8:30 AM
Scripture: “ Genesis 41: 1 - 40 page 66
Luke 2: 41 - 52 page 1592
Message: “ A Godly
Perspective ”
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GREETERS: This week: YOUTH GROUP
[Plan to attend this fundraiser for the Youth Group !! ]
Next Week: Jay & Angela Spaans Family
Feb. 24: Alan & Judy Scholten
Prayer Family of the week: Greg Link
PRAYER CONCERNS:
- Harold Buck
- Leonard Buck
- Roke VanDenHoek
- Jean VanDerWerff
- Rex Winter
- Vae VanDenHoek
- Luverne VanDerWerff
- Cherilyn Mudder
- Dawn McFarland
Birthday’s:
- Feb 10 Aubree Vogt
- Feb 14 Cheri Vogt
- Feb 15 Angela Spaans
- Feb 16 Carol Kunz
- Feb 16 Thomas Stremick
Anniversary:
- Feb 14 Del & JoAnn Kruger
- Feb 14 Erv & Carol Kunz
- Feb 16 Ron & Barb Fuoss
A warm welcome to everyone who is
worshipping with us today.
Thanks to Pastor Gary for leading our
worship service.
TODAY:
9:45 Sunday School 7 PM Catechism
THIS WEEK:
Feb 11 – 15 ….Meals on Wheels
Wed. Feb. 13th 7 pm…..Consistory will meet
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Tri-County Right to Life will meet on Monday, Feb 18 at 7 PM at Dakota Christian School. Feel welcome to come and bring a friend. Call Dan at 732-4682 if you have questions.
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CHAD
Little Chad was a shy, quiet young fellow. One day, he came home and told his mother that he would like to make a valentine for everyone in his class. Her heart sank. She thought, “I wish he wouldn’t do that !” because she had watched the children when they walked home from school. Her Chad was always behind them. They laughed and hung on to each other and talked to each other.
But Chad was never included. Nevertheless, she decided she would go along with her son. So she purchased the paper and glue and crayons. For three whole weeks, night after night, Chad painstakingly made thirty-five valentines.
Valentine’s Day dawned, and Chad was beside himself with excitement! He carefully stacked them up, put them in a bag and bolted out the door. His mom decided to bake him his favorite cookies and serve them up warm and nice with a cool glass of milk when he came home from school. She just knew he would be disappointed. Maybe that would ease the pain a little. It hurt her to think that he wouldn’t get many valentines….maybe none at all.
That afternoon, she had the cookies and milk on the table. When she heard the children outside, she looked out the window. Sure enough, here they came, laughing and having the best time.
And, as always, there was Chad in the rear. He walked a little faster then usual.
She fully expected him to burst into tears as soon as he got inside. His arms were empty, she noticed, and when the door opened, she choked back tears.
“Mommy has some warm cookies and milk for you.” But he hardly heard her words. He just marched right on by, his face aglow, and all he could say was:
“Not a one. Not a one.” Her heart sank. And then he added, “I didn’t forget a one, not a single one !”
….Gayle D. Erwin