TO APOLOGIZE
TO BEGIN OVER
TO KEEP TRYING
TO TAKE ADVICE
TO ADMIT ERROR
TO BE UNSELFISH
TO AVOID MISTAKES
TO BE CONSIDERATE
TO ENDURE SUCCESS
TO FORGIVE AND FORGET
TO MAKE THE MOST OF A LITTLE
TO MAINTAIN A HIGH STANDARD
TO SHOULDER A DESERVED BLAME

but it ALWAYS PAYS!

We carried the following poem a couple of years ago, but given the recent
ruling of a three judge panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that it
is unconstitutional for children to recite the Pledge of Allegiance in
public schools (on the specious ground that reciting the words, "under God,"
violates the establishment clause of the First Amendment), we thought it was
appropriate to consider it again: Grandbury Street Church of Christ Bulletin (July 14, 2002).

THE NEW SCHOOL PRAYER

Now I set me down in school
Where praying is against the rule
For this great nation under God
Finds mention of Him very odd.

If Scripture now the class recites,
It violates the Bill of Rights.
And anytime my head I bow
Becomes a Federal matter now.

Our hair can be purple, orange or green,
That¹s no offense; it¹s a freedom scene.
The law is specific, the law is precise.
Prayers spoken aloud are a serious vice.

For praying in a public hall
Might offend someone with no faith at all.
In silence alone we must meditate,
God¹s name is prohibited by the state.
We¹re allowed to cuss and dress like freaks,
And pierce our noses, tongues and cheeks.
They¹ve outlawed guns, but FIRST the Bible.
To quote the Good Book makes me liable.

We can elect a pregnant Senior Queen,
And the unwed daddy, our Senior King.
It¹s inappropriate to teach right from wrong,
We¹re taught that such "judgments" do not belong.

We can get our condoms and birth controls,
Study witchcraft, vampires and totem poles.
But the Ten Commandments are not allowed
No word of God must reach this crowd.

It¹s scary here I must confess,
When chaos reigns the school¹s a mess.
So, Lord, this silent plea I make:
Should I be shot

VOLUME 39 NUMBER 28
July 15, 2002

OUR SICK

Eleanor White is in Baptist Rehab.
Eunice Watson is in room 903 of Baptist Hospital.
John Colbert has pneumonia, he is in room 905 of Baptist Hospital.
James Kinsey is not doing well, he will have more tests this week.
Marcia Larkin, a friend of Anita Griffin, has been diagnosed with Pancreatic
Cancer.
Please remember all of these in your prayers.
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THANK YOU

Thank you for the visits, calls, cards and especially the prayers while I
was in the hospital. Please keep me in your prayers as I continue to
recover. Jr. Stracener.
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VISITATION REORGANIZATION

There will be a Visitation Reorganization Meeting after the evening service
on Sunday, July 21st. Everyone who was on a team for February thru May and
anyone who is interested in being on a team for August thru November are
encouraged to attend. Please bring finger foods.
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BIBLE BOWL PRACTICE

There will be a Bible Bowl Practice at 4:00 PM, Sunday, July 21st , here at
the building.
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SERMONS FOR JULY 21

Morning
Are We Ready? (Titus 3:1-2)
Evening
The Dangerous Philosophy Of Materialism (Luke 12:13-21)
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TEEN SING

The Teen Sing will be after the evening service this Sunday, July 21st at
the Gowen¹s home. Girls bring chips and boys bring drinks.
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SEARCH
Week of July 21
THE TOUCH OF THE MASTER¹S HAND
Perhaps you have seen the poem by this title. It really is a marvel what the
Master can do for the person who has become the slave of sin of alcohol,
drugs, sexual immorality, dishonesty, greed, etc. Perhaps you have a friend
who would be encouraged to give God a chance with his/her life. Invite them
to see this program.
EVENTS OF INTEREST

July 21.......Visitation Reorganization Meeting
July 27.......Church Growth Workshop
August 16...Area Wide Singing at Mabelvale

OUR RECORD JULY 14, 2002

A.M. WORSHIP 180
SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY 164
P.M. WORSHIP 165
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY 148

CONTRIBUTION 5754
BUDGET 5570
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MEN TO SERVE
July 21, 2002

Nicolas Lowe Richard Lowe
Waymon Minor Jim Mauldin
Mike Moore David Moore
Nathan Moore Devin Long

Evening Tim King
Greg King
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WEDNESDAY SONG DIRECTOR

July 24 Johnny Boyd
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USHERS FOR JULY

Morning Mike Moore
Evening Ray Wehunt
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GREETERS FOR JULY

Ken & Dawn Sullivan
Rick & Teresa Wooldridge
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ELDER CHAIRMAN

July Gene Sullivan
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