his salt that he forgets hissugar.

Too many couples marry for better or for worse– but not for good.

If a man has enough “horse sense” to treat hiswife like a thoroughbred, she will never be anold nag.

On anniversaries the wise husband will alwaysforget the past – but not the present.

A foolish husband remarks to his wife, “Honey,you just stick to the washing, ironing,cooking, and scrubbing. No wife of mine isgoing to work.”

The bonds of matrimony are a good investmentonly when the interest is kept up.

Just because many couples “harp at each other”does not mean that their marriage is made inheaven.

Whether a man winds up with a nest egg or agoose egg depends a lot upon the kind ofchick he marries.

Many girls like to marry a military man: he cancook, sew, make beds, is in good health – andhe is already used to taking orders.

See you Sunday, with strong marriages... David

Is a Day Really a Day?David South

Genesis chapter 1 describes the creation of our world. This account maintains thatGod created the earth and every living thing in it in six days. (These six days of creation arementioned again in Exodus 20:11 and Exodus 31:17). There has erupted a fierce debate overwhether the six days are six literal days or whether they are representative of longer periodsof time.

The cause of this question is the apparent age of the earth. Scientists and geologistshave presented many confusing and complex arguments claiming a great age for the earth.In the face of these arguments, many Bible-believing people feel the need to reconcile thesix days of creation with the apparent old age of the earth. To do this, some argue for afigurative meaning of the Hebrew word yom, “day.” (Much like the English word “day”can be used in a figurative way – e.g., “Back in my day...”). The argument is that this wordcan then perhaps refer to long periods of time as well as to 24-hour days. This would be oneway to fit millions or billions of years into the six “days” of Genesis 1. (Each “day” wouldbe an eon instead of a literal day). In this way, one can accept scientific theories and theBible.

All this debate need not take place. The pressure to make the Bible fit scientificdiscovery need not be felt. The facts do seem to be that there are phenomena in the earthwhich point to long periods of time for development. However, this does not necessitatefinding room for long periods of time in the biblical account of creation. There is a verysimple solution (so simple that many “educated” people will no doubt reject it). Accordingto the biblical account, God created man full grown. If God could create man full grown,He could also create the earth full grown. That is, it is possible in six literal days for God tocreate an earth with full grown mountains (and some in the process of developing), with fullgrown silt deposits in rivers and oceans (with some development still occurring), with fullgrown plants and animals (each of which reproduce after its kind), and full grown humans(who reproduce after their kind).

Although there are ongoing phenomena in geology and biology, those phenomenadid not have to start at ground zero. Adam did not start as a baby. The first mountain didnot start out of a flat earth. The first silt deposit was not laid on solid rock. The earth wascreated with these things full grown and natural processes (set up by God) took over fromthat starting point. Yes, it takes many years for mountains to form and for silt deposits tobuild up, but that does not mean they had to start from scratch. There is no solid reason forassigning anything other than 24 hours to the “day” (yom) of Genesis 1 (and Exodus 20:11and 31:17). If it is possible (and it is) for God to create a full grown earth in six literal 24-hour days, why should we concern ourselves with trying to make those days into somethingelse? Why can we not simply accept what the Bible says?

OUR PRAYER LIST

Our Woodland Hills Members: Clemmie Allison,Dick Bennett, Bill Byrd, Norma Davis, John & JackieGreene, Jack & Louise Hill, Betty Loveless, RayMichael, Kerry Mitchell, Mary Ann Morrison, DelliaNantz , Billy Renner and Louise VanSickelOur Friends/Relatives: Jim Adams, Edd MarieAgnew, Kathryn Barrett, LaVerne Baxter, RichardBennett, Lynn Brittain, Jan Burks, Patricia Caldwell,Mozelle Calhoun, Ramona Carter, Todd Collier, GabbiCook, Colby Cresswell, Corrine Crowell, Barbara Dailey,Sharon Davis, Caroline Dodson (tests), Pearl Dunn,Rose Franklin, Mollie Green, Kristy Hearn, EleanorHerron, Dr. Heather Blackburn Irizarry, VirginiaJohnson, Chris Kertsell, Kevin Knight, Karen Knolton,Christian Krogh, James Langston, Carol Lynn, JoeMcKay, David & Wayne McMillan, Joyce Ann Morris,Nancy O'Connell, Keith Ricks, Selina Rivieria, DanRokitka, Charles South, Lorene Storey, AshleeSwearingen, Robert Tucker, Eli Williams, Rhonda Willsand William Wilson In Assisted or Senior Living/Homebound: Ruby McCainis at Ava Maria Nursing Home, 2805 Charles Bryan Rd,38133, Room 201, Dick Bennett is at 3535 Kirby Rd.,Memphis, TN 38115 - 360-8889, Jack & Louise Hill &Essie Brown at Germantown Plantation, 9293 PoplarAve, Germantown, TN 38138, Dwain Coleman, 335Fisherville Rd., Collierville, TN 38117, Janice Doerfleinat Denton House, 3385 Trickum Rd., Woodstock, GA38188, Jane & Janice Nolen & Clara Shipman at 7820Walking-Horse Cr., Germantown, TN 38138, MadieHunsucker & Virginia Holland at SomerOak SeniorLiving, 10790 Hwy 64, Somerville,TN 38068-6062,Clemmie Allison at 2782 Star Landing Rd E, #306B,Southaven, MS 38672, phone 901-297-6175, Ruth Sainis at 6539 Knight Arnold Rd, Room 103A, Memphis, TN38115.

TO SERVE FEBRUARY 13th

Song Leader Dennis SangsterWelcome & Announcements Larry KnoxOpening Prayer Jim KerschbaumSermon David SouthPrepare Communion Dennis & Annette SangsterServe Communion: Stan Adams, Jim Brown, DarrellDacus, Jim Hubbert, Bob Karr, Lon Maynard, BillSeward, Viktor TretiakovAM Nursery Kathy Bryson & Brenda RennerPick Up Cards Kaleb Amar & Matthew CloseAM Closing Prayer Ernest Embrey

PM ServicePM Song Leader Dennis SangsterPM Opening Prayer Ron HintonPM Sermon David SouthPM Closing Prayer Kenny CoxPM Nursery Kathy Hillis

THANKSThanks to all who sent Mother a 98th birthday

card. She was absolutely overwhelmed to receive somany good wishes, knowing that they came fromthose she loves so dearly! She said she was sure thestaff at SomerOak would be very impressed to know a98-year-old lady still had as many friends! Youcertainly made her birthday extra-special. We surelyappreciate your love and thoughtfulness to ourprecious one! In Christian love,

Larry & Myrtice Knox

SYMPATHYOur sympathy is extended to Ernest and Ann

Embrey in the loss of Ernie's aunt, Vera Phillips, ofEllisville, MS. She was 99 years of age and herfuneral was last weekend.

MARK YOUR CALENDARSMarch 20 3rd Sunday FellowshipMarch 26 Easter Egg Hunt & PicnicApril 17 Senior Recognition & MealApril 23 CPR Class (time to be announced)April 30 Trip to Lamberts “Throwed Rolls”June 4 VBS workdayJune 12-15 Vacation Bible School

EASTER PICNICOur Annual Easter Picnic will be Saturday,

March 26th at 11 am. Come out to enjoy fun, food andfellowship for all ages in our wonderful HunsuckerPavilion (weather permitting). The church will beproviding fried chicken and drinks, please bring sidesand desserts. Please also donate Easter eggs filledwith individually wrapped softer candy moreappropriate for smaller children to be hidden. Pleasebring those to the building no later than theWednesday before the hunt. Looking forward toseeing you there! See Matt for more details.

CPR CLASSA CPR class will be offered April 23rd at our

building by Shelby County Emergency Services. Theinstructors will be volunteering their time as a part ofcommunity outreach. Cost $6 (which covers the card)

TRIP TO LAMBERTSCome for fellowship, fun and good food. We will betaking the bus out for a trip to “Home of the ThrowedRolls” on Saturday, April 30th. More info later. Callthe church office if you want to go.

March 13th

WHAT LOVE MEANSTo 4-8 Year Old Kids:

A group of professional people posed this question to agroup of 4 to 8 year-olds, “What does love mean?”The answers they got were broader, deeper, and moreprofound than anyone could have ever imagined!

“When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn'tbend over and paint her toenails anymore..So mygrandfather does it for her all the time, even when hishands got arthritis too. That's love.” Rebecca – age 8

“When someone loves you, the way they say yourname is different. You just know that your name issafe in their mouth.” Billy – age 4

“Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy putson shaving cologne and they go out and smell eachother.” Karl – age 5 (Continued next column)

(WHAT LOVE MEANS...Continued)“Love is what makes you smile when you're tired.”Terri – age 4

“Love is when you go out to eat and give somebodymost of your French fries without making them giveyou any of theirs.” Chrissy – age 6

“Love is when my mommy makes coffee for mydaddy and she takes a sip before giving it to him, tomake sure the taste is OK.” Danny – age 8

“Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas ifyou stop opening presents and just listen.” Bobby –age 7

“If you want to learn to love better, you should startwith a friend who you hate.” Nikka – age 6

“Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then hewears it every day.” Noelle – age 7

“During my piano recital, I was on a stage and I wasscared. I looked at all the people watching me and sawmy daddy waving and smiling. He was the only onedoing that. I wasn't scared anymore.” Cindy – age 8

“My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don'tsee anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.” Clare –age 6

“Love is when mommy gives daddy the best piece ofchicken.” Elaine – age 5

“Love is when mommy sees daddy smelly and sweatyand still says he is handsomer than Robert Redford.”Chris – age 7

“Love is when your puppy licks your face even afteryou left him alone all day.” - Mary Ann – age 4

“I know my older sister loves me because she givesme all her old clothes and has to go out and buy newones.” Lauren – age 4

“When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up anddown and little stars come out of you.” Karen – age 7

“Love is when mommy sees daddy on the toilet andshe doesn't think it's gross.” Mark – age 6

“You really shouldn't say I love you unless you meanit. But if you mean it, you should say it a lot. Peopleforget.” Jessica – age 8

The winner was a four year old child whose next doorneighbor was an elderly gentleman who had recentlylost his wife. Upon seeing the man cry, the little boywent into the old gentleman's yard, climbed onto hislap, and just sat there. When his mother asked what hehad said to the neighbor, the little boy said, 'Nothing, Ijust helped him cry'. - copied -

BIRTHDAYS TO CELEBRATE!

Birthdays:14 Connor Clines15 Jackie Greene15 Tony Robinson17 Dane Dacus18 Mary Rigney

18 Annette Sangster19 Megan Seward22 Virginia Holland22 James Wilson23 Joseph Jones27 Gaythel Fisher28 Bob Karr31 Connie Amar

Anniversaries:31 Tom & Ina Storey

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