Back to the Bible

Jesus tells us in John 8:32 and 17:17 of the necessity and glory of Truth in the divine realm. We must know the Word of God if we would truly be free. One of the besetting sins of modern society is a lack of knowledge in the Bible’s contents. It really is no marvel that so much ungodliness runs rampant in our streets because a lack of Scriptural emphasis will always bring chaos into our lives. Men have forgotten Christ and the bulwark of righteousness He provides. In Proverbs 14:34 the inspired penman boldly affirmed: “Righteousness exalts a nation but sin is a reproach to any People.”

American desperately need to get back to the Bible in our homes. Last year this nation alone contributed 1,200,000 divorces to an already degraded world scene. In both Malachi and Matthew we learn that “God hates putting away” and let not man put asunder what God hath joined together!

We need to get back to Bible teaching regarding proper respect for authority. Holy Scripture informs us to pay taxes, obey the rulers and to pray for those in authority (Matt. 22:21; Rom. 13:1; I Tim. 2). This is the only way to stop the rioting, protesting and anarchy in our cities today. The Bible alone has the answer to our dilemma. Let us have the courage to return to its sacred teachings.

There is a genuine need for each one of us to go back to the Bible for God’s plan of redemption. In Acts 22:16 and Galatians 3:27 we clearly see the necessity of being baptized into Christ for the remission of sins. Bible baptism is immersion in water “in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matt. 3:16 and 28:19).
May we all get back to the Bible—starting today!

Johnny Ramsey

News and Notes

There will be a Baby Shower for Dora Bailey today from 2 to 4 pm in the fellowship hall.  They  are expecting a girl, and are registered at Target and Babies R Us. Anne Ogle and Stacy Van Egdom are still collecting money for the  group gift this morning.

New Addresses:

Bill & Louise Gordon
2165 Guthrie Ave, #215
Des Moines, IA 50317
Phone: 299-1868

Sharon Eubanks
1613 E 23rd St
Des Moines, IA 50317
Phone: 262-7161

TEEN FELLOWSHIP will be after evening worship today. Amy Penick will be hosting as we decorate and bake cookies at the building.  Pizza will be served.  Teens please bring beverages.

BLOOD DRIVE will be this Saturday from 8 to 11 am in the fellowship hall. Sign up on the bulletin board to help and to donate blood. See Anne Ogle with any questions you may have.

ADULT BIBLE CLASS: We are continuing in our study of the book of John. Thus far we have made it through 16:33. This week we will be discussing our homework: “How does God keep the disciples of Jesus from the evil one?” All students are encouraged to continue reading through the 18th chapter this week and answer the question: “Why was Jesus struck after he answered the High Priests questions in verses 20 and 21 of the 18th chapter?”

Mission Mexico 2010: The mission trip to Cuidad Victoria is coming quickly. The team will leave from Des Moines on Friday, March 12, and return on Saturday, March 20th. Please let Darin know  this week if you would like to go. The cost this year is $550 per person.  The Ankeny congregation has offered to share space ON their bus to Texas. This will help to keep the team expenses as  low as possible. If you are unable to go but would like to help, we will be in need of the following items: shovels, rakes, concrete tools, post hole diggers, hammers, wire cutters and pliers.  In addition to these items and the $550 per person, we will need to have approximately $3200 for building and travel costs. If anyone would like to go but cannot afford the full cost per person, please see Darin and he will help with other options.

Bible Reading is FUNdamental (BRIF): We are keeping track of Bible chapters read by Grandview members each week. Here are the results so far:

Jan 9 — 538
Jan 16 — 732
Jan 23 — 693.5
Jan 30 — 537.5
Feb 7 — 658
Feb 14 — 561

Prayer Requests

Continue to keep Sandy Longfellow in your prayers as she is recovering from surgery. Additionally, continue to pray that the post surgery cancer tests come back negative. There is a sign-up list for meals on the bulletin board.

Mike Ogle’s dad, Rick, had a successful surgery. They have had him out of the bed and sitting in a chair. He went for a walk today as well.

Prayer request from Diane George: Please include my former mother-in-law, Jessie George, on our prayer list.  She has suffered a stroke and is now experiencing TSI’s.  Thank you in advance.

Tom Collier accepted a offer job offer this week—but the offer was rescinded two days later. Please keep Tom in your prayers as he continues to look for a job.

Brian Hiskey’s friend, Jeff Ward passed away last week. Please remember Jeff’s family in your prayers.

Jared Van Egdom’s dad went to the emergency room Monday night due to severe pain in his lower left abdomen. They did blood tests and urine analysis, which all came out fine. Then they did a cat scan, which showed a mass above his left kidney. He has had an appointment with an urologist. There they discussed whether to do a biopsy to determine if it’s cancerous and other options. He is on pain medication.

Please continue to keep Paul Powers as well as his wife Kim and mother Nell. Paul’s blood pressure is very high as well as having other symptoms from the stroke. Paul’s sister, Theresa, will be flying on Friday to stay with Nell. Kim will be leaving Friday to go home for about a week.

Kelly Potter’s roommate committed suicide last week. Please pray for her family as well Kelly during this time.

Cindy Melvin’s father, Jerry, had a spot removed from his skin and is awaiting the test results. He is doing well but needs our prayers.

Amy Penick has been having some stomach and abdominal pain recently. Thankfully it is not due to an enlarged spleen, as previously thought. However, there is not a definite diagnosis. A change of diet and medication is the plan for now.

Ronnie Harrison’s sister, Sharon, received news that she is cancer free. She will continue to be tested at 6 month intervals. Please continue to pray that she remains cancer free.

Dora Bailey’s mother, Carol Crocker saw the specialist and found out that she has a bulging disk instead of a herniated disc, which will not require surgery, but physical therapy instead.

Andrew Gravew (Harriett’s grandson) is requesting prayers fo the church for his 10-month-old daughter Kayleigha Graves. She’s been diagnosed with severe Acid Reflux, anemia and weight loss.  He would like us to remember himself in prayer, as well.

Millie Buxton had to take an emergency trip to Iowa City ion Thursday because her eye began to bleeding.

Tammy Sparks’ friend, Shelly Wheeler, has had a recurrence of cancer.

Tyler Sparks’ grandmother has not been able to walk for several months due to pain in her back and legs. She has had an MRI to try to determine the source of the pain.

Caleb Guillo is recovering “amazingly fast” from his surgery, and is not in much pain—just fatigue and a feeling of being winded. Please
keep him in your prayers along with his parents, Bob and Caron Guillo.

Mike Dorrell’s father, Dick Dorrell, went home from the hospital. He is still on oxygen but is doing much better.

Jake Ferrell’s mom, Vicki Bennett, is still in Lutheran hospital, and she is doing better.

Mike Mazak will become a civilian on March 21st. He has requested prayers as he makes the transition from the military and begins seeking other employment.

Lyndsay Gordon asks you to pray for her high school friend, Katie Ford, who had a stroke. She is only 31 years old, and has since had a second stroke.

Looking for a job: Tom Collier, David and Frank Colton, Floyd West, (Susie Easter’s brother) Deborah Wallis,  Robert Housby.

Anne Ogle’s mother Arlene is in danger of losing her job.

Shane Siegle’s sister, Cherrie Hubbard has now learned her cancer has spread to her bones.

Please pray for Deb Kuper and the children as well as Chad.

Pray for our nation and all it’s  challenges.

Expectant mothers: Sarah Mongan, (who is due this week!) Dawn White, Dora Bailey, Anne Ogle, Melissa Ludwig

Marnie Walker and the girls in Des Moines with the house for sale while Philip is in Alabama.

Missions:  Mike & Diane Richardson; Bob &  Marla Housby

Central Iowa Missions

Feb 21
Osceola – Joe Buxton
Ogden PM – Art

Feb 28
Osceola – Darin Thompson
Shores – preaching – Darin Thompson
Song leading – Jeremy Folding
Ogden PM – Art

Calendar of Events

• Feb 21    Dora Bailey shower—2-4 pm, fellowship hall
• Feb 27    Blood Drive—8-11 am
• Mar 14    Sarah Mongan shower—2-4 pm
• Apr 23-25    Grandview Lectureship
• May 1    Hickman Ladies Day
• May 21-23    Davis City ‘Creation’ Seminar