" The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; he delivers them from all of their troubles. The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. A righteous man may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all; he protects all of his bones, not one of them will be broken"

~ Psalm 34:17-20

Everyone please pray for Brandon, he is leaving for Basic Training today in Texas and then to Tech School and it's going to be a challenge. Keep him in your thoughts and prayers! Thank you :)

Oh, and I wanted you guys to read a quote of the worst advice I have ever received in my life, and this is from my Big at dance!

"Don't marry someone because you love them, marry them because of economic reasons."

Can you believe that? That means the relationship is pretty much being run like a business. It pisses me off that someone could think like that. But maybe that's why her relationship didn't work. Everyone else thought that was pretty crappy for her to say too.

Thank you Lord for giving me Jessica Anderson in my life and thank you for transforming her life (FINALLY!) after so many years. I'm so happy for her and that now we can become even closer friends  through You!

This is so freakig hilarious! I was definitely crying....read it!

They're Back! Church Bulletins: Thank God for the church ladies who type
them. These sentences actually appeared in church bulletins or were
announced in church services:
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> > The Fasting & Prayer Conference includes meals.
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> > The sermon this morning: "Jesus Walks on the Water." The sermon tonight:
> > "Searching for Jesus."
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> > Our youth basketball team is back in action Wednesday at 8 PM in the
> > recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill Christ the King.
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> > Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of
those things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.
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> > The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been canceled due to a
> > conflict.
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> > Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our community. Smile at
> > someone who is hard to love. Say "Hell" to someone who doesn't care much
> > about you.
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> > Don't let worry kill you off - let the Church help.
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> > Miss Charlene Mason sang "I will not pass this way again," giving obvious
> > pleasure to the congregation.
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> > For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a
> > nursery downstairs.
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> > Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help
> > they can get.
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> > The Rector will preach his farewell message after which the choir will
> > sing: "Break Forth Into Joy."
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> > Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the
> > church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.
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> > A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall.
> > Music will follow.
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> > At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What Is
> > Hell?" Come early and listen to our choir practice.
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> > Eight new choir robes are currently needed due to the addition of
> > several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.
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> > Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be
> > cycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.
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> > Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased
> > person you want remembered.
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> > The church will host an evening of fine dining, super entertainment
> > and gracious hostility.
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> > Potluck supper Sunday at 5:00 PM - prayer and medication to follow.
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> > The ladies of the Church have cast off clothing of every kind. They
> > may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.
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> > This evening at 7 PM there will be a hymn singing in the park across
> > from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.
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> > Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10 AM. All
> > ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B. S. is
> > done.
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> > The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would
> > lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday.
> >
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> > Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 PM.
> > Please use the back door.
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> > The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the
> > Church basement Friday at 7 PM . The congregation is invited to
> > attend this tragedy.
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> > Weight Watchers will meet at 7 PM at the First Presbyterian Church.
> > Please use large double door at the side entrance.
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> > The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new tithing campaign
> > slogan last Sunday: "I Upped My Pledge - Up Yours"