An Epistle from Paul: Pride Goes Before Destruction! – T.J. Mosley had a delightful article written about him in The Hudspeth Herald. T.J. played catcher for the Port Arthur, Texas baseball team, but T.J. was nothing but a showoff. Behind shin guards, chest protector and a catcher’s mask, there was little left to showoff; so, he pled with the manager for a chance to play third base. Why third base? Because third base was closest to the grandstands. This is where all the pretty girls would sit during the home games. Well, the Jumbos were to play Magnolia, Texas. The manager told T.J. he could play third just this once. All this time he had secretly plotted a scheme he was sure would impress the spectators; especially all those pretty girls in the grandstands. He was going to wait for a pop-fly down the third base. He would position himself so he could remove his hat, bow low to the grandstands and while holding his hat behind him he would then catch the ball and surely receive a hero’s applause. Well, needless to say things didn’t happen exactly as T.J. had planned. A Magnolia’s player popped up a ball. And T.J. positioned himself right under it. He removed his hat and held it behind his back. He then bowed to the grandstands. The ball, however, hit him squarely on the head and left him unconscious for two innings. The Port Arthur manager says he had two regrets: 1) he regrets letting T.J. play third base; 2) he regrets T.J. tried his stunt with the bases loaded.

What a perfect illustration of an often neglected Biblical principle. Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before stumbling.” 1 Corinthians 10:12 says, “Therefore, let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.” The point is clear; there is NO room in the Christian life for showing off. How we need to humble ourselves in His presence!!!

In His Marvelous Love, Paul

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Volume VIII July 12, 2016 No. 14

Sunday July 17th at 2 PM!With VBS finishing up, it was thought such would be a good time to have another family video. So, this coming Sunday, at 2 PM we will be showing the family video The Prince of Egypt. This is a video about the life of Moses and is well made and most entertaining. We will have popcorn to eat while we watch this

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video in the comfort of the air conditioned auditorium. We hope you’ll come and enjoy this family video here at the building!!

Here’s the Count! June 26, 2016 …………...……….$1,591.00

(Van Fund = $50; Building Fund = $50Missions Fund = $50)

July 3, 2016 ……………………..$2,476.50

Van Update!We continue to find some solid leads but have been coming up short… It is just a matter of time before we find a really solid van and we can put it to good use in the ministry of our Lord’s Church right here. Funds available towards the purchase of this van continue to rise due to the generosity of the church family here!!!!

VBS Underway This Week!As this is being prepared, preparations for VBS are in full swing. The building is being decorated, teachers a preparing their lessons, crafts are being planned, the VBS Store is being stocked, and refreshment are being cooked up… We are praying for good weather… and most importantly a big crowd of young lives.

Remember this effort in your prayers and be a part of Friday, July 15th when we hold the Carnival and closing to Outback Rock VBS!

(by no means an exhaustive list)

Military Personnel: Zachary Claywell, Austin Brasher, and Stephen Watts…

Recovering and Other Matters: Doris Childers, Betty and Cronley Teater, Jeanie Laubauch, Emma Grace Mills, Reva Cole, Dan Swihart, Monte Rieger, Dottie Campbell, Jack/John Rowell, Connie Moore, Barry Rieger, David Ramey, Connie Martin, Emma Sartain, Daryl McKee, Gary Stevenson, Jana Jo Carpenter, Joe and Margaret Worrell, Herman Kelly, Rick Watts, Jeff Watts, Darlene Dane, Angela Remley, Martha Gabbard, Richard Mitchell, Randy Hawk, Wanda Lee, Randy Eby, Pam Kauslick, Ron Lee, Don Fox, Brenda Buhler…

Dealing With Cancer: Dalene McIntire, Rebecca Strong, George Collins, Chuck Paul, and Evert Synder…

Saturday, August 13th

from 6 – 8 PMIn an effort to kick off our Fall Youth Groups, we will be having a Pool Party at the Eaton Public Pool. The whole family is invited

but kids especially are urged to come. We want to have the privilege and opportunity to teach, influence and encourage young lives for Christ. Mark this on the calendar and plan to join us then!!

Our Next Wednesday Luncheon Cometh!

Wednesday, August 17th at noon we will be gathering at the Eaton Skyline restaurant. We will take advantage of this unique taste (it really is good

brethren!) and enjoy each other’s company. We then will have devotions to top off our time together. Meet with us at Noon then!!