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EDDIE'S NOTE

There once was a farmer who wanted to up the production of his corn crop so he purchased a new corn seed that promised a high yield. Come harvest time the seed did exactly what it promised with an abundant crop. His farming neighbor asked him what it was he did to have such a good crop, but the farmer would not tell fearing he would lose his profitable competitive edge.

       The second year the new seed did not do so well and the by the third year he was back to where he started. He then realized his farming error. His prize corn was being pollinated by the neighbor’s inferior corn. Had he shared the seed, his own corn crop would have been protected.

       A self-centered life prevents one from caring about the needs of others. The early Christians realized this in Acts chapter 4 and shared with other Christians who had need. During the holidays much focus is given to receiving. May we never lose sight on the blessings of sharing.         Eddie

REMEMBER IN PRAYER:

AILEEN THOMAS is not doing well at home.

CHARLEEN WHEELER is slowly improving at home.

ALAN JONES is in Hanover House in B’ham receiving rehab.

Congratulations to Michael Randolph and Ashley Oakes in the birth of their baby girl, Annabel Marie. She weighed 6lb. 11oz. Mike & Sherry Randolph are the proud grandparents.

The Vernon extends its sympathy to Doris Guyton and family in the death of her brother, Charles Jones.

Thank you so much for the delicious Monday Meals. Dupree Pennington.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Dec. 15—The youth will be baking cookies and preparing cards for the elderly from 9:00—1:00 and will eat lunch at Pizza Hut.

Dec. 16—Care Center Christmas party from 2:00-4:00. Youth be at the building at 1:45 to deliver gifts.

Dec. 16—Congregational fellowship at the Finch home after the evening service. Bring items that will go well with Taco soup.

Drinks will be provided.

Dec. 21—7th-12th Progressive dinner.

January 6 is the deadline for Lads/Leaders Mass Media to be turned in. This includes audio speech, video speech, articles and storyline.

The elders have asked that it be made known that the house on 482 9th St. NW will be sold. It will first be offered to any member of the Vernon congregation in a sealed bid format. The last day to submit a bid will be January 2, 2008. If any bidder would like to view the house see Eddie for a key. The square footage of the house is approximately 3000 sq. ft., four bedroom, two baths, three living areas, double carport. The elders reserve the right to reject any bid.