An Epistle from Paul:Under Control! – There are times we are tempted to “fight fire with fire.” Let me use two illustrations to help us understand another Biblical principle. George Bernard Shaw appeared before a London audience. He stepped to the front of the platform ready to give his speech. The crowd was calling wildly for him. As the roar subsided, and in that

tense moment of silence, just before he began, a voice from the balcony cried “Blah!” Such would have finished most speakers, but not Shaw. He looked up and said calmly, “I agree with you fully, but what can two of us do against so many?”

While contending with countless challenges of geography and climate in the building of the Panama Canal, Colonel George Goethals had to endure the criticism of countless busybodies back home who freely predicted that he would never complete his great task. But the builder pressed steadily forward in his work and said nothing. He was asked once, “Aren’t you going to answer your critics?” The great engineer simply smiled and said, “In time.” “How?” Goethals replied, “With the canal.”

Sounds like something our Lord would say. He always had the best comebacks in some form or another. Here then is my point. How should we be when confronted with criticism? Sometimes silence may be the best comeback. Having a great comeback is not always possible; UNLESS, we rely completely on the Lord for His wisdom. Proverbs 29:11 says, “A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control.” And there is the answer – we are at our best when under control!

In His Marvelous Love, Paul

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Volume X August 28, 2018 No. 11

New Series Begins September 5th!Actually this is a continuation of a series we have been viewing for some time now… Ray Vander Laan does an absolutely solid job in taking “walks” through the Holy Land and applying Biblical

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Fall Youth Camp is Slatted!Our older and younger youth are urged to make plans now to attend this year’s Fall Youth Camp at Chenoweth Trails. This will be taking place September 22nd – 23rd. Last year was the inaugural gathering. Plans are underway for more youth to be present with even more opportunities of growing together in the Lord! Infromation and registration material can be found on the table in the foyer… The price is right ($0) and the purpose is Biblical!!!

(by no means an exhaustive list)Military Personnel: Zach Claywell, Austin Brasher, Stephen Watts, David Holmes, Dustin Sherrod… Recovering and Other Matters: Betty Teater family, Emma Grace Mills, Reva Cole, Dan Swihart, Monte Rieger, Jack/John Rowell, Barry Rieger family, Emma Sartain, Joe/Margaret Worrell, Ron Lee, Stephen Wentzell, Everrt Snyder, Harold Worley, Vickie Hunt, Larry Paxson, J. Michael Parks, Barb Stonecash, Janice Worley, Donnie Meyers, Lori Reeves, Mark Apple, Sherry Crooks, Jim DeWitt, Maxine Rodefer, Andy/Kristy Marker…Dealing With Cancer: Terri Datema, Dalene McIntire, Rebecca Strong, Pete Taylor, Wanda Lee, Sherry Steingass…

Information and Tickets! If you would like to experience this Gospel concert see Ed or Emily Bell for information and tickets… You’ll be glad you did!!!

Just Received Word Barry Rieger passed away just before noon August 28th. We rejoice in that he no longer suffers in this life… We extend our love and prayers to his family many of whom are our brothers/sisters in Christ… We also want to extend our love and prayers to the family of Cronley (Jr.) Teater who passed from this life this past Friday…