Team Picture

I been studying about Davids might men and came across this picture. Not much is said about them but what is said brings about only 1 reaction : WOW!

Where is Dick Nixon now?

Now that Benedict Spector has turned over West Point To The administration, the democrats have nothing standing in their way. With 60 votes in the senate the last vestige of Republican influence has dwindled to a "bully pulpit" ( too bad there is no one in the senate with a back bone).

As we look into the future the democrats are surely in charge . If things go well and improve the democrats will win in a landslide and dominate the landscape for years to come , BUT if things go bad they will bear the full brunt of their choices. Either way they wont have George Bush to kick around anymore

Take that "MS" Napolitano

Message to all those who would limit our freedoms and run people into a corner in fear: most in the U.S. still believe in the following:

Bill of Rights

Amendment I

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Amendment II

A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.

Amendment III

No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

Amendment IV

The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Amendment V

No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

Amendment VI

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.

Amendment VII

In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

Amendment VIII

Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Amendment IX

The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

Amendment X

The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.

Didnt know I was one !

After the memo from Janet Napolitano it was very obvious that except for a few things the current administrations considers me a right wing extremist. Wow and I thought I was just a working stiff trying to get through the week. That memo was shamefull and she should resign for her position. There are some that are heading down the path of extremism . They are hugging and bowing to those that destroy this country. They are spending amounts of money that cannot be fathomed by the average person. they are developing a plan for a youth movement right from the nazis of the 30's .. And they are handing over information that lets our enemies know exactly what to expect when captured. As Pogo said in a previous generation "we have met the enemy and he is us !

Have not gone anywhere

The beaty of these blogs is that you can disappear for several weeks and it is ok.. especially when no one reads it

I am shocked ....

The mass murders in Germany were a terrible tragedy and we should pray for the families. I was shocked at the situation but not the murders but that the German official would have the backbone to use lethal force in dealing with the criminal. I'm confident though that these police officers will undergo sensitivity training so that next time the poor monster will get his trial and life in prison. Ans he will probably only kill 15 - 20 more

The power of music

Like most things today there are 1000's of books out there by "experts". It seems I have missed out on millions by not writing a book. Thus are the musings on the dangers of the wrong kind of music and the power of the right kind of music.

When King Saul suffered from the evil spirit his counselors knew that the right kind of music could sooth the king and actually restore his ability to function. This has been known since the beginning of time. Music can affects us in many ways. Restaurants use it control the amount of food one eats and the speed in which they eat it. It can be used for crowd control. Have you ever came out of a place of business singing a song and you had no idea where it came from? Try to say the words of you favorite songs without the music. That can be tough.

How about the wrong kind of music? You know Satan does not nor has he ever played fair. He will use any means necessary to capture you. I do not believe we need to expose ourselves to the bad music of the world so that we can know how to avoid it. the Bible tells us: Eph 5:19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord; We need to focus on that and avoid the world's music as much as we can. We dont need to study the counterfeit in order to know the real. We ned to master the true Godly music that is out there. Learn of Wesley and Watts and others like them. They offer a lifetime of a Godly influence that can buils your faith and walk with the Lord

Annnouncements March 7

Announcementts

Sunday Night Fellowship
March 8 – Pizza

March 15 – Potluck

Upcoming Events
Video night – Mar. 10, Tues.
Bob Ellis – Mar. 29 p.m.
Forth of July Program – June 28
IBLP Seminar – July 27-Aug.1

Senior Day Out!
Monday, March 9
Meet at the church at 10:00 a.m.
We will be going to Cracker Barrel for lunch and then return
to the church for dessert and an informal talk with Bro. Ron
Dudley on wills and such for seniors.

Order of service March 7 2009

MARCH 8, 2009
MORNING WORSHIP SERVICE
Instrumental Prelude
Hymn 4……………………....…..”To God Be the Glory”
Welcome
Opening Prayer
Hymn 514…..………..…”When We All Get to Heaven”
Hymn 518.…..…...…….”Shall We Gather at the River”
Shake Hands
Announcements
Hymn 520………………….....….”O That Will Be Glory”
Offering
Message…………...…..”Remember Now Thy Creator”
Invitation 325………………………”Whiter Than Snow”
Closing Prayer
MARCH 8, 2009
EVENING WORSHIP SERVICE
Instrumental Prelude
Hymn 447…………………………...…”Trust and Obey”
Welcome
Hymn 424………………….……..…”Heavenly Sunlight”
Offering
Message…………………………...…..……..Bro. Dewey
Invitation 317……………..……..……...”Only Trust Him”
Closing Prayer

Speaking of Grace

If all we had ......

Ever notice how the hymn Amazing Grace never gets old? This is one of the signs of a classic. This song is over 200 years old but it still sends chills up my spine every time I hear it. Every denomination claims it as their own. Every one who hears it for the first time says Where did that song come from?

One preacher asked a question what if we were stranded on a deserted island ands the only book we had to live by was the Bible. How would we live if we guided our lives only by it's dictates? On the same hand a comment made by "A mighty Fortress" on the previous post got me to thinking what if the only music we listened to was the Classic hymns of the faith.

Most of these songs where written by men such as Wesley, Watts, Luther, Toplady .... These men were preachers who knew the word of God. Many of their were sermons written in meter form... Just think the change in ones life who read only the Bible ... who sang only the hymns .... Wow!

Good comment A Mighty Fortress

Depression in scripture

The word depression does not appear in the scripture but the scripture is full of examples of people suffering from it. From the Patriarchs to the Apostles all experienced this malady.

Some things I have observed in doing my study on King Saul and the evil spirit which seems to be a depression causing spirit, that should help us deal with depression

First, depression is primarily a spiritual issue. Saul suffered from this because of the choices he made. This is not always the case but it should be on of the first questions that we ask. Lord is this a result of sin in my life.

Secondly, this was a spiritual issue that had an outside influence. What has happened to all the demons of depression? They there in Davids day. When Jesus healed He also dealt with real live demons that were out to hurt people. I do believe that there are physical causes to depression that can be outside of our control but I wonder if there are alot of people out there with an evil spirit oppressing them and the drugs in their system are masking a spiritual problem that they are now unable to deal with because they are under the influence of a narcotic.

Third, the power of music can never be underestimated. I believe that music is one of the strongest opiates out there for either good or bad . Just try to take away some kids rock music from him or her. Saul's counselors recognised this power and found just the right person to help him with his evil spirit.

Finally, David was a mans man but it was music that gained him entrance into the King's palace.

A hasty evening service

After spending the day playing in 4 - 5 inch snow I was gettig ready to settle down to a short nap when low and behold it was decided to have evening service. There werent many there but the service was a special blessing . Bro Harter spoke on King Amaziah I love reading and hearing about the Kings. For 35 years I have sat and listened to Bro, Harter and it never ceases to amaze me how he can pull out something new. Our lives are the result of the sovereingty and providence of God and the choices we make. king Amaziah was given great gifts and advice from God. He gained great victories by obeying God but His choices were a result of his attidude toward God. When he won the victory over the Edomities as a result of obeying God his must have thoght He was now a Great war hero and it attracked him to the gods of the Edomites. Our pride will always lead us the gods of the edomites: attractive. alluring, pwerless,, false ................

Where is this music coming from?

I normally use Firefox browser for my internet needs and there is no music playing but if you use internet explorer you may here a combination of a song that sounds like Kojak and Monday night football .. don't know which application is causing it . I guess just enjoy the music !

Snow Snow and more snow

It is a beautiful snow covered day here in Mccalla.. with about 1.5 inches of snow and more to come.. Needles to say We haves Cancelled services today at Brooklane. I called Bro. Harter this morning and He said he was all snuggled up in his chair . I toldhim cancelling services was always a no win scenario . If you cancel then you are a compromiser and if you don't your insane. We will leave that interpretation to the reader ! Hey, lets go build a snow man !