It was good to have a guest speaker with us tonight to make a presentation about mission work in the African country of Ghana. The web site link to the work he spoke about is www.gwam.org -- for Ghana West Africa Missions.
Your prayers are requested for Rodney Blunt's dad, Bill, who has been scheduled for open heart surgery on Friday, January 9th in Bellingham.
Remember the New Year's Eve get-together tomorrow night at the Garrison's house, beginning at 6 p.m.
Enjoy New Year's Day on Thursday!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Sunday, December 28th Notes
It was good to have attendance climb back toward normal, although we were still missing several families today.
Thanks to everyone who attended John & Trish's Open House this afternoon.
Remember we meet Tuesday night. Potluck at 6 p.m. with midweek service following at 6:45. We have a guest speaker scheduled to make a presentation about mission work in Ghana.
Prayer Requests from Sunday morning:
From Rodney Blunt: My dad, Bill Blunt, has an appointment with a heart surgeon tomorrow to schedule surgery. His echocardiogram showed three blockages around his heart that will most likely require bypass surgery. Please continue to pray for me niece, Chelsea. She continues to struggle with how best to treat her cancer as well as other family issues.
From Ruth Lake & Jim Wilkison: Our friend Bob Walton has liver cancer and he is taking chemotherapy. He lives in Texas. Please pray for him.
Thanks to everyone who attended John & Trish's Open House this afternoon.
Remember we meet Tuesday night. Potluck at 6 p.m. with midweek service following at 6:45. We have a guest speaker scheduled to make a presentation about mission work in Ghana.
Prayer Requests from Sunday morning:
From Rodney Blunt: My dad, Bill Blunt, has an appointment with a heart surgeon tomorrow to schedule surgery. His echocardiogram showed three blockages around his heart that will most likely require bypass surgery. Please continue to pray for me niece, Chelsea. She continues to struggle with how best to treat her cancer as well as other family issues.
From Ruth Lake & Jim Wilkison: Our friend Bob Walton has liver cancer and he is taking chemotherapy. He lives in Texas. Please pray for him.
Friday, December 26, 2008
Our God, He Is Alive
Terry Gardner wrote the following biographical sketch of A. W. Dicus, author of the song "Our God, He Is Alive." Since we sing this song frequently, I thought you might enjoy knowing more about the composer.
Aaron Wesley Dicus deserves at least a passing mention on the List. He was born near St. Louis, Missouri (in the small town of Festus) on 30 May 1888. He obeyed the gospel in the fall of 1908. He was extraordinarily well educated for his time. He obtain a B.S. degree from Marion Normal in 1912. He later obtained an A.B., M.A., and Ph.D., from Indiana University at Bloomington, Indiana. With this education he became a teacher and he taught in the High Schools of Illinois and Indiana, including teaching seven years at Indianapolis. He then taught science at Indiana University and in 1930 he moved to Cookville, Tennessee where he became a professor of physics and the head of the science department at what was then called the T.P.I. Cookville (Tenn. Tech). In about 1951 Dicus was persuaded by James R. Cope to move to Florida and work at Florida Christian College. This is did for several years until he retired from school work about 1954.
Dicus began preaching work in the summer of 1913. He held his first gospel meeting in 1915. He often spoke at the north Indianapolis congregation where Daniel Sommer was a member. While living in Indiana he filled regular appointments at Cloverdale, Crawfordsville, Traders Point (Indianapolis), Bloomington and Bedford. For two years he did regular work at the Ridgedale congregation (Chattanooga) and at Rossville, Georgia. After moving to Florida he preached for c ongregations in Miami and Winter Haven, Florida.
After his 1954 "retirement" Dicus authored three small books: Sermon Outlines, A Commentary on Hebrews and Romans and Church Leadership. He also wrote about 35 songs. His two best known songs are "Our, God, He Is Alive," and "Lord, I Believe."
Aaron Wesley Dicus deserves at least a passing mention on the List. He was born near St. Louis, Missouri (in the small town of Festus) on 30 May 1888. He obeyed the gospel in the fall of 1908. He was extraordinarily well educated for his time. He obtain a B.S. degree from Marion Normal in 1912. He later obtained an A.B., M.A., and Ph.D., from Indiana University at Bloomington, Indiana. With this education he became a teacher and he taught in the High Schools of Illinois and Indiana, including teaching seven years at Indianapolis. He then taught science at Indiana University and in 1930 he moved to Cookville, Tennessee where he became a professor of physics and the head of the science department at what was then called the T.P.I. Cookville (Tenn. Tech). In about 1951 Dicus was persuaded by James R. Cope to move to Florida and work at Florida Christian College. This is did for several years until he retired from school work about 1954.
Dicus began preaching work in the summer of 1913. He held his first gospel meeting in 1915. He often spoke at the north Indianapolis congregation where Daniel Sommer was a member. While living in Indiana he filled regular appointments at Cloverdale, Crawfordsville, Traders Point (Indianapolis), Bloomington and Bedford. For two years he did regular work at the Ridgedale congregation (Chattanooga) and at Rossville, Georgia. After moving to Florida he preached for c ongregations in Miami and Winter Haven, Florida.
After his 1954 "retirement" Dicus authored three small books: Sermon Outlines, A Commentary on Hebrews and Romans and Church Leadership. He also wrote about 35 songs. His two best known songs are "Our, God, He Is Alive," and "Lord, I Believe."
Thursday, December 25, 2008
A White Christmas With Wetter Days Ahead
Hopefully, everyone enjoyed a white Christmas today in the midst of our "winter wonderland" which is now stretching out close to two weeks in length. Weather reports indicate that while we're still due for some precipitation, slightly warmer temperatures make it more likely to be wet than white. That gives us a good chance of having a normal end-of-December day on Sunday. That should allow us to get back into something closer to routine than we've experienced the last two weeks.
Sunday morning's sermon challenges us to improve ourselves in the New Year -- "Growing Greater" -- saying that we may not be doing badly, but there is room for improvement in all of us. We'll look at six ways we can do more in our service to the Lord in the coming year.
At this point, it looks as if my family's Open House get-together will be a go -- Sunday afternoon beginning at 4 p.m., we're inviting the whole congregation to come by for refreshments and fellowship. Hopefully, most will stay for evening services. This is subject to rescheduling should the meterologists have missed their temperature projections for Sunday and we're getting more of the white stuff.
Speaking of rescheduling, our guest speaker who had planned to be with us last Tuesday to make a presentation about the work of Ghana West Africa Missions has been slated to come this Tuesday, December 30th. Remember, this is the last of our Tuesday night meetings. We'll eat at 6 p.m. Tuesday with the assembly going from 6:45-7:45. Make a point to come and learn more about service and evangelism activities to spread the gospel in Ghana.
-- John Gaines
Sunday morning's sermon challenges us to improve ourselves in the New Year -- "Growing Greater" -- saying that we may not be doing badly, but there is room for improvement in all of us. We'll look at six ways we can do more in our service to the Lord in the coming year.
At this point, it looks as if my family's Open House get-together will be a go -- Sunday afternoon beginning at 4 p.m., we're inviting the whole congregation to come by for refreshments and fellowship. Hopefully, most will stay for evening services. This is subject to rescheduling should the meterologists have missed their temperature projections for Sunday and we're getting more of the white stuff.
Speaking of rescheduling, our guest speaker who had planned to be with us last Tuesday to make a presentation about the work of Ghana West Africa Missions has been slated to come this Tuesday, December 30th. Remember, this is the last of our Tuesday night meetings. We'll eat at 6 p.m. Tuesday with the assembly going from 6:45-7:45. Make a point to come and learn more about service and evangelism activities to spread the gospel in Ghana.
-- John Gaines
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Christmas Eve Caroling Cancelled
An email just came from Karee Blunt saying,
Hello,
For those of you who were planning to join us for caroling at the nursing home tonight, we need to let you know that we've decided to cancel it due to the weather. We know it's a blessing to those at the home, but we'd rather everyone be safe in their own homes! If you know of anyone who was planning to go but might not have a chance to read this email before tonight, please be sure to give them a call!
Merry Christmas ~
Rodney & Karee
Monday, December 22, 2008
2008 Sermons
My sermon website has been updated so that full-content outlines of almost all the sermons I've preached this year are available in PDF file format. (You'll need Adobe Reader (a free download) or other PDF reader).
These outlines might be useful for personal study or can be adapted by others to use in teaching.
The link is www.johnfgaines.info.
John Gaines
These outlines might be useful for personal study or can be adapted by others to use in teaching.
The link is www.johnfgaines.info.
John Gaines
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Looking Ahead
With the possibility of even more snow coming, next week's calendar remains susceptible to changes or cancellations. But hoping for the best, here is what will be going on:
Tuesday night 6 p.m. Midweek Potluck meal and service (moved from Wednesday this week and next week). We're scheduled to have Nathaniel Fatula speak to us about the work being done by Ghana West Africa Missions. He is a student at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas.
Wednesday night at 5 p.m. Caroling at Homeplace on Skagit Street in Burlington then enjoy refreshments at the church building following. Please bring your favorite cookies.
Sunday, December 28, 4 p.m. Open House at the Gaineses. Come and enjoy a time of snacks and fellowship, then walk across the parking lot for evening worship.
Tuesday night 6 p.m. Midweek Potluck meal and service (moved from Wednesday this week and next week). We're scheduled to have Nathaniel Fatula speak to us about the work being done by Ghana West Africa Missions. He is a student at Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas.
Wednesday night at 5 p.m. Caroling at Homeplace on Skagit Street in Burlington then enjoy refreshments at the church building following. Please bring your favorite cookies.
Sunday, December 28, 4 p.m. Open House at the Gaineses. Come and enjoy a time of snacks and fellowship, then walk across the parking lot for evening worship.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Snow Days (Still)
Here's a picture taken at the church building Friday morning.
The Christmas party at the Hills' is on for tonight -- for anyone who can get to Acme. Roads are reported to be still slick in places but improving.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Let It Snow!
The snow continues to fall here in Northwest Washington. I made the trek across yard and parking lot from my house this morning with a measuring stick in my hand. We have a fairly consistent 13" of snow in the parking lot with more coming down. The deepest measurement I took was 15".
The good news is I saw a front end loader going down Gardner Road, evidently in preparation to start some snow removal. With this massive snowfall, getting snow off the roads is necessary for most of us to get around at all. We are still planning to have the building open and have services Sunday morning for those who are able to get here.
I have no information about the status on the Christmas party at the Hills' house tomorrow night. I expect a lot depends on what happens with additional snowfall and road clearing between now and then.
The ultimate recommendation, however, is to use your own best judgment about whether or not it is safe for you to attempt to travel.
-- John Gaines
Thursday AM December 18th
The good news is I saw a front end loader going down Gardner Road, evidently in preparation to start some snow removal. With this massive snowfall, getting snow off the roads is necessary for most of us to get around at all. We are still planning to have the building open and have services Sunday morning for those who are able to get here.
I have no information about the status on the Christmas party at the Hills' house tomorrow night. I expect a lot depends on what happens with additional snowfall and road clearing between now and then.
The ultimate recommendation, however, is to use your own best judgment about whether or not it is safe for you to attempt to travel.
-- John Gaines
Thursday AM December 18th
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
No Wednesday Night Services Due to Snow
We're experiencing a winter wonderland a week before Christmas. However, due to the significant snow accumulation and dangerous roads, we will not have Wednesday night services tonight.
Weather forecasts call for the possibility of more snow on Saturday. We do not expect to cancel Sunday morning services no matter what the road conditions. Members will be asked to make their own decisions about whether or not it is safe to travel then.
Weather forecasts call for the possibility of more snow on Saturday. We do not expect to cancel Sunday morning services no matter what the road conditions. Members will be asked to make their own decisions about whether or not it is safe to travel then.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Reminders
The following note is sent from Judy Hill inviting everyone to the Christmas get-together at their home next Friday evening:
Merry Christmas everyone!
Merry Christmas everyone!
We just wanted to send out a note to remind you all that our Adult Christmas party will be on Friday, December 19th, starting @ 6:00 pm.
We're asking everyone to bring your favorite food, snack or goodie to share. Also, we'll have the White Elephant gift exchange again. It's always such a blast! :)
We hope to see each and everyone of you here.
Blessings,
Judy & Allen ><>
Monday, December 1, 2008
Sunday Notes
November 30, 2008
"We delivered the food to Helphing Hands Food Bank on Wednesday and they were very appreciative of our help. They asked us to let you know that they were very thankful to each of you for donating food as they have been much busier than normal lately. <The Blunts>
Prayer request for Myrna Everson (blood problems) and Jeanie Allred (cancer). These two ladies are members of the church, both being the wives of elders. <Allen Hill>
"Please continue to pray for my niece Chelsea. Her cancer has returned and she is exploring treatment options." <Rodney Blunt>
"Prayer request for my friend Mery. She will have an MRI of her head tomorrow to rule out seizure activity. Also for Darren to find a great job in the Portland or surrounding area. Thanks.">
"We delivered the food to Helphing Hands Food Bank on Wednesday and they were very appreciative of our help. They asked us to let you know that they were very thankful to each of you for donating food as they have been much busier than normal lately. <The Blunts>
Prayer request for Myrna Everson (blood problems) and Jeanie Allred (cancer). These two ladies are members of the church, both being the wives of elders. <Allen Hill>
"Please continue to pray for my niece Chelsea. Her cancer has returned and she is exploring treatment options." <Rodney Blunt>
"Prayer request for my friend Mery. She will have an MRI of her head tomorrow to rule out seizure activity. Also for Darren to find a great job in the Portland or surrounding area. Thanks."
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