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Date: 5/26/2006

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 Welcome To The Church of Living Hope Pre-Service Prayer in Basement 8:45 A.M. - 9:45 P.M. (Restrooms located near the sound booth & handicap restrooms as designated.) What You Can Expect Today! We invite you to stop by our “Java & Jireh Cafe”, relax, get a pastry, a cup of coffee, enjoy some fellowship as you prepare for a celebration of praise. Thank you Virginia Bailey and team for serving us. Our worship team will lead as we enter into the presence of the Lord. Pastor Joe Fauss will lead us in a time of prayer and our prayer teams will minister to personal needs. Our usher team will receive the tithes and offerings. Jheri Gollhardt, who graduated Friday night from Lindale High School, will present a special song. Jody and Anne Fauss, our Children’s Pastors, will dismiss the children for a special service and Sunday School upstairs. Pastor Phillip Dillon will share the morning message Coffee is served in The Hope Lounge in foyer after the service

Throughout The Week: 

Throughout The Week Hope Groups At various homes Chainbreakers / Recovery Plus Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Midweek Praise & Intercession Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Youth Group Activity Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Royal Rangers & Missionettes Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Men of Faith In Action Friday Nights (Here at Hope) Youth Night / Worship/Activity Saturday At 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope)

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Throughout The Week Hope Groups At various homes Chainbreakers / Recovery Plus Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Midweek Praise & Intercession Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Youth Group Activity Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Royal Rangers & Missionettes Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Men of Faith In Action Friday Nights (Here at Hope) Youth Night / Worship/Activity Saturday At 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Sunday, May 28, 2006 Welcome To The Church of Living Hope Pre-Service Prayer in Basement 8:45 A.M. - 9:45 P.M. (Restrooms located near the sound booth & handicap restrooms as designated.) What You Can Expect Today! We invite you to stop by our “Java & Jireh Cafe”, relax, get a pastry, a cup of coffee, enjoy some fellowship as you prepare for a celebration of praise. Thank you Virginia Bailey and team for serving us. Our worship team will lead as we enter into the presence of the Lord. Pastor Joe Fauss will lead us in a time of prayer and our prayer teams will minister to personal needs. Our usher team will receive the tithes and offerings. Jheri Gollhardt, who graduated Friday night from Lindale High School, will present a special song. Jody and Anne Fauss, our Children’s Pastors, will dismiss the children for a special service and Sunday School upstairs. Pastor Phillip Dillon will share the morning message Coffee is served in The Hope Lounge in foyer after the service. Throughout The Week Hope Groups At various homes Chainbreakers / Recovery Plus Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Midweek Praise & Intercession Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Youth Group Activity Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Royal Rangers & Missionettes Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Men of Faith In Action Friday Nights (Here at Hope) Youth Night / Worship/Activity Saturday At 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Throughout The Week Hope Groups At various homes Chainbreakers / Recovery Plus Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Midweek Praise & Intercession Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Youth Group Activity Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Royal Rangers & Missionettes Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Men of Faith In Action Friday Nights (Here at Hope) Youth Night / Worship/Activity Saturday At 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Happy Anniversary! Patrick & Cyndi Heese, 5/3; John & Connie Owens, 5/10; Marty & Lori Thomas, 5/22; Charlie & Diane Farrell, 5/27 Cookies or pastries are needed each Sunday for fellowship times. Happy Anniversary! Randy & Teresa Taylor, 12/14; Andres & Dorothy Areola, 12/22 g Celebration Pastor Phillip Dillon, Speaker Children’s Service Upstairs After Worship Nursery To the right of main entrance The Nursery Is Available After Worship With An Attendant What You Can Expect Today! We welcome everyone to enter our “Home of Hope” and relax, get a cup of coffee, connect with friends and get ready to share together in God’s presence . Our Worship Minister, Randy Taylor, will lead the worship team. Pastor Joe Fauss will lead us in a time of prayer and personal ministry. Our usher team will receive the tithes and offerings. Jody Fauss will share special music. We will continue with fellowship with pastries, coffee and tea available at our “Java & Jireh Cafe”. Thanks Teresa and Team! We will continue with fellowship with pastries, coffee and tea available at our “Java & Jireh Cafe”. Christian Education After worship, the children go upstairs to Agape Kids Church and Sunday School. Pastor Phillip will share the Biblical teaching and message today. Following the Morning Service Location: Lindsay Park on Spur 364 (Turn at Peltier’s Used Cars on Loop 323). Let us join together after the service with food, drinks, and desserts for your family. We will share it together. There will be grills available if you want to prepare you meal on site. Don’t forget your “picnic toys( frisby, football, etc.) The Royal Rangers will do their Adopt A Highway Pick-up. Eye Opener Men’s Fellowship Wednesdays 6:30 A.M. Hwy 69 North I’ve learned that, no matter what happens or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles three things: rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when they’re gone from your life. I’ve learned that making a “living” is not the same as making a “Life”. I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back. I’ve learned that as you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you. I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. I’ve learned that when I have pains, I don’t have to be one. I’ve learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone. People love that human touch – holding hand, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn. I’ve learned that you should pass this on to everyone you care about. I just did. Sometimes they just need a little something to make them smile. Monthly Prayer Breakfast Saturday, May 15 - 8:30 - 10:00 A.M. The National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 6 The Theme for 2004 Is Let Freedom Ring "… proclaim liberty throughout this land and to all its inhabitants." Leviticus 25:10 The National Day of Prayer is an annual event in which millions of American unite to pray for our country and leaders. The National Day of Prayer Task Force has played an integral role in helping individuals at the local level to organize observances on the first Thursday in May. Let us join together on Thursday, May 6 in community prayer times. The National Day of Prayer tradition predates the founding of the United States when the Continental Congress issued a proclamation setting aside a day of prayer in 1775. In 1952, Congress established an annual day of prayer and, in 1988, that law was amended, designating the National Day of Prayer as the first Thursday in May. Salad Supper At the home of Joy Dillon 10193 CR 4150 (Oak Creek Dr.) at Swann Lake Pray! Give!! Send! Go! God Is Faithful and Jehova Jirah! The Five Fingers of Prayer. 1. Your thumb is nearest to you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a "sweet duty." 2. The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach, instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers. They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction. Keep them in your prayers. 3. The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders. Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators These people shape our nation and guide public opinion. They need God's guidance. 4. The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the fact that this is our weakest finger; as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain.   They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them. 5. And lastly comes our little finger; the smallest finger of all, which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others. As the Bible says, "The least shall be the greatest among you." Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself Please bring your used printer cartridges to Cyndi Heese. Let us reach our friends, relatives, and neighbors! Everyone bring one! Let’s live the multiplying life. Let us live among them for their sake! 1Thes 1:5 Because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. May We Have An Upreach And An Outreach! A leap year is a year in which an extra day in added to the calendar in order to synchronize it with the seasons. Since the tropical year is 365.242190 days long, a leap year must be added roughly once every four years (four times the fractional day gives ). In a leap year, the extra day (known as a leap day) is added at the end of February, giving it 29 instead of the usual 28 days. Josie Taylor who was born on Leap Day, February 29, and now it's her "fourth" birthday A Recycle Opportunity Agape Kidz Today! Printer Ink cartridges Let’ s live the multiplying life. 1 Thess 1:4-7 Live among them for their sake!1Thes 1:5 because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. The most destructive habit WORRY The greatest Joy GIVING The greatest loss LOSS OF Self Respect The most satisfying work HELPING OTHERS The ugliest personality trait SELFISHNESS The most endangered species DEDICATED LEADERS Our greatest natural resource OUR YOUTH The greatest "shot in the arm" ENCOURAGEMENT The greatest problem to overcome FEAR The most effective sleeping pill PEACE OF MIND The most crippling failure disease EXCUSES The most powerful force in life LOVE The most dangerous tool A GOSSIPER The world's most incredible computer THE BRAIN The worst thing to be without HOPE The deadliest weapon THE TONGUE The two most power-filled words "I CAN” The greatest asset FAITH The most worthless emotion. SELF PITY The most beautiful attire SMILE The most prized possession INTEGRITY The most powerful channel of communication PRAYER The most contagious spirit ENTHUSIASM More In 2004 Much Prayer; Much Power; Little Prayer; Little Power No Prayer; No Power By Joe Fauss Have you noticed our theme? What does it mean? Let us look at the word, “love”. Agape (ag-ah-pay) love is a word that Christianity gave new meaning. Outside of the New Testament, It rarely occurs in Greek manuscripts of the period. Agape denotes an undefeatable benevolence and unconquerable goodwill that always seeks the highest good of the other person, no matter what he does. It is a self-giving love that gives freely without asking anything in return, and does not consider the worth of its object. Agape is more a love by choice than philos, which is love by chance; and it refers to the will rather than the emotion. Agape describes the unconditional love God has for the world. (Word Wealth) My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. (I Jn 3:18)(NKJ) Sermon cassettes are available on the back table or you may order from Brandy at 903-882-1040. Our website:http://www.calvarycommission.org/hcf.htm Men’s Weekly Fellowship! The “Eye Opener Fellowship” meets at 6:30 A.M. on Wednesday mornings at the Cracker Barrel Hwy 69 North! Fellowship, Food, Worship, Praise, Prayer, and Celebration (Please bring snacks, finger foods, chicken, pizza, and 2 liters) Please Pray For Our Ministry In Prisons This Week Aug 17 Hobby Unit, Tina Hill and 18 Ladies from 3 different churches Aug 17 Bradshaw Unit - Mike and Judy Sublette Aug 18 Boyd Unit—Joe Fauss, Robert Omaker Aug 18 Moore Unit - Doug Rood Aug 19 Beto I Unit - Patrick Heese; Aug 20 Moore Unit - Dale Simpson; Coffield Unit—Jeff Marsh Aug 20 Bradshaw Unit - Sidney Heard Aug 21 Wood County - Gary Bynum Aug 21 Eastham Unit, Joe Fauss, Jerry Gingrich, John Owen, Patrick Heese, David Fesenden, Nathan Cole, Michael Stoltzfus Tyler Square Outreach Today Bill and Linda Cooke and Jerry Williams will be heading up the outreach called the “Hope Blast” at the Tyler Square Apartments across from John Tyler. The team will assemble at 4:00 P.M. You are invited to come and help. Coming Events Next Sunday is Communion Sunday and also Sunday Night On Broadway. It is a good time to invite new contacts and friends to visit our fellowship. A 6-year-old was overheard reciting the Lord's Prayer at a church service: "And forgive us our trash passes, as we forgive those who passed trash against  us. What A Way To Go! SUMMER OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES “An Opportunity To Impact Your World” Go-Mex - June 28-July 8 - Leon, Guanajuato A Mission Into The Interior Of Mexico Romania 2003, Sibiu / Timsoara July 22 - August 4 (Please see Charlotte Fauss for more information!) Your faithfulness and tithes and offerings is a blessing to God and to Hope Christian Fellowship. The church also gives monthly support to the following missionaries and fields: Julio and Luz Garcia Reynosa, Mexico Jeff and Ruby Nickell Belize Ernesto and Christine Leon Amsterdam, Holland Mark and Trini Simpson Ecuador North Texas Royal Rangers Cuban Retired Pastors Calvary Commission Ike Roberts Grace Christian Fellowship Prison Ministry Outreaches This Coming Week Ramsey Unit Today Harold Graff and Team Cole State Jail 1/30 John Owens and Team Beto One 1/31 Joe and Charlotte Fauss and Team Moore Unit Weekly Dale Simpson Bradshaw Unit Weekly Mike and Judy Sublette; Sidney Heard If you would like to participate in prison ministry, please see one of our prison outreach ministers. The Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi Learn more about St. Francis below The Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, Where there is hatred, let me sow love; ...where there is injury, pardon; ...where there is doubt, faith; ...where there is despair, hope; ...where there is darkness, light; ...where there is sadness, joy;New Men’s Fellowship The “Eye Opener Fellowship” meets at 6:30 A.M. on Wednesday mornings at the Cracker Barrel on Hwy 69 North O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek ...to be consoled as to console; ...to be understood as to understand; ...to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; ...it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; ...and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Prison Ministry Itinerary Each Sunday Night Mike and Judy Sublette Bradshaw Unit Henderson Each Second Sunday P.M. Harold and Terry Graff Michael Unit Tenn Colony November 29 John Owens and Team Gurney Unit Tenn Colony It’ s Thanksgiving Season! The Pilgrims and America's First Thanksgiving The Pilgrims, who celebrated the first thanksgiving in America, were fleeing religious prosecution in their native England. In 1609 a group of Pilgrims left England for the religious freedom in Holland where they lived and prospered. After a few years their children were speaking Dutch and had become attached to the dutch way of life. This worried the Pilgrims. They considered the Dutch frivolous and their ideas a threat to their children's education and morality. So they decided to leave Holland and travel to the New World. Their trip was financed by a group of English investors, the Merchant Adventurers. It was agreed that the Pilgrims would be given passage and supplies in exchange for their working for their backers for 7 years. On Sept. 6, 1620 the Pilgrims set sail for the New World on a ship called the Mayflower. They sailed from Plymouth, England and aboard were 44 Pilgrims, who called themselves the "Saints", and 66 others ,whom the Pilgrims called the "Strangers." The long trip was cold and damp and took 65 days. Since there was the danger of fire on the wooden ship, the food had to be eaten cold. Many passengers became sick and one person died by the time land was sighted on November 10th. The first winter was devastating to the Pilgrims. The cold, snow and sleet was exceptionally heavy, interfering with the workers as they tried to construct their settlement. March brought warmer weather and the health of the Pilgrims improved, but many had died during the long winter. Of the 110 Pilgrims and crew who left England, less that 50 survived the first winter. The harvest in October was very successful and the Pilgrims found themselves with enough food to put away for the winter. There was corn, fruits and vegetables, fish to be packed in salt, and meat to be cured over smoky fires. The Pilgrims had much to celebrate, they had built homes in the wilderness, they had raised enough crops to keep them alive during the long coming winter, they were at peace with their Indian neighbors. They had beaten the odds and it was time to celebrate. Attend A Hope Group At One Of The Homes This Week! Tyler Area Locations Bill and Linda Cooke The Hope House Lindale Area Locations Willard and Joan Sjostrand Harold and Terri Graff Pat and Denise Mixon Youth Groups God’s Watchmen Seniors - Home of Milton and Dia Fauss God’s Watchmen Juniors - Home of Jody and Anne Fauss What Does A True Friend Do? (A)ccepts you as you are (B)elieves in "you" (C)alls you just to say "HI" (D)oesn't give up ! ! on you (E)nvisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts) (F)orgives your mistakes (G)ives unconditionally (H)elps you (I)nvites you over (J)ust "be" with you (K)eeps you close at heart (L)oves you for who you are (M)akes a difference in your life (N)ever Judges (O)ffers support (P)icks you up (Q)uiets your fears (R)aises your spirits (S)ays nice things about you (T)ells you the truth when you need to hear it (U)nderstands you (V)alues you (W)alks beside you (X)-plains things you don't understand (Y)ells when you won't listen and (Z)aps you back to reality Church Marquee Signs The best vitamin for a Christian is B1. Under same management for over 2000 years! Soul food served here. Tithe if you love Jesus! Anyone can honk! Don't wait for the hearse to take you to church. Don't give up. Moses was once a basket case. Life has many choices. Eternity has two. What's yours? Worry is interest paid on trouble before it is due. Wal-Mart isn't the only saving place! Prevent truth decay. Brush up on your Bible. It's hard to stumble when you're down on your knees. What part of "Thou Shalt Not" don't you understand? A clear conscience makes a soft pillow. The wages of sin is death. Repent before payday. Never give the devil a ride. He will always want to drive. Can't Sleep? Try counting your blessings. Forbidden fruit creates many jams. Christians, keep the faith...but not from others! Satan subtracts and divides. God multiplies and multiplies. To belittle is to be little. Don't let the littleness in others bring out the littleness in you. God answers knee-mail. Try Jesus. If you don't like Him, the devil will always take you back. ...a Friend does most or all of these... (A)ccepts you as you are (B)elieves in "you" (C)alls you just to say "HI" (D)oesn't give up ! ! on you (E)nvisions the whole of you (even the unfinished parts) (F)orgives your mistakes (G)ives unconditionally (H)elps you (I)nvites you over (J)ust "be" with you (K)eeps you close at heart (L)oves you for who you are (M)akes a difference in your life (N)ever Judges (O)ffers support (P)icks you up (Q)uiets your fears (R)aises your spirits (S)ays nice things about you (T)ells you the truth when you need to hear it (U)nderstands you (V)alues you (W)alks beside you (X)-plains things you don't understand (Y)ells when you won't listen and (Z)aps you back to reality A Sunday School teacher began her lesson with a question, "Boys and girls, what do we know about God?" A hand shot up in the air. "He is an artist!" said the kindergarten boy. "Really? How do you know?" the teacher asked. "You know - Our Father, who does art in Heaven... " People want the front of the bus, the back of the church, and the center of attention! > >Subject: What is love... ask a child... > >A group of professional people posed this question to a group of 4 to 8 >year-olds, What does love mean? > >The answers they got were broader and deeper than anyone could have >imagined. See what you think: > >When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her >toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time, even >when his hands got arthritis too. That's love; Rebecca - age 8 > >When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You >know that your name is safe in their mouth;- Billy - age 4 > >Love is when a girl puts on perfume and a boy puts on shaving cologne >and they go out and smell each other; - Karl - age 5 > >Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of your French >fries without making them give you any of theirs;- Chrissy - age 6 > >Love is what makes you smile when you're tired; Terri - age 4 > >Love is when my mommy makes coffee for my daddy and she takes a sip >before giving it to him, to make sure the taste is OK; Danny - age 7 > >Love is what's in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening >presents and listen; Bobby - age 5 > >If you want to learn to love better, you should start with a friend who >you hate; Nikka - age 6 > >There are two kinds of love. Our love. God's love. But God makes both >kinds of them;- Jenny - age 4 > >Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it >everyday; -Noelle - age 7 > >Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still >friends even after they know each other so well;- Tommy - age 6 > >During my piano recital, I was on a stage and scared. I looked at all >the people watching me and saw my daddy waving and smiling. He was the >only one doing that. I wasn't scared anymore; Cindy - age 8 > >My mommy loves me more than anybody. You don't see anyone else kissing >me to sleep at night;- Claire - Age 5 > >Love is when mommy gives daddy the best piece of chicken; - Elaine - >age 5 > >Love is when mommy sees daddy smelly and sweaty and still says he is >handsomer than Robert Redford;- Chris - age 8 > >Love is when your puppy licks your face even after you left him alone >all day; Mary Ann - age 4 > >I know my older sister loves me because she gives me all her old >clothes and has to go out and buy new ones. Lauren - age 4 > >I let my big sister pick on me because my Mom says she only picks on me >because she loves me. So I pick on my baby sister because I love her; >Bethany - age 4 > >When you love somebody, your eyelashes go up and down and little stars >come out of you.;- Karen - age 7 > > >You really shouldn't say 'I love you' unless you mean it. But if you >mean it, you should say it a lot. People forget;- Jessica - age 8 > > > A Memorial Fund For Isaac Cooke! A fund has been set up to help the Cooke family with medical and funeral expenses. Many have helped from Tyler, Longview, and friends from other areas, but there is still a need. As a congregation, we need to unite to help meet this need. Please make your checks to Hope Christian Fellowship and designate For “The Cooke Family” Harold and Terry Graff, Mike and Judy Sublette, Glenn and Darlene Wilcox, and Dale and Janis Simpson are involved in areas prisons on a regular basis. Other teams will be added soon. There will be a special women’s prison crusade in Gatesville September 14-15. If you would like to join one of these prison teams in the future, contact John Owens at 882-5501. Although things are not perfect Because of trial or pain Continue in thanksgiving Do not begin to blame Even when the times are hard Fierce winds are bound to blow God is forever able Hold on to what you know Imagine life without His love Joy would cease to be Keep thanking Him for all the things Love imparts to thee Move out of "Camp Complaining" No weapon that is known On earth can yield the power Praise can do alone Quit looking at the future Redeem the time at hand Start every day with worship To "thank" is a command Until we see Him coming Victorious in the sky We'll run the race with gratitude X alting God most high Y es, there'll be good times and yes some will be bad, but... Z ion waits in glory...where none are ever sad! "I AM Too blessed to be stressed!" The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor. The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything. Love and peace be with you forever, Amen. A Memorial Fund For Isaac Cooke! A fund has been set up to help the Cooke family with medical and funeral expenses. Many have helped from Tyler, Longview, and friends from other areas, but there is still a need. As a congregation, we need to unite to help meet this need. Please make your checks to Hope Christian Fellowship and designate For “The Cooke Family” ----- Original Message ----- From: M Aurs Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 6:01 PM To: * Wilkerson * Subject: church marquee signs - cute -1-liners Church Marquee Signs The best vitamin for a Christian is B1. Under same management for over 2000 years! Soul food served here. Tithe if you love Jesus! Anyone can honk! Don't wait for the hearse to take you to church. Don't give up. Moses was once a basket case. Life has many choices. Eternity has two. What's yours? Worry is interest paid on trouble before it is due. Wal-Mart isn't the only saving place! Prevent truth decay. Brush up on your Bible. It's hard to stumble when you're down on your knees. What part of "Thou Shalt Not" don't you understand? A clear conscience makes a soft pillow. The wages of sin is death. Repent before payday. Never give the devil a ride. He will always want to drive. Can't Sleep? Try counting your blessings. Forbidden fruit creates many jams. Christians, keep the faith...but not from others! Satan subtracts and divides. God multiplies and multiplies. To belittle is to be little. Don't let the littleness in others bring out the littleness in you. God answers knee-mail. Try Jesus. If you don't like Him, the devil will always take you back. Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com The Best Things! (Submitted by Jody Fauss) 1. The best way to get even is to forget... 2. Feed your faith and your doubts will starve to death... 3. God wants spiritual fruit, not religious nuts... 4. Some folks wear their halos much too tight... 5. Some marriages are made in heaven, but they ALL have to be maintained on earth... 6. Unless you can create the WHOLE universe in 5 days, Then perhaps giving "advice" to God, isn't such a good idea! 7. Sorrow looks back, worry looks around, and faith looks up... 8. Standing in the middle of the road is dangerous. You will get knocked down by the traffic from both ways. 9. Words are windows to the heart. 10.A skeptic is a person who when he sees the handwriting on the wall, claims it's a forgery. 11.It isn't difficult to make a mountain out of a molehill just add a little dirt. 12.A successful marriage isn't finding the right person-it's being the right person. 13.The mighty oak tree was once a little nut that held its ground. > > > 14.Too many people offer God prayers, with claw marks all over > > > them. > > > 15.The tongue must be heavy indeed, because so few people > > > can hold it. > > > 16.To forgive is to set the prisoner free, and then discover the > > > prisoner was you. > > > 17.You have to wonder about humans, they think God is dead and > > > Elvis is alive! > > > 18.It's all right to sit on your pity pot every now and again. > > > Just be sure to flush every once-in-awhile. 19.You'll notice > > > that a turtle only makes progress when it sticks > > > out its neck... > > > 20.If the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, you can > > > bet the water bill is higher. > > > > > > And last but not least -- God gave the angels Wings, and He gave > > > humans CHOCOLATE. > > > ---------------------- > > > "The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the > > > distance between your knees and the floor. > > > ---------------------------------------- > > > > > > FOR THE GARDEN OF YOUR DAILY LIVING PLANT THREE ROWS OF PEAS: 1. Peace of mind 2. Peace of heart 3. Peace of soul PLANT FOUR ROWS OF SQUASH: 1. Squash gossip 2. Squash indifference 3. Squash grumbling 4. Squash selfishness PLANT FOUR ROWS OF LETTUCE: 1. Lettuce be faithful 2. Lettuce be kind 3. Lettuce be patient 4. Lettuce really love one another NO GARDEN IS WITHOUT TURNIPS: 1. Turnip for meetings 2. Turnip for service 3. Turnip to help one another   Please call Rita Gingrich at 882-6093 for a reservation. Throughout The Week Hope Groups At various homes Chainbreakers / Recovery Plus Tuesdays at 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Midweek Praise & Intercession Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Youth Group Activity Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Royal Rangers & Missionettes Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Men of Faith In Action Friday Nights (Here at Hope) Youth Night / Worship/Activity Saturday At 7:00 P.M. (Here at Hope) Happy Anniversary! Patrick & Cyndi Heese, 5/3; John & Connie Owens, 5/10;

Coming Events:

Attention: Greeters, Ushers, Hope Group Leaders, Prayer Team, & Staff Luncheon & Meeting Today After Service Here At CLH (Please Bring Pot Blessing (Pot Luck) We Will Share Together Welcome Home Krystle Fauss and David Fessenden From Reynosa, Mexico! Krystle will be returning tomorrow along with Angela Jones. They will be working with the youth of the Calvary Commission Church as well as the Josiah and Bethany Children’s Home. David continues to construct new apartments. Our Voices of Hope Choir will sing and minister tonight at 6:00 at First Assembly of God on Beckham . You are invited! Let’s Go & Encourage This Church!