Center Ridge Pentecostal Church Newsletter June 2015 F.A.T.H.E.R.S. "F" aithful. "A" lways there. "T" rustworthy. "H" onoring. "E" ver-loving. "R" ighteous. "S" upportive. Author Unknown My Father Is A Christian My father is a Christian; He leads our household well; With instruction from the Bible, Right behavior he'll compel. Yet he steers us with compassion; His gentle love is true; He conforms to our Lord Jesus, So we know just what to do. He teaches us with purpose, Guides us in all Godly ways, So we will take the right path, And serve our Lord with praise. I'm glad you're a Christian, Dad; You help me see things clearly. I'll always look up to you, And love you very dearly. By Joanna Fuchs The essence of the father's role is to mirror God's own heart; And to value instruction in God's ways with the grace that God imparts. Every father needs God's wisdom to carry out his role; As the tower of strength and support for each fragile heart he holds. And there's no greater reward in life For a father to take his place; And uphold the values of the Lord With integrity and grace. Every father should remember that one day his son will follow his example instead of his advice. I Want to Be Just Like You He climbs in my lap for a good night hug He calls me Dad and I call him Bub. With his faded old pillow and a bear named Pooh He snuggles up close and says, "I want to be like you!" I tuck him in bed, kiss him good night Trippin' over toys, I turn out the light. I whisper a prayer that someday he'll see He's got a father in God 'cause he's seen Jesus in me. Lord, I want to be just like You 'Cause he wants to be just like me I want to be a holy example For his innocent eyes to see. Help me be a living Bible, Lord That my little boy can read I want to be just like You 'Cause he wants to be like me. Got to admit I've got so far to go Make so many mistakes and I'm sure that You know Sometimes it seems no matter how hard I try With all the pressures in life I just can't get it all right. But I'm trying hard to learn from the best Being patient and kind, filled with Your tenderness. 'Cause I know that he'll learn from the things that he sees And the Jesus he finds will be the Jesus in me. Right now from where he stands I may seem mighty tall But it's only 'cause I'm learning from the best Father of them all. - Craig and Dean Phillips ~M.S. Lowndes Proverbs 23:24 He didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it. ~Clarence Budington Kelland The father of the righteous shall greatly rejoice; And he that begetteth a wise child shall have joy in him Sermons We See by Edgar Guest I'd rather see a sermon than hear one any day; I'd rather one should walk with me than merely tell the way. The eye's a better pupil and more willing than the ear, Fine counsel is confusing, but example's always clear; And the best of all the preachers are the men who live their creeds, For to see good put in action is what everybody needs. I soon can learn to do it if you'll let me see it done; I can watch your hands in action, but your tongue too fast may run. And the lecture you deliver may be very wise and true, But I'd rather get my lessons by observing what you do; For I might misunderstand you and the high advice you give, But there's no misunderstanding how you act and how you live. When I see a deed of kindness, I am eager to be kind. When a weaker brother stumbles and a strong man stays behind Just to see if he can help him, then the wish grows strong in me To become as big and thoughtful as I know that friend to be. And all travelers can witness that the best of guides today Is not the one who tells them, but the one who shows the way. One good man teaches many, men believe what they behold; One deed of kindness noticed is worth forty that are told. Who stands with men of honor learns to hold his honor dear, For right living speaks a language which to everyone is clear. Though an able speaker charms me with his eloquence, I say, I'd rather see a sermon than to hear one, any day. Submitted by Bro. Leon. Center Ridge Our group of 14 men returned from their men’s retreat get-away in Branson fed "spiritually" and "naturally." Bro. Tom as usual, did an awesome job organizing and putting it together. We are truly blessed with some outstanding leaders & ministers in our church. The devotionals were uplifting and encouraging. Apparently we are blessed with some real cooks in our men’s group too. Pastorette and some of us ladies thought about being stowaways but I’m sure we would have been caught and shipped home mighty fast… At the time of this writing Pastors and family are on the road to Colorado for a 10 day vacation that has been too long in coming. Celebrating their 40th Anniversary seemed to finally be a perfect time to go. They really don’t like leaving all their sheep and little lambs. Our love and prayers go with them. We will surely miss them but know they needed this time with each other and their family. Our church ministers will be bringing forth the Word while they are gone. As you see in our bulletin we have a busy month ahead of us. GUESS WHO??? The first person to figure out who this is and tells Sis. Carol will be our winner. 743-6494 Last month's picture was Sis. Bonnie Martin. I had a lot of calls on that one, even some long distant ones that receive our monthly newsletter and said they use to play with Bonnie when she was that age. Thanks for your participation. Congratulations to our winner, Bro. Josh Coleman! "The Iron Mountain Baby" by John T. Barton I have a song I'd like to sing It's awful but it's true: About a babe, thrown from a train By a mother, I know not who. This little babe, but a few days old, Was in a satchel lain, It's clothes around it did fold and thrown from the train. The train running at full speed T'was northbound No. four; An' as it crossed Big River's bridge She cast it from the door. A Mother unkind, a Father untrue But this I'm bound to say It must have grieved that poor Mother's heart To cast her babe away. It bruised its head & hurt its arm, The fall upon the ground A kind old man lived on a farm And this poor baby found. The valise was 14 inches long In which this child was found 6 inches wide, 5 inches deep And oh so closely bound. It was Bill Helms who found this child He heard its helpless cry He took it to his loving wife; She would not let it die. She bathed and washed its little head An' soon, it hushed its cry God bless them both while they live God bless them when they die. We'll name him William Moses too Because he has no name; Then, if he grows to be a man He'll wear it just the same. Come one come all attention give This lesson is for you; You must teach your children how to live And tell them what to do. This wicked world is full of sin God help us all to pray; And be prepared to enter in That fold on Judgment Day. The Judgment Day will come to all, The rich as well as poor; Then God will take his children home To meet Jesus at the door. This ends my song, my story told I'll say to all "Goodbye" Until we meet around the throne In that bright world on high. On August 14, 1902, William Helms a 72-year old farmer & civil war veteran, was walking along the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway (later the MO Pacific Railroad) where it crosses Big River outside of Irondale collecting lumber for a barn he intended to build. He saw Train No. 4 speed northbound over the bridge. Then, hearing a strange noise and following its source, he found what is described as "an old fashioned telescoping valise." The case turned out to contain a baby, whose age was later estimated at approximately five days. Having fallen about 50 feet the child was badly bruised, with a pronounced dent in its head. Helms took the child home to his wife, Sarah Jane and they nursed him back to health. The child was named for his foster father, William Bill Helms, and "Gould," the owner of the railroad, but also "Moses," because he was taken from the river. The story spread throughout the United States, and gave rise to the folksong. Many women came forward, claiming to be the boy's mother. However, when the child was six years old, the elderly couple formally adopted him. After the death of the elder Helms, William and his mother moved to Salem, MO. He attended Braughton's University and Southwest MO State Teachers College (now MO State University); his education was paid for by the St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway. He became a printer. On August 5, 1933 he married a woman named "Sally," They had one son, William (died at age 14, according to some sources). They later moved to Texas, where William died January 31, 1953, aged 51. When the corpse was carried by train back to Washington County, it was only the second time William had ridden a train. He was interred at Hopewell, Missouri Cemetery. The funeral got no publicity; Helms did not enjoy his peculiar fame. Submitted by Sis. Josie. Prayer Meeting Every Tuesday 10 a.m. in Sanctuary Join Us in Celebrating Pastor Harrison & Sis. Shirl's 40th Anniversary Happy 40th Anniversary to our Pastors Following evening service MENU: Cheeseburgers, chips, We love & appreciate you! desserts and drinks NOTE: If you would like to make & donate a dessert, see Sis. Amber. It would be much appreciated! Monday, June 1st “Living Examples” Fun Night Friday, June 5th Sunday, June 14th Basket Dinner 12:30 A mailbox will be in the fellowship hall for a "card shower". “Sister’s Keepers” Hey Kid’s It’s time for YOUTH CAMP!!! June 8-11 Morning Speaker: Rev. Jeremy Spurlock. Even. Speaker: Rev. Doug Meadow NOTE: Camp fee is $50 for each camper except 5 and under and they pay $10 for insurance. For our youth (10-21), the church will pay $20 and each youth pay their normal fee of $30. Need everyone's fees between now & next weekend! See Sis. Shirl, Bro. Josh or Sis. Amber if you are going. Sis. Lou's Sunday School Class Gathering Youth Snack Shack Fundraiser Saturday, June 20th Happy Father's Day June 21st Ages 10-21 Friday, June 19th 7 p.m. Fellowship Hall Devotion: Sis. Kathleen Food Hostess: EVERYONE Note: Food sign-up sheet will be on hall table. Proverbs 27:17 Prayer Breakfast Saturday, June 20th Devotion: To be announced Note: Food sign-up sheet will be Youth Service Sunday, June 28th 4 p.m. in Chapel COMING UP IN JULY 4th July Annual Bar-B-Q Family Camp July 27-31 Congratulations to our “2015” Graduate Alissa Holweg on hall table. Friday, June 12th 6-8 p.m. Fellowship Hall You’re Invited! Ladies Bible Study Tuesday, June 16th 6:30 p.m. at Sis. Kathleen Donnell’s. Hey Ya! Youth Service Saturday, June 20th 7 p.m. SPEAKER: Rev. Josh Coleman Join us in supporting our youth in worship! We're proud of you Alissa! May the Lord Bless You and Keep You as you seek His guidance for your future! Smile…at the things our kids do and say... Conversation between three-yearold Aiden Coleman & Mike Abbott. Aiden had a shirt with a picture of a guitar on it at church. Mike: "Do you have a guitar on your shirt?" Aiden: "No." Mike: "Don't you have a guitar on your shirt?" Aiden: "No, it's a basement!" (Meaning a bass guitar) Submitted by Bro. Mike Abbott. ~ Only as we follow Christ can we lead others in the right direction. ~ God pursues us in our restlessness, receives us in our sinfulness, and holds us in our brokenness. ~ Christ the ROCK is our sure hope. Submitted by Sis. Betty. My Earthly Dad With these three words, "Dear Heavenly Father," I begin my every prayer, But the man I see While on bended knee Is always my earthly dad. He is the image of the Father divine Reflecting the nature of God, For his love and care And the faith he shared Pointed me to my Father above. ~ A child needs his father's presence more than all his presents... ~ What we wish men to think of us, that we should really be. ~ A man is rarely what he thinks he is, but he is always what he thinks... Submitted by Bro. Darrell. From the kitchen of Sis. Kathleen… Mexican "Fried" Ice Cream Dessert INGREDIENTS: 3 cups crushed Corn Flakes cereal 3/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1 (1.75 quart) Vanilla ice cream 1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip 1/2 teas. Cinnamon 1/4 cup honey Chocolate syrup Caramel sauce DIRECTIONS: 1. Let vanilla ice cream soften at room temp. for 30 min. or so. 2. Melt butter in a med. skillet over med. heat. Add crushed corn flakes & sugar. Stir to combine. Fry mixture for 5 min. stirring constantly until cereal is golden brown. (Be careful NOT to burn. It may take less than 5 min.) 3. Take a 5x13 baking dish & spread 1/3 of the corn flakes mixture into the bottom of the pan. Set aside. 4. In a lg. bowl, add the softened vanilla ice cream and cool whip. Sprinkle w/cinnamon. Using a spatula, stir & mix well to combine. Spread the ice cream mixture over the top of the corn flake mixture in the bottom of the pan. 5. Spread the remaining corn flake mixture evenly over the ice cream. Drizzle the honey over the top. Cover & place in the freezer for at least 5 hours. 6. Cut into squares & serve w/ drizzles of chocolate syrup or caramel sauce. Take it from this editor... this is HEAVENLY! Hard work spotlights the character of people: Some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all. Please Pray For These Anna Collins - physical Ashley Sarros -Nodular Fasciitis Barb Brinkley – lung cancer Betty Green – physical Beverly Cotton - physical Beverly Combs - physical Beverly Setzer - physical Bill Setzer – stroke/ salvation Billie Sturdevant – physical/lungs Bonnie Callahan – physical Bonnie Martin's unsaved family Cathy Brown - physical Cecil Stites- cancer Claudette Barton - physical Darrell Phipps - kidney failure Deloris Sturdevant - physical Ethan Huntsman age 6 – brain tumors Elaine Smith – cancer Helen McGruder – cancer Henry Stroud - depression Ina Mae Setzer - physical Ivan Stuckemeyer age 3 – cancer Jeff Brandt – salvation Jimmy Davis - physical Joyce Hudson – diabetes/neuropathy Juanita Pyatt – physical-Gibbs Care Karen Blair – cancer Kay Turnbough – physical Kelly Brooks - lung cancer Lane Bennett - soldier Liz Bennett- cancer/treatments Loretta Howdeshell - physical Malinda White -stage 3 breast cancer Norman Lunsford – physical Our PASTORS & leaders Patsy Maune – leukemia Ruthie Swyers – physical Sandra Tims - physical Shawn Brandt- physical/salvation Sherry Douglas - physical Soldiers and families Steve Callahan -physical/surgery Tiffany Wigger – ALS Disease Tasha Eaton- special need The Henry Family - loss of daughter Todd/ Faith Brandt- personal need Tonya Munie – physical, diabetes Verla Brown - physical William Eaton – physical / salvation Wyatt Hampton - skin/muscle disease Zelma Callahan–Gibbs Care Submitted by Sis. Bonnie Martin. Happy Father's Day to our fathers! C.M.C. Center Ridge Pentecostal Church 145 Hobo Rd. Davisville, Missouri 65456 Wednesday Evening 7:00 pm Pastors Harrison and Shirley Brown (573) 743-6710 (573) 743-6399 Saturday Evening 7:00 pm. Sunday School 10:00 am Children’s Church 11:00 am Sunday Evening 6:00 pm Youth Pastors Rev. Josh and Amber Coleman (573)743-3494 www.centerridgechurch.com Morning Worship 11:00 am Monthly Newsletter Editor Carol M. Coleman (573) 743-6494