Gospel Singing at Ephesus!
Next Sunday, 6/30, at 11 AM we will welcome the “One Way Quartet” for a fabulous time of Southern Gospel Music and Testimonies. We will have a potluck meal following the concert. Please bring your favorite dish to share!
EBC - Other news: Our youth will host a spaghetti supper on Wednesday night during the evening service, 6:30 PM. All proceeds will go towards the cost of their summer camp. Prayer needs: Billy Rhinewalt, Joyce Everett, Ralph Irving, Carolyn and Travis Haralson, Rose Wicker, and Kyle Wolfe. Sincere sympathy to the family of Pat May in their loss of their loved one.
A Church sign had this message - A bad attitude is like a flat tire. You won’t go anywhere until you change it!
The hot weather has certainly blasted us big time! Outside chores, for me, are either early or late and makes me wonder why I put flowers in pots that have to be watered so frequently! Need to write myself a note for next year?
Noticed an article in the Grumpy Gardner column of Souther Living the following: “Oh Man, I just saw a man pruning a crepe myrtle with a chain saw while standing on his roof. Is this an isolated case, or are all men this stupid?” (signed Carmen). The answer from GG was “No, not all of us. However it does explain why women tend to live longer!”
Did you know there is a male and female bell pepper? Just flip it over to check the gender. Four bumps are female. It’s full of seeds but sweeter. Three bumps are male It’s better for cooking.
If you are thinking about voting for a socialist, you should look at it long and hard. “Did you know Venezuela was two times richer than China, four times richer than Japan and was ranked fourth in the world’s economy? It’s currency was second only to the the U.S.A. They had an excellent health system. But in only ten years Venezuela was destroyed by socialism!”
If you don't want your kids to drink that, smoke that, take that, say that, watch that or do that, Then don’t do any of those things yourself! Our kids are led by our examples more than discipline!
“My Mom as a Mom — You get what you get, deal with it. My Mom as a Grandma — Would you like your grilled cheese cut in stars or hearts? Children are often spoiled, because no one will spank Grandma!”
Hey teens, if you are angry now, just wait till you have to spend your own money on toilet paper!
“Over 30 volunteers meet Friday to clean up Chunky River.” (Grant Hartman, 2019 Intern for EMFL, led this group in canoes and kayaks. “It’s just a fun day of being on the river and enjoying everything that we’ve been given and picking up thrash and cleaning it up. At the end of the day we will do some door prize giveaways for the most trash and the biggest trash! According to EMFL, the Chunky River is designated as a “Scenic Stream.” The goal is to keep the river up to it’s recognized “an important river in the State.” (Copied from the Meridian Star). Grant Hartman is my Great grandson — son of Jana Culpepper Mayatt from Collinsville. He will be a Senior at Mississippi State this fall.
“While attending a ‘Marriage’ weekend, Frank and his wife listened to an instructor declare, it is essential that husbands and wives know the things that are important to each other! He addressed the men “Can you name your wife’s favorite flower?” Frank leaned over, touched Ann’s arm and whispered. “Gold Medal, all purpose flour isn’t it?”
God is my Boss! I'm God’s employee. I’m thankful for my everyday salary called Life with benefits called Blessings and Rewards called Miracles. Amen
Stay safe in this heat and have a blessed week!
