POETRY:

When in sorrow, call John 14.
When men fail you, call Psalm 27.
When you want to be fruitful, call John 15.
When you have sinned, call Psalm 51.
When you worry, call Matthew 6:19-34.
When you are in danger, call Psalm 91.
When God seems so far away, call Psalm 139.
When you faith needs stirring, call Hebrews 11.
When you are lonely or fearful, call Psalm 23.
When you grow bitter and critical, call I Corinthians 13.
For Paul's secret of happiness, call I Corinthians 3:12-17.
For Paul's idea of Christianity, call II Corinthians 5:15-19.
When you feel down and out, call Romans 8: 31-39.
When you want rest and peace, call Matthew 11: 25-30.
When the world seems bigger than God, call Psalm 70.
When you want Christian assurance, call Romans 8: 1-30.
When you leave home for labor or travel, call Psalm 121.
When your prayers grow narrow or selfish, call Psalm 67.

"JESSICA"

J is for joyful, so happy is she
E is for excited, when she sees mommy.
S is for super, a beautiful voice.
S is for sharing, her generosity a choice.
I is for intelligent, she's smart as she can be.
C is for caring for you and me.
A is for angelic, sent from heaven above.
All we have in our hearts for her is abundant love.
(Written by: Laura Lynn Talbot)

POETRY:
"Gifts Bestowed"

A head is bowed, a prayer is said
Another soul to Christ is lead
A heart is cleansed, a life's been changed
A person's goals are rearranged

Talents are added, to this one
Who's been redeemed by God's dear Son
These talents make Christ's body strong
Their use will move the church along

Christ gives, for only He can know
What gifts will help His people grow
Our gifts combine to meet each need
When the beckon call of Christ we heed.

A pastors needed, prayers are raised
The need upon a heart is placed
A soul is hurt, to Christ they cry
One's sent on whom they can rely

A special gift we each possess
To teach, bring joy, relieve distress
If used these gifts will tend to grow
And more to you God will bestow

But if they're hidden, they'll decay
A often times taken away
And given to another one
Who'll heed the call of God's dear Son

So use the talents, use them all
And go whener'e you hear the call
For only then you'll know the bliss
Of peace and untold happiness.
(Poem by: Dave Thoma)

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