Good Morning Church,

It's hard to believe we will be in the month of February before the week is over. I looked at the weather forecast for the week and it looks to be very cold. We had a good day with wonderful services yesterday. We had very good attendance, but I missed some of our regulars. Your pastor wants you to know that you are needed and you are an important part of the South Flint body. We all make a vital contribution.

My verse to you for the week is I Corinthians 12:12. It says, "Our bodies have many parts, but the many parts make up only one body when they are all put together. So it is with the body of Christ." (TLB)

I read a story last week about Jimmy Durante being asked to do a charity show for our WWII veterans. He told them he was very busy, but if they wouldn't mind him doing one short monologue and immediately leaving for his next appointment, he'd come. They agreed. But when Jimmy got on stage he went through the short monologue - then stayed, and stayed, and stayed. Soon he'd been on stage 20, 30, then 40 minutes. Finally he took a last bow and left. Backstage someone stopped him and said "Mr. Durante, I thought you had to go after a few minutes. What happened?" Jimmy answered, "You can see for yourself if you look on the front row." In the front row were two veterans, each of whom had lost an arm in the war. One had lost his right arm and the other had lost his left. Together, they were able to clap, and that's exactly what they kept doing, loudly and cheerfully.

That's a picture of what's supposed to happen in the church. We complete one another. Together as a body, we can do so much more than when we're on our own. But to enjoy its benefits you have to attend, and when you get to church, you must reach out to others so that you can know, and be known. Pew-sitting and casual greetings don't cut it. Someone sitting next to you may have the encouragement you need for the week. We draw from one another. When that happens, the church is working like it supposed to. Please come this week and bring your strengths and abilities with you. You are needed. Hope you have a great week serving Christ.

Until next time, Pastor Don

P.S. This Sunday morning we will be dedicating Shawn & Holly's little girl; Lillian Grace Kidle. I am going to enjoy this wonderful privilege. And of course we're having our Super Bowl Party Sunday night starting at 7pm.

P.S.S. CARTOON OF THE WEEK: CHURCH ELECTIONS


 

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