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Hi everyone.  Just a quick note to let you all know that once again I am experiencing DSL problems but this time it is my service provider.  The service went down about 4:30 last night.  This morning I still wasn't connected but they had taken down the message about service being out in Georgia, Florida, etc. so thought maybe I had another problem.  Was talking with the tech as the ISP and he had me go through a lot of things and while we were working he got a new message that Atlanta was experiencing problems (I could have told him that!  So I guess it is just a matter of waiting.  I am writing using my dial-up connection.  

I haven't read any messages since yesterday afternoon.  Pat and I are going to be gone this afternoon and early evening.  I will try to get back on-line, one way or the other, later this evening and get a bit caught-up.

Here I come...late, as usual  It is raining <again> here on the Oregon coast, and I feel chilled, but I will get a fire going in a minute and that should take care of that.  

I have been out of touch for a while because of "things and stuff" at our church with which I have been entangled, and a few other things going on with my family ... oh, yeah, and messing with the IRS    

Today I am planning to try my hand at plumbing
I am going to <spoken in faith> replace the innards of the toilet tank!  There has been a tiny drip of water from the intake valve and my water bill has reflected this excess usage so.... it's about time I took care of it.  Especially since I received notice that my rent is going to increase by $10 soon.  

Anyway, y'all take care and think of me once in a while as I wade through the duties and responsibilities of church work and other things that try the soul!  

Love 2 all....

Here is my offering for all the [size=+2]birthdays[/size] and [size=+2]anniversaries[/size] I have missed while taking a break over there in the corner

And a big
for all the wonderful friends who have joined CP!

Subj: Insight for Leaders  
Date: 2/6/04 5:06:18 AM GMT Standard Time
From: lmi@flash.net
To: tozer@litmin.com
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February 6    

The Holy Spirit: Just Turning the Crank

So he answered and said to me: "This is the word of the Lord to
Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,' says the
Lord of hosts."
--Zechariah 4:6

I say this because it is possible to run a church and all of its
activity without the Holy Spirit. You can organize it, get a board
together, call a pastor, form a choir, launch a Sunday school and
a ladies' aid society. You get it all organized--and the
organization part is not bad. I'm for it. But I'm warning about
getting organized, getting a pastor and turning the crank--some
people think that's all there is to it, you know.

The Holy Spirit can be absent and the pastor goes on turning the
crank, and nobody finds it out for years and years. What a tragedy,
my brethren, what a tragedy that this can happen in a Christian
church! But it doesn't have to be that way! "He who has an ear,
let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches"
(Revelation 3:22)....

If you could increase the attendance of your church until there is
no more room, if you could provide everything they have in churches
that men want and love and value, and yet you didn't have the Holy
Spirit, you might as well have nothing at all. For it is "'Not by
might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty"
(Zechariah 4:6). Not by the eloquence of a man, not by good music,
not by good preaching, but it is by the Spirit that God works His
mighty works.  The Counselor, 38-39.

"Oh, Lord, I have no desire to 'run a church' or have any part of
just 'turning the crank.' In whatever ministry I am ever involved,
I pray that Your Holy Spirit would be present with His controlling
power. Amen."

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"Oh, Lord, I have no desire to 'run a church' or have any part of just 'turning the crank.' In whatever ministry I am ever involved, I pray that Your Holy Spirit would be present with His controlling power. Amen."

AMEN!

Welcome Gordo.  

Happy Birthday Marilyn and Happy Anniversary to John and JudyB.  

I rested for a little while after posting above and have now had time to read through the postings starting yesterday where I left off through today.  I am still awaiting my DSL service to return.

Janet, so sorry to hear of the denial of the appeal.  Have you searched on the Internet regarding SS Disability applications.  My wife did that some months ago and found some very interesting information.  Have Beth's doctors submitted the reports to indicate the seriousness of her situation?  This is just unbelievable.  

Jane, since you are renting why isn't it the responsibility of the landlord to fix the plumbing problem?  Sure know when I had renters they always called me with any problem.  Sure glad I no longer have any rental property and sure don't want any in the future.

Pat, sorry to hear about your car problems.  We continue to have problems with my daughter's car and it has to go back to the shop on Monday.  It needs to pass inspection by next Thursday as that is the last day to get the tags without penalty.  If nothing else I will go ahead and pay the taxes due and I understand that will reduce most of the late penalty.  You sure couldn't drive your car without windshield wipers.  

Sonja, glad to hear that Zachery came through his treatment well yesterday.  Hope the swim meet goes well for your son.  

Karma, glad to see your praise report regarding the folks in Russia.  It is so hard to understand the thinking processes of terrorists.  Don't build just destroy.  Jenny, sorry to hear of the tragedy over your way and we have sadness over the death of the little girl who was missing in Florida.  The authorities are certain they have the person responsible.

Etta Sue, I know you car will appreciate being in the garage during this cold weather.  

We are picking up a couple of pizza's to take to our friend's home rather than going out this evening as originally planned.  It is rainy and chilly out so we decided to not go out to eat.  I don't eat pizza very often but enjoy it when I do have it.

PAT THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR ABBA FAHTER THAT LOVELY HYMN WE ALSO HAVE IN HOLLAND

ETTA SUE THANK YOU FOR FOCUS OUT OUR DAILY BREAD VERY GOOD

CHRIS THANK YOU ALSO FOR YOUR DEVOTIONAL THIS EVENING THERE SAY I AMEN ON.

WE HAVE BEEN SHOPPING THIS EVENING BUT IS WAS RAINING NOT NICE.

BYE LOVE RIA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU

MARILYN

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO YOU, JUDY & JOHN

A WELCOME TO YOU GORDY

Quote from: Larry Hanna on February 06, 2004, 03:05:38 PM

Jane, since you are renting why isn't it the responsibility of the landlord to fix the plumbing problem?  Sure know when I had renters they always called me with any problem.  Sure glad I no longer have any rental property and sure don't want any in the future.

Larry, I own my mobile/manufactured home but rent the space in this mobile home park.  That makes me an owner/renter I guess ...  

Anyway.... Ta Daaaah  I have just completed my plumbing task!   Took about 20 minutes and I now have all new "works" in the tank!!  One more thing I can add to my resume, right?

The rain seems to have stopped for the time being. I  am glad for that, but I need to get some stuff done before it starts up again.

I'll talk with y'all later ....

Edit:   Guess I spoke too soon ... it's raining again

Nice...

http://www.singingman.us/HowGreatThouArt.htm

hey ya'll,
I'm here. been a busy off day put about 150 miles on the car!! went and delivered meat! well i've got a game tonight and i need to head down there ttyl
Sarah

Hey ya'll.  Just buzzing in for a miinute.

Quick commercial -- If you haven't introduced yourself, new or not, please do so.  I am enjoying "getting to know" you immensely.  I'm learning stuff I never knew before!

supper time
bye

I'm listening to the music, Pat, of the song, "How Great Thou Art."  It is a beautiful song which teaches a great lesson.  

Col 3:16  Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.  (NIV)

We have had a nice day today even though many of our streets are covered with water.  To get out of our neighborhood and go to the Mall to walk today we had to detour about 10 miles because our main road out is flooded.  It should be clear by tomorrow.


 
--- Papa John    <)))><<
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Had a wonderful Chinese buffet luncheon. tried almost everything just a little bit of each goes a very long way. Ate some Sushi too and had 5 different desserts. Then we went to the mall and wandered around the stores looking at this and that.

I'll be back later

Marilyn:  I hope I'm not too late.... I do wish you a very....

            HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

I'm so happy you had such a nice day with your friend and Gilbert, Sarah and children.

         

                  HAPPY ANNIVERSARY,

                       JOHN AND JUDY B.
   
         hOW MANY YEARS??

 I wish you many more happy years together!

               
                   Love..... Norm and Judy

YA---HOO
my washer and dryer will be delivered in 1/2 hour. I called an appliance repairman and he had some reconditioned washer and dryers for sale So i just bought a set. Praise the Lord. There went my income tax refund. But that is ok. The set is only about 2 years old. $400. for the set. not bad huh?

That's not bad, Marilyn.  Glad you got that.

Well, it's been a very mucky day here in Guelph...It snowed all night and the freezing rain this morning and then rain and more freezing off and on all day.  At least it's not freezing cold outside.

Glad I didn't take andrew's car to London yesterday as I had sort of thought of doing.  Today on his way to work, the clutch went on it!  And he's got problems with the brakes too and problems with the $$$ to get the car in ship shape condition.  Glad I stayed home.

Well, must go for awhile.  I have some Admin chores to do in the basement of this site and also have some stuff to do for SN too.

I also have some photos to post for Liz!  I'll do that Liz.  Amanda is a lovely artist.  Glad you sent them.

I forgot to mention that the Washer is the larger capacity Kenmore and the dryer  the same larger capacity Maytag. I got a DEAL

Hi everyone.  I just finished reading all of yesterday and today's posts.  

Chris, the things you posted about the Holy Spirit are really good.  I know we would never want to have the Lord leave our churches, and us not even know it.  That happens, when structure and schedules becomes the god above the sweet Spirit of Christ.  There are times when it seems everyone is so disatisfied in church...I wonder if the Lord is just as disatisfied at times?   Our little church is going through a lot right now,  but I do believe that the Lord will be glorified, that it will bring true repentance and revival.  In fact, there are a few of us who won't settle for anything less. (that means you, dear Jane)  God always sifts and fine tunes before He does something.   Sift me, Lord!  Draw me, Lord.  Melt my heart again! Give me new songs and a burning love is consuming.  Then.....just use me for Your Glory.

I've been doing "stuff" around here.  I have new kitchen curtains.  Also hung a few things in the kitchen that I've been meaning to.  It looks better now.  I must be getting Spring Fever.

It feels like new things are going to be happening.  I feel an expectancy.  I think God is touching my heart.......it feels soooo good.  I love Him so much, and am so grateful for His faithfulness.  I'm looking for great things in our little church.....as Jesus is exalted over everything else that's going on.

We've had some sun, mostly rain, but some SUN....so I've been popping out and pulling weeds here and there.

Happy Birthday, Marilyn.  Sushi! UGH!!  I'd like the desserts, but you could have all the raw fish.  I'll take Mexican or Chinese too. haha  

Happy Anniversary,  Judy and John.

I went to the doctor today....routine, but my cholesterol and triglycerides are up, and I've gained weight.  Now, who can I blame for that?  It was a wakeup call.  He said my heart sounds really good....(and Jesus lives there.....but he didn't say that).  So......today I started eating right and need to start walking again.  Yes, Lord.  I hear You.

 Oh, Etta Sue.....you'll like this.  Since I got Shadow....around three weeks ago??....she hasn't been able to go outside. (this from a "barn cat" as they called her).  She was spayed and then we had to wait til she had healed some.  Well, today was THE DAY.  Katie went out, and we kept the door open and called Shadow..but she walked to the door, turned around and walked back into the living room and her favorite spot in the window.  My grandaughter was afraid she'd get out and run.....but she's pretty well convinced this indoor living is the way to go. haha

   God bless.  Take care everyone.

Well here it is almost 8pm and the kids are still gone. They said they would be back in a litttle while and then would come  over here. Well I haven't seen them yet. It has really been pouring rain here today. i do pray that Al and Marbeth will have a safe trip to Davis tomorrow.

Thank you for all the greetings.  We surely do apprediate it.

Had supper at Doug and Megans tonight.  John has called and again there is delay.  He was to be home Sunday night, but, that has changed to Monday.

I have praise team tomorrow.  Our pastors wife is scheduled tomorrow, but, she is caring for Dennis's Mom, so I volunteered to run the overheads for her.  I have to pick Melaura up at 5:00 tomorrow night, so that means another full day in North Bay.

I have a dog still outside, I am letting him bounce for a few minutes then he will go to bed easier.

Well Night all
Love JudyB

Good night, folks.

I have to get up early. Troy has another swim meet.  I will give you the results of todays, tomorrow morning.

Soni

Hello everyone,
back in from the game we won!! it wasnt' that exciting of a game!
hope everyone has had a wonderful day, mines been great! ttyl
Sarah

[size=8]HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARILYN[/size]


I wish I could be there to help you blow the candles