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1 The Morrowville Messenger November Volume 2014 Issue 11 May Those Who Come Behind Us Find Us Faithful The rest of the story Last month I shared about the fence post that I had thought had sprouted. But, upon closer examination I found that the post wasn t alive. Instead another tree was growing up alongside it. I was disappointed, but my disappointment quickly gave way to curiosity. What kind of tree was this and who could I ask to learn more? The answer was simple ask the Kansas Forest Service! So I sent an with a brief description of the tree, its leaves, and berries, along with an attached photo and in a couple of days an answer was received. The answer was... Hmmm I m not sure what kind of tree this is. Fortunately, my contact at the Forest Service had a friend who served as their tree lifeline when stumped (pun intended). So my was forwarded to a local county extension agent. Again it was a couple of days before an answer was received. This time there was an identification, but I was left incredulous. Time for a second opinion! So I sent yet another and picture to a county extension agent in a neighboring county. And again, in a couple of days an answer was received. He agreed with the first agent Looks like poison ivy to me. Now, I ve spent my fair share of time tromping around in the woods and have never seen a poison ivy tree. Everyone knows that poison ivy grows as a vine. Doubt gave birth to more research... and sure enough, sometimes poison ivy grows up to be a small tree. (I m still glad I didn t grab a few leaves to use in the identification process!!!) My poison ivy tree got me to thinking Jesus once said, Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. Matthew 7:15 There are so many things in life that fetch our attention, draw us in close, and don t reveal their true nature until it is too late and we ve been infected with poison. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

2 Inside this issue Minister s Moment...1,2 Birthdays, Those Serving th Pictures Various Missions Moment...6, 4 In service to God The Messenger staff: Steve Wright, Marcella Durst, Jim Frager, Terry Frager, and Jim & Rose Applegarth. Prayer Chain s Just a reminder to let everyone know that our church offers announcement and prayer chain e- mails. If there is someone that is not getting our s and would like to, they could Shellie Baxter and ask to be added. Thanks so much! shellie_baxter2006@yahoo.com CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Thoughts of everyone is doing it, go for the gusto, or to each his own seem innocent at first, but if taken too far they inject their poison in the heart of man. A seemingly innocent decision can send us down a dangerous path: a drink may soon lead to others, a movie late at night and all alone in his/her apartment may put one in a dicey spot, or, a simple climb up the corporate ladder may push faith and family to the backburner. It's impossible to list all of the potential dangers, but suffice it to say the list would be long. So how can we stay out of harms way? Jesus explained how to recognize threats before it is too late, By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Likewise every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them. Matthew 7:16-20 If you wonder if a thought or philosophy has merit? Examine its fruit. If you wonder if an activity glorifies Christ and edifies man? Examine the fruit. We are called to be careful, aware, and diligent. So, inspect the fruit before consuming it! Living carefully, Contact Information Ron Brown Cell brown.ron@outlook.com Church Phone: (785) Worship Times Sunday School 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM Visit us on the web at: 2

3 All Photos provided courtesy of Shellie Baxter Photography 3

4 HANKSGIVING PRAYER We gather together this time of the year To thank God for blessings; for joy and for tears. For dawn follows darkness and sun follows rain, Mistakes are our lessons for better to change. Lord, help us to know what it means to forgive and how to be thankful each day that we live. To feel as a family; to work as a team; To know what the words of apology mean. To give it our best when the path seems so rough; To keep right on trying and know that s enough; To stop and consider we re all prone to flaw; To reach out our hand, but our heart most of all. While some choose to follow while others may lead... To walk side by side is the real thing we need. So keep us in mind Lord, we re thankful to Thee To live and to work in the land of the Free! CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 But there are many more boys and girls we still urgently need to reach with the truth of God s Word. Will you help go and make disciples of all nations as Christ commanded? Sign up for a monthly gift of $6, and each year you will give 12 children study materials, a New Testament, and the opportunity to learn what it means to devote their lives to sharing the Good News of eternal grace through Jesus Christ. I strongly encourage you check out their website to see just what all Samaritan's Purse is involved with. 4

5 November 2014 Happy Birthday 1-Nov Caroline Applegarth 5-Nov Emma Applegarth 5-Nov Seth Applegarth 5-Nov Fern Lindsley 6-Nov Brian Skupa 7-Nov Kathy Jensen 8-Nov Matt Goldsberry 8-Nov Jade Simons 8-Nov Shirley Walter 9-Nov Marcella Durst THANK YOU I just want to say thank you for all the prayers, calls, cards, visits, and food after my knee replacement surgery. Each act of kindness was so special to me. I thank God for my church family. Marcella Durst HONOR OUR VETERANS On Veterans Day we honor all, Who answered to a service call. Soldiers young, and soldiers old, Fought for freedom brave and bold. Some have lived, while others died, And all of them deserve our pride. We re proud of all the soldiers who, Kept thinking of red, white and blue. They fought for us and all our rights, They fought through many days and nights. And though we may not know each name, We thank ALL veterans just the same. Those Serving in November Communion Mediation Closing Prayer Greeters Communion Preparation 2 Terry Frager Steve Goldsberry Steve & Della Goldsberry Verda Lindsley 9 Jim Applegarth Gerry Frager Matt & Lori Miller 16 Bill Slater Rich Baxter Rich & Shellie Baxter 23 Gerry Frager Clayton Portenier Larry & Marcella Durst 30 Jim Frager Ed Durst Matt & Lori Miller 5

6 Missions Moment SAMARITAN'S PURSE - World Wide Mission Focus The story of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) gives a clear picture of God s desire for us to help those in desperate need wherever we find them. After describing how the Samaritan rescued a hurting man whom others had passed by, Jesus told His hearers, Go and do likewise. For over 40 years, Samaritan s Purse has done our utmost to follow Christ s command by going to the aid of the world s poor, sick, and suffering. We are an effective means of reaching hurting people in countries around the world with food, medicine, and other assistance in the Name of Jesus Christ. This, in turn, earns us a hearing for the Gospel, the Good News of eternal life through Jesus Christ. As our teams work in crisis areas of the world, people often ask, Why did you come? The answer is always the same: We have come to help you in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Our ministry is all about Jesus first, last, and always. As the Apostle Paul said, For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus sake (2 Corinthians 4:5, NIV). Mission Statement - Samaritan s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God s love through His Son, Jesus Christ. This organizations is MUCH bigger than "Operation Christmas Child". The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Since 2009, millions of children around the world have learned what it means to faithfully follow Jesus Christ through The Greatest Journey. As a result, lives are being changed for eternity and new churches are springing up in communities across the globe. We praise the Lord for making The Greatest Journey one of the largest discipleship programs in the world today. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Morrowville, KS Permit #1 Morrowville Messenger P.O. Box 95 Morrowville, KS ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED 6