THE HEIGHTENER

"Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall exalt you." -James 4:10

VIEWPOINT

Josh McDowell related the comments made by an executive recruiter, a “head-hunter” who goes out and hires corporation executives for other firms. He told McDowell, “When I get an executive that I'm trying to hire for someone else, I like to disarm him. I take my coat off, then my vest, undo my tie, throw up my feet and talk about baseball, football, family, whatever, until he's all relaxed. Then, when I think I've got him relaxed, I lean over, look him square in the eye and say, ‘What's your purpose in life?’ It's amazing how top executives fall apart at that question.”

“Well, I was interviewing this fellow the other day, had him all disarmed, with my feet up on his desk, talking about football. Then I leaned up and said, ‘What's your purpose in life, Bob?’ And he said, without blinking an eye, ‘To go to heaven and take as many people with me as I can.’ For the first time in my career I was speechless.”

“The faith and love that spring from the hope that is stored up for you in heaven . . .” (Colossians 1:5).

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Following a speech at a civic event, the preacher said to the young reporter covering the event, “When you do your write-up, please don’t mention the anecdotes I used. I may want to use them in other speeches.”

The newsman obliged by inserting this line: “The minister told several stories which cannot be repeated here.”

I look forward to seeing you Sunday with a Bible, a smile, and a positive word! RA

Thinking about Life

IT IS POSSIBLE to learn all about the mysteries of the Bible and never be affected by it in one's soul. Great knowledge is not enough. (John Bunyan, The Pilgrim's Progress)

IT IS a serious waste to let a day go by without allowing God to change us. (Richard Rolle, The Fire of Love)

GOD has granted you the morning, but he does not promise the evening. Spend each day as if it were your last. (Lawrence Scupoli, The Spiritual Combat)

OUR BODIES have one fault: The more we cater to them, the more things they want. … This is not a trifling matter. God will help us to gain mastery of our bodies. (Teresa of Avila, The Way of Perfection)

GOD ALLOWS himself to be seen in ordinary things, even when they are darkened by shadows. (Jean-Pierre de Caussade, Abandonment to Divine Providence)

IF YOU put up with yourself, why not put up with everyone else? (Guigo I, Meditations)

FIRE TESTS IRON; temptation tests an honest person. Sometimes we don't know what we can do until temptation shows us what we are. (Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ)

THE BEST TEACHERS are trouble and affliction. These alone give us understanding. (John Foxe, Christ Jesus Triumphant)

IT IS NOT POSSIBLE to love an unseen God while mistreating God's visible creation. (John Woolman, Journal)

SPRINKLE a seasoning of short prayers on your daily living. If you see something beautiful, thank God for it. If you are aware of someone's need, ask God to help. . . . You can toss up many such prayers all day long. They will help you in your meditation and in your secular employment as well. Make a habit of it. (Francis de Sales, Introduction to the Devout Life)

I could never begin to thank you enough for all you have done for me. The flowers were beautiful and they brightened my days.

The delicious meals you prepared were great which Tommy really enjoyed also. Your calls, visits and especially the cards mean so much to me. I would especially like to thank Ms. Peggy’s class for cheering me up with all the Get Well cards from her little “angels.”

Your prayers are lifting me up daily. We are all so blessed to have the most loving and caring church family

A diaper shower is planned t help Sasha and Ashley Wernersbach, get ready for their baby on Sunday, August10. We will have a finger foods after the evening assembly. It's a boy!

When Noah loaded the ark, the animals came two by two. The State of Georgia is asking Georgia AGAPE to provide shelter similarly by placing sibling groups together in foster homes. It is suggested that children who come into foster care adjust better when they can remain with siblings. AGAPE will be conducting three weekends of training classes shortly after school starts to prepare families who can help by foster parenting sibling groups. Please call Jayne Osburn at (770) 452-9995 before September 1 for more information on this training.

Have you noticed? The newspaper bin at the top of our parking lot now says “Newspapers AND Magazines.”

Continue to remember Susan Carson, Nell Peters, J. W. Raines, Richard Smith, and Geneva White.

THOSE TO SERVE - August 10, 2008
Welcome	Ross Anderson
Song Leader	Bobby Mitchell
Opening Prayer	Joe Maddox
Lord's Table	*Romeo Brinkley
	*David Hamby
	Joe Minichowski
	Chris Thompson
Scripture Reading	Doyle White
	Jeremiah 2:12, 13
Closing Prayer	Craig Hodges
Welcome -PM	Ross Anderson
Song Leader	Bobby Mitchell
Opening Prayer	Dick Massey
Scripture Reading	Ed Kelly
	Psalm 62:1, 2
Closing Prayer	Bill Moore
Communion Preparation	Myra White
Nursery Attendant	Lynn Pulliam Susan May

Bible School	67
Worship AM	92
Worship PM	58
Wednesday Bible Study	52
Contribution	$ 2,747.83