Haiti Relief

We're still collecting money to aid the people of Haiti. We will take all money specified for Missions this month and send it to Compassion International.

You can mark your offering toward this cause in the mission column or write in "Haiti." We can send them your offerings each Monday, and don't have to wait until the month is over. Your money will go right to work.

Thank you for your donations.

Mark Your Calendar

SIGN LANGUAGE TEAM: We'll begin practice for the Resurrection Sunday presentation on Sunday, 1/31/10, at 12:30 P.M. (after the service). For those of you who received the music, please familiarize yourself with the words and music.

The Men's Ministries will be going to the Auto Show on Friday, 2/5/10. We'll meet at Keith's house at 4:00 P.M. Afterward, we'll head out for a late dinner. See Keith if you have any questions. Tickets are $10.00 each.

Quotable Quotes

"Faith never rises above its confession." - E. W. Kenyon

This Week at Zoe

On Wednesday, 1/27/10, at 7:30 P.M., Pastor Steve will continue the series on Genesis. This week, we'll talk about what led to the first murder, the curse put on Cain, and even where his wife came from.

The next Ladies' Brunch is Saturday, 1/30/10, at 10:00 A.M. Bring your Bibles and a breakfast dish.

Sunday Morning Series - The Right Stuff - Unthankful Words

Text: Luke 15:11-32

In Luke 15, we have three parables: The Lost Sheep, The Lost Coin, and The Prodigal Son. It's interesting to note how each situation was handled.

Lost sheep wander off. They're curious and get distracted. Their leaving is not deliberate. The shepherd goes after them and brings them back to the flock.

The lost coin is part of 10 silver coins a married woman would wear around her neck. For some unaccountable reason, one disappears. The woman searches for the coin.

Our main focus is on the Prodigal Son. You'll notice the father did not seek him out or search for him. Scripture says the son "came to himself" - wandering from the father is like being out of his mind. The father waited for him to return. He expected repentance, but not perfection and restored him to his former position.

The older, faithful son comes in from the field and hears a party going on inside the house. He asks a servant what's going on and is informed that his brother has returned. The older son is angry, stays outside, and pouts. His father comes out and urges him to enter the house and join the celebration. He spills out his tale of woe. You never gave me a kid much less a fatted calf. The father tells him everything he has belongs to him. The older son could have had his heart's desire at any time.

Our words identify us: The wayward son was identified by...

The Father as his son who was dead.

The servant called him, "your brother."

The older brother identified him to the father as, "your son."

Unthankful people always look to blame others, feel like they're being cheated, and that they deserved better.

To hear the complete message, go to our website. You can listen via the Sermon Player, MP3, or podcasting.

If you're visiting in our area or looking for a church home, we're located at 1111Easton Rd. (Rte. 611), Warrington, PA 18976. Our Sunday morning service starts at 10:00 A.M. The church phone is (215) 343-7686. All welcome!

Announcements

The tragic earthquake in Haiti has left the people in a desperate situation. We can help those in need through Compassion International. All monies specified for Missions this month will be sent to Compassion International. On your offering envelope, specify the amount on the Missions line or write in "Haiti." We can send them your offerings each Monday, and don't have to wait until the month is over. This way, the funds will go right to work.

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Quotable Quote

"God has decreed to act in response to prayer. 'Ask," He commands us. And Satan trembles for fear that we will." - Ruth Bell Graham