Lectionary Reading for 6-13-10
June 7, 2010Ponderings, Wanderings, Wonderings
June 6, 2010
We are in Austin this weekend for another Niece’s graduation. This week my brother in law Terry’s daughter Alexis Johnson is graduating from Pflugerville High. Alexis and her grandmother are in the picture. Last week my sister Holly’s granddaughter graduated from LCM. This is a wonderful time for the graduates. It is a time that they have worked for and looked forward to for a long time. Many graduates will move on to college, some will attend technical schools to learn a trade, some will go into the work force and start earning a living right away. Some will make decisions that will not be in their own best interest or their families. They will all make decisions based on the environment they grew up in and are currently living in.
Lets keep them all in our prayers to make good decisions that will bless them for the rest of their lives. Lets pray that someone has influenced them with some thought patterns that Jesus Christ would have them think. In fact lets go ahead and pray that we will do some thinking that Jesus Christ would have us do. Lets pray that we will develop those thought patterns that keep us constantly in touch with our Lord and Savior. When we, as devoted Christians, begin to develop how we think, the influence we have on graduates and others will be more in line with our Christian values.
Our graduates have the rest of their life ahead of them. They will be tempted to take shortcuts, drugs and alcohol, sexual perversions/diversions, take other risks to their own physical being and so much more this world/satan has to offer. Lets make sure we offer them Christ and help them to see the way, the truth and the life of Jesus Christ in our own lives.
Our Faithful Organist
June 3, 2010
Sarah Peddy is our faithful organist. We are so blessed with having an experienced organist who has such a good spirit. Our worship is enhanced by her organ playing. Sarah is a retired teacher and is the daughter of Jean and C.M. Marshall. Thanks Sarah for all you do.
Lectionary Reading for 6-6-10
June 2, 2010The Gospel at Annual Conference
June 2, 2010
What a wonderful service we attended Monday night. It was a Gospel Service of praise and thanksgiving. We heard a great sermon by the Rev. Dr. Tom Long on being truly thankful for all we have been given. As you can tell in the picture the pews are empty because Jane and I got there early and got to listen to the choir and soloist warm up. We got a good dose of praise and worship before the praise and worship began. The Sanctuary is big, very big and the backdrop behind the choir area is very colorful. All of this makes for a great worship experience by being able to hear the Gospel in song and sermon.
Dr. Long’s sermon was on the 10 lepers that Jesus healed. Only one came back to offer thanks to Jesus. The other nine took the healing as something that God owed them. It was God’s job to heal them. It was God’s responsibility to heal them. How often do we take our God for granted and hold Him responsible for everything and forget to thank Him for anything. Our God loves us and wants the best for us. He wants us to know He is there, to acknowledge His presence and to thank Him for all that He provides for us. Try offering God all the glory and honor each and every moment of every day and see if He doesn’t honor the worship you give Him in your very own lives. As the song says, “Our God is an Awesome God”, lets act like it.
I pray for God’s blessings and peace to be with you all the days of your lives, Pastor Randy
Men’s Sunday School Class
June 1, 2010
The Men’s Sunday School Class is a very faithful group. From left to right are Harvey Wilson, Tommy Day, Billy Brossette and Tom Schulte. Tom was a guest for this past Sunday. He was also the guest speaker for the morning service and did a great job presenting the Gideon’s Ministry efforts for this area and the world. Thanks again Tom.
As you can see the Men’s class is made up of a few but very faithful brothers in Christ. They sure could use some more company. They are also looking forward to Buddy Withrow”s return following recovery from his back surgery. Get well quick Buddy. Tommy Day is the teacher/leader of the class and does a very good and thorough job of teaching the lesson for that Sunday. Thanks for all of your efforts Tommy Day.
Our Nursery Attendent
May 31, 2010
Kristin with children who were there this Sunday.
Women’s Sunday School Class
May 30, 2010
From left to right in the standing row: Vivien Martin, Thelma Laughlin, Darlene Thompson, Jan Day, Jean Martin, Dean Self, Colleen Adair, Frankie Cronk, Connie Pike, Dean Brossette, Wanda Barron and Jane Branch.
Sitting in the pew next to the standing row: Robbie Murphy, Cheryl Crawford, Cheryl Earnest and Jean Marshall.
Sitting in the next pew are: Eunice Burns, Joyce Meads, B.J. Crawford and Katherine Kendig.
My apologies if I got any names or spellings wrong.
I asked the Women’s Sunday School Class to move to the Sanctuary to get this picture. As you can see they are a large class and they all have a wonderful spirit. There are 20 in attendance for this picture and some were not there today. Keep growing in numbers ladies. It would be a wonderful problem to have to find you a larger room to meet in (probably the fellowship hall). We really need to get that soundproofing done so we can meet over there!
Ponderings, Wanderings, Wonderings
May 30, 2010 
In the picture are Brandon Turner (nephew) and friend, Bryan Croaker, Melvin and Shon Turner (nephew).
Jesus tells us that there is no greater love than a man who would give up his life for a friend. Jesus had friends He would give up His life for. The Disciples that Jesus chose were people He spent 3 years with. He got to know them as friends as well as those He would depend upon to go out into the world and carry His message to the ends of the earth. He did give up His life for these disciples as well as each one of us. There is no greater love.
Today I spent a good part of the day with Melvin Croaker. He turned 63 yesterday and Pam threw him a party. Lots of family and friends were there celebrating his birthday and spending time with a friend. Yes there were more than a few crawfish, shrimp and many other delicacies consumed. It was good to see so many people there. Children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends were all there to let Melvin know they love him. Melvin is still in chemotherapy for cancer and is maintaining a good attitude with faith that he will be healed. Our prayers are with you Melvin as well all those who are suffering with many different kinds of cancer.
Our prayers are what Jesus calls us to do for those who we call friends. Lets pray for those who are fighting against cancer, lets pray for all of the caregivers, doctors, nurses, wives, husbands, friends or anyone who cares for them. But most important of all lets claim a faith that says our God cares enough for us to be with us through all of our struggles as we all wait for the day we will meet the One who calls us friend.
Ponderings, Wonderings, Wanderings
May 28, 2010
In our study on “Beyond 30 Seconds” we were reminded of God’s Creation and His love for us. I ponder about reasons why we as God’s people lose sight of how beautiful this world is. How wonderful it is to look at your children when they are small and watch them grow into adults. How wonderful it is to see a sunset like this one I took on our trip to California. How wonderful it is to sit and watch it rain and know that God is feeding His creations. We need to work on our appreciation of and our love for this world He has given to us. Quit taking this wonderful creation for granted and start praising Him for all that He has given us. When we truly love our God we offer Him praise and thank Him by our Christian actions in His creation.
Wesley United Methodist Church, Orange TX 