Bulletin for January 23, 2011
You are invited: In honor of Louellyn Rodeheaver’s 90th Birthday, there will be an Open House held here at the church on Sunday, February 6th, from 2-4pm.
Pastor Don is currently a patient at Mon General Hospital and he would greatly appreciate cards and visits; but most of all prayers. Harold Swauger is a patient in Ruby Memorial Hospital; Room 907. Visitation is limited but cards would be uplifting to him.
As Christians, if we all stood ready to do whatever we could for each other, whenever we could, wouldn't the rest of the world take notice?
“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ…Each one should test his own actions…each one should carry his own load.” Galations 6:2-5
Thoughts on this…
As we lean on God, he often answers our prayers through other people. He calls Christians to lean on each other.
Although independence is not always admirable, interdependence is a biblical principle that carries the idea of mutual dependency.
There are times when you need to lean on others, allowing them to demonstrate God’s love by helping you through a difficult time. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. It is a step of reaching out for one of God’s provisions for you – the Christian community.
Consider this…
It is important to recognize that there is a difference between leaning on others and using them. (Also a difference between helping others and allowing them to use you).
We are to carry each other’s burdens, but we are also to carry our own load. Carrying our own load means taking personal responsibility. It is a matter of finding the right balance
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