BAPTISM

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH. AFTER CHURCH. AT BROTHER JOHN'S AND SISTER PATRICA WOODS HOUSE.
EDDIE PHILIPS ,DENISE PHILIPS, AND THEIR TEENAGE DAUGHTER JENNY PHILIPS.
WILL BE THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF GODS CHILDREN TO BE WELCOME IN TO FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH.

JUST PASSING THROUGH

People often say we are Pilgrims, just passing through And if we think about it, this statement is probably true We are here for a little while, but don't known for how long We won't be coming back again, not after we are gone Each tomorrow gives us another chance to choose The path we will follow, as through life we cruise We can follow in the footsteps that Jesus left for us Or we can venture out on our own, if we really must But we can all be better Pilgrims, while passing through If we help spread some kindness, and a little charity too When we meet someone in need, we should try to help Happiness comes from helping others, not just ourselves The history of our pilgrimage will be recorded somewhere And those who journey after us will know we were there Let us leave them a well-worn path, that is clearly defined Marked with acts of generosity, and lots of goodwill signs

FAMILY

Family

I ran into a stranger as he passed by,
"Oh excuse me please" was my reply.

He said, "Please excuse me too;
I wasn't watching for you."

We were very polite, this stranger and I.
We went on our way and we said good-bye.

But at home a different story is told,
How we treat our loved ones, young and old.

Later that day, cooking the evening meal,
My son stood beside me very still.

When I turned, I nearly knocked him down.
"Move out of the way," I said with a frown.

He walked away, his little heart broken.
I didn't realize how harshly I'd spoken.

While I lay awake in bed,
God's still small voice came to me and said,

"While dealing with a stranger,
common courtesy you use,
but the family you love, you seem to abuse.

Go and look on the kitchen floor,
You'll find some flowers there by the door.

Those are the flowers he brought for you.
He picked them himself: pink, yellow and blue.

He stood very quietly not to spoil the surprise,
you never saw the tears that filled his little eyes."

By this time, I felt very small,
And now my tears began to fall.

I quietly went and knelt by his bed;
"Wake up, little one, wake up," I said.

"Are these the flowers you picked for me?"
He smiled, "I found 'em, out by the tree.

I picked 'em because they're pretty like you.
I knew you'd like 'em, especially the blue."

I said, "Son, I'm very sorry for the way I acted today;
I shouldn't have yelled at you that way."
He said, "Oh, Mom, that's okay.
I love you anyway."

I said, "Son, I love you too,
and I do like the flowers, especially the blue."

Drinking From My Saucer

I've never made a fortune, and it's probably too late now.
But I don't worry about that much, I'm happy anyhow.
 
And as I go along life's way, I'm reaping better than I sowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
 'Cause my cup has overflowed.

  Haven't got a lot of riches, and sometimes the going's tough.
But I've got loving ones all around me, and that makes me rich enough.
I thank God for his blessings, and the mercies He's bestowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
 'Cause my cup has overflowed.  

 I remember times when things went wrong, my faith wore somewhat thin.
But all at once the dark clouds broke, and the sun peeped through again.
So Lord, help me not to gripe, about the tough rows I have hoed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
 'Cause my cup has overflowed.

  If God gives me strength and courage, when the way grows steep and rough.
 I'll not ask for other blessings, I'm already blessed enough.
 And may I never be too busy, to help others bear their loads.
Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer,
"Cause my cup has overflowed."

Drinking From My Saucer by John Paul Moore 1970.

4 steps to god 2020

God Loves You!
The Bible says, "God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life"
The problem is that . . .

2 All of us have done, said or thought things that are wrong. This is called sin, and our sins have separated us from God.

The Bible says “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” God is perfect and holy, and our sins separate us from God forever. The Bible says “The wages of sin is death.”
The good news is that, about 2,000 years ago,

3 God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for our sins.

Jesus is the Son of God. He lived a sinless life and then died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins. “God demonstrates His own love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us.”
Jesus rose from the dead and now He lives in heaven with God His Father. He offers us the gift of eternal life -- of living forever with Him in heaven if we accept Him as our Lord and Savior. Jesus said "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except by Me."
God reaches out in love to you and wants you to be His child. "As many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, even to those who believe on His name." You can choose to ask Jesus Christ to forgive your sins and come in to your life as your Lord and Savior.

4 If you want to accept Christ as your Savior and turn from your sins, you can ask Him to be your Savior and Lord by praying a prayer like this:

"Lord Jesus, I believe you are the Son of God. Thank you for dying on the cross for my sins.  Please forgive my sins and give me the gift of eternal life.  I ask you in to my life and heart to be my Lord and Savior. I want to serve you always."