A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....12-16-03....Shop 'til You Drop!

Billie

[Billie]

[The Mayor]

Let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together.

To keep growing in Christ, keep going to church.

[Billie]

Good morning, Finest FRiends. In its 77th year of showcasing some of the most luxurious gifts the world has to offer, Neiman Marcus dazzles once again with the unveiling of their 2003 Christmas Book. Each year they offer a unique HIS AND HER GIFT for the couple who has everything, and this year it is:

HIS AND HER ROBOTS ($400,000) -- The ultimate fantasy gift features a pair of adult-size, remote-controlled robots that will be the life of any party.

In the spirit of giving, I wanted to give each of you at the Finest our own version of HIS AND HER GIFTS:

[The Mayor]

December 16, 2003

Why Go To Church?

Read: Hebrews 10:19-25

Let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together. —Hebrews 10:24-25

Bible In One Year: Hebrews 8-10

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In a letter to the editor of a British newspaper, a man complained that he saw no sense in going to church every Sunday. "I have been attending services quite regularly for the past 30 years," he wrote, "and during that time . . . I have listened to no less than 3,000 sermons. But, to my consternation, I discover I cannot remember a single one of them. I wonder if a minister's time might be more profitably spent on something else."

That letter sparked many responses. One, however, was the clincher: "I have been married for 30 years. During that time I have eaten 32,850 meals—mostly of my wife's cooking. Suddenly I have discovered that I cannot remember the menu of a single meal. And yet, I received nourishment from every one of them. I have the distinct impression that without them I would have starved to death long ago."

The Bible assumes the importance of going to church, and the only admonition to do so appears in the context of the danger of forsaking the practice (Hebrews 10:25). We need help to keep our faith and hope from wavering (v.23), and to love and do good works (v.24). Just as physical food keeps us alive and strong, so also the spiritual nourishment of teaching and fellowship are necessary for our survival. —Dennis De Haan

I love to worship with others,
To read the Bible and pray.
To sing the songs about Jesus,
And learn to walk in His way. —Hess

To keep growing in Christ, keep going to church.

[Aeronaut]

Good morning Billie.

[Billie]

Good morning, Rus. I needed that coffee, and your spiritual message....it's hard not to stress during this time of the year. Today's thread should be taken lightly - next week's Christmas thread will be more serious. :)

[Billie]

Good morning, Aeronaut. Have you bought my Christmas present yet? :)

[dansangel]

LOL! Great (and funny) thread (((((Billie)))))

I'll be happy with just the gingerbread cookies. They look delicious! :-)

[JohnHuang2]

A BIG OL' Sunshine State G'morning to y'all! :-)

[FreeTheHostages]

[JohnHuang2]

G'morning to you too, friend.

[Mo1]

You went to the mall???

Me .. I've been clicking away in the Internet and Boy oh Boy is my finger tired from all that shopping .. *L*

[Aeronaut]

Have you bought my Christmas present yet? :)

Still working on it. Home sick today, so it'll have to wait a bit.

[The Mayor]

Good Morning. I look forward to Coffee in the Morning.
I read the Daily Bread as I post it .. So glad I found it online.

[The Mayor]

Mornin Free

[dansangel]

A BIG OL' Sunshine State G'morning to y'all! :-)

I'm jealous ((((JH2))))))

I'm wanting so *desperately* to return to my home state of FL - for good!

Next week I'll be there for a visit - wishing I didn't have to come back here. :-(

[dansangel]

(((((((Rus)))))))

Thank you for sharing daily Scripture with us. It's a wonderful way to start the day!

[Aeronaut]

Good morning John.

[Temple Owl]

I am with you. Next year it will be gift certificates for everybody. lol

[Billie]

Morning, Dansy girl, and thanks - running out of ideas - next week will be a different kind of Christmas thread - the right kind. :)