Good Things

by   Everett Christian,  McAlester, OK

GOOD THINGS
Saturday, January 29, 2011
 
 
GOD SPEAKS TO US THROUGH HIS HOLY WORD
 
 15 Precious in the sight of the LORD
   is the death of his faithful servants.
- Psalm 116:15(New International Version).
 
 
 
GOD'S PROMISE TO US FROM HIS HOLY WORD
 
25 Be careful that you do not refuse to listen to the One (God or Jesus) who is speaking. For if the people of Israel did not escape when they refused to listen to Moses, the earthly messenger, we will certainly not escape if we reject the One who speaks to us from heaven!  - Hebrews 12:25(New Living Translation).
 
 
 
A QUOTE
 
There are enough holidays for most of us which can quite properly be devoted to pure holiday making... Sundays differ from other holidays - among other ways - in the fact that there are fifty-two of them every year.... On Sunday, go to church.  - Theodore Roosevelt -
 
 
 
THOUGHTS TO REMEMBER
 
Luck is where preparation meets opportunity.
- From Reminisce Magazine -
 
God doesn't use an answering machine; He takes each call personally.
- From Reminisce Magazine -
 
 
 
NOTES
 
Today has been a warm sunny day with a high temperature of 73 degrees.  Low temperature last night was 35 degrees.  Colder weather is coming soon.  I had lunch with Charley and his former pastor, Joel Kircher.  Then to the post office and back home.  My cleaning lady came at 1:00 p.m. and cleaned my house.  The rest of the day has been a normal day.  I just got a note from Pastor JT.  I will include it at the end of tonight's Good Things. 
 
The cats are fine.  Rascal just came in to see me.  He boo headed me and then started eating dry food.  Little Girl is in her usual place and you know where that is.  The other cats are resting somewhere.  The picture tonight is Beau and Smokey.
 
At 9:20 p.m. skies are fair with a temperature of 62 degrees.  I will see you next time.
 
In Christian Love, Everett.
 
 
Here is Pastor's note: 
 
Quick update for everyone.

I am doing "well."  I am very tired, a bit sore, but otherwise considering the alternatives, I am doing okay.

I do plan on being in church tomorrow, although it will be a much reduced role.  We will have a "guest" speaker in the morning and I hope everyone will be out to support her.  She is coming in from Henryetta as they are graciously sending us this assistance.

Tomorrow night is the fifth Sunday Sing at Friendship.  At this time I must say I do not know if I am planning on attending...it depends on how well I feel or how much energy I have.  I will evaluate that later...

I apologize that I have not been able to get out very much in terms of communication over the past couple of days.  I have had no access to computers.  Tonight is the first time I have been on since Tuesday.

I would like for us to remember Kaden Hartin...he has been sick this week.  Burlene has been recovering but has still had some effects of her illness.  The LaRue's have had this junk as well!!  Brenda LoPresto's dad had his surgery Wednesday and from what I understand he is home but will be unable to walk on his ankle for at least a couple of months. 

Please remember the family of Nathan Steele. He lost his battle with his brain tumor this week.  His service is tomorrow at two at Bishop's Funeral Chapel.  I had a chance to talk with his wife Hillary for a few minutes tonight.  Remember to pray for her tonight as she is left to raise two young children!

Brenda Franzese's recovery is going well...PTL!!

Thanks again to everyone for your prayers...well wishes...and regards this past week.  I cannot say enough how much we appreciate and love you all!! 

Here's hoping for a great Sunday worship!!

Pastor JT