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Many women were there beholding afar off, which followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering unto Him: among which was Mary Magdalene. . . there was Mary Magdalene. . . sitting over against the sepulcher. . . In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene.
Mt.  27:55-56, 61; 28:1

Why did Mary Magdalene have the privilege of seeing the Lord first after His resurrection?

One obvious reason was that she was actually there, at the tomb, on the day of resurrection.

We can't expect blessing and help from the meetings of the Lord's people if we do not bother to be there.

Put Him first, and the saints next, and you cannot help but receive a blessing.
--Brian Russell

Thank-you Pat. "Looking only unto Jesus"...

Marilyn.  I phone the manufacturers of my "puter" and they sent me the update C.D. free.  they do this regularly.  Try this. If any problems get in touch with our friend Tony (Tony's Tips).  :-*

Guess what?  We have more rain!  ;)

God bless.
see you later.
Jenny.

Good Morning from West Yorkshire, weather has usual miserable, dark clouds that look full of rain, but soon will be in sunny Malta.I always say we have to be glad that the good Lord allows us the privilages we have, whether the weather is good or bad, whether we are well or unwell, he will be there to help.

Thanks for all the friendship you all offer to me although 1000s of miles apart, and I enjoy the comments and thoughts that are put on this page, even though I do not write in it very often I read it every day.

Thanking you
vec2 Colin

A Goodmorning to everyone on CP.

Last evening we met and had dinner with a cousin of mine, my she is talanted as she had just rec'd 17 first place entries at the local fair. WOW and two of the prize items move on to another competion in February.

So now it it time to shut down and head out the door for work.

Ruth

Think it's too early to sing? 






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Good Morning Everyone!

It's a bit of a foggy day where I live.    How's it where you live?


Ruth, that's incredible!  Imagine winning all those prizes! 

Colin, we're just so happy to have you posting here.  In time, I'm looking forward to seeing lots of photos from Yorkshire!  I just love that part of England.

Good Morning, Jenny!  Have a great day.  Are you going out to the shops?

morning just kinda running through here as i get ready to leave for school... today will be a busy day we have six teachers gone to a thing in the city and so we have to compensate for that with a lack of subs and so many teachers cover 2 or 3 classes at once and our 2 subs get brought in... what fun! well ttyl
Sarah

 :)  Good Morning Everyone!  Thanks Pat for the devotional and the song.  :)

I had a good day yesterday at church and meet a new friend, our new assistant "pulpit supply" pastor.  That is a funny term - but that is what they said.  I'll have to inguire futher and learn just what that is.  He is actually a retired minister and lives about 40 miles south of our township.  He's really nice and friendly and very knowledgeable.

I have to go to a Health Insurance meeting today, to find out what their plans are for next year.  Then, decide whether or not I want to change my plan of coverage in anyway.  Everything keeps changing; nothing stays the same. But I guess that is what life is all about.

It is so interesting to read the various posts here and get a glimpse into the lives of all the nice people who visit here.

Well, I'm off to read the insurance packet of information and see if I can "bone up" on what to expect today.

You all have a good and Blessed Day.       

You be easy on those subs today, Sarah!   LOL  Have a good day in school.

Hi Mary!  Great to have you.  I'm so happy that you are enjoying the site.  So glad too that you now have a new computer so that you can come here each day.

Oh Alma> That is so sad. Thinking of you dear.

Good Morning: No Pat my fridge is not a new one but it is a good one.

This morning I am off to Gloria's for about 1 1/2 hours then to the Mortgage company to fill out paperwork to gret prequalified for some type of mortgage loan. This should tell me how much I can pay for a house. After all that is taken care of Don (the real estate agent) will start looking for a house for me. Yes Brother Al that is our mutual friend Don.

Gloria is going to get another caregiver as soon a s possible, that is good news to me. One that will completey take over her care. Her foot is worse with new new sores between her toes. The doctor is very concerned about this new ulcer.But I just cannot deal with the smoke and the lack of consideration on her part. Let someone else deal with it.

The message yesterday at church spoke volumns to me regarding where God wants me to be. It was definitely a message meant for me.

Must get ready for work now.

TTYL

Hi Marilyn...  Thanks for telling me about the fridge.  Hope it stays good for you.  Long gone are the days of "ice men" and "ice boxes".  LOL  We just seem to not be able to do without a fridge.

Alma, I'm truly sorry to know about your doggie.  I just can't think of a time without my Geordie.  They are just like members of our family.

Sad news to report today  :'(

I lost my nephew Saturday to a motorcycle accident....actually
he laid brain dead the whole day. Plus internal injuries Thank
God his girlfriend jumped off and got only a somewhat mangled arm
but she will heal ..... but the big guy was pronounced gone from this life
at 6:00pm Sat. night his dad rushed from Alaska  over 2000 miles away
and just barely got to see him ...before the ailift team came in to
get his organs...heart liver and kidneys.....he was just 36 ...
I prayed all day saturday for the Lord to spare him and take me..i am old
almost 59 .....but it was not the Lords will.....Patrick was a biker many will
be here soon as his buddies come in from all over the nation....and I will
read this as my last words of him.and  I share them with you now, so you may know him......


                     


PATRICK WAS MY WIFE'S NEPHEW, AND SO

I REMEMBER HIM EVER SINCE HE WAS JUST A LITTLE GUY

LESS THAN A YEAR OLD. THEN WE WATCHD HIM GROWUP,

INTO THE " GENTILE GIANT  " THAT HE WAS.

AND ALTHOUGH I NEVER AGREED WITH EVERYTHING HE DID

HE WAS ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP SOMEONE,

AND IF YOU WERE EVER STRANDED ON SOME DARK LONLEY ROAD,

SOMEONE LIKE PATRICK  IS WHO YOU WOULD MOST HOPE TO SEE

HE WOULD ALWAYS STOP BY AND PLOW OUR DRIVEWAY,

NEVER ASKING FOR ANYTHING IN RETURN......

HE WAS JUST THAT WAY...

I UNDERSTAND THAT HE WAS ON HIS WAY TO DO A BENEFIT

FOR A KIDS  CHARITY. YES, THAT'S HOW PATRICK WAS.

AND EVEN NOW  HIS HEART MAY BE GIVING LIFE TO SOMEONE ELSE.

GOOD JOB BIG GUY !. . .   AND THAT PERSON WILL DO WELL,

BEACUSE IF IT'S ONE THING PATRICK HAD....IT WAS A GOOD HEART.

BUT FROM THIS DEAR FRIENDS WE MUST ALSO SEE THAT

HE DIDN'T KNOW WHEN HIS TIME HERE WOULD EXPIRE...

AND NEITHER DO WE. . . . BUT WE ALL MUST BE READY,

WHEN GOD CALLS. . . . . .  TO ANSWER THAT CALL   .... :'(   


                                                                Thank You. . . .God Bless
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So sorry to hear of those that have lost loved ones.

Good day to all of you!  Raining yet again here in WNC!  I'm praying that it doesn't flood again.

Bernard

JerryC That is a beautiful eulogy, I am sitting here with the tears streaming down my face.

A few days ago one of the fishing boats that goes out from Eureka carrying three fishermen did not return. The Coast Guard found nothing but debris out at sea. Please pray for the families of these three men.

There seems to be so much sadness in the last few days with some  of my close friends, my church family, loss of loved ones (that includes  pets) and here on CP. I pray that all those who are experienceing so much sadness with family problems, tragedies etc., will find that peace that passes all understanding. Lord God send the comforter to hold us in His loving arms and give us the peace that passes all understanding. In Jesus name Amen

I won't beable to get on for awhile I seem to have got a stupid virus or something.  My computer is running really slow.

?Soni

Dear Everyone,

All who have sadness in their hearts.

I have just got back from a ride into the Old Village and a cup of tea with Khalida at the Post Office.  The Lord put this song on my heart.I came home singing loudly.....and then a lovely bus driver stopped his double decker for me to cross over the road.

"What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and pains to bear,
What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer. 

Can you find a friend so faithful who will all your troubles bear,
You must never be discouraged...
Take it to the Lord in prayer"  etc.,etc.,.......

Take it all to Jesus.  He can hear you.  He is our comforter and our dearest
friend.

Oh it's starting to rain again..must be my singing  ;D

Pat...Love you  :-*
Jenny Wren in U.K...

A lot of sadness today.  A lot of CPer's sad because of lost loved ones.  My heart and prayers go out for each and everyone of you.  My graphic above may not be appropriate to some but hopefully, it is to most.  

What a wonderful day Jerry and I had yesterday.  We did have two services yesterday but only in one room.  The Senior minister and the Teen minister, both had sermons in each service.  Yesterday was day 1 of "The 40 Days of Purpose".  The next 6 Sundays will be sermons on and about '40 Days'.  All the Small Groups will be meeting weekly to discuss the readings and be there for each other.  I gleaned a lot from this last year and I am looking forward in growing more with God this year.

The 'renewing of vows' for our Adult Minister and his wife was superb.  They have three children.  Stephanie is married.  Her husband and her are graduates of Johnson Bible College and he is a Junior minister at a church in Terre Haute, Indiana.  Jonathan is in his second or third year at Rose Hulman University with two majors...engineering and business.  Joy just started at University of Indianapolis and is living at home and working as well.  The boys (men) plays guitar.  All of them sing.  The bride work her wedding dress that she wore 25 years ago....lots of dieting and exercising she said.  They sang the same song to each other that they sang 25 years ago.  It was just a beautiful ceremony.  Then the reception.  Their wedding photos were displayed.  His parents photo...they are deceased.  Her parents photos of their wedding.  A beautiful display.  Mark and Deborah recently had their photo taken and was framed with a big matting for guests to sign the matting.  The Bride's cake and the Groom's cake was beautiful.  The only thing I ate was peanuts.  They both love peanuts and plain M&M's mixed....so I picked out the peanuts.  

Tony called and said that the locks on the Ohio were closed due to high water on the Ohio.  Who would have thought that...no rain here for weeks!!!!  But it all came from the hurricanes in the east.  But they did spend the night on the Ohio River and ate breakfast at Leavenworth at a restaurant that overlooks a bend/loop in the Ohio River.  

Kaye Don and Barb's grandson played in the football game they saw at Madison, Indiana.  They won, too!

Ivalou and I are going out to eat and then grocery shopping.  Bright and sunny today.  But I do have my Solar Heat on....cool outside...only 67 degrees F.

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"The refiner is never very far from the mouth of the furnace when his gold is in the fire."

Well, good morning everyone, oops, it is now afternoon here.

Marilyn, I’m glad you got another fridge.  It doesn’t have to be new just as long as it does the job.  I hope things work out for the mortgage and a new home for you.

Jerry, so sorry to hear about your nephew.

Jenny, What a Friend we have in Jesus.  One of my favorites songs.  He has been my friend all my life.

Good to see you all today.  This afternoon we are going out to a new Chinese restaurant for a late lunch or early dinner.  Of course there is something much more important than food.

Matt 4:3-4
3   The tempter came to him and said, "If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread."
4   Jesus answered, "It is written: 'Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"
(NIV)

--- Papa John          <;D)))><<   
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So many sad things!  It is good to know that our God is still in control!!  I pray that God send comfort to everyone that has sadness in their heart.  I pray that we will all be looking for Him to be at work in all of these tragedies. I pray that we join Him to do our part to minister to those who are lost without His redemption.  God uses these times to draw near to His children- both those who are already saved and those yet to receive His salvation.

God bless you all!!
Jona

Thanks for checking in, Jona.  I was thinking of you in the middle of the night and the dear family of little Garrett. 

September 27   

Revival: Doing the Will of God

By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and
keep his commandments. For this is the love of God, that we keep His
commandments. And his commandments are not burdensome. 
--1 John 5:2-3

We urgently need a new kind of reformation throughout our Christian
churches--a reformation that will cause us not only to accept the
will of God but to actively seek it and adore it!...

The reformation we need now can best be described in terms of
spiritual perfection-which reduced to its simplest form is no more and
no less than doing the will of God! This would expose us all at the
point of our need, no matter how sound we think we are in doctrine
and no matter how great our reputations.

I long for the positive and genuine renewal which would come if the
will of God could be totally accomplished in our lives. Everything
that is unspiritual would flee, and all that is not Christlike would
vanish, and all that is not according to the New Testament would be
rejected....

Do we voluntarily and actively observe God's commandments, making
positive changes in our lives as God may indicate in order to bring
the entire life into accord with the New Testament?

That is the active aspect of the will of God that I would own as
reformation in the church, and it would surely result in revival. 
I Talk Back to the Devil, 89-90.

"Oh Lord, 'I long for the positive and genuine renewal which would
come if the will of God could be totally accomplished in our lives.'
Let it begin in me...today. Amen."

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We turn to God for help when our foundations are shaking only to learn that it is God shaking them.
--Charles West

Kites rise highest against the wind -- not with it.
--Sir Winston Churchill

Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.
--Robert Louis Stevenson

If you're going through hell, keep going.
--Sir Winston Churchill (1874 - 1965) British Statesman, Prime Minister, Author

A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle.
--Erin Majors

The day the Lord created hope was probably the same day he created Spring.
--Bern Williams

Pat...That was lovely.  Thank-you for this blessing...

Good night dear ones.
God bless and keep you all.

Love,
Jenny.

Hi guys, I'm back ... hope everybody is OK.

Ursula

 My sympathies to all who have lost loved ones,friends and pets,I lost 3 puppies myself 2 weeks ago,my chiuahua Meika had 4 pups but only 1 has survived,she is a fat little butterball and has her eyes opened now,mom and darrel are keeping her they got home last night and came to see her,mom said she's tripled in size since birth.She is definately a keeper.Pat ty for the return hug and the mug.

Hi everyone.  We are getting a lot of rain today, maybe as much as 4 inches before it is finished.  We also have some wind but so far we have not lost power.

I spent the afternoon coaching a database class at the SeniorNet Computer Learning Center.  We have a good class and will finish next week, which will be a week early.

This evening I had a Worship Committee meeting.  However, they called this afternoon and said it had been cancelled due to the weather.  Needless to say I wasn't upset in not having to get back out in the rain and wind this evening. 

Sorry to read of the sadness for several of our CP family here.  It seems that some days we dwell in very deep valleys.

I'm really sorry to see a lot of people with sorrow in their hearts. We had a bit of a sad time about 6 weeks ago. My son is doing a year in Japan with AFS and he had made very good friends with a boy. Well one day they met for a coffee when the boy said he couldn't see Michael again as he had cancer. The only contact details Michael had was his cellphone number and MSN details and because this boy was in hospital had no way of contacting him. So Michael spoke to us on MSN and asked us to pray for him and this boy and also if we would get others to pray as well. So we did this and asked friends from our home group to pray and to send emails as well.
Michael replied to all the emails and was very grateful. The point to all of this is what God can make out of bad situations. Firstly as parents you never really know how your kids are going with a walk with the lord. We know now that Michael has an openess to God and we can continue to pray that this will lead to a committment to God.
The second thing was how it bonded people with a common purpose for God.
And yes the boy did contact Michael again but he is now in hospital and it is terminal. But I believe that you have a chance to make a committment to your very last breath and so there is hope for him.
So please don't be sad as we never know how God is using these situations for good.
God bless you all.
Garry

Hi, Honey!  I'm HOOOME!!  ;) ;D ;D


Whooee!!  When you are away for eight days, it takes a while to read all the posts you missed!  But, since I don't want to miss anything, I kept reading until I am now caught up!

Lots has happened to our members in the short time I was away, both good and bad.  I'm sorry for the losses and griefs some of you are going through now, and rejoice with each praise report.

I would have been here earlier, but after I got home from swimming, Darrel was going to Liberal, and I went along, to get my photos put on CDs at WalMart.  Oh, boy, do I have a LOT of pictures!  To show you all of them, I would have to delete everything I have on my web space, I think!  ;D  Did I tell you I love to take pictures? :D

We did have a wonderful trip.  I think Pat and Ruthie have covered pretty well the two days we had together, and those were the best!  Thanks, Pat!  I'm glad your little car is running again!

Other stops we made were, on the way up--Union Station in St Louis, and on the way home, the Arch in St. Louis.  We were supposed to see the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but since we were delayed by the sickness of the one fellow, waiting to see if he could come along or would have to stay in the hospital, we missed that stop.  The man who was sick, and his wife, were on hand to greet us when our bus pulled into Hugoton last night.  He was feeling better, but will go to Tulsa to his doctor soon.  They still don't know what is the matter.

Jane, I think we have all at times wondered if anyone reads what we say---or cares.  But we do!  I read EVERY post on here, look at every photo, and try to comment on them.  I don't always comment on each post, but it isn't a lack of love or concern, but rather just a lack of time, and often of remembering what was said.  I hope you do know you are a loved and valued member of CP.

Papa John, I knew the answer, too!  ;)

Karma and Nards, a GIRL!!  How lovely!!  You will have two little cuties soon!

Hi, Beth!  Good to see you posting!  Keep it up!  ;D

EVERYONE---thanks for all the hugs you sent me with Pat!  I liked 'em!

I will try to work on the photos and get some posted as soon as I can.  You always have to play "catch up" for a few days once you come home again!  I do have the laundry all done already!  ;D

Oh, yes!  We did get to go to the Welland C a n a l  and watch a huge grain cargo ship be driven into the lock, the gates closed, the other end gates opened, and it was amazing how fast they floated that enormous ship up to the next level!  What an engineering marvel that is!

Before this becomes a book, I will stop!  Hello to all of you, and I missed you! :-*

Garry, you and I were posting at the same time.  I'm sorry about your son's friend, but know it makes your hearts rejoice to know your son is walking with the Lord, and knows to turn to Him when he or others need help.  God bless.

Well, we did have a really great meal at the Chinese restaurant this afternoon.

I’m going to have to get my camera out because I haven’t taken a picture since we have been here in Pigeon Forge.

We are having a little shower now, maybe what we will get from Marie as it travels north and east from Florida.

I just dropped in for a minute.  Always good to see each one of you.  I will try to drop in for a minute tomorrow. 

Janette, it is good to have you back.


Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who minister by night in the house of the LORD.  Lift up your hands in the sanctuary and praise the LORD.  May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion.
(NIV)

--- Papa John          <;D)))><<   
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Evening to all,

     I have had all of you on my mind today with all of the goings on in our CP family.. I ask  Father God to keep his hand on all of us for it is the hand that carries us all.. I am so grateful to read up on all of you and know that we all LOVE the same God.. This is a comfort in its self.. For each one of you brings your experiences into this site to let us know we are not alone and that someone , alot of someones care..Thank you for being there and all the encourage words, and Love.. ~ALMA

To Believe...” 
      Author Unknown 
 

To believe is to know that every day
is a new beginning.
It is to trust that miracles happen,
and dreams really do come true.
To believe is to see angels dancing among the clouds,
To know the wonder of a stardust sky
and the wisdom of the man in the moon.
To believe is to know the value of a nurturing heart,
The innocence of a child's eyes
and the beauty of an aging hand,
for it is through their teachings we learn to love.
To believe is to find the strength
and courage that lies within us.
When it is time to pick up the pieces and begin again.
To believe is to know we are not alone,
That life is a gift and this is our time to cherish it.
To believe is to know that wonderful surprises
are just waiting to happen,
And all our hopes and dreams are within reach.
If only we believe.


We must also remember that we are always in the circle of God's care....

Pleasant dreams and God Bless.

Liz

So sorry to hear about your nephew Jerry.   What a terrible thing.  I will be praying for his family and girlfriend.

Love Ruthie

Alma, I know it is hard to lose a doggie.  I have my kitties and love them too.   

God Bless

Love Ruthie

Goodnight Everyone,

I have a new team in EE to take out tomorrow night, so probably won't post as it will be very late. 

Janet, I can hardly wait to see your pictures.    God Bless.

Love Ruthie

Time to lock the door...

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