[MamaB]

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[The Mayor]

April 10, 2007

Compete Or Converge

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READ: Ruth 4:13-22

[Ruth] bore a son. . . . They called his name Obed. He is the father of Jesse, the father of David. —Ruth 4:13,17

Walking through campus one day, a seminary professor came upon a custodian reading the Bible during lunch hour. The professor asked what he was reading. “Revelation,” the custodian said. “I’m sure you don’t understand what it means,” said the professor condescendingly. “Actually, I do,” he replied. “It means Jesus wins.”

In the face of life’s challenges, it’s important to remember that ultimately God always wins! And since His plans are always in the victory lane, it’s infinitely wiser to converge with His will rather than compete with it.

In the story of Ruth, God providentially set the stage for Boaz to rescue Ruth and Naomi from a life of poverty and the shame of not having an heir. Ruth could have been bitter about her status as a young widow, and Boaz might have thought that as a foreigner Ruth was not worth his time. But they recognized the hand of God in their circumstances and converged with His plan to provide for her needs. The best part is that their story doesn’t end there. Salvation for the world was yet to come through their descendants—first David and then Jesus (Matt. 1:5-16).

We can compete with God’s plan and pursue our own agenda. Or we can converge with God’s plan and join the winning side. The choice is ours.

Choose not a path that God can’t bless,
For it will end in sure defeat;
But choose God’s path of victory
And with His plans you won’t compete. —D. De Haan

God’s plans always lead to victory.

Bible in One Year:   1 Samuel 15-16; Luke 10:25-42

[SandRat]

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[laurenmarlowe]

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[swmobuffalo]

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[laurenmarlowe]

ARABIAN SEA (April 8, 2007) - Cmdr. William Kennedy, the ship's chaplain, presides over the Easter Sunrise Service on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74). John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in support of Maritime Security Operations (MSO). MSO help set the conditions for security and stability, as well as aid counter-terrorism and security efforts to the regional nations. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Josue Leopoldo Escobosa (RELEASED)

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 7, 2007) - Sailors assigned to the Combat Systems Department load a Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) launcher aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG) deployed in support of operations in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jake Berenguer (RELEASED)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (April 6, 2007) - In the aft galley of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), Culinary Specialist Seaman Monica Arias stirs spaghetti noodles, for serving at evening dinner. For a crew of 5,000 with full air wing, Ronald Reagan's mess decks are open serving food 20 hours a day. Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is underway in the South China Sea on a surge deployment in support of U.S. military operations in the western Pacific. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Gary Prill (RELEASED)

[AZamericonnie]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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[swmobuffalo]

Trivia answers:

1. Mama’s Family
2. Mork and Mindy
3. Kojack
4. Dan Blocker
5. John Travolta

Round 2
1. Walton’s Mountain
2. Laverne and Shirley, ?
3. Knight Rider
4. McCloud
5. MASH

Bonus: CBS Playhouse?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
CMS
David (LUV W)
Defender2
Ev (MozartLover)
Future Snake Eater (RightOnline)
Jade Falcon
JemiansTerror (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar
Jonathan (AZbushgal)
Karen (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W (arbee4bush)
Kevin (skimask)
Kevin and David (vigilante2)
Laurita
LCpl Carter
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Milo828 (mystery-ak)
Nate (sneakers)
Old Sarge
OneLoyalAmerican
Robert, Jeremy & Daynnis (SoldierDad)
Son (GodBlessUSA)
The Sailor
tongue-tied
txradioguy
Victor and Tony D (weldgophardline)
William (jackv)

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, Sonora, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Lauren.

[mylife]

1 the carol burnett show
2 mork and mindy
3 kojak
4 dan blocker
5 john travolta

1 the waltons
2 laverne and shirely&Joanie love chachi
3 the million dollar man
4 mc Cloud
5 star trek

Bonus: Love American style

[Old Sarge]

Okay, Lauren, we’ll give this a go!

Trivia answers:

1. The Carol Burnett Show
2. Happy Days
3. Kojack
4. Dan Blocker
5. John Travolta

Round 2
1. The Waltons
2. Laverne and Shirley, Joanie Loves Chachi
3. Battlestar Galactica
4. ???
5. I Love Lucy

Bonus: Love, American Style

[luvie]

Round 1:

1) The Carol Burnet Show
2)Mork and Mindy
3)Kojak
4)Dan Blocker
5)John Travolta

That’s where my expertise...as it were...ends. :D

Thanks for the fun, Lauren! (((hugs)))

[Randy Larsen]

Round One Answers.
1. The Carrol Burnett Show
2. Mork And Mindy
3. Kojak
4. Dan Blocker
5. John Travolta

Round Two Answers.
1. The Waltons
2. Joannie Loves Chachi, Laverne and Shirley
3. The Six Million Dollar Man
4. McCloud
5. Gunsmoke

Bonus Round Answers.

AMERICAN GRAFFITTI!

[IronJack]

1. Carol Burnett
2. Mork and Mindy
3. Kojack
4. Dan Blocker
5. John Travolta

6. The Waltons
7. Joanie Loves Chachi (a nomination for abomination);
Mork and Mindy
8. Max Headroom?
9. Dennis Weaver as McCloud
10. Bonanza? Wide World of Disney?

Bonus: Francis Ford Coppola's "American Graffiti"

[RaceBannon]

Round 1 ~ The EASY ones

1. What award winning comedy series starred Tim Conway and Harvey Korman?
Carol Burnett

2. What sitcom was the springboard for Robin Williams?
Mork and Mindy

3. Which crime-drama series starred a detective who liked lollipops?
Kojak

4. Who played “Hoss” on the western drama Bonanza?
Dan Blocker

5. Who played “Vinnie Barbarino” in Welcome Back Kotter?
John Travolta

Round 2 ~ A LITTLE harder

1. What highly popular family drama series was also known as “Spencer’s Mountain”?
The Waltons

2. Happy Days produced many spin-off series and animated cartoons. Name two Happy Days spin-offs.
Chachi, Mork and Mindy

3. Which 1970’s drama series centered around the first “cyborg” on television?
6 MILLION DOLLAR MAN,

4. In this crime-drama series, which country sheriff traveled from New Mexico to New York to fight crime?
McCloud

5. What program spanned 5 decades, and featured the most recognizable characters in the world?
Gunsmoke

BONUS Round

*”Happy Days” was a spin-off of what comedy anthology?
American Graffiti

[Thumper1960]

Carol Burnett Show?
Mork and Mindy/Happy Days?
Kojak?
Dan Blocker?
John Travolta?
The Waltons?
Laverne and Shirley & Mork and Mindy?
Six Million Dollar Man?
McCloud?
Sesame Street??