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Powerful!

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Don Merritt

On November 11 our Youth performed this skit called “Everything” for our people, and I wanted to share it with you.  I’m sure that many have seen it before, but I can’t tell you how proud I was of our … Continue reading →

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Sunday Class notes: November 18

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Don Merritt

The Priority of the Gospel Today’s Text: 1 Peter 3:1-12 Introduction   This section continues from last week’s text, where Peter was teaching the faithful that they should be submissive to authority; governmental and in employment.  In today’s text, Peter … Continue reading →

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Being Thankful

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Don Merritt

Enter his gates with thanksgiving     and his courts with praise;     give thanks to him and praise his name. Psalm 100:4 Thanksgiving is coming up this Thursday; what are you thankful for? Let’s be honest, giving thanks is often an afterthought when … Continue reading →

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Mr. Lincoln’s Proclamation

Posted on November 16, 2012 by Don Merritt

“The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come, … Continue reading →

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A Presidential Proclamation

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Don Merritt

“WHEREAS it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favour; and Whereas both Houses of Congress have, … Continue reading →

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Prayer and Thanksgiving

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Don Merritt

 Be joyful always;  pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 If you do a word search of the Bible, you will find that prayer and thanksgiving go together an awful … Continue reading →

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Sarah Hale: “Godmother of Thanksgiving”

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Don Merritt

To the modern person it may seem odd that Thanksgiving as an American holiday hasn’t always been there… After all, didn’t the Pilgrims start it back at the very beginning?  Didn’t George Washington proclaim it? The short answer is “yes” … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day Prayer

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Don Merritt

Thanks to all of our Veterans who have served our great Nation to preserve the Liberty that God has granted to all Mankind.  My prayer in Jesus’ name today is that He would watch over every one of you, that … Continue reading →

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The light of life

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Don Merritt

 “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Light is often used as a metaphor for truth in the Bible, certainly it is used in this … Continue reading →

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What does God see?

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Don Merritt

When God looks down on the earth, what do you suppose He sees? It has been written that He sees one beautiful planet on which we all live together.  He doesn’t see the divisions between Peoples or nations, just one … Continue reading →

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