A few things might have been different then what was in the bulletin and people might have been missing so that there was no organist or pianist, but everything worked out really nicely and we enjoyed a lovely SS and church service together.
Dave E had the SS and the lesson was led by Doug L. He always has interesting points to make and gives plenty of time for others to share their thoughts too. So much to learn in the book of Daniel.
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| DL looking heavenward... like Daniel might have. Lesson study time. |
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| Using the Bible in group Bible discussion. |
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| Angela, the platform chairperson of the day. |
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| Karenda ( Enka) was there for leading the praise time and this time she brought along her guitar which she felt was a God led idea and we agreed. |
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| Shannon told of the ant in her classroom and the way her class responded to the ants moving a big piece of popcorn. |
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| We welcomed Don M to share the sermon this morning. |
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| He talked of God's forgiveness. |
"Because of Calvary's forgiveness we can be assured of God's faithfulness". He says, I will remember your sins no more. So we are to do as it says in the book of Matthew, forgive others so we can also be forgiven. David broke all 10 of God's commandments. David was truly sorry as is showing in Psalm 51. David was forgiven. God forgets people's mistakes- do we also forget their mistakes? Another verse to remember is John 1:9 -
New International Version (NIV)
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
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| Little gift bags for our visitors. |
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| Happy Birthday, young man. Glad you come to OCC. |
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It was so nice to have Myna;s sister, Marilyn, visiting OCC.
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| The surprise of a snowy morning on the way to OCC but the robins were enjoying the snow it seemed. |
I will miss knowing that Carol is going to enjoy the blog posts now. She was such a faithful supporter and encourager. Her kind emails will be missed. My hope is that others of you will find these blogs to be a good way to link you to our church family especially when you are unable to worship with us that day.
Carol was such a blessing to many over the years and her emails of encouragement were so appreciated. Thank you so very much for reminding us of the Sabbath blessings we have had and through the blog we can also share with those away! You catch eh essence of the time.
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Thank you, Jerrie Lou, for your wonderful comments so often to let me know someone is seeing these blogs and enjoying them. It really helps to keep it up.
DeleteJust a little link from home to church might help.
Definitely enjoy your blog posts Glenda - do not always comment but I do share most of them with a great friend of mine in Ontario who is unable to attend church due to health concerns and she always appreciates them.
ReplyDeleteAppreciate the great job you do and the opportunity to share.
yes, Beverly, i do enjoy hearing from you too. thanks for sharing about your sharing. such a little thing for me to do if it is helpful to any one.
DeleteThank you Glenda -- always appreciated and certainly more so 'cause I wasn't able to be with "the group" - your ministry is a very important one. Love you, Loretta
ReplyDeleteso glad you enjoy this little bit of sharing.
Deletethanks for letting us know.
Thank you Glenda. I read every one, especially when I am having to work on Sabbaths. Makes me feel like I'm still a part of things. - Erinn
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