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Pastor Karel Smith 217-691- 8968

3436 S. Douglas St.

Springfield, Il 62704

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Pastor Karel and Gladys Smith welcome you to Heritage Free Will Baptist Church in Springfield Illinois. We would be happy to have you join all of us to Praise our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Innocence is Priceless

One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex standing in the foyer of the church staring up at a large plaque. It was covered with names and small American flags mounted on either side of it. The six-year old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the pastor walked up, stood beside the little boy, and said quietly, 'Good morning Alex.' 'Good morning Pastor,' he replied, still focused on the plaque. 'Pastor, what is this? ' The pastor said, 'Well son, it's a memorial to all the young men and women who died in the service.' Soberly, they just stood together, staring at the large plaque. Finally, little Alex's voice, barely audible and trembling with fear asked.........

'Which service?.... the 8:30 or the 10:30?

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PASTOR’S THOUGHTS

God’s Tender Mercies

No one knows you like God; every secret wish, shameful weakness, latent talent, or buried pain is plainly displayed before him. He loves you in the fullness of who you are, forgiving you of every sin, protecting you from every adversity. He is there to pick you up and dust you off. He is there to guard and protect you.

You may think you need more money; he may know that what you really need is to reorient your priorities. You may be disappointed because you didn’t get a job or you missed an opportunity; he may know that what you think you need is not in your best interest. His mercies are mighty. If you let him, he salves all your hurts in an intimate, knowing, and king way.

Surround me with your tender mercies so I may live, for your law is my delight. (Palm 119:77 NLT)

God, I place myself in your care and thank you for your tender love that brings me all that you know I need. Amen.

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UNBELIEVABLE PHOTO

This is a beautiful photo of a giant American flag in Arizona . The photo is authentic, UN-Touched and was taken on regular Kodak 35mm film. The person who took the Picture couldn't believe the image created by the suns rays. Nice of them to share it with the world! Read what it says under the picture.

For those who prefer to think that God is not watching over us. Go ahead and delete this.

For the rest of us.. Pass this on!!!!! Contributed By; Peggy Bruss...Thanks Peggy!!!

There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer to clean the church. Let's all do our part. Remember...More Hands make less work!!!

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE

For August

Greeters:

Al and Joyce Benton

Ushers:

Tom Hay, Tom Green, Ed Vogler, Jim Willis.

Offering Counters:

Tom Green and Al Benton

Nursery Workers: Gladys Smith,

Sandra Blohm, Lori Sampson, Linda Williams, Peggy Bruss, Joyce Benton, and Marilyn Guthrie

This is the most beautiful advice I have ever received in an email especially the last part ... Please don't close or delete this one before reading! Contributed by Peggy Bruss

An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.'

1. Pray
2. Go to bed on time..
3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
4. Say No to projects tha

5. Delegate tasks to capable others.
6. Simplify and unclutter your life.
7.. Less is more.. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.)
8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.

9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.
10. Take one day at a time.
11. Separate worries from concerns . If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety . If you can't do anything a

13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday.

16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line.
17. Get enough rest.
18. Eat right.
19 Get organized so everything has its place.

20.. Listen to a tape while driving that can help improve your quality of life..
21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.
22. Every day, find time to be alone.
23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot.. Try to nip small problems in the bud.. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pr

25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.
26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good 'Thank you Jesus .'
27. Laugh..
28. Laugh some more!
29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
30.. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the be

31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
32. Sit on your ego.
33 Talk less; listen more.
34. Slow down.
35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
36 Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful fo

My instructions were to send this to four people that I wanted God to bless and I picked you.. I decided to send it to more than four, because I didn't want to limit blessings.

SEND IT FORWARD PLEASE,

Not backward!

NEW: JUNIOR CHURCH will be next door before the start of the sermon for all age kids – up through 8th grade. Join Ms. Peggy for a fun study in the book of John.

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Trustee News

Tom Hay and Al Benton have been appointed as Trustees to fulfill present terms.

Let us all pray for them !!!

New!!!! Members testimony....Send me your thoughts, testimony or apple pie recipe and I will post it on our, "Members Thoughts" page. I and Tish have started....Now it's up to you!!!

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