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| The Christian Caller |
July 27, 2010
A Parable from the Parson
Taxes
If death and taxes are the only certainties in life, you can figure we spend more time and
energy trying to avoid them than anything else. The first makes the insurance companies
rich; the second politicians.
A news program recently covered a political rally. Nothing unusual there. But, for a
fleeting moment, and with no comment from the reporter, we saw a man carrying a sign
which read, “God hates taxes!” (Since I make every effort to be non-political, I will refrain
from mentioning which party the rally was for.)
It’s not the first time I’ve seen a sign claiming divine endorsement of somebody’s
strongly held opinion. Years ago, there was the billboard which declared: “Jesus was a
vegetarian.” I didn’t have to look far in the Gospels before I found:
... He said unto them, “Have ye here any meat?” And they gave him a piece of a
broiled fish… (Luke 24:41-43 KJV)
But, back to taxes. Does God hate them? If He does, why did he command so many
taxes in the Old Testament? There were actually several tithes, not just a straight ten
percent of your income. Then there was the temple tax. I love the way Jesus and Peter paid
that one! (Matthew 17:24-27)
Now, hear the word of the Lord:
Render therefore to Caesar the things which are Caesar’s… (Matthew 22:21 KJV)
Paul didn’t seem to hate taxes either. See Romans 13:6, 7.
Bless the Lord real good,
Parson Jim
Pastor's Sermon for August 1: "Be Rich toward God" from Luke 12:13-21.
Daily Bible Reading
Sunday: Luke 22:63-71
Monday: Luke 23:1-12
Tuesday: Luke 23:13-25
Wednesday: Luke 23:26-31
Thursday: Luke 23:32-43
Friday: Luke 23:44-49
Saturday: Luke 23:50-56
Psalm for the week is 22:9-21.
July 25, 2010
Attendance 62
Offering $1,641.00
Needed weekly $2,454.88
Prayer Concerns
Cathryne Oldfield Marion Gilbert
Jessie Robin Nathan Lambert
Rick & Jean Welguisz Richard Napier
Brenda Bowman Deanie Campbell
Billie Riley O’Neal Boykin
Lexi Goodin Jimmie Coquat
Margery Rhodes Myrtle Amaral
Harley, Stevens, Gunter & Webb families
August Events
July 25-31: Jim’s vacation
Th. July 29: Blood Drive from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Quitman Dairy Queen
Sun. 1: Elders Meeting ~ 9 am; Pantry Sunday
Tu. 3: Emmaus ~ 6:30 pm
Th. 5: CMF Supper ~ 6:30 pm
Sat. 7: Breakfast with a Heart (see article)
Tu. 10: Board Meeting ~ 7 pm
Sun. 15: Fellowship Dinner ~ CWF host
Tu. 17: Emmaus ~ 6:30 pm
Mon. 30: Secretary’s vacation
August Servers
Elders: Sharon Blair & David Walls Liturgist: David Walls
Deacons: Danny & Nancy McKethan; Doyel Davis; _______
Communion: Harriet Raybon Greeters: Margie Jordan & Effie McComb
Church Mouse ~ Thanks to the choir for their special song: “The Joyful Alleluia”. A
special belated thanks to Mary Stuck for single-handedly decorating the Fellowship Hall for
the dinner on July 18th. Somehow in all the hoopla we forgot to tell you how lovely it was!
Kudos, Mary!
Friendship Class ~ We finished the discussion of Chapter 4 of the "Shack" and some
of Chapter 5. Please read Chapter 6 and join us for some "lively" discussion.
CWF Project ~ The CWF project for September is school supplies for Mineola ISD.
Please bring them before the CWF-hosted Fellowship Dinner on August 15th (date change),
so they can be used for decorations.
Breakfast with A Heart
Fundraiser for Bread of Life’s food pantry ~ ALL ARE WELCOME!
Saturday, August 7, 2010 ~ 7 to 10 a.m.
Broad Street Church of Christ (440 W. Broad St. ~ Mineola)
All you can eat: Sausage, ham, bacon, eggs, pancakes, biscuits & gravy,
home-made jams & jellies, coffee, OJ
Suggested donation: $5 adults; $3 children (under 8)
For more info, contact Charlie Fry @ 903-569-3453
Building Fund 2010 ~ Thanks to all who have brought cans and to Doyel Davis for
faithfully selling them for the Building Fund. Recent ~ $17.85.
Memorials
In Memory of Alice Creech by
June & Graeme Calow; Effie McComb; Margie Jordan;
Velma Rholes; James & Lynette Buchanan
Northeast Area Assembly
September 25, 2010 at First Christian Church, Tyler
Keynoter: Rev. Dawn Weaks
“Beautiful Feet: Where are you traveling?”
Calling all men from NEA -- Disciples Crossing Work Week ~ September 7-11, 2010
Kid’s Kolumn
We missed a lot of you guys on Sunday. I know it's summer and everyone is busy, but
remember God is never too busy for you.
Thanks to Mr. Ken for the Children's Moment, as always he did a great job. Next
Sunday, I will be bringing the Children's Moment, so I need your prayers and support. The
subject will be "Hats" - it will be fun so please come help me.
I will also be teaching Children's Church and our subject is "Jonah". I know you have
heard about him and the 'big fish’.
We will also be learning a new "rap" song. Yes, you heard right - we will be learning a
new "rap" song to present to the congregation on the 5th Sunday of August.
Don't miss the fun and love of God! Have a Blessed Week! Mrs. Nancy
Pastor Jim shares this letter from the Northeast Area office:
Dear Friends at Mineola FCC:
It is hard to believe that we have already concluded the first half of the year, isn’t it? If
“times flies when we’re having fun”, then we must be having a lot of fun!
You may remember receiving a statement of giving for your congregation this past
April, for the first quarter of 2010. The purpose of this letter is to update that statement to
include your contributions to the NEA for the second quarter. Our records show that your
congregation has contributed $655.02* for January—June 2010. If there are any
discrepancies with your records, please let us know as soon as possible.
We are grateful to announce that, for the first half of the year, our income and
expenses have been very close, but, as of the end of May, income exceeded expenses by
approximately $200. As you can see, we are running a very tight budget as a result of the
large cuts made last year. Know that we remain grateful for your faithful and continued
support of the ministry of our Area. Unfortunately, only 30 of the 65 congregations of the
NEA (46%) have been able to contribute in the first half of the year. We do expect that
figure to improve in the second half, but it shows how really important your help is in
maintaining our Area ministry. Thank you for helping us to help you, our camps,
conferences, and all the various other ministries in which our Area is involved.
Sincerely, John Cunningham (NEA Moderator)
*FCC NOTE: Our check for June 2010 ($145.09) didn’t reach them by the cut-off date
because we send Outreach disbursements the last week of each month.
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Christian Church (Indianapolis) Statement of Giving ~ 7/8/2010
Disciples Mission Fund $799.99
Easter Special Offering $221.00
Pentecost Special Offering $143.00
Week of Compassion (undesignated) $251.00
Week of Comp. (designated Haiti & Chile) $530.45
Y-T-D Church $1,945.44
CWF donations 627.50
TOTAL 2010 $2,572.94
Last Year TOTAL $1,791.51
43.62%