Sunday Bible Class
Matthew 1-2

Sunday AM Sermon




Bible Reading for Next Week
Sunday, February 10, 2008 ........................... Leviticus 21:1-23:25
Monday, February 11, 2008 .......................... Leviticus 23:26-25:55
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 ......................... Leviticus 26:1-27:34
Wednesday, February 13, 2008 .................... Numbers 1:1-2:34
Thursday, February 14, 2008 ....................... Numbers 3:1-4:33
Friday, February 15, 2008 ............................ Numbers 4:34-6:27
Saturday, February 16, 2008 ........................ Numbers 7:1-89
Sunday, February 17, 2008 .......................... Numbers 8:1-10:36

Sunday Adult Bible Class
Acts 27 - Paul's Journey to Rome

A. M. Sermon

The Day After the Prodigal Came Home
Luke 15

1. Who came to hear Jesus?


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2. Who complained and what did they say?


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3. What they parable did Jesus give in answer to the charges?


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4. Who represents the father in the parable?


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5. Who represents the younger son?


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6. Who represents the elder brother?


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7. What challenges did the prodigal face after coming home?


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8. What challenges did the elder son face?


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SUNDAY PM SERMON
The Parables of Jeremiah
Jeremiah 18:1-10

My father-in-law was a very unique man who had a very unique name. His given name was Waitstill, to his six sisters he was Bubba, to his three children he was daddy, to his eight grandchildren he was granddad, to his twelve great-grandchildren he was Paw Paw, and I called him Mr. Day.

Mr. Day was in World War II and a member of the greatest generation, but there was another war he had to fight. His first war was fought in Italy, France, and Germany. In both of these wars, his greatest enemy was always loneliness for he once wrote: "I miss Doris so badly I can hardly stand it."

Mr. Day kept a diary of his days during World War II which may be seen at http://ww2.dixie-net.com/tlcc/DayWWIIDairy.htm. Here are just a few of his entries: Aug, 10, 1943 - Left Camp Gruber, OK - David is about 10 weeks old; Sept. 2, 1943 - You can't imagine how a man does feel in a foreign land so many miles from home; Dec. 19, 1943 - Beautiful Lord's Day; March 16, 1944 - The Germans shell us with 96 rounds right in our position, no one was hurt, but ever one was so scared and excited they could hardly move at all. The Lord was with us, I'm sure; April 24, 1944 - Three years in Army; June 6, 1944 - Last night I slept in a bed for the first time since coming overseas; Nov. 3, 1944 - Doris' birthday - 21 years old; Jan. 26, 1945 - This is really a lonesome place; Feb. 18, 1945 - Received a picture of David yesterday; 19 months old.

After spending 233 days in Italy, 142 in France, and 49 in Germany, Mr. Day was back with the love of his life. Mr. Day came home to Doris Day and their son, David. He had two more children, Carole and Sharon, eight grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren with three more due in 2008. He had his Doris Day for over 50 more years, but on Feb. 1, 1999, his beloved Doris died suddenly and he went to war again. And once again the enemy was loneliness. For the next nine years, his life could be characterized by the saying: "I miss Doris so badly I can hardly stand it." This battle would last for almost nine years and it was not on the fields of Italy, France, and Germany, but mostly in his own mind.

On December 6, 2007, after dealing with loneliness, dementia, urinary tract infection, falling often, loss of his ability to walk and to take care of himself, anxiety attacks, and pneumonia, he finally went home to be with the Lord and his beloved Doris Day.

If we could speak to him, we would say, "Mr. Day, we thank you for your service to your country and your family. You have served your country and family with distinction. Mr. Day, you did great!" While we mourn your passing, we are so proud for you because now all of your battles are finally over. You are not lonely anymore and never again will you ever, ever, have to say, "I miss Doris so badly I can't stand it."

Tom --- Mr. Day, it was an honor...