Broadcaster...12/22/09

Later the others also came. “Sir! Sir!” they said, “Open the door for us!” “But he replied, “I tell you the truth, I don’t know you.” “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.”
Matthew 25:11-13

I hope this finds everyone with power and able to get out and about! If we’re to trust our weather forecast we may need to prepare for more bad weather as Christmas weekend approaches! If you don't lose power and you have a computer don't forget you can log onto www.wemb.com to see cancellations. I will try to keep the blog updated but that only works if I have power at home!
As I’m sure most of you will agree, this has been a humbling experience in more ways than one! I know that I realize how I take for granted our luxuries. Light at the flip of a switch, water from the faucet, cold milk from the refrigerator, hot food prepared on a range top or oven and warm air flowing from ducts through out our home. Times like these make us realize how vulnerable we really are and how mighty is our God. It matters not what type of house we live in or how much money we may or may not have. When nature rears it’s head we’re all at it’s mercy and we see just how insignificant and equal we really are.
I see a lesson here, we must be prepared!! The first story that comes to mind is that of the Ten Virgins found in Matthew 25:1-13. Five of them seemed to believe the bridegroom was coming but they did nothing to prepare where as the other five eagerly filled their lamps and took extra lamp oil. Did the first five figure they’d jump in at the last minute and try to be ready on time? Did they really believe? John the Baptist came to prepare the way for Jesus and yet many were not ready to believe or receive Him. God Himself became flesh being born of a virgin and given the name Jesus. He came to teach us how to live and performed miracles that can never be equaled. He came to die on a cross to free us from our bondage of sin with the promise that He WILL return!!
All these things have been foretold, they’re written in the gospel’s and preached on a regular basis but are we prepared? Do we believe the promise fulfilled? Should we fall asleep before the Bridegroom comes and waken to trim our lamps will we be ready?
So as we watch the weather this week and make preparations for the possibility of more inclement conditions, take time to reflect on Jesus and His miraculous birth, His death and resurrection. Prepare yourselves and put your trust in the promise that He is coming back for us, this is a forecast you can count on!
Merry Christmas everyone!!

P.Hemphill

Events:

Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service

(Stay tuned for weather/cancellation alerts)

Thursday,
December 24th

Prelude beginning
At 10:40pm

Joy to the World the Lord is come; Let earth receive her King!

Cantata rescheduled:

Due to inclement weather conditions the Cantata was cancelled and it will be performed at a later date.


WEATHER ALERT

In case of inclement weather tune in to WEMB or go to www.wemb.com
or call:
B. J. Moore 423-743-3244
David Eunson 423-743-9303


~In the News~
Congratulations
to our own
Lou Thornberry!
Lou became the fourth
recipient of the annual
Walter B. Garland
Historical Award . See the main Hallway for the
complete article!


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PRAYER CONCERNS/UPDATES

Jackie Duncan is now at the UCMH Long Term Care, rm#128.
 
CONTINUE IN PRAYER FOR…
Billie Flowers, Susie Hughes, Dorothy
Barnett, Joan Hicks, Jack/Norma Ingle,
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 IN HEALTH CARE….
Erwin Health Care – Beulah Morris
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Helen Miller, Jackie Duncan
Center On Aging – Mary Davis, Jo
Jackson, Norma Ingle
Wellington Place/JC – Kenneth & Agnes Kerns
Pine Oaks Assisted Living – Pete
Harvey
Appalachian Christian Village-Lois Stamper, Dorothy Barnett
Shut-ins-Charles Flowers, Polly Miller