Good Morning Everyone,

It is sure good to see signs of spring. It is supposed to be around 71 degrees today with some rain. We had a great day at God's house yesterday. I enjoyed preaching on the "Power of the Cross." We were blessed Sunday night to have missionary Roxanne Alexander share with us about what God is doing in the Ukraine. She was an excellent speaker and had a passion for the Lord's work.

I want to ask you a simple question today. Are you Jesus? No, of course not, but I remember reading this true story probably 3 or 4 years ago and it reinforces what our missionary shared with us Sunday night. After their meeting ran late, five out-of-town salesmen hurried as fast as they could to catch their train. As they raced through the Amtrack terminal, one inadvertently kicked over a slender table on which rested a basket of apples. It belonged to a 10 yr old blind boy who was selling apples to pay for his books and clothes for school. The salesmen jumped aboard the train, but one felt compassion for the boy. He asked his friends to call his wife and tell her he would be late getting home. Then he jumped off the train and returned to where the boy was standing.

As the salesman gathered up the apples scattered across the floor, he noticed that several were bruised or split. Reaching into his pocket, he said to the boy, "Here's twenty dollars for the apples we damaged. I hope we didn't spoil your day. God bless you." As he walked away, the boy called after him, "Are you Jesus?"

What a beautiful and touching story. I believe we are most like Christ when we show compassion and generosity to others. Jesus said, "Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it for me." (Matthew 25:40) Another verse Paul mentions is I Timothy 6:18, "Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and be generous and willing to share." Can we reflect the character of Jesus this week? My plans are to be Jesus to someone. Will you do the same?

Till next time, God bless . . . . . . Pastor Don

P.S. There will be no Tuesday morning Prayer Group or Bible Study this week due to Ruth Schultz's funeral, which will be held at the church at 11am on Tuesday morning. Please continue to keep this dear family in your prayers.

Easter Choir Practice will be Thursday night at 7pm. Please come and help us sing.

P.S.S. Cartoon of the Week:  The New Seating Arrangement

 

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