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Roger [email protected] Afterinstallingacarpet,the carpet layer steppedoutside for a smoke butquickly realized he’d losthiscigarettes. He walked back insideto look for them and no-ticed a bump under thecarpetinthemiddleoftheroom. Insteadofpullinguptheentirecarpetforapackofcigarettes,hestompedthebumpdownflat. Aboutthattime,theladyofthehousewalkedinandhanded him the missingpackofcigarettes. “I found these on thecoffee table,” she said.“Now, if only I could find
myhamster.” Researchers suggestthat the average personspendsroughly10minutesadaylookingforlostkeys,sevenminuteslookingforsocksandshoes,fivemin-uteslookingfortheremotecontrol, and fourminutessearchingforsunglasses. Jesususedourfamiliar-ity with losing things toteach an important truthduringhisearthlyministry. “Whatwomanwhohasten silver coins and losesoneofthemdoesnotlighta lamp, sweepherhouse,and search carefully untilshefindsit?Andwhenshefinds it, shecalls togetherherfriendsandneighborstosay,‘Rejoicewithme,forIhavefoundmylostcoin”(Luke15:8-9). Jesus, of course, toldthat in a spiritual con-text, painting a picture oftheway thatHe searchesdiligently for lost souls inneedofsalvation.Hewenton to say “there is joy inthe presence ofGod’s an-gels over one sinnerwhorepents”(Luke15:10). A reader in Minnesotasharedrecentlythat,some40yearsago,hewas lost,involvedindrugsandofallsorts of other bad things.
But the Lord saved himand transformed his life.Hiswifehadalsobeenintodrugs and spent time inprison for smuggling co-cainebeforeshewasbornagain. They are now servingJesuswith a passion, tell-ingothersabouthowtheywerespirituallylostwhenJesus found them. Theirpassionnowistellingoth-ersaboutthelife-changingpowerofthegospel. They’re passionate be-causethey’veexperiencedGod’s mercy and forgive-ness. “WhatGodcandowithusuglysinners,” thismansaid. “We are new cre-ations.Oldthingsaregone.Allthingsarenew.” The carpet layer in theopening tale may havebeenwillingtoleavesome-thing behind, but Jesusisn’t.Hecamethisworldtosave lost people. If you’reoneof them,Hewants todoforyouwhathedidforthe Minnesota husbandandwife. Roger Alford offerswordsofencouragementtoresidentsofAmerica’sheartland. Reach himat [email protected].
The Estill County Tribune, November 22, 2017, Page 3
Could that bump under the carpet be a hamster?
TimesRememberedBetty A. Young
[email protected] Thanksgiving to me isa day set aside for givingthanks . . . usually aroundharvest time. A commonquestion during these holi-daysis,“Whatareyouthank-ful for?” Typical answersusuallyincludefamily,home,job,foodandclothing. But for believers, thank-fulness should go deeper.TheApostlePaulwrote,“Be joyful always; pray continu-ally; give thanks in all cir-cumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Jesus Christ.”(1Thesssalonians5:16-18NIV). In all circumstances
. . .evendifficultones?Evenwhen we grieve or suffer?TheBibleisfullofreasonstogivethanks. EverymorningI’mthank-ful for the gift of anotherday. And I’m thankful alsoforthegoodthingsGodcon-tinues to give me . . . fam-ilyandfriends, forexample,and even the simple thingsinlifethatIusedtotakeforgranted.IthinkInoticethemmore now, and I’m gratefulforthat. ButmostofallI’mthank-ful for Jesus Christ, and forthehopewehaveinHeaven.Because of His death andresurrection. As I get olderI tend to spend more timethinkingaboutthepast,andthat’snotnecessarilywrong.ButIalsothinkaboutheavenand think of his wonderfulpromise that if we accept,believe,andconfessoursinsand place our faith in him;thatwhenwediewewillbewithhimforeverinHeaven. WeallhaveproblemsandI’mnoexception.Butit’strue. . . Godhas away of bring-ing goodout of the darkesttimesandwhenHedoes,we
shouldgivehimthanks. PeopleoftenhaveahardtimetrustingGodwhendif-ficult timescome theirway,eveniftheyknowtheprom-isesHehasmadetousintheBible.Manystrugglewithit. It’seasytobecomeover-whelmed by whatever ishappeningtousthatwefor-getGod’spromises;promis-eswe’veknownandtrustedmostofourlives.That’swhyweneedtoturntotheBibleeveryday,sowewon’tforgetthem.Butitisalsoimportantto maintain an attitude ofthanksgiving in our hearts,for itwillkeepus fromfor-getting God’s goodness andfaithfulness. Aswegetolder,andexpe-riencesicknessandage,wecan’tdoeverythingweoncecould, but we can do whatwecan.Wecanstillpray,andencourageothers to live forChrist. We can also makeit our goal to be more likeChrist.Happy Thanksgiving!
God Bless!
Happy Thanksgiving
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Chocolate or Cinn.Muffins, Apple Cinn. Cheerios, Pop TartsMandarin Oranges
Gravy & BiscuitCereal, Pop TartYogurt, Banana, Orange or Apple
FRIDAYDec. 31
Asst. MuffinsFrosted FlakesPeachesAsst. JuiceMilk
ESTILL COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL BREAKFASTDutch Waffle Apple Jacks, Pop Tart, ApplesJuice, Milk
Scrambled Eggs & Toast, Cocoa PuffsPop Tart, PineapplesJuice, Milk
Biscuit & GravyTrix, Pop TartPeachesJuice, Milk
Pancakes, Choco-late Bites or Mini Wheats, Pop TartBanana
ESTILL COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL LUNCH
ESTILL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL BREAKFASTCereal, Pop TartsYogurtOranges/ApplesJuices/Milk
MuffinsCerealPop Tarts, YogurtOranges/Apples
Bacon/Egg/Cheese Biscuit, CerealPop Tart, YogurtBan. , Apple, Orange
Sausage BiscuitCereal, Pop TartYogurt, Banana,Apple or Orange
ESTILL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL LUNCHChicken TendersRoll, Spicy Chicken on Bun, GrapesScalloped PotatoesSteamed BroccoliGrapes, Trop. Fruit
Tacos w/ShellChicken FajitaLet.Tom./CheeseRefried Beans, CornSide KicksApplesauce
Chili Dog orMr. Rib on BunTater TotsGarden SaladPeachesPineapples
Meatball Sub orChicken Patty on Bun, Green BeansLet./Tom./PeppersGlazed Carrots, ChipMandarin Oranges
Pop Corn ChickenRoll, Glazed CarrotsMashed PotatoesApplesMandarin OrangesMilk/Juice
Spicy Chicken orFish on BunBaby BakersLet./Tom./PicklesStrawberry CupsApplesauce
Pizza Hut PizzaChili CrispitoesBroccoli BitesCornPineapplesTropical Fruit
Chili w/CrackersGrilled CheeseCarrot SticksOrange SlicesSide KicksMilk/Juice
WEDNESDAYNov. 29
TUESDAYNov. 28
MONDAYNov. 27
THURSDAYNov. 30
ESTILL COUNTY SCHOOLS MENUSMilk is included with every meal; plus assorted juices included with breakfast
ESTILL SPRINGS LUNCHESChicken Pattie/BunPotato SmilesBaked BeansPearsMilk
Cheese BreadsticksMarinara SauceNormandy VeggiesBroccoli/DipSide Kick
Chicken NuggetsRoll, Green BeansMashed PotatoesAppleMilk
Pizza Hut PizzaCornGrape Tomatoes/DipOrangesPush-up, Milk
ESTILL SPRINGS BREAKFASTSBreakfast Pizza or Cocoa Puffs/ToastPineapple TidbitsAsst. JuiceMilk
Mini Maple Pan-cakes/Syrup or Cinn. Toast Crunch/Gra-ham Crackers, Ap-ple, Juice, Milk
Donuts or PoptartTrix CerealPearsAsst. JuiceMilk
Scrambled Eggs orLucky CharmsToast, BananaAsst. JuiceMilk
WEST IRVINE LUNCHESChicken Nuggets/Roll, Baked BeansMashed PotatoesAppleMilk
Cheese Bread SticksMarinara SauceCucumber Slices/Dip, BroccoliPears, Milk
Chicken Noodle Soup, Grill CheeseCauliflower/DipDill Pickle SpearsOrange, Milk
Pizza MunchableMarinara SauceCarrots/DipRaisinsMilk
Offered Daily: Pizza LineSandwich Box, Salad Box
Assorted Muffins or Lucky Charms/Gra-ham Snacks, Apple
WEST IRVINE BREAKFASTSToast & Cinn. Crunch, ApplesauceJuice, Milk
Pancake Porky or Cocoa PuffsPeaches
Yogurt, Cheese, Crack- ers or Maple Waffle or Trix, Oranges
Biscuit & Gravy orCocoa Krispies/Gra-ham Snacks, Ban.
OatmealJuiceMilk
SOUTH IRVINE EARLY LEARNING CENTER LUNCHESChicken NuggetsRollsGreen BeansApplesMilk
Turkey SandwichPotato SmilesStrawberry CupsMilk
Salibury Steak w/Gravy, RollMashed PotatoesMandarin OrangesMilk
Pizza Hut PizzaCornOranges Milk
SOUTH IRVINE EARLY LEARNING CENTER BREAKFASTSBreakfast PizzaPineapplesMilk
YogurtAnimal CrackersApples
Cinnamon Toast Crunch, BananaMilk
Scrambled EggsToastMandarin Oranges
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