Newsletter for the Christian Church of Milford- 201 Henry St., Milford, IN 46542

The Messenger

Years ago, I came across a saying that I believed at the time to be sound advice to evaluate one’s actions. I didn’t realize the source of the wisdom at that time but the words sounded true. The saying was, “Since actions speak louder than words, notice, what message you are sending?” The thought obviously is that one can speak words easily, but it is the actions that reflect more accurately one’s true attitude. It is also important that the actions are consistent with one’s words. Therefore, one should conduct oneself with a high awareness of one’s actions, noting if they are appropriate.

The following passages state with clarity our responsibility to guard our actions.

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that

April 2017

Actions Speak Louder Than Words By: Ron Shipley, Elder

hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. (Hebrews 12:1)

For if anyone thinks himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceives himself. But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For each one shall bear his own load. (Gal 6:3-5)

Probably all of us have at times observed the actions of someone and said to ourselves, “I can’t believe they are behaving like that.” Yet while in honesty we may acknowledge having done so, we also, if honest to ourselves, can sometimes find ourselves in behaviors that are also inappropriate or not glorifying to our Lord Jesus Christ. When this occurs, we damage our witness for Jesus. Why do we do that? Because of the sin nature within us. We allow our spirit to suppress the Holy Spirit within us.

We have the opportunity each day to help draw others closer in their relationship, or to nudge them further away in their relationship with Jesus. Jesus has commanded us to “make disciples…” We should therefore keep our actions in harmony with the example that Jesus has provided us by demonstrating obedience to God and love to others.

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Nancy Cannon’s Birthday!

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Green’s

Anniversary

Peg Method’s Birthday

“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2

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Men’sRallyElkhartEast7:00pm

Shut In- B. Seely; Meditation- L. Martindale; Greeters- Pippengers

Shut In- F. Green; Meditation- M. Kelly; Greeters- Griffiths

-EASTER- Shut In- D. Custer Meditation- R. Shipley Greeters- Cannon

Shut In- L. Martindale; Meditation- L. Tucker; Greeters- Leatrice Rapp

Shut In- L. Martindale; Meditation- L. Martindale; Greeters-

Join us Easter Sunday for breakfast Sign-Up on Bulletin Board in Foyer

Attendance & Giving

March 5: Sunday School 8 Worship 34 Giving $993.00 March 12: Sunday School 12 Worship 25 Giving $831.00 March 19: Sunday School 14 Worship 36 Giving $930.00 March 26: Sunday School 12 Worship 40 Giving $1503.00 Income to Date: $16,814.72

(includes $1330 in memorials) Expenses to Date: $$11,608.08

April Prayer List “Pray without ceasing.”

1 Thessalonians 5:17 Bud Seely- back pain Joann Green- recovering from fall Frank Green- brother, Pete Green, health

concerns Family of John Replogle- sympathy for his

passing Delores Hepler- fell Gerald Lucas- recovering from surgery Marie Cantu’s Grandson, Layton- heart

transplant Lois Neff- surgery Conrad Neff- health concerns Grace Shearer- now in Greencroft Healthcare Our persecuted missionaries and Christians

Worldwide

Victims and perpetrators of violence throughout the world Our Nation and its leadership Our Men and Women in Military service Our Home Bound- Shirley Hackworth Lakeland Loving Care Residents- Elsie Free,

Karen Miller, Fran Spencer

Grace Village Resident- Sally Wise Search Committee

Our Missionaries: Eden Children’s Village- Zimbabwe

Woodburn Christian Children’s Home Christ Reaching Asia Mission (C.R.A.M.)

M.E.I.M, Mexico

Please join us for John Replogle’s

Funeral April 8th 10:00am

Christian Church of Milford

Denny Replogle Address: 2620 E. LaPoint Dr.

Milford, IN 46542 dennyreplogle@gmail.com

NEW ADDRESS:

Mike & Mary Alice Kelly 1680 E 225 S. Apt. 28

Winona Lake, IN 46590