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Gifts from God

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Remember that tape outline on the wall at church that ISNT Texas? Yeah, it’s supposed to be a dove, one of the most easily identifiable symbols for the Holy Spirit. On Pentecost Sunday we put it up and filled it up with the gifts God has given us. Below, in no particular order, is the outcome of that gathering of gifts (though there is still room on that wall for more to be added):

Alana

Happ Birthday

Softball

Photoshop

Rabbit Love Owen

Writing

Playing basketball

Softball

Friendships in church to newcomers

Comedy

pets

laughter

running

art & music

cooking

loving spirit to others

being a mother

poetry

congeniality

prayer

friendly

health

my pets

technology (iPad)

nursing

nurturing grandkids

family

joy in attending church and singing wonderful hymns

organizing events

music/saxophone

teaching

dance

I love dad & mom

I like strawberries

I love Madisyn and Riley

I love pops

I love Red Sox

I love sister

I love mom & dad

I like grandma

Now, that’s some list! And I’m pretty sure anybody who knows us can tell from the list who added what, and also who wasn’t there the day we put this together because their gifts aren’t on the list yet. Kind of fantastic. This is just the tip of the iceberg, folks. And that’s pretty exciting.

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From Deb:03-sleepingOneWeek

 

PS To the list, I would like to add this photo of my first grandchild. Bivi had a baby boy! Jackson Kasko was born on 6/5/14. 8 lbs. 9 oz. Everyone is doing great in Brooklyn!

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Hymn 365

Quote

The minister was completing a temperance sermon. With great emphasis he said,
‘If I had all the beer in the world, I’d take it and pour it into the river.’

With even greater emphasis he said,
‘And if I had All the wine in the world, I’d take it and pour it into the river.’

And then finally, shaking his fist in the air, he Said,
‘And if I had all the whiskey in the world, I’d take it and pour it into the river.’

Sermon complete, he sat down. The song leader stood very cautiously and announced,
‘For our closing song, Let us sing Hymn #365
‘Shall We Gather at the River’

Inspirational

Inspiration from Barbara

There are so many people who volunteer their time and abilities to see that our church functions so well.    Many do this ‘behind the scenes’ with little acknowledgement and thanks.  Many of us take so much for granted…things get done, plans get made, items are available, etc.  To those of you who are responsible for that happening, thanks soooooooo much!

I saw the following words recently (author unknown) and want to share them:
Prayer is not a ‘spare wheel’ that you pull out when in trouble; it is a ‘steering wheel’ that directs us in the right path throughout life.

Do you know why a car’s windshield is so large and the rear view mirror is so small?  Because our PAST is not as important as our FUTURE.  So, look ahead and move on.

All things in life are temporary.  If they are going well, enjoy it; they will not last forever.  If they are going wrong, don’t worry; they can’t last long either.

Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, God smiles from above and says, ‘Relax, it’s just a bend, not the end!‘

When GOD solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities; when GOD doesn’t solve your problems, HE has faith in your abilities.

A blind person asked St. Anthony: ‘Can there be anything worse than losing eyesight?’  He replied: ‘Yes, losing your vision.’

When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them; and sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you.

WORRYING does not take away tomorrow’s TROUBLES; it takes away today’s PEACE.

I hope all Moms have a great Mother’s Day.  If your Mom is no longer with you, remember those women in your life who have ‘mothered’ you… a sister, neice, friend.  Adopt a mom.  There are many adoptable mothers in nursing homes, hospitals, retirement communities, etc. who would love to be loved!

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