08.07.09 / Religious / Author: Anna / Comments: (1)
Tags: Foothills Community Church, ping pong table, youth group fun
Growing up, I felt that I had the best youth group ever. We always did things together as a group, like lock-ins, home group times, trips, and a lot of god, clean fun.
Now my children are teenagers and they have their own youth group. We go to Foothills Community Church and they have a good youth group as well.
Especially for this summer, the youth are doing things several times a week to keep themselves busy, which is always a great thing to do. It is always better to have teens doing something with a youth group rather than being bored and getting into trouble.
They also have video games they play, ping pong tables, ice hockey, and many other fun things to keep these kids busy. And they are getting ready to take a trip to Panama City, Fl to get a real dose of Jesus!
The really awesome thing about it all is that the youth are getting and hearing God’s word and applying it on their level and in real world terms so that it applies to them.
So take it from someone who knows, if you have teens, get them involved in a good youth group. Not only will they stay out of trouble, but they will enjoy going and the benefit to you is that they are going to be hearing about Jesus. it is a win win all the way around!
04.06.09 / Religious / Author: Anna / Comments: (0)
Tags: lung cancer, Outer Banks, ovarian cancer, prayer list, prayer requests
I have a friend that lives in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Her grandson’s other grandmother has been diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. Her name is Mars.
We are asking everyone that we know to put her on the prayer list, either personal and/or at church.
She was in the hospital but she is now back home. She has been taking chemo and radiation and the treatment seems to be working right now. Praise the lord for that.
WE know that there is power in prayer. My mom passed away last year from lung cancer and so I know first hand how difficult this is to go through. Pray for the family also.
Thank you for keeping Mars and their family in your thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family.
09.05.09 / Religious / Author: Anna / Comments: (0)
Tags: Lord's prayer, pledge of allegiance, prayer in school, Ten commandments
Of course this is one of those things that I felt that I needed to share.
Of course you can copy and post this as needed. Use it as you wish. This touched me
and I am hoping and praying that it touches you as well.
Written by a
15 yr. old School Kid in Ohio
: New Pledge of Allegiance
Since the Pledge of Allegiance & The Lords Prayer
Are not allowed in Schools anymore
Because the word ‘God’ is mentioned…
A Kid in Ohio
wrote the attached…
NEW School prayer :
Now I sit me down in school
Where praying is against the rule
For this great nation under God
Finds mention of Him very odd.
If Scripture now the class recites,
It violates the Bill of Rights.
And anytime my head I bow
Becomes a Federal matter now.
Our hair can be purple, orange or green,
That’s no offense; it’s a freedom scene.
The law is specific, the law is precise.
Prayers spoken aloud are a serious vice.
For praying in a public hall
Might offend someone with no faith at all.
In silence alone we must meditate,
God’s name is prohibited by the state.
We’re allowed to cuss and dress like freaks,
And pierce our noses, tongues and cheeks.. They’ve outlawed guns,
but FIRST the Bible.
To quote the Good Book makes me liable.
We can elect a pregnant Senior Queen,
And the ‘unwed daddy,’ our Senior King.
It’s ‘inappropriate’ to teach right from wrong,
We’re taught that such ‘judgments’ do not belong.
We can get our condoms and birth controls,
Study witchcraft, vampires and totem poles.
But the Ten Commandments are not allowed,
No word of God must reach this crowd.
It’s scary here I must confess,
When chaos reigns the school’s a mess.
So, Lord, this silent plea I make:
Should I be shot; My soul please take!
Amen
If you aren’t ashamed to do this,
Please pass this on.
Jesus said,
‘If you are ashamed of me,
I will be ashamed of you before my Father.’
Not ashamed. Pass this on.
07.04.09 / For Your Info, Religious / Author: Anna / Comments: (0)
Tags: blesses on graduates, God at graduation, god bless you, God in schools, prayer in schools, the sneeze
Anytime a story comes across my desk, or I someone tells me of a great story, I just have to share it with all of you.
Such a story just came across my desk today and I was so touched by it, I am praying that not only are you touched by it, but that the originality and the idea will spread like wildfire, especially since a lot of students will be graduating soon.
Without holding you in any further suspense, here is the story that touched me so deeply.
THE SNEEZE
They walked in tandem, each of the ninety-two students
filing into the already crowded auditorium. With their rich maroon gowns
flowing .. and the traditional caps, they looked almost . as grown up as
they felt.
Dads swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and Moms freely
brushed away tears..
This class would NOT pray during the commencements—-not by
choice, but because of a recent court ruling prohibiting it.
The principal and several students were careful to stay
within the guidelines allowed by the ruling. They gave inspirational and
challenging speeches, but no one mentioned divine guidance and no one
asked for blessings on the graduates or their families.
The speeches were nice, but they were routine…..until the
final speech received a standing ovation..
A solitary student walked proudly to the microphone. He
stood still and silent for just a moment, and then, it happened.
All 92 students, every single one of them, suddenly
SNEEZED!!!!
The student on stage.. simply looked at the audience and
said, ‘GOD BLESS YOU, each and every one of you!’ And he walked
off stage…
The audience exploded into applause. This graduating class
had found a unique way to invoke God’s blessing on their future with
or without the court’s approval.
Isn’t this a wonderful story? Pass it on to all your
friends………and
GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
This is a true story; it happened at the University of Maryland .
Oh, how I wish THIS one would take off and FILL the whole
Country!!!
31.03.09 / For Your Info, Religious / Author: Anna / Comments: (0)
Tags: ak, al, ar, ca, cn, co, de, fl, ga, ha, id, il, in, io, ka, kn, lo. me, ma, mn, mo, ms, NC, sc, state preamble
This came across in my email and I thought that it was interesting and worth sharing with all of you. It is real food for thought. Any reader can copy this and use it as they deem necessary.
Do you know the Preamble for your state? . …. .
Alabama 1901, Preamble
We the people of the State of Alabama , invoking the favor and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish the following Constitution..
Alaska 1956, Preamble We, the people of Alaska , grateful to God and to those who founded our nation and pioneered this great land
Arizona 1911, Preamble We, the people of the State of Arizona , grateful to Almighty God for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution… < /FONT>
Arkansas 1874, Preamble We, the people of the State of Arkansas , grateful to Almighty God for the privilege of choosing our own form of government…
California 1879, Preamble We, the People of the State of California , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom…
Colorado 1876, Preamble We, the people of Colorado , with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of Universe…
Connecticut 1818, Preamble. The People of Connecticut, acknowledging with gratitude the good Providence of God in permitting them to enjoy.
Delaware 1897, Preamble Through Divine Goodness all men have, by nature, the rights of worshipping and serving their Creator according to the dictates of their consciences.
Florida 1885, Preamble We, the people of the State of Florida , grateful to Almighty God for our constitutional liberty, establish this Constitution…
Georgia 1777, Preamble We, the people of Georgia , relying upon protection and guidance of Almighty God, do ordain and establish this Constitution…
Hawaii 1959, Preamble We , the people of Hawaii , Grateful for Divine Guidance … Establish this Constitution.
Idaho 1889, Preamble We, the people of the State of Idaho , grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings.
Illinois 1870, Preamble We, the people of the State of Illinois, grateful to Almighty God for the civil , political and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
Indiana 1851, Preamble We, the People of the State of Indiana , grateful to Almighty God for the free exercise of the right to choose our form of government.
Iowa 1857, Preamble We, the People of the St ate of Iowa , grateful to the Supreme Being for the bles sings hitherto enjoyed, and feeling our dependence on Him for a continuation of these blessings, establish this Constitution.
Kansas 1859, Preamble We, the people of Kansas , grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious privileges establish this Constitution.
Kentucky 1891, Preamble. We, the people of the Commonwealth are grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties..
Louisiana 1921, Preamble We, the people of the State of Louisiana, grateful to Almighty God for the civil, political and religious liberties we enjoy.
Maine 1820, Preamble We the People of Maine acknowledging with grateful hearts the goodness of the Sovereign Ruler of the Universe in affording us an opportunity .. And imploring His aid and direction.
Maryland 1776, Preamble We, the people of the state of Maryland, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberty…
Massachusetts 1780, Preamble We…the people of Massachusetts, acknowledging with grateful hearts, the goodness of the Great Legislator of the Universe In the course of His Providence, an opportunity and devoutly imploring His direction .
Michigan 1908, Preamble. We, the people of the State of Michigan , grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of freedom, establish this Constitution.
Minnesota, 1857, Preamble We, the people of the State of Minnesota, grateful to God for our civil and religious liberty, and desiring to perpetuate its blessings:
Mississippi 1890, Preamble We, the people of Mississippi in convention assembled, grateful to Al mighty God, and invoking His blessing on our work.
Missouri 1845, Preamble We, the people of Missouri, with profound reverence for the Supreme Ruler of the Universe, and grateful for His goodness . Establish this Constitution…
Montana 1889, Preamble. We, the people of Montana , grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty establish this Constitution ..
Nebraska 1875, Preamble We, the people, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom . Establish this Constitution.
Nevada 1864, Preamble We the people of the State of Nevada, grateful to Almighty God for our free dom, establish this Constitution…
New Hampshire 1792, Part I. Art. I. Sec. V Every individual has a natural and unalienable right to worship God according to the dictates of his own conscience.
New Jersey 1844, Preamble We, the people of the State of New Jersey, grateful to Almighty God for civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing on our endeavors.
New Mexico 1911, Preamble We, the People of New Mexico, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of liberty..
New York 1846, Preamble We, the people of the State of New York, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, in order to secure its blessings.
North Carolina 1868, Preamble We the people of the State of North Carolina, grateful to Almighty God, the Sovereign Ruler of Nations, for our civil, political, and religious liberties, and acknowledging our dependence upon Him for the continuance of those…
North Dakota 1889, Preamble We , the people of North Dakota , grate ful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, do ordain…
Ohio 1852, Preamble We the people of the state of Ohio, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, to secure its blessings and to promote our common.
Oklahoma 1907, Preamble Invoking the guidance of Almighty God, in order to secure and perpetuate the blessings of liberty, establish this
Oregon 1857, Bill of Rights, Article I Section 2. All men shall be secure in the Natural right, to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their consciences
Pennsylvania 1776, Preamble We, the people of Pennsylvania, grateful to Almighty God for the blessings of civil and religious liberty, and humbly invoking His guidance….
Rhode Island 1842, Preamble. We the People of the State of Rhode Island grateful to Almighty God for the civil and religious liberty which He hath so long permitted us to enjoy, and looking to Him for a blessing…
South Carolina, 1778, Preamble We, the people of he State of South Carolina grateful to God for our liberties, do ordain and establish this Constitution.
South Dakota 1889, Preamble W e, the people of South Dakota, grateful to Almighty God for our civil and religious liberties …
Tennessee 1796, Art. XI.III. That all men have a natural and indefeasible right to worship Almighty God according to the dictates of their conscience…
Texas 1845, Preamble We the People of the Republic of Texas , acknowledging, with gratitude, the grace and beneficence of God.
Utah 1896, Preamble Grateful to Almighty God for life and liberty, we establish this Constitution.
Vermont 1777, Preamble Whereas all government ought to enable the individuals who compose it to enjoy their natural rights, and other blessings which the Author of Existence has bestowed on man .
Virginia 1776, Bill of Rights, XVI Religion, or the Duty which we owe our Creator can be directed only by Reaso n and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian Forbearance, Love and Charity towards each other
Washington 1889, Preamble We the People of the State of Washington, grateful to the Supreme Ruler of the Universe for our liberties, do ordain this Constitution
West Virginia 1872, Preamble Since through Divine Providence we enjoy the blessings of civil, political and religious liberty, we, the people of West Virginia reaffirm our faith in and constant reliance upon God …
Wisconsin 1848, Preamble We, the people of Wisconsin, grateful to Almighty God for our freedom, domestic tranquility…
Wyoming 1890, Preamble We, the people of the State of Wyoming , grateful to God for our civil, political, and religious liberties, establish this Constitution…
After reviewing acknowledgments of God from all 50 state constitutions, one is faced with the prospect that maybe, the ACLU and the out-of-control federal courts are wrong! If you found this to be ‘Food for thought’ send to as many as you think will be enlightened as I hope you were.
(Please note that at no time is anyone told that they MUST worship God.) No need for free insurance quotes here, Jesus is all the insurance I need.
‘Those people who will not be governed by God will be ruled by tyrants.’ – William Penn
BLESSED IS THE NATION WHOSE GOD IS THE LORD … PSALM 33:12
GOD BLESS AMERICA
”A prayer without Jesus’ name is like a letter without a stamp – it aint going nowhere!”
Growing up, I felt that I had the best youth group ever. We always did things together as a group, like lock-ins, home group times, trips, and a lot of god, clean fun.