Thursday

“As holy people . . .be sympathetic,

kind, humble, gentle, and patient.”

Colossians 3:12 (GWT)

Pray for Sylvia Watson of the Pine Ridge community as she prepares for surgery.

Pray for Kyle Brabham as he prepared to see his doctor again tomorrow.

Sunday, Robert Wilson said he was doing better with his case of shingles. Please continue to pray for him.

Jason Alford said the constant pain in his leg is gone. He can still experience pain when he moves the leg sideways. Thank God for not needing surgery, good medical treatment, modern brace, and a supporting family. Pray for Jason to be able to stay off the leg for the coming months.

Jason Dean saw the specialist yesterday morning and will try a new medication to address his problem. Pray for Jason as he tries this medication.

Mr. Frankie Gehringer continues to improve. His wife said he was able to go to a fire yesterday. If you know him, you know how important helping others in this way is to him. Thank God for his progress. Thank-you for praying for him.

Mrs. Blanch Wheat continues to be at home. Visitors would be a blessing to her and she would be a great blessing to the visitors!

Larry Miller is home again after another surgery. Pray for Larry as he recovers.

Mrs. Barbara Erwin was walking without a cane last night. Thank God she is now pain free.

Mr. I.W. Simmons will begin chemo tomorrow. Pray for him as he goes through the treatment.

Mr. Raymond Anthony is scheduled to leave rehab and go home tomorrow. Pray for him and “Miss” Velma as the recovery process continues.

Mr. Larry Watts continues to do well as his recovery continues. He will probably have a pacemaker implanted in the near future.

Mrs. Mary Nell Kliesch is facing surgery. Pray for her and her family.

The monthly share group will meet at the Alford cabin tonight at 6:30 for a time of fellowship, food, devotional study, and prayer. You are invited to attend. If you need directions please call.

Baptist Press

TENNESSEE–Diver to begin her final Olympics event. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28722

TENNESSEE–Olympian ready to showcase his sport. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28723

CHINA–Olympian once was a rebellious teen. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28724

CHINA–Bronze medalist thanks God through running. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28725

CHINA–LETTER FROM CHINA: ‘The sun shall not smite thee.’ http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28726

TENNESSEE–Faith healer separates from wife, draws criticism from charismatics. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28727

WASHINGTON–Calif. court: Fertility doctor must treat gays. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28728

LOUISIANA–FIRST-PERSON (Keith Manuel): Running the race. http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=28729

GOD IS LEFT-HANDED?

Little Bobby was spending the weekend with his grandmother. His grandmother decided to take him to the park on Saturday morning. It had been snowing all night and everything was beautiful.

His grandmother remarked, “Doesn’t it look like an artist painted this scenery? Did you know God painted this just for you?”

Bobby said, “Yes, God did it and he did it left-handed.”

This confused his grandmother a bit, and she asked him, “What makes you say God did this with his left hand?”

“Well,” said Bobby, “we learned at Sunday School last week that Jesus sits on God’s right hand!”

Indeed he does! “[God] worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.” (Ephesians 1:20-21)

The Hebrew writer tells us that such is an indication that Christ is far greater than any of the angels (1:3-4). Paul tells us in Romans 8:34 that Christ makes intercession for us while he is there at the right hand of God.

Jesus sits on God’s right hand. That doesn’t mean God is left-handed, but it does tell us just how magnificent Christ is!

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Yesterday, I heard on the television that the deputy that was killed in another parish recently sang “How Great Thou Art”. She knew something many others need to learn!

Anna Lee