Saturday, August 8, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Yearly Meeting
I'm getting ready to head out to Plainfield for a time of Praise, Worship, Prayer, and discussion. Just ask that you all pray for us as we gather together today in the Lord's Presence.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Food Bank
Alex and I made a donation today at the Food Bank. What was really neat is we got to put it away and I really enjoyed watching my son be involved in this. As I was passing one of the aisle that he was putting food away he was humming. And he would come tell me where I needed to put things. A nice lady by the name of Debby was the only person working to get it ready for the distribution today for families at 3:30. She asked me my name and I shared with her how we heard about the mission. And when I told her Hinkle Creek Church she stated that their has been a huge out pouring of donations from our church. She showed us the piles of corn that Bev had shared with them. How proud I was to say I was a member of such a giving church. As Alex and I walked down each aisle we took note of things that they either had none or just a hand full. I have included this list of anyone is interested in donating these items. As we were leaving a little guy about the same age of my son walked to us in the parking lot and asked when the food pantry was open. He said he was their to get food for his family. I pray today stays with my son.
Instant Potatoes
BBQ Sauce
Dried Beans
Canned Soup
Juices
Beverages
Paper Towel
Toilet Paper
Breads
Cereals
Instant Potatoes
BBQ Sauce
Dried Beans
Canned Soup
Juices
Beverages
Paper Towel
Toilet Paper
Breads
Cereals
Land of Unlocked Doors
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5203124n&tag=mg;eveningnews
If you go to the above link their is a video from the CBS News about a small town in Ohio and My Boss owns a home there. It's really nice if you feel like watching it.
If you go to the above link their is a video from the CBS News about a small town in Ohio and My Boss owns a home there. It's really nice if you feel like watching it.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
I woke up today with a heavy mind. So many of my friends and family are in a "depression" or sad about issues in their lives. I struggle with right words for each person or something that may lift them up. I have told some to pray because I don't have the words or experience to say something. I have reminded some of them blessings that I can see in their lives. I think about myself when I have those days or weeks. Its no fun being on that end of the table. Where you feel like nobody cares, that any minute somebody is going to remind you that last few dollars you have is for a bill. Depression can destroy a day, a relationship and a life. Do nonbelievers look at us and wonder why we don't depend on our God. Use the faith we talk about? And with that simple question I decided explore and read on this subject. I am guilty of the same emotions as my friends. Do I sound that way or say things that make others think I don't have faith? Here is what I read and pulled together to share with my friends and to save for my rainy day.
Depression: A state of feeling sad - an emotion. Realize that you can't base life on your emotions.
Christians base life on truth, not feelings. Philippians 4:1 commands us to rejoice (whether we feel like it or not!). And James 1:2 asks us to “Consider it all joy when we fall into various trials.” Notice that James doesn't tell us to feel joyful; he tells us to reckon, to choose to think about your situation as a spot where you can have joy.
Faith
Choosing to trust truth rather than your feelings may require a lot of faith. And if that is what we mean by asking if faith can solve depression, then faith may be enough in some cases. Trusting what God says rather than your feelings is certainly a more realistic approach to life
Heed God's Advice
However, many people talk about “faith” and only mean a vague hope that God will somehow pull them through. That's too nebulous a concept to be reliable. Many of the same people who claim to have faith keep plunging through life ignoring God's principles for healthy living. If we spurn the good advice that the Bible contains, we won't escape the consequences - even if we have faith.
So next time I am depressed I am going to read my own post. And here is a simple checklist for myself.
*Avoid being alone. Force yourself to be with people.
*Seek help from others.
*Sing. Music can uplift your spirit as it did for King Saul (1 Samuel 16:14-23).
*Praise and give thanks. “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
*Lean heavily on the power of God's Word.
*Rest confidently in the presence of God's Spirit. “Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him For the help of His countenance” (Psalm 42:5).
Love in Prayer,
Heather Lynne
Depression: A state of feeling sad - an emotion. Realize that you can't base life on your emotions.
Christians base life on truth, not feelings. Philippians 4:1 commands us to rejoice (whether we feel like it or not!). And James 1:2 asks us to “Consider it all joy when we fall into various trials.” Notice that James doesn't tell us to feel joyful; he tells us to reckon, to choose to think about your situation as a spot where you can have joy.
Faith
Choosing to trust truth rather than your feelings may require a lot of faith. And if that is what we mean by asking if faith can solve depression, then faith may be enough in some cases. Trusting what God says rather than your feelings is certainly a more realistic approach to life
Heed God's Advice
However, many people talk about “faith” and only mean a vague hope that God will somehow pull them through. That's too nebulous a concept to be reliable. Many of the same people who claim to have faith keep plunging through life ignoring God's principles for healthy living. If we spurn the good advice that the Bible contains, we won't escape the consequences - even if we have faith.
So next time I am depressed I am going to read my own post. And here is a simple checklist for myself.
*Avoid being alone. Force yourself to be with people.
*Seek help from others.
*Sing. Music can uplift your spirit as it did for King Saul (1 Samuel 16:14-23).
*Praise and give thanks. “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
*Lean heavily on the power of God's Word.
*Rest confidently in the presence of God's Spirit. “Hope in God, for I shall yet praise Him For the help of His countenance” (Psalm 42:5).
Love in Prayer,
Heather Lynne
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Please continue to pray
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/whitneyking
The above s the link to Whitney Kings caring Bridge web page. She is the young lady who was life lined to Methodist after a car accident. She is from Noblesville but lives in Bloomington. Her family and friends are there everyday to encourage her and one another. I thought you might like to see her picture and there is some news about her recovery. Seems like she's doing well considering all that has transpired. Thank You~
The above s the link to Whitney Kings caring Bridge web page. She is the young lady who was life lined to Methodist after a car accident. She is from Noblesville but lives in Bloomington. Her family and friends are there everyday to encourage her and one another. I thought you might like to see her picture and there is some news about her recovery. Seems like she's doing well considering all that has transpired. Thank You~
Breakfast
I apologize that I forgot to put in the bulletin that this Sunday is our monthly fellowship breakfast at 9:30. Pass the word around so we will have a nice turn-out! It's been a long time since we've gathered together for breakfast. Looking forward to seeing everyone on Sunday morning for that.
Yearly Meeting
Good morning Friends,
Yesterday turned out to be an interesting day at the Yearly Meeting. I found that not much was resolved due to all the people who came and blocked any decisions that were before the body. I won't go into detail on here, but it appears that a major shake-up is about to happen within the Yearly Meeting and I believe it will all be for the good. The events that face us in the future will be historical and we will be very much involved in it. It will NOT affect who we are and anything about us as a Church - but I'm seeing a bonding together of many of the Churches who believe as we do and I think something new and wonderful will emerge from it all. I'll explain all of this as I find out more to the whole body. I will be reporting at Monthly Meeting this Sunday if you would like to stay and hear about it.
Yesterday turned out to be an interesting day at the Yearly Meeting. I found that not much was resolved due to all the people who came and blocked any decisions that were before the body. I won't go into detail on here, but it appears that a major shake-up is about to happen within the Yearly Meeting and I believe it will all be for the good. The events that face us in the future will be historical and we will be very much involved in it. It will NOT affect who we are and anything about us as a Church - but I'm seeing a bonding together of many of the Churches who believe as we do and I think something new and wonderful will emerge from it all. I'll explain all of this as I find out more to the whole body. I will be reporting at Monthly Meeting this Sunday if you would like to stay and hear about it.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Prayer for my grandparents
Tim and I traveled to Maryland over the weekend to see my grandparents. My grandmother has Alzheimer's. My grandfather is in very low spirits. Each time we see her we notice such a difference in her demeanor and personality. But as I watched my grandfather take care of her as if she was a 10 year it amazed me at how much he is doing each day and the pain he must be feeling. I tried to put myself mentally in their shoes and the sadness was so great. They will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary in a few weeks and she doesn't even remember. We looked at old pictures and she would think baby pictures of my grandpa were her oldest son. Please pray for her strength as she wakes up each day and peace as she goes to sleep each night. She has nightly hours of crying. My grandpa was told that it was her knowing in her heart what was happening and feeling the loss. I ask you to pray for my grandpa to give him wisdom and strength to keep enduring. And mostly that they can still enjoy the love the have for each other as much as possible. I read this poem made me want to go hug everyone that had had to deal with this ugly disease.
Pray for me I was once like you.
Be kind and loving to me that's how I would have treated you.
Remember I was once someones parent or spouse I had a life and a
dream for the future.
Speak to me, I can hear you even if I don't understand
what you are saying. Speak to me of things in my past of
which I can still relate.
Be considerate of me, my days are such a struggle.
Think of my feelings because I still have them and can feel pain.
Treat me with respect because I would have treated you that way.
Think of how I was before I got Alzheimer's; I was full of life,
I had a life, laughed and loved you.
Think of how I am now, My disease distorts my thinking, my
feelings, and my ability to respond, but I still love you even if I can't tell you.
Think about my future because I used too.
Remember I was full of hope for the future just like you are now.
Think how it would be to have things locked in your mind and
can't let them out. I need you to understand and not blame me,
but Alzheimer's.
I still need the compassion and the touching and most of all I
still need you to love me.
Keep me in your prayers because I am between life and death.
The love you give will be a blessing from God and both of us will
live forever.
How you live and what you do today will always be remembered
in the heart of the Alzheimer's Patient.
Thank God for my strong Pappy! I love him so much.
Pray for me I was once like you.
Be kind and loving to me that's how I would have treated you.
Remember I was once someones parent or spouse I had a life and a
dream for the future.
Speak to me, I can hear you even if I don't understand
what you are saying. Speak to me of things in my past of
which I can still relate.
Be considerate of me, my days are such a struggle.
Think of my feelings because I still have them and can feel pain.
Treat me with respect because I would have treated you that way.
Think of how I was before I got Alzheimer's; I was full of life,
I had a life, laughed and loved you.
Think of how I am now, My disease distorts my thinking, my
feelings, and my ability to respond, but I still love you even if I can't tell you.
Think about my future because I used too.
Remember I was full of hope for the future just like you are now.
Think how it would be to have things locked in your mind and
can't let them out. I need you to understand and not blame me,
but Alzheimer's.
I still need the compassion and the touching and most of all I
still need you to love me.
Keep me in your prayers because I am between life and death.
The love you give will be a blessing from God and both of us will
live forever.
How you live and what you do today will always be remembered
in the heart of the Alzheimer's Patient.
Thank God for my strong Pappy! I love him so much.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Wednesday Night Bible Study
Just wanted to let everyone know that the Bible Study will be held at Larry & Trish Butcher's home instead of Bob and Paulette's. We had our weeks mixed up. It will be held at our house next week. Remember - 6:30 p.m.! See you there!
Bob
Bob
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