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Adult Sabbath School is meeting in the sanctuary at 9:30 a.m.. There is one adult class upstairs and all the children's classes will meet downstairs. Everyone is welcome!

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Weekly Church Meetings

Wednesday - 1:30 p.m.  Midweek study 

Sabbath 4:00 - p.m.  End Time Events with Shawn Korgan


Food for Thought

“Dig Another Well” - “If you falter in times of trouble, how small is your strength.” Proverbs 24:10 (NIV)

Jerry had brought home a memorial program for me to look at from a funeral he had worked for Adamson’s Funeral Home. The picture on the front showed a man with a very infectious smile. One would have thought he had lived a very blessed, happy life, but that was not the story of his life. He had actually been electrocuted when he was 49 years old, suffering severe burns which left him unable to work. Then some years later he had a bad stroke and had to start all over again to learn to speak and understand.

But apparently the real inspiration of this man’s life came from the fact that he accepted what came to him and just moved on with a good attitude and a big smile. There were words to a song printed on the back of the program that he had adopted as the theme of his life. The song is titled “Dig Another Well” by Paul Overstreet. It talks about a man living in the country and the devil came along and filled up all his wells with dirt. When the man went to get a drink, he got a dipper full of dirt. But the man simply picked up his shovel and dug another well. The song ends with the idea that “when the rains don’t fall and the crops all fail . . . don’t sit around waitin’ for a check in the mail. Just pick up the shovel and dig another well.” That had become the motto of this man’s life and the source of his happiness and big smile. He lived a full life into his late 80’s.

It did remind me of a story in the Bible about some wells. (Genesis 26:12-22) Isaac, because of a famine in the land, had gone to live in the land of the Philistines. The Lord had blessed him, and he had become very wealthy. The Philistines envied him so they filled up all his wells with dirt. So Isaac simply moved away to another area and reopened the wells that his father Abraham had dug. The story goes on about disputes over wells, but Isaac just moves on and continues to dig another well.

Of course, the moral to the story and the song is to not let the disappointments and setbacks in this life discourage us. One simply needs to accept what happens, “dig another well,” and move on. As the song says, “God blessed me once and He can do it again.”

Sharon Oster   Link to song: "Dig Another Well" by Paul Overstreet

 

Loving like a Child - “ I have made you, Zerubbabel, my servant and I have given you authority to rule in my name. You are the one I have chosen to lead my people. The Lord has spoken.” Haggai 2:23 Clear Word

I recently read a story about a 21-year old brother and his 6-year old sister. They had gone to visit their grandpa, a gruff old man, to invite him to Thanksgiving dinner. Grandpa had not joined them in 4 years and his grandchildren thought it was about time he did. “Let the past grievances go and join us,” said his grandson. “Please come, please,” pleaded 6-year old Carrie, but grandpa sat stone-still, staring straight ahead. When the grandchildren returned home, Carrie right away went to work, making a “gift” for grandpa and it needed to be mailed that very day.

When Thanksgiving Day arrived, mom asked Carrie to set the table with four plates, but Carrie insisted on five plates – one for grandpa. “I know he’ll be here,” she said. They sat down to eat, the blessing was said by Carrie who asked God to help grandpa to hurry. And then the doorbell rang – grandpa had arrived. The “gift” Carrie had mailed to grandpa – a picture she had drawn. The picture was a kitchen table with five chairs – one chair was empty, the others were occupied by stick figures labeled Momy, Dady, Johny, and Carrie. There were hearts drawn on each one – a broken heart, cracked right down the middle.

Jerry and I spent two recent Sabbath afternoons with our friends from Wisconsin. Jerry and Bob, both retired pastors, enjoyed sharing stories and experiences from their ministry. Bob especially had many people stories to share, some inspirational and some difficult. Finally he said, “Jerry, one of the best chapters I’ve ever read is in the book “Ministry of Healing” by Mrs. White. The chapter “In Contact With Others” is really a blessing on how to get along with people.” She says, “Earnest workers have no time for dwelling upon the faults of others . . . The very act of looking for evil in others develops evil in those who look.” (Page 492)

It made me think of two stories in the Bible where swift judgment came to people who criticized God’s workers. In Numbers 12:1-16 Miriam and Aaron were critical of Moses. They said, “Hasn’t He (God) also spoken through us?” God was very quick to respond, letting them know Moses was his servant and they were not to speak against him. Miriam was struck instantly with leprosy.

Another story in the Bible involves some boys mocking the prophet Elisha. Elijah had been taken to heaven in a fiery chariot, so these boys made fun by saying to Elisha, “Go up, thou bald head. Go up.” Instantly some bears came out of the woods and mauled them. A quick and fearful reminder we are not to pass judgment on God’s workers. (2 Kings 2:23-25)

The little girl at the beginning of this devotional was not focused on past grievances. She saw only a grandpa she wanted to love. No wonder Jesus said, “We need to become like little children.” (Matthew 18:3)

Sharon Oster

 

Honesty “An honest answer is like a kiss on the lips.” Proverbs 24:26 NIV

I recently saw a story about a man and woman who had been shopping in a Greeley Walmart store and when they returned home, the man discovered he had lost his wallet. They returned to the store and left their name, address, and phone number in case someone found it. And someone did – an honest person who returned it with all the money!

This reminded me of an incident years ago when our son was a teen-ager, and his cousin came to visit him. After riding their bikes for awhile, his cousin discovered he had lost his wallet with considerable money – at least for a teen-ager. It was not found, and he had to return home without it. Some days later he received a package in the mail – his wallet with all the money inside. An honest person had found it and mailed it from Midland, TX, to Rio Rancho, NM.

I recently read a book about our 16th president, Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln was known all his life for his honesty and integrity. There is the well-known story of Lincoln after work in a store one day discovering he had overcharged someone six cents. So he walked six miles that evening to repay the person.

Even though President’s Day in February was originally to honor George Washington’s birthday, it now honors Abraham Lincoln as well. I read he believed in his own integrity and worked diligently to maintain it. All his life he was known as “Honest Abe.”

Honesty – not something we see often in today’s world – or even in many Bible characters.

Abraham lied about his wife Sarah, saying she was his sister, thinking it would save his life. (Genesis 12:10-20)

Jacob lied to his father to obtain the birthright blessing from his brother. (Genesis 27)

Joseph’s brothers lied to their father, saying Joseph must have been killed by a wild animal rather than admitting they had sold him as a slave into Egypt. (Genesis 37:31-34)

Gehazi, Elisha’s servant, lied to Naaman to secure some much-desired gifts. (2 Kings 5)

Ananias and Sapphira not only lied to Peter about how much money they had received from the sale of their land, but Peter said they had lied to God. Instant death. (Acts 5:1-11)

We do see honesty as well – and how God honored their honesty.

Daniel was open and honest with his prayer-life which resulted in a night with the lions and an angel’s protection. (Daniel 6:10-23)

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were honest and true to their convictions and did not bow even one knee to the image. The result was a walk in the fiery furnace with Jesus. (Daniel 3)

David was honest about his dishonesty. “I have sinned.” Instant forgiveness! (2 Samuel 12)

Mrs. White says kindness, honesty, and fidelity will be seen in the lives of all who would become subjects of Christ’s kingdom. (DA, p. 107)

Honesty – always the best policy.

Sharon Oster

 

Upcoming Events 

March 30, 2024 at 9:30 AM
March 30, 2024 at 10:45 AM
April 6, 2024 at 10:45 AM
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Fellowship Lunch - Bring a dish to share.

April 17, 2024 at 6:30 PM - April 20, 2024 at 6:30 PM

MindFit by the Voice of Prophesy
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April 20, 2024 at 10:45 AM
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