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

[GodBlessUSA]

A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day

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On Mondays please visit us to see photos of A FEW OF FR'S VETERANS AND ACTIVE MILITARY

Welcome to TGIF at the Finest!   We hope you've been having as much fun as we have with our essays and/or spotlight on various FReepers. From the beginning, we've been kicking back on Saturdays and Sundays and simply reviewing the features of the week; our weekend threads now start on Friday and continue through Sunday. If you missed seeing any of this week's threads and want to say hello there now, just click on the link for that particular day. If you'd like to drop in and out of this thread today through Sunday, please feel free to do that also. One of us will try to be around to see the welcome mat is still out, put the coffee pot on, and maybe even bring fresh flowers for the table. : )

~ Billie, Dutchess, Dolly Cali, Just Amy, The Mayor, GodBlessUSA ~




"Getting to Know You"

THIS WEEK'S THREADS


08-13,14-07 ~ Military Tribute
By Billie
Presented by The Mayor

08-15-07 ~ Warm Fuzzy Wednesday
By Billie
Presented by DollyCali

08-16-07 ~ My 2 cents, John Huang2
By John Huang2
Presented by Dutchess

Have a wonderful weekend!

03-27-07 ~ Hall of Fame #19 ~ Final

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

"Wear Red" Friday

You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's why..... The Americans, who support our troops, are the silent majority. We are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our opinions are. Many Americans, like yourself, and all their friends, simply want to recognize that Americans support our troops. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for our troops is starting Friday and continuing on each and every Friday, until this is over, that every red-blooded American who supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED.

Word of mouth, press, TV -- let's see if we can make the United States, on any given Friday, a sea of red much like a home football game at a University. If every one of our memberships share this with other acquaintances, fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I guarantee that it will not be long before the USA will be covered in RED - and make our troops know there are many people thinking of their well-being. You will feel better all day Friday when you wear Red! So let's get the word out and lead by example; wear RED on Fridays.

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. FOR US, THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED!! GOD BLESS AMERICA.

I received this in my email June 10th, 2006 - the author is unknown.
I am wearing red today and every Friday ~ Billie

[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!