PASTOR'S NOTES:

It was a blessed weekend for me (a busy one but a blessed one).  Thanks for allowing God to use many of you on Sunday.  The singing, the testimonies, Jonathan's message, the altar response was all special.  Thanks also for Sunday evening.  We had far more in attendance than I expected, a great meal together, and a sweet time of music with "The Ken Apple Family."  Thanks especially to the teens on Sunday evening for sitting in the front rows and solidly supporting a southern gospel group, even though that may not be their preference.

This month emphasis is "A Church With A Family Purpose."  The importance of setting a solid foundation in faith with your children cannot be stressed enough.  I have been raised in church since I was four years old and have watched my parents pray, read the Bible, take me to church, and live out their Christian faith both publicly and privately.  .

During an interview in 1970's, Ruth Bell Graham (the late wife of Billy Graham) was asked about their family altar.  She said that her devotion to Christ started at an early age.  Each morning when I went downstairs to breakfast, my father would be sitting reading his Bible. At night, her work behind her, my mother did the same.  Anything that could so capture the interest and devotion of those I admired and love the most, I reasoned, must be worth investigation.  So at an early age, I began reading my bible and found it to be, in the words of the old Scotsman, ?sweet pasturage.'

Then she gave some suggestions about leading children in a family altar time:  I believe it is important to keep the Scripture reading and prayer relatively brief and to vary it from time to time . . . It pays to start young and give it in small doses . . . Bear in mind the words of Isaiah 28:9-10, ?Whom shall he teach knowledge?  And whom shall he make to understand doctrine?  Them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts.  For precept must be upon precept, . . . line upon line . . . , here a little, and there a little."

If you are not out of town this summer, bring your family to Sunday school and church.  If you go out of town, honor God wherever you may be and let you children take notice.

Bro Larry

P.S. Tonight's adult table discussion is covering a few more topics of the "Comeback Churches"  - - - how worship and preach matters along with intentional and strategic evangelism.

WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL

This week's devotional is on family life both in our homes and in our church family.  It is entitle, "Kissing The Boo-Boo's.  You can view it on the church web site at: http://www.whgbc.org and go the weekly devotional or simply read the attached copy. Also note two other attachments, "Consider Taking A STAYCATION" & "Twenty-Five Tips to Gas Saving."

WEEKLY CALENDAR

Wednesday

* Children's Basic Christianity Training @ 7:00 p.m.

* Youth meeting in the Park @ 7:00 p.m.

* Adult Bible Table Discussion - "Comeback Churches" @ 7:00 p.m.

* Youth Adult Meeting (ages 18-29) @ Hollywood's in White House @ 7:00 p.m.

Friday

* Church Outreach in the Park . . . if you have not signed up to work in the outreach booth at the park, do so tonight or call Jonathan Bibb @ 672-1842.  I plan to be there and I hope you will be also.

Sunday

* Pastor Prayer Team @ 9:25 a.m.

* Sunday School @ 10:00 a.m.

* Morning Worship @ 10:55 a.m.

  (Communion Service)

* Adult Worship @ 6:00 p.m.

* Children's Music Practice

WIT & WISDOM

A study of married people by the University of Texas showed that having strong families was a much better predictor of happiness than money. Although money did have a minimal effect on happiness, it only helped up to a point. Strong family relationships were much more important.

WHAT'S THE DIAGNOSIS?

The man told his doctor that he wasn't able to do all the things around the house that he used to do. When the examination was complete, he said, "Now, Doc, I can take it. Tell me in plain English what is wrong with me?"
 
"Well, in plain English," the doctor replied, "you're just lazy."

A MILITARY CAREER: 

A career military man, who had retired as a corporal, was telling the younger men how he handled officers during his years of service. "It didn't matter a hoot if he was a Major General, and Admiral, or the Commander-in-Chief. I always told the guys exactly where to get off."
 
"Wow, you musta been something," the admiring young soldiers remarked. "What was your job in the service?"
 
"Elevator operator in the Pentagon!"

TIPS FROM THE REDNECK BOOK OF MANNERS

 
***GENERAL BEHAVIOR***
1. Always identify people in your yard before shooting at them.
2. It's considered poor taste to take a cooler to church.
3. If you have to vacuum the bed, it is time to change the sheets.
4. Even if you're certain that you are included in the will,  it is still
considered tacky to drive a U-Haul to the funeral home.
 
***DINING OUT ***
1. Avoid throwing bones & food scraps on the floor as the restaurant may not have dogs.

***ENTERTAINING IN YOUR HOME ***
1. A centerpiece for the table should never be anything prepared by a taxidermist.
2. Do not allow the dog to eat at the table no matter how good his manners are.

***PERSONAL HYGIENE ***
1. While ears need to be cleaned regularly, this is a job that should be done in private using one's OWN truck keys.
2. Proper use of toiletries can forestall bathing for several days. However, if you live alone... Deodorant is a waste of good money.

***DATING (Outside the Family)***
1. Always offer to bait your date's hook, especially on the first date.
2. Be aggressive. Let her know you're interested: "I've been wanting to go out with you since I read that stuff on the bathroom wall two years ago."
3. Establish with her parents what time she is expected back. Some will say 10:00 PM; others might say "Monday." If the latter is the answer, it is the man's responsibility to get her to school on time.

***WEDDINGS***
1. Livestock, usually, is a poor choice for a wedding gift.
2. Kissing the bride for more than 5 seconds may get you shot.
3. For the groom, at least, rent a tux. A leisure suit with cummerbund and a clean bowling shirt can create too sporty an appearance.
4. Though uncomfortable, say "yes" to socks and shoes for this special occasion.

***DRIVING ETIQUETTE ***
1. Dim your headlights for approaching vehicles; even if the gun is loaded, and the deer is in sight.
2. When approaching a four-way stop, the vehicle with the largest tires always has the right of way.
3. Never tow another car using panty hose and duct tape.
4. Do not lay rubber while traveling in a funeral procession.

 
 ***TWO REASONS WHY IT IS HARD TO SOLVE A REDNECK MURDER***
1. All the DNA is the same.
2. There are no dental records.

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