It is so good to start the week with prayers for others. Each week, many of us gather at Jay-Raes or Seros for breakfast, sharing and prayers. May God bless all who intercede for others!
Friday, February 28, 2014
Monday Prayer Breakfast
It is so good to start the week with prayers for others. Each week, many of us gather at Jay-Raes or Seros for breakfast, sharing and prayers. May God bless all who intercede for others!
Not Superstitious!
Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do things seem to happen in threes? Why is Friday the 13th feared as unlucky? I don't know the answer to any of these questions but I do know who to turn to if it bothers me. Just a few weeks ago, one of NPUMC's "all-stars," Kathy Wilson, passed away suddenly. People said, "It's God's plan." People said, "It was her time." I say God has a plan for us and He hopes we choose to follow it. But... and this is a big but, He allows us free choice! We choose to eat poorly or healthily. We choose to exercise our bodies and our brains...or not. We choose our life goals and our spouses. God is right there beside us to guide us when we are smart enough to call on Him...but WE make the choices. Sometimes our choices or the choices of those near us impact us greatly. Sometimes stuff happens and it's out of our control. In all those things that seem good to us...we can thank God. In all the occurrances that effect us badly, we know we can turn to God for comfort and support. God is good...He is love...He always wants the best for us!
In the past 10 days our congregation lost three members, George Faut, Diane Carter and Don Phillippe. Things happen in life! Don and George were over ninety years old. They had great lives, wonderful wives and families. Both were World War II veterans. They served our country and helped to keep America free. They left a great legacy! Diane had a dreaded cancer. She leaves behind a loving husband, Ken. However, all three knew Christ so they didn't fear death. They knew where they were going! We know they are with our saviour Jesus in Heaven. Was their death fate? Was it God's Plan? When we think about it we realize that we are beginning to die as soon as we are born. What our "legacy" is depends on us. It depends on how much we trust God and live according to the Bible. (Somebody said that it's Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth...BIBLE!) Rest in God's loving arms...Kathy, George, Diane and Don!
Well, I've rambled enough for tonight. I'm really not superstitious. I read lots of stuff to shape my attitudes...but I read the Bible to shape my morals, my basic standards for life. I hope you do too!
In His Service,
Roger
In the past 10 days our congregation lost three members, George Faut, Diane Carter and Don Phillippe. Things happen in life! Don and George were over ninety years old. They had great lives, wonderful wives and families. Both were World War II veterans. They served our country and helped to keep America free. They left a great legacy! Diane had a dreaded cancer. She leaves behind a loving husband, Ken. However, all three knew Christ so they didn't fear death. They knew where they were going! We know they are with our saviour Jesus in Heaven. Was their death fate? Was it God's Plan? When we think about it we realize that we are beginning to die as soon as we are born. What our "legacy" is depends on us. It depends on how much we trust God and live according to the Bible. (Somebody said that it's Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth...BIBLE!) Rest in God's loving arms...Kathy, George, Diane and Don!
Well, I've rambled enough for tonight. I'm really not superstitious. I read lots of stuff to shape my attitudes...but I read the Bible to shape my morals, my basic standards for life. I hope you do too!
In His Service,
Roger
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Good Bye My Friend
Just two weeks ago I called on our NPUMC Prayer Warriers to send cards, notes and messages to cheer up Don Phillippe. At age 95, he was really down and tired of being at Morristown Manor away from home. Many friends responded and he cherished every message! However, Wednesday February 19, 2014, he left behind his sons and grandchildren and his many friends to join his beloved wife Ruthie in heaven. I will miss him dearly. He was a great friend and an inspiration to me.
Yesterday, his grandson Jonathon and I conducted his funeral. I knew it would be difficult for Jonathon but I didn't realize how hard it would be for me. It is tough to say goodbye. It is tough to think I won't visit him or drink his coffee any more. But, I am truly happy for Don. He so wanted to see his bride again. He was more than ready to go. I am certain that he's where he wanted to be...with Jesus and Ruthie. Don was an example of Christ's love here in this world. I am sure he'll join a host of angels in heaven!
Yesterday, his grandson Jonathon and I conducted his funeral. I knew it would be difficult for Jonathon but I didn't realize how hard it would be for me. It is tough to say goodbye. It is tough to think I won't visit him or drink his coffee any more. But, I am truly happy for Don. He so wanted to see his bride again. He was more than ready to go. I am certain that he's where he wanted to be...with Jesus and Ruthie. Don was an example of Christ's love here in this world. I am sure he'll join a host of angels in heaven!
Sunday, February 9, 2014
UPWARD Breakfast
What are you waiting for? Each Saturday during UPWARD, we host a wonderful breakfast in Fellowship Hall. It is a team effort and a ministry of love for the 15-20 volunteers who show up and work from 7:00 -11:00 those Saturday mornings. Each of the volunteers kinda have their own responsibility and many do several jobs. It's ALOT of work but fun and rewarding too. Join us for breakfast Saturday!
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