Wednesday, February 14, 2007

HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
Colossians 3:15 states: “let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which you are called, and be also thankful”

Universally it is accepted that the heart is representative of Love, the symbol of affection in man.
The object of an uncountable number of musical songs, expressing a pining, a joy, a wishful craving and down right confusion for a man or a woman.
Yet the heart is the very faculty through which man receives love from God--- that is, IF, man will exercise his free will for remaining open to receive the love light of God.

When the heart is purged of all thoughts of adversity, man consciously contacts the underlying good of God. By man letting the heart fill up with that love light it begins to radiate out to all those around a person. The peace of God is therefore at rule.

Who therefore could war with his brother mankind if his heart were only filled with love?

In the words of Rod McKuen, “It does not matter who you love, or how you love, but that you love.”

So it matters not if you gave a penny valentine, a dozen red roses, or just a hug to another person or said Happy Valentine’s Day, you have honored another human, you have thanked another human, you have shown praise to God.

1 John 4;7 ,”let us love one another for love is of god, and every one that loves is born of God and knoweth God”"

Blessings,

Fred & Kat >^. .^<

This past weekend we celebrated the sacrifice of the Four Chaplains who gave their lives, their life jackets, coats and gloves that others might survive the sinking of the USDAT Dorchester sixty-four years ago this month. Candles were lit, bells were rung and a message was given for each chaplain. Portraits, photos, and a ship's log of the Comanche and the Escanaba (ships in the convey with the Dorchester) were on display. Following the service, we learned that the father of one young lady had been assigned to the Dorchester on its fated sailing, however due to a change in his orders he was not aboard the ship.

Upcoming events:

More Twelve Powers Messages - be sure to attend our services at 10 am to learn how these powers are a part of your everyday life.

On March 11, Danny Lord will be sharing his "Ramblings of An Old Man". Following the service our leadership course will begin at 1:00 PM, everyone is encouraged to attend.

Would you like to volunteer at the Luis Palau Festival March 3 from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM as a greeter? Please contact Fred at 813-748-7095

Remember to hold our Fellowship in a prayer of thanksgiving for its continued growth at 12 noon and 6:00 PM

Woman's Ministry Breakfast March 24 at 9:00 AM at Perkins Restaurant on Dale Mabry and Stall Road next door to Border's Bookstore. Please call 813-546-1461 by March 17 to RSVP.

We have received some great feedback in the last week, thank you so much for the uplifting comments, we shall share some of these in the coming weeks.