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 | | Posted by: Brad Miller | 10/29/2008 1:28 PM | Greetings on this beautiful fall day,
When I was a kid, I remember my mother saying, “the hurrieder I go, the behinder I get”. It seemed kind of silly to me, but, now I definitely know what she meant. We live in a world where everything is now, now, now, more, more, more…yet the more we work, the harder we try, we do not find peace, just frayed nerves and less time with our families and friends. And when we find ourselves caught in that trap of immersing ourselves more and more in work and acquisition, we too often find ourselves losing the foundation that sustains us: our faith, our families. We can get so distracted that we forget about what is really important. I’ve done it, and I bet you have, too.
This week, Chuck Daunch forwarded me an e-mail from a friend of his who is battling cancer, yet seeking ways to honor God through his struggle by sharing the light of hope that his relationship with God offers him. At the end of the message was the following poem, written by an anonymous teenager also battling cancer. I will let their words speak for themselves.
SLOW DANCE
Have you ever watched kids on a merry-go-round?
Or listened to the rain slapping on the ground?
Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight?
Or gazed at the sun into the fading night?
You better slow down, don't dance so fast.
Time is short. The music won't last.
Do you run through each day on the fly?
When you ask “How are you?” Do you hear the reply?
When the day is done, do you lie in your bed
With the next hundred chores running through your head?
You better slow down, don't dance so fast.
Time is short. The music won't last.
Ever told your child, we'll do it tomorrow?
And in your haste, not see his sorrow?
Ever lost touch, let a good friendship die
Cause you never had time to call and say, 'Hi.'
You better slow down, don't dance so fast.
Time is short. The music won't last.
When you run so fast to get somewhere
You miss half the fun of getting there.
When you worry and hurry through your day,
It is like an unopened gift ....
Thrown away.
Life is not a race, do take it slower
Hear the music, before the song is over.
For an updated prayer list and list of coming events, please go to www.brookhavenchristian.org
FOR YOUR PRAYER LIST
Carolyn Flemming underwent a successful heart catheterization this morning and is now home taking it easy for a couple of days. She appreciates all your prayers and thoughts.
Marcia Butler will undergo a second knee replacement surgery tomorrow morning. Please keep Marcia and her father Jim Sosebee in your prayers.
Shane Pinson remains hospitalized as they continue to perform tests to be sure of the source of his pain. Please keep Shane, Paige and the whole family in your prayers.
Ruth Luckett, our office manager is back at work after recent surgery and convalescence. YEA! She is grateful for all your prayers and support. And thanks to all those who volunteered to answer phones, stuff bulletins and the like during Ruth’s absence.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
THIIS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd IS TIME CHANGE SUNDAY!! BEFORE YOU GO TO BED ON SATURDAY NIGHT TURN YOUR CLOCK BACK ONE HOUR...SO, YOU’LL GET AN EXTRA HOUR OF SLEEP AND BE ON TIME FOR CHURCH ON SUNDAY…BECAUSE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS…
Youth Sunday! This Sunday morning at 11:00 we will gather for worship in the fellowship hall where our “Praise on Peachtree” will be led entirely by our youth! The theme is “Peace Through Diversity” and you will be missing a service with a great message if you miss this one. So, come and see what good hands the church of the future lie in!
Also, don’t forget the baby shower for Brandy and Cyril Mazloum immediately following worship in the youth room. If you would like to come but haven’t signed up yet, please call Jennifer Heinz or Jaye Atkinson.
I hope to see you Sunday as we celebrate “Praise on Peachtree” and celebrate Youth Sunday…you will not be disappointed! Have a great rest of the week!
Be peaceful, Brad
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