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When Mom Laughs “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.” --Proverbs 31:25-27 Any godly woman of noble character has these same traits. Her background and personality will make her unique, but her character will be the same. It is a combination of lighthearted- ness and wisdom. She laughs and she gets serious and has the wisdom to know when each is appropriate. A mom might act more angry over a situation than she really is because she knows what is at stake and she wants to make a strong point. And a mom might laugh even when she is a little worried because she knows her family needs courage. In each case she considers the needs of others rather than her own mood. She is no idle philosopher. That is a waste of time when children grow up so quickly. Her wisdom is realistic, practical, actionable. Every family should have such a mom. Many do. She has such character not because of her charm or skill but because she “fears the LORD.” The Bible calls this the beginning of wisdom (Prov. 9:10). Without it we haven’t even learned the ABC’s of how to help our family. The noble, godly woman has a concern for the whole group and ties that to her faith in the Lord. She knows she is working herself out of a job. Some day she will be gone, but the Lord will remain. With laughter, seriousness, with whatever it takes—it is the one thing she tries to leave to her children. Happy Mother’s Day! “New Visions” Soup Kitchen- May 16 th : We can still help by giving Brenda money to pick up much needed supplies for the people who come to the shelter. Benevolence: is in need of some canned meats & tuna. There is a basket in the hallway to put them in. Any donations or money to buy the food is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Nelson Please Keep These Folks in Your Prayers: Health Concerns: Anne Pollack, Velma Perdue, Josephine Young, (Matt Lawson’s mother) and Brenda’s Mom. Jr. & Sr. High Youth Groups: are going to see our very own Hannah and Elizabeth perform in “Shrek the play” at Baptist Regional on May 19th at 7pm. Sign-up TODAY on the Youth bulletin board if you will be attending so the tickets can be reserved. There is assigned seating so we would like to ensure the seats are together. Our Church Retreat Starts This Coming Friday and Continues Into Sunday: Come join us for a weekend of fun. Choose what you want to do. Go hiking, play games, including softball, eat, just sit and talk, and much more. See Tony Ceraso Jr. with questions. Next Sunday we have a Worship Service here AND at the Retreat.
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When Mom Laughs
“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the
days to come. She speaks with wisdom, and faithful
instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of
her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.”
--Proverbs 31:25-27
Any godly woman of noble character has these same traits.
Her background and personality will make her unique, but her
character will be the same. It is a combination of lighthearted-
ness and wisdom. She laughs and she gets serious and has the
wisdom to know when each is appropriate.
A mom might act more angry over a situation than she
really is because she knows what is at stake and she wants to
make a strong point. And a mom might laugh even when she is a
little worried because she knows her family needs courage.
In each case she considers the needs of others rather than
her own mood. She is no idle philosopher. That is a waste of time
when children grow up so quickly. Her wisdom is realistic,
practical, actionable.
Every family should have such a mom. Many do. She has
such character not because of her charm or skill but because she
“fears the LORD.” The Bible calls this the beginning of wisdom
(Prov. 9:10). Without it we haven’t even learned the ABC’s of how
to help our family.
The noble, godly woman has a concern for the whole
group and ties that to her faith in the Lord. She knows she is
working herself out of a job. Some day she will be gone, but the
Lord will remain. With laughter, seriousness, with whatever it
takes—it is the one thing she tries to leave to her children.
Happy Mother’s Day! “New Visions” Soup Kitchen- May 16th: We can still help by giving Brenda money to pick up much needed supplies for the people who come to the shelter.
Benevolence: is in need of some canned meats & tuna. There is a basket in the hallway to put them in. Any donations or money to buy the food is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Nelson
Please Keep These Folks in Your Prayers: Health Concerns: Anne Pollack, Velma Perdue, Josephine Young, (Matt Lawson’s mother) and Brenda’s Mom.
Jr. & Sr. High Youth Groups: are going to see our very own Hannah and Elizabeth perform in “Shrek the play” at Baptist Regional on May 19th at
7pm. Sign-up TODAY on the Youth bulletin board if
you will be attending so the tickets can be reserved. There is assigned seating so we would like to ensure the seats are together.
Our Church Retreat Starts This Coming Friday and Continues Into Sunday: Come join us for a
weekend of fun. Choose what you want to do. Go hiking, play games, including softball, eat, just sit and talk, and much more. See Tony Ceraso Jr. with questions.
Next Sunday we have a Worship Service here AND at the Retreat.
A Big VBS Planning Meeting: May 28th, right after
Worship Service. Those who have volunteered to help with VBS, and those who want to help, please come.
Don’t Forget to Save the Date: for our Sunday,
May 28th Cookout celebrating Memorial Day, here at the building. Team 2 is in charge of setting-up and cleaning-up. Please sign-up to bring food. See the bulletin board.
KFC (Grades 2-5) Group: invites Dad & Mom to
“Planting Seeds” – Tea/Hot Chocolate Party on Sunday, June 4th, Noon to 2PM here at the building. There will be a sign-up sheet for KFC families to contribute.
Today’s Worship Leaders Worship Leader: Dave Williams
Welcome & Scripture: Henry Duncan (1Cor. 13:4-7) Opening Prayer: Josh Henderson
Lord’s Supper: Scott, Rich Fabi, Larry DeSimone, Thanh Ly Scripture Before Message Tony Sr. (Prov. 31:10-12, 25-31)
Announcements & Closing Prayer: Rick Boyle
Nursery: Laura & Elaine Next Week: Sandra M. & Layla Yellow Cleaning Team May 17-20 Norma coordinates ___________________________________________________________________________
OUTREACH/MINISTRY Worship Total ............... 87 Mark Finn – Preacher Bible Class ...................... 46 Church Office- (856) 854-0197 Wed. PM ......................... 42 ELDERS:
Rick Boyle (856) 986-4876 Tony Ceraso, Jr. (856) 278-6276 Bret Goen (856) 996-5267 Contribution .......... $3,677
Chet Churchill (609) 560-7179 Budget Goal ................$4,260 Howard Mansdoerfer (609) 790-9969____________________
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.” --Matthew 7:13-14
Collingswood Church of Christ Church Website: www.ccc123.org
300 White Horse Pike .............................. Collingswood, NJ 08107 May 14, 2017 ........................................................ Vol. XVIII No. 18
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain
of what we do not see.” (Hebrews 11:1)
