Happy 5th of July

Yesterday we celebrated the fourth with most of the leadership team from Sunday school. We enjoyed the fellowship and some neighborhood fireworks that weren't too bad actually. Grilled chicken ( 2 different types) lots of side dishes and desserts made for a good meal. We got home around 11:00 and the house was unusually quiet. We took our boys to meet "Yangy" as Daniel calls her. (David's mom). When he was little we tried to call her "granny" but he couldn't say it and it evolved to Yangy and it stuck. Funny thing is that Sean calls her "Nangy" ( he used to say Nanny). Their cousin calls her Mamaw and a myriad of foster children David's brother has had calls her Grandma. I guess it doesn't matter as long as they call you, right?

I think we'll hit the farmers market this morning in downtown JC and then head to VA to grill out with David's family and pick up our kids.

I was thinking about many things recently and the realization that our minds really are a battlefield washed over me. Here are some verses that I've found that remind me that we have no need to worry or fret....it might be human nature, but we have the Lord who is in full control.


John 14:1 "Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in me".

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6

"Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid." Is 12:2

"He who trusts in his own heart is a fool...." Proverbs 28:26

"Whenever I am afraid, I will trust in You.In God... I have put my trust; I will not fear. What can flesh do to me?" Psalm 56:3

"The Lord also will be a refuge for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble.And those who know Your name will put their trust in You." Psalm 9:9-10

"He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.I will say of the Lord, 'He is my refuge and my fortress;My God, in Him I will trust.'" Psalm 91:1-2

"...it is good for me to draw near to God; I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all Your works." Psalm 73:28

and my all time favorite verse...has been for years...

"The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble;And He knows those who trust in Him." Nahum 1:7

Hope you had a great Fourth of July! I don't have much time to post any photos of yesterday but I'll try to do that soon. I saved most of my WW points for last night..boy was it good...and I guess I'll do the same for today.

I found this online and got a chuckle....I'll leave you with this...


Bulletin Bloopers and Blunders
(A compilation of actual Church Bulletin and Service bloopers)

* Our next song is "Angels We Have Heard Get High."
* Don't let worry kill you--let the church help.
* Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church and community.
* For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.
* Weight Watchers will meet a 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.
* Jean will be leading a weight-management series Wednesday nights. She's use the program herself and has been growing like crazy!
* The rosebud on the altar this morning is to announce the birth of David Alan Belzer, the sin of Rev. and Mrs. Julius Belzer.
* This afternoon there will be a meeting in the South and North ends of the church. Children will be baptized at both ends.
* Tuesday at 4:00 P.M. there will be an ice cream social. All ladies giving milk will please come early.
* This being Easter Sunday, we will ask Mrs. Lewis to come forward and lay an egg on the altar.
* The service will close with "Little Drops of Water." One of the ladies will start quietly and the rest of the congregation will join in.
* Next Sunday a special collection will be taken to defray the cost of the new carpet. All those wishing to do something on the carpet will come forward and do so.
* The ladies of the church have cast off clothing of every kind. They can be seen in the church basement Saturday.
* Thursday night--Potluck supper. Prayer and medication to follow.
* A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.
* 8 new choir robes are currently needed, due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.
* The senior choir invites any member of the congregation who enjoys sinning to join the choir.
* The preacher will preach his farewell message, after which the choir will sing, "Break Forth With Joy."
* Today... Christian Youth Fellowship Sexuality Course, 8 p.m. Please park in the rear parking lot for this activity.
* During the absence of our pastor, we enjoyed the rare privilege of hearing a good sermon when A.B. Doe supplied our pulpit.
* The Rev. Adams spoke briefly, much to the delight of his audience.
* The eighth graders will be presenting Shakespeare's "Hamlet": in the church basement on Friday at 7 p.m. The congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.
* Pastor is on vacation. Massages can be given to church secretary.
* Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.
* "A new loudspeaker system has been installed in the church. It was given by one of our members in honor of his wife."