A Peaceful Conscience
Announcements: The Excel Learning Center last day for the book discussion group is January 25, 2018 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. All participants will be asked to pay $5.00.
Soup and Dessert Day will be held at Excel Learning Center on February 1, 2018 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Proceeds will benefit Excel’s educational programs.
The Scott County District Prince & Princess Pageant will be held on Saturday January 27, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. for more information contact Jackie McDougle.
Bettye Mae Jack Middle School Black History Program will be Friday, February 23, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.
Prayers For: Douglas Barber, Daryll Lucas, (hospital) Bennie Kemp, Angela Warnsley, (hospital), Janet Barnes and Michael Hoard. Sympathy understanding, love, and special prayer to the families of Aretha Shaw, Wanda Harvey, Ethel Robbins and Margaret Sims. We are sorry for your loss.
On January 21, our morning message was brought by Rev. Marcus McDougle. Scripture 1 Samuel 24: 1-5 19-22 RSV with the subject “It’s not about me.”
Food For Thought: There are days when evil powers suddenly strike, wanting to harm us. David experienced such a day. He had offered help and protection to Nabel, a wealthy herdsman. Instead of being rewarded, David was rudely rejected, He decided to get revenge.
We try to get revenge on others that have harm us. Just like us, David overlooked the importance and responsibilities of his coming position. Getting revenge would deprive David of peace of conscience and peace with God. When the day of evil comes upon us, when we, confused by negative thinking, are in danger of making a wrong decision, may we also meet someone who warns us, who shows us the right way, who has our good conscience at heart. That is a gift of peace from God.
