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Bible Baptist Church

Bradenton, Florida

From My Heart

December 2007 - Posts

  • From My Heart December 29, 2007

     

    This is the final Sunday of 2007.  I trust you have had a truly great year in the Lord.  God has blessed our church this year with His powerful presence.  We rejoice in the way He has moved in our hearts to become more like Christ.  Next Sunday is one of my favorite Sunday's of the year as we have a "Super Start Sunday."  On this day we will reveal the new theme for the year which will set the tone for 2008.  I think the theme will be a year long reminder to each of us.  The pin of our theme is both sharp and attractive, so do not miss getting yours next Sunday.

    The staff and I want to thank you for all your kindness shown during this Christmas season.  So many of you have given cards, notes, and gifts as an expression of your care and thoughtfulness.  It is a honor to be part of such a great church.  Thank you for your support and encouragement.

    Let me encourage each of you to dedicate yourself to read the Bible through in 2008.  We have given out so many of the beautiful reading guides.  You will not believe the incredible impact this will have in your life.  You will see and learn things about God and His Word that you never knew.  You will see God's plan for the ages  unfold right before you.  You will cherish your salvation in an even deeper way.  Get started on Tuesday and see God work in your life.  Happy New Year!

    For Him,

     

    Pastor

     

  • From My Heart December 16, 2007

     

    Last year at Christmas time I put the following poem in the bulletin.  I had so many that told me how much it meant to them. It is truly one that I have enjoyed for many years.  I believe you will enjoy it as much as I do.             

     

                                            THAT NIGHT   

                               That night when in the Judean skies

    The mystic star dispensed its light,

    A blind man moved in his sleep-

    And dreamed that he had sight.

     

    That night when shepherds heard the song

    Of hosts angelic choiring near,

    A deaf man stirred in slumber's spell-

    And dreamed that he could hear!

     

    That night when in the cattle stall

    Slept Child and mother cheek by jowl,

    A cripple turned his twisted limbs-

    And dreamed that he was whole.

     

    That night when o'er the newborn Babe

    The tender Mary rose to lean,

    A loathsome leper smiled in sleep-

    And dreamed that he was clean.

     

    That night when to the mother's ***

    The little King was held secure,

    A harlot slept a happy sleep-

    And dreamed that she was pure!

     

    That night when in the manger lay

    The Sanctified who came to save,

    A man moved in the sleep of death-

    And dreamed there was no grave.

     

    For Him,

     

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