Yesterday was a great day! As we were welcoming a greeting each other before Bible Classes yesterday morning, Surayah (a sweet little 2nd grader) gave me an envelope, smiled and walked away. The envelope was addressed to a missionary that visited a few weeks ago. In the envelope was some change and a few small … Continue reading A Gift from a Child
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Brothers!
Yesterday, I was leaving the hospital after visiting with June, one of the members here who is to undergoing tests to see if she needs surgery. After visiting and praying with June, I made may way down the stairs toward the exit. As I was leaving, Rhonda B and her daughter Olivia were leaving the … Continue reading Brothers!
Top Ten Children’s Questions to God
And now today's Top Ten list is from the files in Parrish, Alabama. Top Ten Children's Questions to God.10. When you got elected, did you get all the votes?9. Why isn't Mrs. God's name mentioned in the Bible? Were you not married to her when you wrote it?8. There were no clouds on Saturday and … Continue reading Top Ten Children’s Questions to God
VBS 2010
Coming Soon to Parrish Church of Christ.There you have it -- VBS 2010 -- Journey into Egypt. "Alabama Scott" (a cousin of Indiana Jones) was present Thursday night to make the announcement. "Bama," as he is called, promised to send a video as soon as the camera crew, directors, location finders, production team, and editors … Continue reading VBS 2010
Our Fifth Marvelous Hero!
What a great VBS. Attendance was good all week. Thanks to all who had a part in VBS! Without our teachers, cooks, registrars, helpers, decorators, counters, and on and on and on and on, VBS could not happen! THANK YOU!Our last hero is the apostle Paul. We called Paul a weak hero. Paul writes of … Continue reading Our Fifth Marvelous Hero!
Fourth Marvelous Hero – Esther
166 at VBS last night! We have had four great nights of VBS and I am looking forward to tonight as we wrap up VBS 2009 and announce our theme for VBS 2010. Now on to today's hero . . .Esther. Esther was a young Hebrew girl raised by her cousin in exile. Eventually, Artaxerxes, … Continue reading Fourth Marvelous Hero – Esther
Third Marvelous Hero – Gideon
163 people attended VBS last night. This is our biggest VBS crowd this year. We are trying to break 175 tonight -- come and join us.This morning I am thrilled to report that at the battle for the fertile valley, Gideon's army defeated the Midianites saving Israel from 7 years of oppression.For seven long years … Continue reading Third Marvelous Hero – Gideon
VBS Marvelous Hero 2
Night two of VBS is behind us, and what a great night it was. 153 children, teens, and adults attended last night's classes. Thanks again to all who help make this week great.Today's featured story is about a young boy who acted heroically. His name is David and he brought down a literal giant of … Continue reading VBS Marvelous Hero 2
VBS Is Off to a Great Start.
150 children and adults attended VBS last night. Last night the Adult class, teen class, along with Cradle Role, the 2-3 year old class, and one other class studied about the Hero Joshua and the challenge he faced at Jericho Wall. In the picture, the 5th and 6th grade students stay in the "safety" of … Continue reading VBS Is Off to a Great Start.
Vacation Bible School
Consider this your invitation to Vacation Bible School at Parrish Church of Christ. Our VBS begins Sunday, June 21 and runs through Thursday, June 25 from 6:30 - 8:00 each evening. This year our over-all theme is MARVELous Heroes. Using this theme we will study events from the lives of five Biblical Heroes. Here is … Continue reading Vacation Bible School
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