An oncologist was asked if he had seen a difference between Christian and nonreligious patients who were dying of cancer. The doctor replied that those who took their faith seriously didn’t fear death as much as those who had little or no faith. For the Christians it was not a life or death matter, but a life or life situation.

The reason, of course, was that Christians saw their physical demise as merely preparation for the next life — eternal life with the Lord.

According to the doctor, most Christian patients came to terms with their condition sooner than other patients did. That acceptance freed them to enjoy family members and close friends during the time that was left.

One sick man, facing death, said to his pastor, “I am well. I feel blessed and at peace. The cancer is in my body, but it isn’t in my soul.”

Birthdays

Albert Lee Wolford, the son of one of the original members of this congregation, is in very bad health.

Those with recent losses—The families of Ann Thurman, Michael’s grand mother, Patrick Colgrove, Jeanette Lacey, Earl Lungren, and Diane Dugger.

Dale Loofburrow, Judy Lundgren’s mother, Tina Vest and her husband for his diabetes.

Jennifer Walden, Don Micheauy, Ruth Colgrove, Ford Vest, farther-in-law of Tina Vest,

Tina Vest, Frank Hermsen health and spiritual strength and guidance.

Steve Hogan, Bridgette's father, Joshua Richards, Bromerick Richards, Teresa Petta, Desri Crawford health.

Please remember all of the young people with ties to this congregation serving in our nation’s armed forces.

Bulletin 2005

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