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The Berta Jones and Claudia Adam’s Circles are postponed for the month of
August. The UMW board meeting has been moved from August 3rd to
AUGUST 17th!
RECIPE BOOKS!! The
Recipe Book team would like to thank everyone for their recipe submissions.
We ended up with over 300 recipes! Make sure your reserve your copy soon –
please contact Sarah Craig at the church office, and make your checks payable to
TUMC, with “Recipe Book” written in the left hand corner. This book will
be such a treasure to have. Book delivery is expected in October, but
copies are limited. If we have to order more, they will be more expensive,
so don’t forget to order yours today!!
Birthday Party for William
Clayton Davis!!! Sunday, August 15th, from 2-4pm in
the Memorial Fellowship Hall. Please join us to celebrate Clayton’s 80th
Birthday party! No gifts please! We would appreciate hors d’oeuvres
to share.
Disciple
Classes I and IV, and Jesus in the Gospels
The new classes have been scheduled! Please
contact Jo Anne Shular with any questions at 864-4927.
Disciple I will begin in Room 107/108 on
Wednesday, August 18th, from 9-11:30am.
Disciple IV will begin in Room 102/103 on
Wednesday, August 18th, from 9-11:30am.
Jesus in the Gospels will begin in Room 102/103
on Thursday, August 19th, from 6-8:00 pm.
Mark your calendars for the
return of Solomon’s Porch Suppers – September
1st at 5:30 pm.!
PRAYER – DO WE REALLY
BELIEVE??
Pastor Bobby has been preaching on prayer this summer. I would
like to share some of my thoughts on the subject from a lay person’s
perspective.
Why pray? Well, Jesus prayed and He wants His
children (you and me) to be like Him. So I need to pray!
How do I pray? Well Jesus gave us the top of the
prayer food chain with the 24/7 “Our Father “prayer. That would be a good
prayer to pray daily – lots of meat in those words.
Are there other prayer directions in scripture? Yes,
lots!
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At the end of Ephesians we are told that “Above
all” we are to put on the whole armor of God for protection against the enemy
(the devil and all of his demons) – you know “Feet shod with the gospel of
truth, the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the helmet of
salvation, the shield of faith to ward off the fiery darts of the enemy, and the
sword of the Spirit, which is His word”. Since the enemy tries to kill,
steal and destroy us every day, we definitely need to pray the “armor of
God“ prayer each day.
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We are encouraged to pray without ceasing!
This is tough. I have determined that if God is not part of my language I
am speaking like the non-Christian world. Christians are called to be
Godly which is different than the world view. It is my understanding that
our forefathers made God part of their language and writings. Let’s
encourage each other to do the same.
Belief and faith. Do you really believe God’s word?
Do you really believe “My God will provide for all my needs from His riches in
glory through Jesus Christ”? Or “I can do all things through Christ who
strengthens me.” Or ---what is your favorite bible promise? Jesus used
God’s word to battle the enemy—so should the Children of God.
Testimonies. When God answers prayer, give Him the
glory. It is not luck (take luck out of your language)! Become an
“over comer” by the blood of the Lamb and the word of your testimony.
When God answers prayer, write them down and share them with others for
encouragements.
Pray for our Nation –for Godly leadership. Pray for
peace and protection of our troops. Pray for Bobby and the TUMC staff.
Pray for Godly missionaries and all pastors that lift up the name of Jesus.
Pray for healing, protection and other needs of your family and friends.
Pray for your needs and the desires of your heart. Pray and share answered
prayer.
Your brother in Christ, Bill Cross
The following is an email communication between Kirby Locklear and his son,
Jason Locklear. It is so easy to forget these men and women who put their
lives on the line for us every day. Please add Jason and the Locklear
family to your prayer list! Kirby, thank you for allowing me to reprint
this exchange between you and your son. I hope you will continue to keep
us updated on Jason. You must be so proud of your son.
“Dear Son
I forward this to let everyone know you are OK.
Even us veterans can’t imagine what you are going thru; but we
love you and miss you. Not a day goes by we don’t think about you; and
pray that God places a hedge of protection around you the men of the 2/6 81mm
Mortar Platoon.
Trust your training; trust the men under your command; trust
the officers appointed over you; trust the USMC; and trust your nation.
But most importantly keep the faith: in God and in family. This, as all
things will come to an end and I look forward seeing you upon your return.
I will follow this up with a private email, but do not hesitate
to let me know if you need anything.
Love , Dad
From:
Locklear SSgt Jason H (2/6 81mm MORTAR PLT)
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 5:23 PM
Subject:
Hey dad
I just want to say I love you and we are doing ok here its just so hot and sleep
is hard to come by here. We are fighting a lot going on many patrols. Just let
everybody know im ok.
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