July 2010 Newsletter
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By Bro. Bill Scroggs
When you combine that with the scratches and extra heartbeats when something rustled or rattled in the bushes, those were very valuable berries. The blackberry picking time usually came after the 4th of July, which always brought out the crock that held gallons of lemonade.
The crock, in addition to dozens of lemons and probably 10-20 pounds of sugar, was cooled by a 25 pound or more block of ice. This vat of lemonade was large enough to supply our family of 7, including two teenage boys and our guests, all day and, sometimes, with enough left over for a day or two later.
The times were simpler and slower, but one thing was evident: There was love and family time enough to create memories to last a lifetime. I pray that you and yours get to spend some slower time this summer just to appreciate each other.
Remember the wise man’s words in Proverbs 15:17, “Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, than a stalled ox and hatred therewith.”
Destiny McArt, a 17-year old girl, has been admitted to the hospital after suffering very traumatic events in her life. She needs prayers for her protection and her health. Cookie Larrick’s brother-in-law, Jim, passed away on June 24th. Dianne Hall, Reta Scroggs’ sister, suffered a heart attack and is diabetic. Evalee Hukill fell and broke her hip. She is in Conway Hospital. Mrs. Shirley Fontenot, the grandmother of Chereé Chapman, has been taken off life supports. Please pray for her family. Gary Martin's sister, Lisa, in Campbellsville, KY, is not doing well at all. She has ongoing health problems. Bob Adkins is under the care of Hospice. Bob is not very well. Chereé Chapman, Ina Martin, Dr. Berton Heleine, Flora “Bill” Clay, Myron Mann, Jim St.John, Joan Ray, Fern Bess and Jim Thompson are dealing with heart problems. Nell and Sammy Jones, Gloria Sartago, Jake Walpole, Michael Johnson, Jo Woodson, Aubrey Bradbury, Gayle Eden, Ruth Follis, Al Bembry, Frances Cunningham, and Keith Pinson are battling serious health problems. Alyssa Abrego, Fred Steinmetz, Floyd Vance, Dale DeSpain, Gabby Smellmann, Dennis Stewart, Dena Murph, Jerry Elmore, Dr. Herbert Roland, Gloria Sartago, Rev. Larry Hudson, D J Eades, Mary Hopson, Herb Huber, Dena Murph, Keith Rosenthal, Cathy Flowers, Evalee Hukill, Linda Chapman, Roy Castillion, Suzy Ward, Glen Brison, Teresa Schroepher, Garrett Hayden, Steve Willbanks, and Sandra Dozier are battling cancer. Tommie Adkins, Virgil Donovan, and Reta Scroggs are struggling with severe forms of arthritis. Dear Lord, it seems like our prayer concerns continue to grow and grow. We know You are a big and all powerful God, and that You can meet each of these needs. Thank you, Lord, for Your mercy, grace, and loving-kindness. Please be with each of these, our friends and family, as they struggle with their different illnesses and problems. We ask an extra measure of blessing for each of them. In Jesus’ precious name we pray, Amen. |
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| Tommie Adkins New Address Tommie Adkins has a new address. She was able to move closer to Bob, who is staying with Cindy and Jerry Trent, their daughter and son-in-law. The new address is: Tommie Adkins %Jerry Trent P.O. Box 83004 Oklahoma City, OK 73148 |
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| Missionary Moments REX and SANDY ANDREWS were reassigned to work with a people group in Northern Africa. They had focused on an Arab people in a large city until the government unexpectedly rejected their visa and gave them only a few days to leave the country. National believers came to say goodbye. One young man, a fairly new Christian, said, “We are not to be sad. God is good. You are like the men during the summer heat who walk in the street [to provide water]. When one street is done, they move to the next. You have given us a drink; now it is time for you to go to others who are thirsty.” It’s amazing the doors God is opening around the world, thanks in part to our obedience to Him and our commitment to making a difference through CP. Pray for the Andrews as they move to another street. Luke 24:47. Copied from the Southern Baptist Convention website at www.sbc.net |
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| Bible Trivia 1. Who said. “Though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing”? Paul (1 Corinthians 13:3) 2. Who had a dream of seven poor cattle coming out of the Nile River? The pharaoh in Joseph’s time (Genesis 41) 3. Who stated that, being a poor man, he couldn’t possibly marry Saul’s daughter? David, who did indeed marry Saul’s daughter (1 Samuel 18:23) 4. What judge of Israel protested that he wasn’t fit to lead because he came from a poor family? Gideon (Judges 6) 5. What commendable deed was done by a poor widow Jesus saw in the temple? She put two mites (coins) in the temple treasury, even though this was almost all she owned (Mark 12:42) This Week’s Bible Trivia 1. What treacherous prostitute received a hefty amount of silver for betraying a Hebrew strongman? 2. Who told King David a parable of a poor man who had his one pet lamb taken away from him by a rich man? 3. What name do the Gospels use for the god of money? 4. What wealthy “Christian woman made her living selling purple dye? 5. Which of Jesus’ disciples protested Jesus’ anointing with oil, saying that the money spent on the oil could have been given to the poor? Taken from The Whimsical Quizzical Bible Trivia Book written by J. Stephen Lang |
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| Did You Ever Wonder . . . Why is the time of day with the slowest traffic called rush hour? Why didn't Noah swat those two mosquitoes? Why is it that doctors call what they do 'practice'? If flying is so safe, why do they call the airport the terminal. Why are they called apartments when they are all stuck together? If con is the opposite of pro, is Congress the opposite of progress? |
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| Calendar of Events Sunday, July 4, 11, 18, 25 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship 5:00 p.m. Choir Practice 6:00 p.m. Evening Worship Wednesday, July 7, 14, 21, 28 7:00 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer Saturday, July 31 8:00 a.m. Monthly Prayer Breakfast |
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Birthdays July 1 -- Mary Ann Eades July 1 -- Cindy Trent July 4 -- John David Engebrecht July 5 -- Sean Shrewsbury July 6 -- Sharon Walpole July 7 -- Abby Shrewsbury July 8 -- Bob Emerson July 11 -- John Hale July 13 -- Lee Brannon July 13 -- Isaac Pitts July 16 -- Jared Payne July 17 -- Wayne Adams July 20 -- Mable Brannon July 20 -- Leon Walker July 29 -- Phyliss Phelps July 27 -- Jeremy and Rebecca Pitts July 28 -- Jay and Betty Scroggs July 31 -- Hardy and Beverly McNeece |
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