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Home Email About Us Services Articles Bulletin From God's Word Area Events Announcements Calendar Prayer Requests Plan of Salvation Audio Sermon Library Photographs	A Widow Prayed March 09, 2003 The disciples asked why they should be persistent in prayer. Jesus took the opportunity to tell a story about a widow, a story, which underscores that God notices those who pray. Jesus’ choice in selecting a widow was deliberate. The wealthy usually possess power to create according to their desires. Political pundits shape public policy. Military leaders change boundaries. But what could a widow do? What influence did she have? Jesus’ story was about a defenseless and seemingly powerless widow who had suffered a wrong. The powerful judge in the story felt the widow was merely a nuisance to be ignored. However, this widow was very persistent and kept bringing her case before him. The judge was a bit slow, but even he learned that this old woman would wear him out if he did not take care of her case. In contrasting that unrighteous judge who finally responded with the greater responsiveness of our God driven by righteousness, Jesus said, “Will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones who cry out day and night?” So you don’t feel powerful? You ask, “Who am I and what can I do?” You can pray, pray, pray, pray. God notices. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful. Prayer takes faith. It takes confidence that God exists and that he rewards those who diligently seek him. And so Jesus ended his story of the widow with the haunting question, “When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?” God notices those who pray. [Doug Post]
	Procrastination ( Author Unknown) Procrastination is the road To never-never land Where birds are always in the bush, But never in the hand. Where trees drop saddened branches down With fruit of might-have-been, And brooks wash youthful dreams away Into the river When. It is no fun to travel on Procrastination way, For pronmised work is never done, And gain is always say. I think I'd much prefer to walk The Do-it-now highway, Where tasks grow never large or hard For him who works today.
	You Must Row (Author Unknown) It's easier to preach than to practice. It's easier to say than to do. Most sermons are heard by many, But taken to heart by few. It's easier to cheer than to battle. It's easier to stay than to go. To drift, you but lay down the oars. To go up stream, you must row. Glands have a lot to do with success - Sweat Glands. (Doug)
	The Little Acorn Lyman Abbott I pluck an acorn and hold it to my ear; and this is what it says to me: "By and by the birds will come and nest in me. By and by I will furnish shade for the cattle. By and by I will provide warmth for the home. By and by I will be shelter from the storm to those who have gone under the roof. By and by I will be the strong ribs of a great vessel, and the tempest will beat against me in vain, while I carry men across the great sea." "Oh, foolish little acorn, wilt thou be all this?" I ask. And the acorn answers, "Yes, God and I."
	Would I Be Called A Christian? (Author Uknown) Would I be called a "Christian" If everyone knew My secret thoughts and feelings And everything I do? Oh, could they see the likeness Of Christ in me each day? Oh, could they hear Him speaking In every word I say? Would I be called a "Christian" If anyone could know That I am found in places where Jesus would not go? Oh, could they hear His echo In every song I sing? In eating, drinking, dressing, Could they see Christ my King? Would I be called a "Christian" If judged by what I read? By all my recreations And every thought and deed? Could I be counted Christ-like As I now work and pray? Unselfish, kind, forgiving To others every day?