“Around here friends are forever…”
It was a “dog” story/video on C.N.N. that drew tears to my eyes; just like Lassie did so many years ago. The commentator told of a dog named Spot, who loved her master A LOT. This much of the story was not remarkable or all that touching. However, as the story was told about how Spot’s master Wayne had been killed by a drunk driver and how Wayne’s son Paul was running the family’s lawn mower repair shop in Texas I began to listen intently. It seems that Spot would wait out by the main road and await her master Wayne’s return, each day, with a wagging tail. Since Wayne’s death Spot has continued to await the return of her master daily, only taking a break when Paul comes by to check on her. Paul states in the interview, “If you ever find anything like that (Spot) … that loves you that much …. It's the most precious gift in the world.” The video features clips of Spot waiting in tall grass and running along the road.. seeking her friend. The commentator closes the scene with the comment, “Around here friends are forever.” May each of us be a good friend to the other and especially to Christ our Lord, who we waited for through Advent and who we now follow to the cross and beyond. We are truly friends forever in the Arms of God! If dogs can be this faithful to their masters we should remain faithful to our Master, who doggedly pursues us with His Love.
Greg
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Community Concerns
Heidi's family - Cathy stage 4 cancer and Kevin Gastric bypass it ruptured, also other complications. Job search
Dan Kalla's sister- Emily (Emilene) Yoemans, needs prayers for good health.
David Eicher - Old Age Prayers
Cathleen Dunn's - Mother and Brother health concerns.
Phyllis Macdonald - Health concerns. High blood pressure
Peter Freeland - Marilyn Hahn's cousin hip surgery complications
Carol Hahn - Cataract surgery
GOD HEARS AND ANSWERS OUR PRAYS
If you know of someone who is need of prayers no matter how great or small, PLEASE call the church office 818-957-7820 or email to cchris8202@aol.com. We want to include everyone and it is very hard to hear when they are announced from the pews during church.
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JANUARY 2011 Birthdays
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1, Kaila Toone 27, Evelyn Horigan15, Venice Shaw (100)
16, Fred MacDonald
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, Betty NashIf you have not seen your birthday/anniversary on our monthly list, please notify the church office 818-957-7820
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PLEASE REMEMBER THE CHURCH NEEDY PROGRAM
Remember, "One man's trash is another man's treasure"
Please contact Marilyn Brees 323-256-5334, Monetary gifts to the church programs are accepted and tax deductable to the extent of the law.
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CHANGES AT CENTRAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH
If you are interested in the new fun and exciting events that will be happening at Central Christian Church. Please plan to attend the ALL CHURCH PLANNING MEETING ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 8TH AT 10:00 A.M. Your input it is very vital. We have received some new ideas and need to put these into our agenda for the remainder of the Fiscal Year 2010 -2011. We are a flexible congregation and will bend and stretch to work in new and exciting events and programs.
Thanks to all, Moderator, Marilyn Hahn
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Dearest Central Christian Church (Greg & Marilyn)
Thank you for your generous gift? It's been a rewarding journey working with all of you as your pianist. I am very blessed to be able to work with such genuine and giving people such as yourselves. It's also exciting to be involved in the "new direction" of the church and am looking forward to watching the church grwo. Also, thank you for lending me your space for my student recital. Everyone loved the locaction and hopfully we can continue
having our holiday recitals there. Hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday!Best, Melissa
100 Year Old Twins Wow!!!!
A party is being given by Venice's and Inez's children and grandchildren.
at First United Methodist Church of San Fernando in the Avakian Friendship Hall, 1525 Glenoaks Blvd., San Fernando, CA 91340.
R.S.V.P. to Bonnie Bartlett (805) 499-6935 or bonnie@peb.net 419 Pacific Circle, Newberry Park, CA 91320-4461
(if, as a gift, you would like to share special memories, messages, or pictures of Venice and/or Inez, please send them to Bonnie or bring them to the party. No other gifts, PLEASE!)
Directions:
From the north, take the 210 to hubbard. Go south (right) on Hubbard, then left onto Glenoaks. The church is on the left
.From the east, take the 210 to Maclay street. Go south (left) on Maclay, then right onto Glendale. The church is on the right.
From the south or west, take the 118 to the Glenoaks offramp. Go north (left) on Paxton, then west (left) on Glenoaks. The church is on the right.
Lost? Call Bonnie's cell: (805) 300-8045 or Ginger's: (818) 621-6172
This year's Poinsettias have been purchased in Memory of, Moms: Lois Parcell Whitacre, Gladys Horigan & Zelma White. By Evelyn Horigan. In Memory of Jean (wife) and Freda (mother) and in Honor of Sue & Family by Danny Kallas. In Memory of Gene & Dean Hahn by Marilyn Hahn.
January 1,
Happy New YearJanuary 2, Youth Group following worship service.
January 8, 10:00 a.m. All Church Planning Meeting.
January 16, Youth Group following worship service
January 23, General Board meeting/potluck
Please stay tuned for further updates on the happenings at Central Christian Church
THOUGHTS FOR THE MONTH
1-1 We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give. Winston Churchill
.1-2 Dignity does not consist in possessing honors, but in deserving them. Aristotle
1-3 Animals are such agreeable friends--they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms. George Elliot
.1-4 The secret of happy living is not doing what you love, but living what you do.
1-5 One thing that all can have. though they possess nothing else is hope>
1-6 Having politeness and consideration for others is like investing pennies and getting dollars in return.
1-7 It's always helpful to learn from your mistakes, because then your mistakes seem worthwhile.
1-8 There's no end to the good we can do if we don't care who gets the credit.
1-9 Age is not measured by years, but by the enthusiasm one has maintained.
1-10 Education teaches us the rules, while experience teaches us the exceptions.
1-11 Sending a letter is a good way to go somewhere without moving anything but your heart.
1-12 Hold yourself to a higher standard than anyone expects of you.
1-13 Don't bother to be just be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Be better than yourself. William Faulkner.
1-14 Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed in the things that you didn't do than the things you did do. Mark Twain.
1-15 One word frees us from weight of life. That word is love. Sophocles.
1-16 You get in life what you courage to ask for.
1-17 The courage to imagine the otherwise is our greatest resource, adding color and suspense to all our lives.
1-18 Make the best use of what is in your power, and take the rest as it happens.
1-19 To love deeply in one direction makes us more loving in all others.
1-20 To cultivate kindness is a valuable part of the business of life. Samuel Johnson.
1-21 Wisdom outweighs strength. African Proverb.
1-22 Kind hearts are the garden....kind hearts are the roots...kind words are the flowers...kind deeds are the fruits.
1-23 Everyone is entitled to be stupid, but some abuse the privilege.
1-24 If a cluttered desk is the sign of a cluttered mind, what is the significance of a clean desk?
1-25 When love and skill work together expect a masterpiece.
1-26 You may delay, but time will not. Benjamin Franklin.
1-27 People forget how fast you did a job, but they remember how well you did it.
1-28 Behind every cloud the sun is still shining.
1-29 The most important lesson you can learn from winning is that you can.
1-30 Worry is the interest you pay on trouble that never comes.
1-31 If you fell dog tired at night it might be that you growled all day.
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