Hi-Tech Hatred
Hi-Tech Hatred
One of the most bizarre news story that I have ever read was the story about former astronaut Lisa Nowak who drove some 950 miles to confront her romantic rival. She was apparently involved in some sort of love triangle. It was reported that she was allegedly so incensed and filled with hatred that she wore a diaper during her travel so that she would not have to stop for bathroom breaks. Strange indeed. (Google News)
Friday’s Santa Maria Times reported a story of two men who were involved in an internet fight. The internet combatant in Virginia became so enraged that he drove 1300 miles and burned his rival’s trailer home to the ground. Also strange indeed. (Santa Maria Times, July 27, 2007)
There is certainly no room among God’s people for this kind of hatred. When Jesus found Himself in the middle of a somewhat heated controversy in Jerusalem, He offered an extremely simple response to a tricky question. The answer quieted the voices of those who were trying to play games with Him.
“Which commandment is the greatest?” asked one of the men. The response of Jesus was, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Instead of Hi-Tech hatred, Jesus offers low-tech love.
Hatred is not so difficult, but to love others is an enormous challenge. Jesus calls us to love those who are unlovable, unloving, and who don’t want your love. “If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matt 5:46-48)
To love one’s neighbor is to love Jesus Christ. Nothing more, nothing less. In a world of Hi-Tech hatred this is the only way to live.
Dennis
Dear church family,
A close friend and neighbor of Darlene and Richard Westfall recently passed away. She has left a husband and two daughters. We, along with other friends of the family, are having a benefit Bar- be -Que to help the family with the huge unexpected expense of the funeral. If you would like to have some good food and also help the family please come out for the event. it will be on Saturday August 4th at the Spencer's super market parking lot here in orcutt from 11:00 to 4:00. Thank you so much for helping this family in need.
Darlene Westfall
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TODAY is the last day!!
We are updating the directory information. The sheets are on the table in the foyer. PLEASE CHECK the information we have for you and your family. If everything is correct please make a check mark by your family name. If not - make the changes and/or additions. Please add your email address (if you have one). The pages will remain in the foyer through the month of July. There is a possibility that the computer may have deleted some names & information when we were preparing the work sheets. If so please add your name & information on the sheets at the end of the listings.
Bulletin Information – THIS WEEK ONLY Your secretary will be out of town later this week and will be preparing the bulletin early. Please have all items and information emailed or in the secretary’s box (in the copy room) no later than 7:20 PM Wednesday evening.
AUGUST PANTRY ITEM
Personal items - Tooth paste-tooth brushes – shampoo - soap-etc
JULY BIRTHDAYS - 31/Gary Roberts- 31/Janet Kliest
JULY ANNIVERSARIES –(30)Dan/Karina Shepard
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS – 2/Caleb Morris –7/Summer Thomas – 8/Dale Morris –
10/David Arlt-11/Gloria Montes-15/Paul Maynard-15/Steve Kliest-17/Mary Jo Light-18/Darlene Westfall-25/Diane Orozco-31/Susan Pratt
AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES 2/Howard/Ginger Dunn-3/Rex/Joyce Gardner 5/Craig/Ronna Ball - 16/Jose/Diana Orozco-18/Mike/Bonnie /Dougherty
WEDNESDAY FAMILY MEAL MENU
(Serving time 6:30 – 6:45 PM)
BBQ Hamburgers/Hotdogs
Beverage and Dessert
In Our Prayers…
Lauren Kliest is suffering from several health problems
Steve Kliest – Utah (fire fighter duty)
Traveling
Many members and their families are traveling. As one group returns another leaves on vacation - Pray for the safe return of all.
Dennis & Karen Everson
Bob & Susan Pratt
Richard/Darlene Westfall
Others
SERVING OUR COUNTRY
Andy Savoy – Serving in Iraq
Michael Warford - Serving on ship in the middle east (Susan Pratt’s nephew)
CONTINUE TO REMEMBER
Albert Arlt - Martha Morris – Dick Belmore - Paul/Jean Mynard –- Ray Hooks - Howard Dunn - Sonya Roberts - Waneen Wolff - Carol Strutz - Linda Ross - Jerita Blackmore –– Dana Barbarick - Monty Cartwright - Mattie Hamburger –- Norman Light’s sister, Jane (cancer) –Austin (Neighbor of the Dunns)-- -–Pam Peralez – Pearl Keith – Monique Hernandez- Mary Anderson – Irene Murphy at theSanta Maria Care Cente - Rosa Montes’ grandmother
FOR THE RECORD – LAST WEEK
ATTTENDANCE:
Sunday AM: 131– Class: 52 – PM: 22 – Weds N/A
FINANCE
Budget:..................................$2,815.62
Contribution:.........................$1,988.35
YTD Budget:.........................$81,652.98
YTD Contribution:................$80,789.83
Over/Under (+/-):................-$863.15
Please make checks payable to Church of Christ
In order for your notice to be in the bulletin please have your information in the secretary’s slot (in the copy room) no later than Wednesday evening(8 PM) or e-mailed to gardcart @aol.com no later than Thursday Evening.
One of the most bizarre news story that I have ever read was the story about former astronaut Lisa Nowak who drove some 950 miles to confront her romantic rival. She was apparently involved in some sort of love triangle. It was reported that she was allegedly so incensed and filled with hatred that she wore a diaper during her travel so that she would not have to stop for bathroom breaks. Strange indeed. (Google News)
Friday’s Santa Maria Times reported a story of two men who were involved in an internet fight. The internet combatant in Virginia became so enraged that he drove 1300 miles and burned his rival’s trailer home to the ground. Also strange indeed. (Santa Maria Times, July 27, 2007)
There is certainly no room among God’s people for this kind of hatred. When Jesus found Himself in the middle of a somewhat heated controversy in Jerusalem, He offered an extremely simple response to a tricky question. The answer quieted the voices of those who were trying to play games with Him.
“Which commandment is the greatest?” asked one of the men. The response of Jesus was, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Instead of Hi-Tech hatred, Jesus offers low-tech love.
Hatred is not so difficult, but to love others is an enormous challenge. Jesus calls us to love those who are unlovable, unloving, and who don’t want your love. “If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” (Matt 5:46-48)
To love one’s neighbor is to love Jesus Christ. Nothing more, nothing less. In a world of Hi-Tech hatred this is the only way to live.
Dennis
Dear church family,
A close friend and neighbor of Darlene and Richard Westfall recently passed away. She has left a husband and two daughters. We, along with other friends of the family, are having a benefit Bar- be -Que to help the family with the huge unexpected expense of the funeral. If you would like to have some good food and also help the family please come out for the event. it will be on Saturday August 4th at the Spencer's super market parking lot here in orcutt from 11:00 to 4:00. Thank you so much for helping this family in need.
Darlene Westfall
------------------------------------------
TODAY is the last day!!
We are updating the directory information. The sheets are on the table in the foyer. PLEASE CHECK the information we have for you and your family. If everything is correct please make a check mark by your family name. If not - make the changes and/or additions. Please add your email address (if you have one). The pages will remain in the foyer through the month of July. There is a possibility that the computer may have deleted some names & information when we were preparing the work sheets. If so please add your name & information on the sheets at the end of the listings.
Bulletin Information – THIS WEEK ONLY Your secretary will be out of town later this week and will be preparing the bulletin early. Please have all items and information emailed or in the secretary’s box (in the copy room) no later than 7:20 PM Wednesday evening.
AUGUST PANTRY ITEM
Personal items - Tooth paste-tooth brushes – shampoo - soap-etc
JULY BIRTHDAYS - 31/Gary Roberts- 31/Janet Kliest
JULY ANNIVERSARIES –(30)Dan/Karina Shepard
AUGUST BIRTHDAYS – 2/Caleb Morris –7/Summer Thomas – 8/Dale Morris –
10/David Arlt-11/Gloria Montes-15/Paul Maynard-15/Steve Kliest-17/Mary Jo Light-18/Darlene Westfall-25/Diane Orozco-31/Susan Pratt
AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES 2/Howard/Ginger Dunn-3/Rex/Joyce Gardner 5/Craig/Ronna Ball - 16/Jose/Diana Orozco-18/Mike/Bonnie /Dougherty
WEDNESDAY FAMILY MEAL MENU
(Serving time 6:30 – 6:45 PM)
BBQ Hamburgers/Hotdogs
Beverage and Dessert
In Our Prayers…
Lauren Kliest is suffering from several health problems
Steve Kliest – Utah (fire fighter duty)
Traveling
Many members and their families are traveling. As one group returns another leaves on vacation - Pray for the safe return of all.
Dennis & Karen Everson
Bob & Susan Pratt
Richard/Darlene Westfall
Others
SERVING OUR COUNTRY
Andy Savoy – Serving in Iraq
Michael Warford - Serving on ship in the middle east (Susan Pratt’s nephew)
CONTINUE TO REMEMBER
Albert Arlt - Martha Morris – Dick Belmore - Paul/Jean Mynard –- Ray Hooks - Howard Dunn - Sonya Roberts - Waneen Wolff - Carol Strutz - Linda Ross - Jerita Blackmore –– Dana Barbarick - Monty Cartwright - Mattie Hamburger –- Norman Light’s sister, Jane (cancer) –Austin (Neighbor of the Dunns)-- -–Pam Peralez – Pearl Keith – Monique Hernandez- Mary Anderson – Irene Murphy at theSanta Maria Care Cente - Rosa Montes’ grandmother
FOR THE RECORD – LAST WEEK
ATTTENDANCE:
Sunday AM: 131– Class: 52 – PM: 22 – Weds N/A
FINANCE
Budget:..................................$2,815.62
Contribution:.........................$1,988.35
YTD Budget:.........................$81,652.98
YTD Contribution:................$80,789.83
Over/Under (+/-):................-$863.15
Please make checks payable to Church of Christ
In order for your notice to be in the bulletin please have your information in the secretary’s slot (in the copy room) no later than Wednesday evening(8 PM) or e-mailed to gardcart @aol.com no later than Thursday Evening.
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