A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day.....08-17,18,19-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

[Majie Purple]

Lovely Lily Of The Valley!
May was my Grandma’s Birthday month too...the 7th...(Same day as Lady X. btw)

[Majie Purple]

& Soooooo sweet that Sweet Pea ping for us!!!
Very thoughtful;colorful & pretty.

[MEG33]

You know, Majie..I had no idea what my flower was when you asked..Lily of The Valley and snowdrop flowers are similar..though not the foliage.Thanks for asking!

My daughter and my oldest grandson have the same May birthday.

[MEG33]

My grandmother grew sweetpeas out at their farm and watered by hand..They are so sweet and lovely.

[Majie Purple]

I’ll be back to anwer You & Others Meg...
My Bro is online so we are pinging & Freeping eacother.
He hasn’t been here in ages!
BBL
HUGS!!
:)

[Majie Purple]

My Mom’s Birthday was April1st too! I kid You not!
Mine is the 19th...to answer Your ?

[Majie Purple]

s & h...prior typo fixits of mine...lol!
those are very nice Sweet Pea memories You shared Thanks much for the pics & the stories!!

[Majie Purple]

So many shared firefly/lightning bug stories
made me want to see what I could find as a
contribution!
Here it is!
:)

http://www.mtggraphics.com/inspirational/lightningbug/firefly.htm

[Kitty Mittens]

I Loved that, Sweet (((((Purple)))))! Thank you for Sharing it and Brightening my Night!

Sweet Dreams to the Finest, and may our Dear Lord Grant us All a Restful Night.

[MEG33]

Love this!

[MEG33]

His Love Is Eternal

John 14:1-3
1Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

2In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.

3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.

~May Your Sunday Be Filled With Blessings~

[.30Carbine]

Thank you so much. Indeed, that is how much our Great God and Savior loves us. Maj, like that glowing night-flyer, you have made me smile, because God created you so pretty and miraculous.

[jaycee]

Thats remarkable! My dad’s birthday was Mar.31 and he said he wanted me to be born on his birthday so bad, but he told me I was always stubborn all my life~~~~LOL. Majie, if that wasn’t bad enough I also got married on my birthday. I didn’t want my husband ever to say he “forgot”. LOL~~~he never did!

[The Mayor]

August 19, 2007

The Heart Of The Church

READ: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

May the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all. —1 Thessalonians 3:12

What makes a church successful? A big turnout on Sunday morning? A multimillion-dollar budget? A state-of-the-art building?

We all know those things aren’t the criteria that define a successful church. Whether your church has stadium-size crowds or just a few in attendance, numbers are not the measure God uses for success. He looks at the heart of the church.

The apostle Paul planted an important church in Thessalonica, the capital city of Macedonia. He showed his desire for the church members there when he wrote: “May the Lord make you increase and abound in love to one another and to all . . . , so that He may establish your hearts blameless in holiness” (1 Thess. 3:12-13). With these words, Paul showed us two characteristics that are vital for a successful body of believers—love for one another and holiness.

Congregations, church buildings, and budgets come in different sizes. The true measure of success is demonstrated by followers of Christ who love God and each other, and are committed to living holy lives. Our challenge can be found in the words of the prophet Micah: “What does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?” (6:8)

If you believe on Jesus’ name,
Then of His church you are a part;
By loving others you proclaim:
“We are the church—we are the ‘heart.’”  —Hess

A small church with a big vision has greater impact than a big church with a small vision.

Bible in One Year:   Psalms 103-104; 1 Corinthians 2

[jaycee]

Nothing is sweeter than flowers coming from your new laptop!
~grin back~

[jaycee]

Very nice this morning, Meg!

[Billie]

[jaycee]

Found this for you!

[jaycee]

Good Morning, All!

[jaycee]

By the way, your picture is very nice this morning!