Volume 7, Issue 2 February 14, 2010

Love God...He Loves you!

ASSEMBLY TIMES Dr. Dale Galloway tells the story of a think how bad this day was going to
shy, unassuming little guy named be.
Sunday Morning: Chad. One February before Valentine’s That afternoon she had the cookies
10:00am Bible Class Day, Chad came home and told his and milk ready when school was out.
11:00am Worship mother he wanted to make Valentine’s She heard children outside so she
cards for everyone in his class. Her looked out the window,
heart sank for and sure enough, here
Thursday Evening:
Chad as he told her they came laughing and
7:00pm Bible Study
SHOWING REAL LOVE ___
because she playing as always. Chad
Chinese New Year happens to fall on the same day watched every day was following behind all
CONTACT INFO
as Valentine’s Day in 2010. While these two festi- as the children from alone, as always. He was
vals have very different origins, there are some Chad’s class walked walking a little faster
similarities in how they are celebrated. In both 1 Christina Street home from school, than usual, though. She
cases, loved ones give gifts to express love for one Village of Kenosee Lake talking and running, waited for Chad to
another. Whether it is giving roses to your beloved and playing, but burst into tears as he
on Valentine’s Day or hong bao (red packets with Box 184 never including Chad made it to the door.
money) to family and friends on Chinese New Year, they represent S0C 2S0 in their fun. She chose His arms were empty,
tokens of love. (306)577-2477 to remain silent, and she could hardly
Our Lord Jesus Christ commanded His disciples to “love one an- onthe- though, and to help choke back the tears
other,” because “by this all will know that you are My disciples, if mount@sasktel.net Chad with his desire to as he burst through the
you have love for one another” (John 13:34-35). ___
give his classmates Val- entines. door. “Mommy has some warm cook-
The love that our Lord wants His disciples to have for one another is LEADERSHIP For nearly three weeks, Chad and his ies and milk for you,” she said. But
different from the romantic kind displayed between loving couples mother worked tirelessly to craft thirty Chad hardly heard a word she said. He
and the brotherly kind shown between friends or family. It’s an un- Elders: -five different cards. just walked right by her, his face aglow,
selfish love. The Greek word John used in Jesus’ command is Cameron Husband
Valentine’s Day finally arrived, and and all he could say was: “Not a one…
agape—God’s kind of love that expects nothing in return. That was Chad excitedly loaded his hand-made not a single one!”
Harold Floyd
what Jesus showed to His disciples when He “poured water into a Valentine’s cards into his bag and Mom’s heart sank. Then Chad added,
Dale King
basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet” (v.5). That is the kind of bolted out the door. Mom thought it “I didn’t forget a one, not a single
Jim Sedor
love He displayed when He went to the cross for us. was going to be a tough day for Chad one!”
Today, look for someone to whom you can show such unselfish so she thought some nice warm cook- Little Chad demonstrated the back-
love. — C. P. Hia Minister: ies and a glass of milk would help to ward rules of the kingdom.
Lord, teach us the secret of loving, Rolland Bouchard ease the pain of the day when he re-
The love You are asking today; (306)577-8418 turned from school. Surely he would What I love about this story is simple;
Then help us to love one another; be disappointed, for she knew the chil- Chad was not interested in return for
For this we most earnestly pray. —Anon. dren were unlikely to remember Chad His expression of love, but he was most
in their Valentine’s. She was hurt to consumed by making sure that his ex-

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THE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES (Continued from page 1) ASSEMBLY, February 14, 2010

THRIFT STORE DAYS names you like to put forward. This meeting is primarily to pression was full and complete. We have a God who little Chad mir- Welcome and Prayer
rored by his actions. Our God is one who loves us unconditionally. A Common Love
We will be working the thrift store hear reports from the different ministries, approve a budget for
He wants to make sure that everyone gets to see and know His love Listen To Our Hearts
February 23 &25 the year, and to fulfill the requirements of our non-profit organi-
through His son Jesus Christ. He is no respecter of persons, he does
March 23 &25 zation status. Please Plan to attend this meeting. Thank you. How Great Thou Art
not show favourites, and His love is for every single one of us,
More dates coming very soon.  Bind Us Together
whether we show love to Him in return or not!
 CHURCH SCRAP BOOK! We read a story in Matthew 20 that tells us about an owner of a My God and I
HOMEMAKERS CIRCLE If you have any photos that you would like to be put into a vineyard who called out for workers and offered to pay them a days Reading: Exodus 20:18-21
Here is a list of upcoming Homemakers Circle events. For church scrapbook please talk to Ronda. wages. The ones he hired in the morning, worked tirelessly all day to Message
more information talk to Judith.  receive the same pay that those hired at days end would receive. Why Did My Saviour Come
March 12 - Spa Moose Jaw. BERNICE Many of the laborers were disgruntled, and they formed picket lines, Communion
April - Public Speaker/ to be announced. calling for the union to take action...well, that’s not really how it If That Isn’t Love
Bernice Lawrence has been moved from the Moosomin Hospi-
May - Greenhouse. ends, but it might-as-well have. It seems backward and unfair that Caring and Sharing
June - Tea house. tal back to Redvers Health Centre attached to the Redvers
His wage of love could be paid out to people who do nothing with Announcements
The specific details will be announced as each activity comes Hospital. (3 Blocks south of the school on the main drag) their lives the same as it is to those who do everything with their
up.  lives for the Master.
 ANNOUNCMENTS AND PRAYER REQUESTS As backward as it is, its magnificence cannot be equaled. To know,
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Thanks so much to everyone who helped in any way to press on to know the Lord is our task, and His love is uncondi-
We would like to invite everyone to attend our annual general with the Fundraiser for Haiti last Sunday. We raised tional. What a Mighty God we serve!
meeting after the potluck on February 21, 2010. During the Rolland
$2,162 which when matched by the Canadian Govt is
meeting we will be electing the executive (Chair, Vice-Chair, Analogy from www.sermoncentral.com/illustrations
over $4,000. Your support and encouragement meant
Secretary, and finance). Be praying now for those whose Used with permission.
so much to me. Thank you from the heart!! Margaret. FOR INFOMRATION ON HOW YOU CAN
SPONSOR A CHILD THROUGH COMPASSION
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EFFORTS IN HAITI VISIT
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During a Provincial Safety Inspection
 Marie McMillan - continued health concerns.  Pam King at the camp it was recommended that The Most important one is this:

Bernard and Alicia Krogsgaard—missionaries in

we make a change to the current septic sys- “Hear, O Israel, the Lord our
Paul and Katrina Korchinski - friends of Pam
  tem for the kitchen. After consultations, we were told that God, the Lord is one. Love the
Mexico. King. Paul is undergoing surgeries for Colitis. this repair could cost up to $5000. At the present moment Lord your God with all your
Bernice Lawrence—struggling with health prob- there is not enough money in our “Capital Fund” to pay for
  Our Shepherds heart and with al your soul
lems this improvement. We are asking if you could please make a
donation to our “Capital Fund” so when improvements like and with all your mind, and
Brent Peterson–  with all your strength.” The sec-
 Richard and Doris Reynolds—Newly married these are needed, we can make necessary changes. If you
www.petersonfamilyupdate.blogspot.com
wish to give, please make cheques payable to “Clearview ond is this: “ Love your
 Joe Fox—upcoming surgery. Christian Camp” and mail it to Clearview Christian Camp, co/ neighbour as yourself.” there is
Chris Cornforth—continued health
 Laura Olson , 4 McDougall Road, Regina Sk. S4S 5M4. Please no commandment greater than
concerns  include a note saying your funds should be directed to these.
“Capital Improvements”.
 Vision and Direction  Mark 12:29