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Download a Microsoft Word copy of the Ram's Horn by clicking here. Vol. 20 No. 3- March 2010 “Going with the Flow” Recently, I mentioned in my sermon that one of my favorite places on earth is the Rainbow River. The old timers who live in Dunnellon call it the “Blue Run”. On a clear sunny day the water indeed looks as royal as the waters that flow through the Gulf Stream off the Treasure Coast. The Blue Run is not only a great recreational spot for tubers, fisherman and swimmers but I believe it’s one of the most peaceful places on the planet one could live. In the late evening when everyone has cleared off the frigid fed waters I believe it resembles what John wrote about in Rev. 22 "Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life as clear as crystal, flowing down from the throne of God and of the Lamb……running down the middle of the great street of the city." As Don Piper reminded us that heaven is real… and to drink deep of that river I believe will be a real blessing. To the thirsty I will give water as a gift from the spring of the water of life. (Rev. 21: 6) John describes heaven as a place where there is no death, pain, crying, or tears. That verse is one of my favorite to read at memorial services. There is something special about that specific verse in the Bible that has brought comfort to many families who are grieving the loss of a loved one. For many of us who live with so much physical, emotional and spiritual pain, there seems to be some sort of solace in knowing that there will be no more pain…just peace. One of my favorite old hymns is written by Horatio Spafford entitled, “It Is Well with My Soul”. As tradition has it, he wrote the song on a ship going back to burying his family that was tragically killed. There appears to be a spiritual poetic justice to these words that perhaps ring true for all us who have stared death in the face and had faith that heaven is real, Jesus is real, and eternal life is real. “When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, when sorrows like sea billows roll; what ever my lot, though has taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul.”
I told a story in my sermon about Fred Kingery who was gracious enough to host a huge district event when I was living in Dunnellon. Fred also loaned me a canoe that day to help me keep up with the kids. Counting 300 bobbing heads on a river is a daunting task. We all survived, but the aftermath wasn’t easy for me as I suffered from heat exhaustion and dehydration. Fighting the current and paddling up and down the stream took its toil on me. It wasn’t so much fun Row, row, rowing my boat, gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, Life is but a dream. By days end, believe me, it wasn’t so dreamy! It was more like where is the end to this river so I can go to bed.
Here Is What’s Happening: Preschool Registration: If you are interested in placing your child in our preschool, please contact Darlene at 561-738-5422. Openings are filling up quickly, get yours in asap! Soup-er Sunday Today- Fellowship Café will be serving French Onion, Chicken Noodle & Sausage Bean soups after service at 11:30. Requested donation of $3.00 per bowl, proceeds to benefit Missionary Flights Int’l. C.R.O.S. Ministries Gleaning- We will be going to Belle Glade on Sat. March 27th, to pick corn from 8:30 am to noon. Ages 5 and up. This food will be used to feed those less fortunate than ourselves. Sign-up after services in the back of the FLC or see Pastor Parker. Don Piper DVD: If you would like to have a copy of the service, the DVD’s are on the back table of the Family Life Center. Please feel free to take one, no charge…. Emmaus Men’s Walk #57 is coming soon! If you’ve been thinking it’s time for you to attend, the dates are April 8-11, 2010 in the Duncan Center in Delray Beach. For more information, please contact Gary Kendall, John Jaquet or the church office. HEROES SUMMER CAMP is hosting a Spring Dance in the Family Life Center on March 19th, 2010 from 6-8 pm. It will be an exciting night of dancing, raffles, snacks, and games. Pre-sale tickets are available in the church office, $4 per adult & $2 per child. Tickets will be available at the door for $5 & $3. Children under 2 are free. The proceeds will provide scholarships for children in need. First Care Pregnancy Center’s, “Walk for Life”, will be held on March 20th, from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm. We are in need of Team Leaders, walkers and pledges. Get your friends together and walk for this worthy cause, any questions, call Donna Fream @ 561-312-0895. Men’s Softball has started! We need players and fans! Games are every Saturday evening at Patch Reef Park in Boca for 10 weeks + play-offs, Player fee is $25, next game is 3/06/10 @ 8 pm. Call the office or see Bob McDonald for more info. Our Kitchen Keepers Team will need some additional help in order to provide our monthly dinners this spring. If you would be willing to help with set-up, serving or clean-up, contact Alice Ervin at (336) 803-2162 or the church office. NEW Bible Study/Small Group: “So, What’s the Difference?” Compare Christianity with other worldwide faiths. The group has begun meeting Monday nights in the Choir Room for 11 sessions. Please call Ed Trauschke at 642-6814 if you would like more information. Open Adult Basketball @ 2:30 on Sundays. Ram’s Horn is available on-line at www.Faith-UMC.org Adventure Club- Registration forms are available in the office or preschool. Meetings on Wednesdays from 6:30 pm to 8 pm, ages 3 through 5th Grade. Call Carol Aubrey 364-5840, or contact the church office. $30 Activity fee is required. Heroes Summer Camp: Early Registration begins February 16th and forms will be available in the church office as well as the preschool building. Save $25 by enrolling by April 15th, Questions? Call Carol Aubrey @ 561-364-5840. United Methodist Men next will be meeting on Sat. March 13that 8:00 AM for breakfast. All men & young men are invited to attend for a real “soul-filled” breakfast! United Methodist Women are collecting for Blessing Bags. Drop donations in the box in the back of the sanctuary. Wish List: money, tissues, socks, combs, toothbrushes, toothpaste, gum, mints and snack bars. Also collecting cancelled stamps. United Methodist Women’s next meeting will be on Monday, April 5th at 7 pm. All women are invited! UMW is a wonderful way to meet other women in our church. Refreshments, devotion, prayer requests & great Christian fellowship. Hope to see many new faces! Tuesday Morning Women’s Bible Study – Meets at 10 AM in the conference room. Please contact Kay Billington at 440-796-7587 for info. Start the New Year with studies of the book, “The Shack”, and then studies from Beth Moore. Come join the fun! Wednesday Night Family Dinner Next dinner will be on March 10th, menu includes Baked & Fried Fish, French Fries, Vegetable, Bread, Dessert & drinks. Next dinner will be April 21st . Menu will be forthcoming. $7 pp/ $30 Family Have a passion for prayer? Join Ann Bennett for a new Intercessory Prayer Group. Call Ann at 727-9114 for info. Bereavement Group Ministry – New at Faith UMC! Hospice of Palm Beach County will train facilitators to lead this vital ministry. Faith’s “Blessings & Bargains” is now open Tues-Sat from 10 am to 5 pm and is Located in Meadows Square Plaza at Hypoluxo & Congress, next to Publix. If you have donations, contact Alice @ 336-803-2162. We still need volunteers to work 4 hours once a week, can you help? Celebrate Recovery – Jon Watkins is beginning a brand new small group which addresses people’s hurts, habits and hang-ups. This recovery program is based on the eight principles from the Beatitudes. Meetings will begin in early 2010. If interested, contact Jon at 436-0574. The Faith UMC Preschool is participating in the Campbell’s Labels for Education Program. Help by clipping USP labels from Pepperidge Farms breads, Goldfish, crackers, cakes, etc., Campbell Soups, beans, juices, gravy, etc. Drop in the container at the back of the church. Your help is greatly appreciated. Wednesday Night Bible Study group will be meeting this Wednesday night. Join Pastor Harold @ 7:00 pm, beginning a new discussion on Philippians, all are invited to join in. Disciple VI Bible Study meets on Tuesday, 7 to 9 pm. “The Letters of Paul” is the topic. Child care is provided and all are invited to join these lively discussions. Young at Heart is an active senior group that enjoys socials, visitations & outreach projects. Meetings are the 3rd Saturday of each month at 10 am. Call Pastor Parker at 738-1902 for meeting locations. In March, the group will be going to Orlando to the Holy Land Exhibit. Zumba Class is held at Faith UMC on every 1st, 3rd and 4th Saturday of the month from 9:00 am to 10:15 am. Join Holly Montes by calling 902-8467, 434-2104 or hollysdstressdance@live.com. THANK YOU:
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