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A participant in our NDE class told this story.
When her mother died, the family found in her things a pendant they very much wanted to place on her for the funeral.
It would look good with the clothing they had selected.
But there was a problem. The gold chain was thin and delicate and all “knotted up.”
Several members of the family worked to get the kinks out, but no one succeeded.
They were disappointed, but finally gave up and went with something else.
When they returned from the funeral, there was the chain and pendant, laid out on the bed without a knot in it.
It was, of course, a word from their loved one. Her life continued. And she wanted her family to know that.
The body dies.
We do not.
Death is a transition.
Not an end.
That story was not a near-death experience, but it was fair game for the class, which is really about the reality of heaven and God and life beyond death.
Another member did share an NDE. She must have died momentarily with a brain aneurysm. At one point, she found herself up at the ceiling looking down on herself in the hospital bed.
She was later aware of Jesus at her bedside. He let her know she would survive. And said to her, “Tell your boys you love them.”
NDE class, 9:45 Sunday. Followed by breakfast.
Life is better than you think. Be encouraged.
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One week away:
A Night on Broadway.
Sat., Aug.10, 6:00 p.m.
We can promise you glorious music and a bit of food afterward.
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NDE CLASS
Will we see the people we have loved and lost in heaven? Will they know us—and will we know them? What will they look like? And what will we look like? Will people of other faiths be there?
These are some of the questions to be raised in this week’s NDE class—9:45—followed by breakfast.
SPEAKING OF BREAKFAST
This is a “Winston Sunday”—meaning Winston will bring. (If you want to add something, feel free.)
Food and fellowship at 10:30.
Communion Sunday
Always a blessed day. Everyone is welcome to participate, regardless of denomination or the state of their faith. It is the Lord’s Table. We all belong to him.
A nonbeliever wrote me to say that I pick and choose the teachings of Jesus to make him look kind and loving. No—I don’t have to do that.
Jesus is kind and loving.
Sermon Sunday: Demand Consistency
And we’ve been having some good singing.
I’m ready for more of it.
(Children—I think I am happiest when I am singing.)
Join me—in being excited about Sunday.
“I was glad when they said unto me—”
You know the rest.
Come! Let us worship.
God Bless—MB
The upcoming concert is in ONE week–Saturday, August 10, at 6:00 p.m. Shannon and Julian will take us out for A Night on Broadway. This will be an exciting concert. Do NOT miss it. (Light dinner after.)
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Greetings, dear church, in the name of the risen Christ. It was so good to be in worship with you on Sunday morning, especially during our prayer time with Bill Parker. The power of prayer changes lives, and we hope for the healing power of Christ to be present in Bill’s life and in the lives of so many of you who are dealing with difficult health situations.
We should’ve known that prayer was important because Jesus took time out to teach us to pray during his lifetime. We’ve been having good crowds lately on Sundays, and I am grateful that we are gaining members in our church. I get excited when I think about the future, serving our neighborhood and serving God.
I have my big inspection tomorrow at the hospital for the program that I manage, so I am excited and a little bit nervous. As always, I ask for your prayers on Wednesday.
Blessings to all,
Mary
