Sunday

 

Lisa Watts, the Ponchatoula bride-t0-be who was sick earlier in the week, was well and became a bride last night.  Thank-you for praying she would be well by the time of the wedding.

Sarabeth Simpson

Please pray for Sarabeth Simpson as she will have her tonsils and adenoids taken out on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at North Oaks Outpatient Center in Hammond, La.
Thank you,
Marty & Gretchen, Micah & Sarabeth Simpson

Jadon’s Story

Yes I started taking steps yesterday. I can take about 5 steps. I get so excited and start going to fast. I have to learn to slow down a little and then I will be walking everywhere. My mommy and daddy are so proud of me. They never thought that i would progress this fast after surgery. I’m only 9 weeks post surgery and I’m saying about 50 words. The best part about me talking is I’m starting to use the words without my mommy having to say it first. I’m also saying people’s names when I see them. Today we stopped at my papa’s funeral home and as soon as mommy got me out the car I was saying papa. I knew he was in that building. I’m doing things that my mommy and daddy didn’t know if I would ever be able to do. It’s amazing!!!! We thank God everyday for what he has done.

Pray for the people of Afghanistan.

http://www.imb.org/main/news/details.asp?StoryID=10512&LanguageID=1709&cid=imbel

Thought for the Day: How to treat others

A young lady named Sally relates an experience she had in a seminary class, given by her teacher, whom we’ll call Brother Smith. She says Brother Smith was known for his elaborate object lessons. One particular day, Sally walked into class and knew they were in for another fun day. On the wall was a big target and on a nearby table were many darts. Brother Smith told the students to draw a picture of someone that they disliked or someone who had made them angry . . .and he would allow them to throw darts at the person’s picture.

Sally’s girlfriend (on her right), drew a picture of a girl who had stolen her boyfriend. Another friend (on her left), drew a picture of his little brother. Sally drew a picture of Brother Smith, putting a great deal of detail into her drawing. Sally was pleased at the overall effect she had achieved.

The class lined up and began throwing darts, with much laughter and hilarity. Some of the students threw their darts with such force that their targets were ripping apart. Sally looked forward to her turn, and was filled with disappointment when Brother Smith, because of time limits, asked the students to return to their seats.

As Sally sat thinking about how angry she was because she didn’t have a chance to throw any darts at her target, Brother Smith began removing the target from the wall. Underneath the target was a picture of Jesus….

A complete hush fell over the room as each student viewed the mangled picture of Jesus; holes and jagged marks covered His face and His eyes were pierced out.

Brother Smith said only these words, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me.” (Matthew 25:40)

No other words were necessary; the tear-filled eyes of each student focused only on the picture of Christ. The students remained in their seats even after the bell rang, then slowly left the classroom, tears streaming down their faces.

(author unknown)

May the story above serve as a reminder that our attitude toward Jesus Christ is demonstrated in the way we treat people around us.

Have a great day and a great weekend!

Alan Smith
Boone Church of Christ
Boone, NC

 

May this Lord’s Day be the best day of your week!

Anna Lee