Conference yukon::christian_v7

    Tonight my Pastor started a series entitled "Home Sweet Home".  He used
    for his text Revelation 21.  He also turned the pulpit into a "home"
    complete with microwave, TV/VCR, Dining Room Table, Picnic Table
    w/Umbrella.
    
    In Revelation 21 you find the description of Heaven.  What are some
    words that you can think of that describe heaven?
    
    Beautiful
    Peaceful
    No Tears - Happiness
    Singing
    Rejoicing
    Bright [from the Son]
    
    What are some words that you can think of to describe hell?
    
    Torment
    Everlasting Fire
    Separation
    Weeping
    Gnashing of Teeth
    
    Which description fits your home?
    
    Of course he went on to say so much more... but this is basically what
    it boiled down to.
    
    One of the things he mentioned was the level of machoism in christian
    homes that were inappropriate.  And he said two things in regards to
    women that stuck with me.
    
    1.  Yes, women are to be keepers of the home, but they are not
    *slaves* for men to order around or criticize.  He had a vacuum cleaner
    and a broom and asked several men to demonstrate their functions. :-)
    
    2.  That men who Bible thump their wives towards submission are not
    leaders, but weaklings and that this can be abuse.
    
    He also said some things to women about their roles...
    
    1.  A woman should make the mealtimes at home special.  He gave an
    illustration of what dinner is like in their home everynight, not just
    on special occasions.
    
    2.  A woman is also supposed to be her husbands #1 fan.  Her job is not
    to criticize her husband but to build him up.  He said he understood
    that in some homes there may not be much to encourage. :-) :-), but as
    wives we should find whatever good there is and praise it... and not
    say anything about the bad... unless asked.
    
    2a.  As a woman who was criticized incessantly while she was married, I
    can vouch for his advice ... and it does work both ways.
    
    All in all it was a wonderful service, not only was the pulpit
    transformed, but I was motivated to try harder at making my home a
    place of peace and rest.
    
    While he was speaking he popped popcorn and made icecream cones for the
    kiddos that were in church tonight. :-)
    
    I thank God for my Pastor... no other church like it this side of
    heaven!
    
    I hope you find this encouraging,
    Your Sis,
    Nancy
    

Great one Nancy.  Can you ask your pastor if it's copyrighted, or if the
Author lets any of His children use it.... ;-)
							Andrew

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RE:     <<< Note 511.1 by JULIET::MORALES_NA "Sweet Spirit's Gentle Breeze" >>>
                             -< Home Sweet Home! >-

       
   > I thank God for my Pastor... no other church like it this side of
   > heaven!
    
    

   Sorry..there is an East Coast equivalent in Londonderry NH ;-)



   Great stuff, though..


 More later..



 Jim