HAVE A HEART
People who lack feeling for others are like cold fronts on the weather map in winter; you'd rather see them going than coming. An example is the homeowner who treats the paperboy like the neighborhood pest. He acts as if the youngster where behind the bad news that lands on his porch day after day. I'm not saying that sometimes there isn't cause for frustration. There may be legitimate reasons for dissatisfaction with his service. But being unkind to those who are weaker or in a lower socioeconomic position is never right.
God made this very clear to ancient Israel when He told them to treat those of lesser social rank as they themselves would want to be treated. He reminded His chosen people that because they had once been strangers in a foreign land, they should know how it feels to work under those who show no sympathy (Exodus 22:21).
Christians have the same responsibility to the poor and downtrodden as Israel had. We may argue that if we don't look out for ourselves no one else will. But God has told us to love our neighbors. He also reminds us that if we forget what it's like to be on the bottom we are no longer fit to be on top.
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A LITTLE LIGHT HUMOR--
Thanksgiving One-Liners:
"Just be thankful you're not gietting all the government you're paying for." ---Will Rogers
"I remember an elderly lady testifying that shehad only two teeth left in her mouth (top and bottom), and she was 'rejoicing' because tey hit." ----Sherwood Eliot Wirt
"You never know how much you have to be thankful for until you pay taxes on it." -----Denny J. Brake
"The worshipmost acceptable to God comes from a thanful and cheerful heart." -----Plutarch (46-120 A.D.
THE YOUTH NEWS--------
CAN you believe October is gone? We
just had our first cold front and it was
wonderful.
Speaking of wonderful; we had our
first Crave talent show. It was another great show. We had over 40 teens participate, in the show, and close to 200 people in attendance.
The talent show brought us singing, skits, comedy, and a very emotional monologue. Of course, the crowd favorite was "men in white shirts." Their hilarious skits brought down the house.
Well, the Cave Car and Bike Show will be here on November 14. Preparations are being made for what promises to be a fantastic show and an enormous opportunity for us to truly reach out to our community with the love of Christ.
Be sure and bring your friends and come.
On behalf of the youth department; I would like to thank our church for their prayers and support.
REMEMBER: CRAVE IS ON WEDNESDAY 7-8 P.M. AND FRIDAY 7-9 P.M.
SOME GOOD LIGHT READING
There is a good book that I was able to ordered from Word Publishing , The title is "In the Eye of The Storm" by Max Lucado. It is a very interesting book and I recommend it for your reading. It is timely and will cause you to think. Get it and read it.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Bible Study Fellowship for Women
The first Monday night of each month there is an introduction class for women who want a deeper study of the Bible. There are 100 women in the class right now. We meet in the sanctuary at 6:45 P.M. We are studying Matthew this year. There is no cost involved.
Adult Choir, Wednesday Night, 8:00 P.M. Minister of Music, Alan Caves, would like to invite you to become a member of First Baptist Church's choir. The music is up-lifting, inspiring and God honoring. Come and give a cheerful noise unto the Lord.
Wednesday Night adult Bible study and prayer: Following Wednesday night dinner, Pastor Sullens leads a Bible study. We are in the book of Ephesians studying about Christian growth. The study and prayer service meets in the Faith Center, you are invited to join us from 6:45 -- 8:00 P.M.
GA's and RA's News
There are other exciting things happening around First Baptist Church for the kids. This year we will be introducing the GA and RA program for youth. Come and find where the fun and action is happening.
Bring A Friend To Friday Youth Activities: Some like to play basketball, some like to hang out inside the Faith Center where it is cool. They all like to eat! Don't forget to bring your $2 for pizza. Bring your youth in grades 6th grades through 12th from 7:00 -- 9:30 P.M. and let them bring a friend.
Cutler Ridge Christian Academy News
School has begun and we have an enrollment of 201. Of course this number will go up and down. I will give you a final number in the near future. Pray for the school, staff, and teachers.
COME AND WORSHIP
WITH
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
OF
CUTLER RIDGE
AT
10301 Caribbean Blvd.
Cutler Bay, Florida 33189
OPPORTUNITES TO SERVE AND WORSHIP
SUNDAY
Bible Fellowship for all ages 9:30 A.M.
Morning Worship 10:45 A.M.
Bible Fellowship teachers meeting 6:00 P.M.
TUESDAY
BSF-- Women's Bible Study Fellowship 6:55 P.M.
(Starts September 15, 2009)
WEDNESDAY
GA and RA clubs for children ages 4 thru 5th grade 6:30 P.M.
Crave Worship for youth-- 6th grade and older 6:30 P.M.
Handbells choir practice 7:00 P.M.
Prayer Meeting and Bible Study 7:00 P.M.
FRIDAY
Youth Activities in the Faith Center
6th grade through high school 7-9:30 P.M.
One At A Time
A friend of ours was walking down a deserted Mexican beach at sunset. As he walked along, he began to see another man in the distance. As he grew nearer, he noticed that the local native kept leaning down, picking something up and throwing it out into the water. Time and again he kept hurling things out into the ocean.
As our friend approached even closer, he noticed that the man was picking up starfish that had been washed up on the beach and, one at a time, he was throwing them back into the water.
Our friend was puzzled. He approached the man and said, "Good evening, friend. I was wondering what you are doing."
"I'm throwing these starfish back into the ocean. You see, it's low tide right now and all of these starfish have been washing up on the shore. If I don't throw them back into the sea they'll die up here for lack of oxygen."
"I understand," my friend replied, "but there must be thousands of starfish on this beach. You can't possibly get to all of them. There are simply too many. And don't you realize this is probably happening on hundreds of beaches all up and down this coast. Can't you see that you can't possibly make a difference?"
The local native smiled, bent down and picked up yet another starfish, and as he threw it back into the sea, he replied, "Made a difference to that one!"
As a Christian you can make a difference; one at a time..
PASTOR'S CORNER
Fall has finally arrived in South Florida. There seem
to be a "small" difference noted in the air. Since
October we have been inundated with things of
Thanksgiving and Christmas. I can remember when Christmas was never mention until after Thanksgiving. Well, in retrospect, we may be on to something. We are thankful for Christmas. I know that my grandchildren, my wife, and business people are thankful for Christmas. Oh, yes! I have already gone through the "Toys-R-Us" catalogue and picked out what I want.
The choir is working very hard, under the direction of Bro. Caves, to be ready for the church's Christmas Cantata. There will be two opportunities to enjoy the Cantata; Saturday evening and Sunday evening.
We still have several "Christmas Boxes" to prepare to reach our goal. We sent out over 200 last year; let do better this year. Remember the children this Christmas.
Sunday morning has been a great time for me and I trust for you.To teach the basic teaching of the Bible has been very enjoyable. This Sunday our missionary to Middle East will be speaking. I know that you will enjoy the lesson that He will be giving. Come and bring your friends.
