FRANKFORD W.Va. (WVDN) – The Ladies of the Henning Church of God held their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 10, in the church fellowship hall.
Carole Spencer presided and shared about another name for Jesus, which is the bread of life. (John 6:35) Bread is a basic dietary item. Breaking bread was a part of the Jewish Passover meal in which they ate unleavened bread. In Exodus 16:4, God promised to rain bread or manna from heaven for the Israelites. In John 6, Jesus fed over five thousand men with five small barley loaves and two small fish. Jesus urges people to labor for spiritual food that leads to eternal life and not for temporary food that perishes. (John 6:27) We need to thirst for righteousness and be completely satisfied. (Matthew 5:6) Many people seek to earn their way to heaven. We cannot earn our way to heaven. Jesus is the only way to obtain heaven. Jesus knew no sin; he took on humanity’s sin, allowing believers to receive his righteousness. (II Corinthians 5:21) Jesus died on the cross for us. He is the bread of life that satisfies thirst and hunger.
Donna Scott brought the devotion concerning worry, anxiety, and giving it over to the Lord. In Matthew 6:25-31, Jesus instructs followers not to worry about necessities like food, drink, or clothing. Life is more than this. Humans are more valuable than birds fed by God, and flowers clothed in beauty and worry cannot extend life. God never asks us to handle burdens but to lean on him. He is faithful and attentive. Don’t be driven by dread. God is holding on to what is causing us anxiety.
Barb Seldomridge brought us our missionary education report, “A New Joel,” written by Katie Jones. Katie and John Jones are missionaries to Bolivia. Katie is very involved in the school system in Bolivia. She also helped and observed Sunday school classes. Irene had a Sunday school class, and there was a 4-year-old boy named Joel. He was the oldest child in his family and always showed his fists to everyone. He usually went and sat with his parents during Sunday school class. Katie discovered that the class only had crayons, paper, an old puzzle, and a Bible. Katie and Irene got together and got new materials from the school for the class. All of the children enjoyed the new materials. Katie stopped by the class and was concerned that Joel was not there. She thought he may be sick, sitting with his parents or had even moved. Turns out, Joel was there; he was the new Joel. He was hard to recognize compared to what he used to be. Planning and prayers have changed his life. He is active and participates in singing and games. Joel also participates in going to the park every Saturday to play games and witness to others, where Irene teaches a Bible class. Joel really is the new Joel.
Jamie Harvey presented the treasurer’s report, and Pauline Perkins read last month’s minutes.
Members brought their hoodies for the Children’s Home Society. There are a couple of people lined up to give estimates for painting the fellowship hall. The group will be serving the Maxwelton Ruritans on March 26. The group held its election, and all positions were ratified. Next month, members will join. The church will be hosting an easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4, from noon to 2 pm. The choir will be presenting the cantata, “The Day He Wore My Crown,” Easter Sunday, April 5 at 11 am. All are invited and encouraged to attend.
The next meeting will be on April 14, and Angie Scott dismissed in prayer.
Attending were: Angie Scott, Barb Seldomridge, Beth Carpenter, Blanche Perry, Cari Nelson, Carole Spencer, Cindy Fleshman, Debbie Sammons, Donna Scott, Dyan Hefner, Fran Spencer, Jamie Harvey, Joan Vance, Marty Burns, Pauline Perkins, Patty Owens, Peggy Seldomridge, and Sue Hunt.
