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Let me tell you about it, [turned tie volume up on my radio in onder to listen toa Saturday moming tlk show. 1 heard an older sounding chap with a golden voice, You know the kind, he sounded like he should bein the broadcasting business himself. ‘He was talking about "a thousand marbles" to someone named "Tom”. I was intrigued and sat down to listen to ‘what he had to say. "Well, Tom, i: sure sounds like you're busy with your job. 'm sure they pay you well but it's ‘ashame you have tobe away from home and your family so much. Hard to believe a young fellow should have to work sixty or seventy hours a week to make ends meet. Too bad you missed your daughter's dance recital.” He continued, "Let me tell you something Tom, something that has helped me keep a good perspective on my ‘own priorities.” And thas when ke began to explain his theory ofa "thousand marbles.” "You see, Isat down one day and did a ltl arithmetic. The average person lives about seventy-five yea. ‘know, some live mote and some live les, but on average, folks live about seventy-five yeas.” "Now then, I ‘multiplied 75 times 52 and I eame up with 3900 which isthe numberof Saturdays that the average person has in their entire lifetime. "Now stick with me Tom, Tm geting tothe important par." It took me until I was fifty-five years old to think. about al this in any detail", he went on, "and by that ime I had lived through over twenty-eight hundred Saturdays." I got to thinking that I lived to be seventy-five I only had about a thousand of them let to enjoy. "So I went toa toy store and bought every single marble they had. I ended up having to visit tree toy stores to round-up 1000 marbles "I took them home and put them inside ofa large, clear plastic container right here in ‘my workshop next tothe radio, Every Saturday sine then, I have taken one marble out and thrown it away. "1 found that by watching the marbles diminish, [focused more on the really important things in life. Thee is nothing like watching your time hee on this ert run out to help get your priorities straight. Now let me tell. ‘you one last thing before I sign-off with you and take my lovely wife out for breakfast. This morning, took the ‘very last marble out ofthe container. | figure if T make it until next Saturday then God has blessed me with a Title extra time to be with my loved ones... It was nie to talk to you Tom, I hope you spend mare time with your loved ones, and [hope to meet you again someday. Have a good morning!” ‘You could have hewed a pin drop when he finished. E'ven the show/s moderator dda't have anything to say for a few moments. I guess he gave usall alot to think about. had planned to do some work that morning, then g0 to the gym. Instead, | went upstairs and woke my wife up with a kiss. "Cimon honey, Tm taking you and the kids to breakfast." "What brough: this on?” she asked with a smile. "Ob, nothing special," I said." It has just ‘been along time since we spent e Saturday together with the kids. Hey, ean we stop ata toy store while we're ‘out? I need to buy some marbles." From: rogerknapp.comASH WEDNESDAY March 1, 2017 CEE Minden United Church of Chris! Minden, Iowa Youth Group 3:16 is helping with the Soup Supper & Worship Freewill Donation will go to Group 3:16‘Thank you received fromDuane & Shelly McDonald Family | Pasha Brae + Chuck fami — aks for gor Magram # lent betabin «bt tat BEC bre w LEE Voce ta, Car basins banked bile oar le Corte here Bop fp, Ing debgon— Get on dettutenks Canis tener b pry Peed Luprph- prodea wer» Ma~ - Peml « got Al be. Mogt Z %@roasted Chichey, Minden United Church of Christ, 106 Lincoln Street, Minden Iowa Mashed potatoes & gravy, Green Beans, Corn, Dinner Roll, Salad, Pie & Beverage Adults - $10.00 Children 12 & under - $6.00 | Under 2 - Free x Va Carry-outs available 712-483~ a if |¢vents in our Church Life February 1 — Group 3:16, Minden, 6-7:30 February 8— Good News Club, 4 ~ 5:00 - Board Meeting 7:00 February 14 ~MOPS, 6-7:30 February 15 — Group 3:16, Neola, 6-7:30 February Scripture Readings February 5 —Issih $8:1-9a, (90-12), Paslm 112:1:9 (10), 1 Corinthians 2:1-12, (13-16), ‘Matthew 5:13-20, February12 Deuteronomy 30:15-20 or Srach 15:15-20, Psalm 119:1-8, 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Matthew 5:21-37 February 19 —Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18, Psalm 119-33-40, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16. ‘Matthew 5:38-48, February 26 —Exodts 24:12-18, Psalm 2 or Psalm 99, 2 Peter 1:16-21, Matthew 17:1-9 Abbreviated Nominating Committee Report ‘Board Members whose terms expire 2017: Charles Leaders, Sara Amold, Shane Baker, ‘Amanda Murley Nominated Trustee ~ Charles Leaders, Deacons = Amanda Murley, Christina Richard ‘Bonnie Dellea (Clee term Expires 2017: Joyce Olson Nominated: Phylisha Wolfe ‘Nominating Committee Member ferm expires 2017: Pam Danker ‘Nominated: Vivian DawEach Thursday during Lent March 8 - April 12 Snacks & Daycare provided 00 1:00ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING January 8, 2017 Pastor Brian called the meeting to order and went through some highlights of the committee reports. Nominating Committee Report was accepted. Lynn Petersen motioned to accept. ‘Tom Nelson seconded the motion and it was approved. We still need one or two people to take over the job of Sunday School Superintendent. Tracy and Amanda have served this position for 10 years. Meeting adjourned. 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