This Wednesday, November 5 at 1:30 pm, afternoon Bible Study begins.  John will be teaching Luke 19.  Afternoon studies will last until Spring time change. 

Magi Project donations for November:  We are continuing collecting toothpaste and toothbrush holders.  See the sign up sheet in the back for a more detailed list of clothing needed.  If you want to contribute, but you don’t want to shop, see Amy or Diane.  Thank you for your generosity!

GUM
By John Kerr

            I read an interesting article the other day.  A man struck the rear of another car that was slowing down in front of him.  It wasn’t a terrible accident.  There were no injuries.  The reason for the wreck is what caught my attention.  The driver dropped a piece of gum and apparently was paying more attention to the gum than his driving.

            In his most recent Wednesday night talk, Tim spoke about the importance of keeping our eyes focused on Jesus.  Hebrews 12:1Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.

            Not all things are of equal importance.  Matthew 23:23“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.

            Hebrews 2:1Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. 2For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, 3how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, 4while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to his will.