[The Mayor]

March 6, 2005

Keep The Organ Playing

Read:
1 Corinthians 12:20-26

Those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. -1 Corinthians 12:22

Bible In One Year: Deuteronomy 20-22

Many years ago an accomplished organist was giving a concert. (In those days someone had to pump large bellows backstage to provide air for the pipes.) After each song, the audience applauded heartily. Before his final number, the organist stood and said, "I shall now play . . ." and he announced the title. He sat down and adjusted his music. With feet poised over the pedals and hands over the keys, he began with a mighty chord. But the organ remained silent. Just then a voice was heard from backstage: "Say 'We'!"

In the Lord's work, there is plenty of room for personal achievement. Our abilities are God-given, and the Holy Spirit helps us to excel in what we do best. But a self-sufficient spirit that overlooks the contributions of others can ruin it all. No Christians have ever climbed the ladder of success alone. With them were mothers, fathers, friends, a husband, a wife, or children who prayed, sacrificed, and did what they could to help.

Aware of our deep indebtedness to others, we should be grateful for their vital role in the Lord's work in and through us. A note of sincere thanks, a word of honest recognition, or a thoughtful deed of love will help to "keep the organ playing." -Dennis De Haan

Two Christians working for the Lord
Should keep this goal in mind:
Give praise for what the other does-
To your success be blind. -Branon

It's amazing what can be accomplished when you don't care who gets the credit.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
The Church We Need

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The Song of the Patriot
(Johnny Cash & Marty Robbins)

(Click for music)

I’m a flag waving, patriotic nephew of my Uncle Sam
A rough riding fighting Yankee man
I love mom and apple pie,
And the freedoms that we all enjoy across this beautiful land
I work hard and I fight hard for the old Red, White, and Blue
And I’ll die a whole lot harder if it comes to where I have to.

I’m a flag waving, patriotic nephew of my Uncle Sam
A rough riding fighting Yankee man.
And when I see old Glory waving
I think of all the brave men who have fought and died for what is right and wrong.
And when I see old Glory burnin', my blood begins to churnin'
And I could do some fightin’ of my own.

I don’t believe in violence, I’m a God fearing man
Bul I’ll stand up for my country just as long as I can stand.

Cause I’m a flag waving, patriotic nephew of my Uncle Sam
A rough riding fighting Yankee man.
I’m a flag waving, patriotic nephew of my Uncle Sam
A rough riding fighting Yankee man.

And I enjoy the liberty of being what I want to be and achieve any goals that I can
I was taught to turn the other cheek, but daddy used to say
Walk soft and pack a big stick, but never walk away.

I’m a flag waving, patriotic nephew of my Uncle Sam
A rough riding fighting Yankee man
And When I see old Glory waving
I think of all the brave men who have fought and died for what is right and wrong.
And when I see old Glory burnin', my blood begins to churnin'
And I could do some fightin’ of my own.

Cause I love all my brothers and were proud of our group
We’ve got the greenest country here on God’s green earth
I’m a flag waving, patriotic nephew of my Uncle Sam
A rough riding fighting Yankee man.