Bulletin August 16,2020

WHICH CAME FIRST?

To show the utter foolishness and mixed-up thinking of denying that God exists, and the universe as we KNOW it, just came into being without His divine intelligence and power, allow me to tell you a little story.

A young skeptic said to an elderly lady, “I once believed in God, but since studying science I am convinced that God is but an empty word.” The lady replied, “Well, I have not studied science, but since you have, maybe you can tell me from whence came this egg.” “Why, of course, from the hen,” was the reply. “And where did the hen come from?” “Why, the egg.” “And perhaps, said the lady, “you can tell me which existed first.” “The hen, of course,” rejoined the young man. “You mean that a hen existed without coming from an egg?” “Oh, no,” said the young man, “I should have said the egg was first.” “Then you mean that an egg existed without having come from a hen?” The young man exclaimed, “You’ve got me all mixed up.” She drove home her point, “Young man, since you cannot explain the existence of even a hen or an egg without God, you cannot expect me to believe that you can explain the existence of the whole world without Him?” Think on these things.

GROWING OLD GRACEFULLY

 When Longfellow was well along in years, his head as white as snow, but his cheeks as red as a rose, an ardent admirer asked him how it was that he was able to keep so vigorous, and write so beautifully.

Pointing to a blooming apple tree nearby, he replied: "That apple tree is very old, but I never saw prettier blossoms on it than those it now bears. The tree grows a little new wood every year, and I suppose it is out of that new wood that those blossoms come. Like the apple tree, I try to grow a little new wood every year."

We all ought to do what Longfellow did. We cannot head off the one great event that happens to all; but we can keep on "growing new wood," and in that way keep on blossoming to the end.

"The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the LORD; they flourish in the courts of our God. They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green". -- Psalm 92:12-14

TRUTH MAGAZINE AND DISCOVERY. We subscribe to these every month, but since we’re not at full capacity we are accumulating some back issues. Discovery is primarily for young people and it deals with evidences for faith. Be sure and get your copies!

News/Notes/Quotes

THE SICK … Ann Ledgerwood is still dealing with some serious back issues. The doctor has prescribed rest and it is uncertain at this point if surgery will help… Ryan Lands had hip and knee surgery last week and is recuperating at home…Rhea Vines fell last week. Nothing broken but she is going to be sore…Dean Markle is home from the hospital and is doing better…Linda Ladyman had eye surgery last week and is recovering from that….…Roger Vines is still waiting on the results from his MRI on his feet.… … Priscilla Cullison is still in the hospital but hopes to go home soon. She has been dealing with severe pain…

Shutins: Margie Horton ((mother of Teddy and Freddy) is at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice house…Charles Bradsher is at St. Elizabeth’s Place…Beverly Allen is confined at home… Editha Kern is at Liberty Park Assisted Living and so are Bob and Jean Evans…Shirley Coots is confined at Walnut Ridge Nursing Home… Norma Carr at Randolph County Nursing Home in Pocahontas…

IDENTIFIED. We welcome Freddy and Sherry Horton who have chosen to identify with the StoneRidge congregation. Here is there contact info: 1410 S. Madison St, Jonesboro AR 72401. Email: fred_horton07@yahoo.com, and sshorton@suddenlinklnet. Freddy’s phone and birthday: 870-219-6253, January 1; Sherry’s phone and birthday:870- 219-6143, June 30

HELLO BABY! Welcome to Sophia Stevens on her arrival into the world on Thursday. she weighed 8 lbs, 3 ozs. We rejoice with Jesse and Sarah on their new arrival.

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