Good Morning! It is Friday, and with it comes a change in the weather.  The clouds have rolled in and the chance of rain is 100%.  The good news for those of you that don’t like snow is that it is too warm, if not we would be in for a big one.  If you are a runner, the run will be at 9:00 rather than 10:00 in the morning due to the service for Fritz Norfleet.  Plan on worship Sunday, always wonderful to be a part of what God is doing.  Have a blessed weekend. 

PS: Jay made changes to the website and delivery.  Please share your comments.

If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth  1 John 1:6

This sounds a lot like James don’t you think?  Well it should, the message of Christ is the message of Christ.  This is a verse packed with stuff.  I won’t try to dig into all of it this morning, but think of it on a very basic level.  Can we believe in God, yet deny we have any need for a Savior?  Can we ever walk in the light if we deny that only Christ can remover the darkness from our lives and yes we all have some darkness.  It is about recognizing our condition.  The Good News is in recognizing our need and allowing Him to Jesus meets our needs. Just a thought for today. 

Yesterday’s question: Confession is good for what?   Soul    Sarah Huff is our winner.  (Note *  Click on the blue Morning Message header at the top of the page to go to the website to answer the question.)

Today’s question: What did John Wesley recommend for accountability?

To respond to this question, go to this entry on our website (do by clicking on its title), then post  your answer using the “Leave a reply” form at the bottom of the page.  First to get it right gets the credit! Check us out online at www.salemmoumc.com Also catch up on missed daily messages.  (IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS PLEASE EMAIL   COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MESSAGE BOX ON THE HOME PAGE,

If there are folks that you think would like to receive this have them email me.  If you want off the list simply drop me a note.

Have a great day!

In Christ,

Doug

PRAYER LIST  2-1-12
JOYS

Chris Miller, friend of Andrew Layton, got a job.
CONCERNS

Cancer Patients

Warren Bay
Debbie Flandra, friend of Dawne Wood
Becky Mitchell
Winnie Taylor, sister-in-law of Mary Blackketter
May Kay Campbell, cousin of Susan Jenkins
Phil Maberry, nephew of Peggy Gonsalves and Mary Blackketter
Jerry Randall
Jenna Dunn
Nancy Pratt, friend of Carol Walter
Joe Nelson, uncle of Roma Jones
Aiden Aikens, friend of Kristi Craig
Justine Wahlbrink, friend of Doug and Carol Walter
Francis Howard
Sally Humphrey, sister of Mary Hutchison
Tommy Lewis, friend of Jimmy Cotner
Barbara Helm, friend of Karen Kinder
Sandy Hunt, friend of  Joan Haskins
Flora Schweitzer
Buzz Mallady
Beverly Merritt, friend of Mary Hutchison
Brittini Cape, cousin of Bryon Craig
Annette Whitmire
Carleen Streed, friend of Mary Hutchison
Jake Heithold
Suzanne Keeney, friend of Wanda Jaudes
Afton Casbeer,  friend of Shirley Perkins
Barbara Gonsalves, daughter-in-law of Peggy Gonsalves
Rose Marie, friend of Joan Haskins

Other Health Concerns

Bill Gray, brother of Jane Scheidemantel
Brock Summer
Elsie Cain, aunt of Larry Sensintaffar
Angela Davis Conley, friend of Dawne Wood
__________, grandmother of  Amber Melton
Catherine Dent
Pearl McGrail
Marge Regan
Katie Greer Steelman and infant son, David
Mark Lay and wife Tina, nephew of Diane Sensintaffar
Tom Stevens, father of Tom Stevens
Judy  Thompson
Evelyn Randall
All those ill with flu.
Bob Nelson, father of Roma Jones
Pauline Pratt
Gertrude Taylor
Doyle Sanders
Peggy Grewe, mother of Gerry Harris
Val Davidson
Joan Anderson
Eric Will
Lisa Barnitz

Other Prayer Concerns

Warren Bay
Salem UMC Board
SUMC Praise Team, as they search for new band members
Salem Running Club
Salem Hospital, and those who have lost jobs there
Riverways Pregnancy Center Clients
Head Start Staff and Families
People affected by weather, earthquakes and other natural disaster
Caregivers of those who are ill
Backpack Program
All small groups
Show Me Hope Mission
SUMC Computer Lab
Asia Bibi, imprisoned and sentenced to death in Pakistan for “blasphemy”
Jesse Berry, Messina family, Ray family
Jason Midyett and sons, Oliver and Wilman (family abduction)
Travelers
Sympathy for:
Norfleet  Family on deaths of Fritz and his mother
Family of Mae Nelson
Weslbacher family, friends of Jimmy Cotner
Families who have lost loved ones
Nursing Home Residents and Shut-ins

Debbie Smith, George and Dixie Miller, Fred Howard, Bonnie Rueter,  Maggie Stanfill, Marilyn Tucker,  Myrtle Tyree, Clark and Pauline Wines, Marge Sullivan, Jeff Spaulding, Woodrow Lewis
Ongoing Prayers for:

Our country, president, other leaders; Dondo UMC, our sister church, in Mozambique; Ken and Marta Morton Missions; Amanda Gardner; Salem United Methodist Church, and its ministries;  those serving in the military; students and school personnel

Good Morning! Happy Ground Hog Day to you all.  It looks as if we are in for 6 more weeks of winter. I heard many jeers as that was the verdict this morning, but if it is 6 more weeks of this we really can’t complain.  Mizzou roped the number one draft pick in the nation yesterday and rounded out the new recruiting class with some great folks.  Don’t forget that Fritz Norfleet’s service is here on Saturday.   While the nice weather holds (it is changing) get out and enjoy and may your day be blessed.

PS: Jay made changes to the website and delivery.  Please share your comments.

God is light; in him there is no darkness at all.  1 John 1:5b

This Sunday we continue our series, “Lord, Help My Unbelief (I Believe)”. I grew up in a decade where, “I’m OK, you’re OK” was bantered around.  It has a nice ring to it, but it isn’t true.  I am not OK and you are not OK.  Let me rephrase that.  We are not OK on our own.  We are OK because we have a savior in Jesus Christ.  Jesus makes us OK when we seek Him. It is the light of Christ that flushes the darkness (sin) from our life.  Do we want the light to shine in our life?  There is a way to be OK.   Just a thought for today. 

Yesterday’s question: What big event is today?  College Football Signing Day    Pete Walter is our winner today. (If you answered, I didn’t get it, please email me at revwalt@fidmail.com and let me know I missed your answer.)

Today’s question: Confession is good for what?

To respond to this question, go to this entry on our website (do by clicking on its title), then post  your answer using the “Leave a reply” form at the bottom of the page.  First to get it right gets the credit! Check us out online at www.salemmoumc.com Also catch up on missed daily messages.  (IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS PLEASE EMAIL   COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MESSAGE BOX ON THE HOME PAGE,

If there are folks that you think would like to receive this have them email me.  If you want off the list simply drop me a note.

Have a great day!

In Christ,

Doug

Good Morning! A sunny Wednesday morning.  Mo and Snap were very glad Carol was home last night.  They no doubt love her the most.  Remember to join us for dinner tonight, and Prayer Team has moved to Wednesday at 6:00.  Keep the Norfleet family in your prayers today, as Fritz’s mother will be buried today.  Fritz service will be at the church Saturday at 1:00pm, visitation 2 hours before.  While the nice weather holds get out and enjoy and may your day be blessed.

PS: Jay made changes to the website and delivery.  Please share your comments.

The whole town gathered at the door  Mark 1:33

People need Jesus.  People are generally looking for something and they don’t know what.  Have you ever been hungry and you want something but you don’t know what?  That is the best illustration I can think of for this.  In this passage Jesus has changed a life forever and people have come.  Many probably don’t know why, but they are drawn to this Jesus. Their lives are changed literally by His touch, but they first need to find Him.  Can you help someone find Jesus?   Just a thought for today. 

Yesterday’s question: How did Jesus deal with the demons in the passage?  Drove them out and would not let them speak.  There is no winner today. (If you answered, I didn’t get it, please email me at revwalt@fidmail.com and let me know I missed your answer.)

Today’s question: What big event is today?

To respond to this question, go to this entry on our website (do by clicking on its title), then post  your answer using the “Leave a reply” form at the bottom of the page.  First to get it right gets the credit! Check us out online at www.salemmoumc.com Also catch up on missed daily messages.  (IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS PLEASE EMAIL   COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MESSAGE BOX ON THE HOME PAGE,

If there are folks that you think would like to receive this have them email me.  If you want off the list simply drop me a note.

Have a great day!

In Christ,

Doug

Good Morning! Warmer this morning, but not sunny like Monday.  Mizzou pulled out a close one last night and were blessed to only fall to #4 in the polls.  Carol is in St. Louis for a meeting, the animals were very restless last night.  She is their favorite.  Keep Brock Summers in your prayers this am, he is having surgery. Don’t forget Prayer Team has moved to Wednesday this week. Enjoy and may your day be blessed.

PS: Jay made changes to the website and delivery.  Please share your comments.

That evening after sunset the people brought to Jesus all the sick and demon-possessed.  Mark 1:32

This passage in Mark is a beautiful illustration of witness.  We can say lots of stuff, but what people want to see is our relationship with Jesus.  Does Jesus make a difference in your life?  This verse comes about because Jesus has just healed and there were witnesses.  The word spread like wildfire.  When people see Jesus move they are drawn to what He is doing.  When is the last time you let someone see Jesus move in your life?  Just a thought for today. 

Yesterday’s question: Who from our congregation is taking a boat ride this week?   Jimmy Cotner     Joyce Jones is our winner today.

Today’s question: How did Jesus deal with the demons in the passage?

To respond to this question, go to this entry on our website (do by clicking on its title), then post  your answer using the “Leave a reply” form at the bottom of the page.  First to get it right gets the credit! Check us out online at www.salemmoumc.com Also catch up on missed daily messages.  (IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS PLEASE EMAIL   COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MESSAGE BOX ON THE HOME PAGE,

If there are folks that you think would like to receive this have them email me.  If you want off the list simply drop me a note.

Have a great day!

In Christ,

Doug

Good Morning! A very sunny start of the week.  It is predicted to get to 67 today!  Wow!  I want to encourage you to join a Bible Study, there new studies we have are wonderful.  Great day at church, great to see many new faces.  We continue to struggle with the Lord helping our unbelief.  We have a great, but short time with my family.  Thanks for covering Friday night so I could get away.  Busy week, Carol is in St. Louis for a conference, I however have plenty to keep me busy while she is away.   May your day be blessed.

PS: Jay made changes to the website and delivery.  Please share your comments.

Everything is possible for one who believes    Mark 9:23b

Sunday we looked at our fear of prayer.  Not the everyday, kind of routine prayer, the real deep need kind of prayer.  The prayer where we are pleading with God almost.  We are afraid because we fear God won’t answer of prayer.  I offered this thought.  We tend to pray not the situation, we pray the answer we want.  Everything is possible, but scripture doesn’t say it will happen as we file the flight plan.  What if we in faith laid our problem before God and sought Him.  Do we believe He will answer?  Scripture promises He will.  Do we trust His love enough to walk in faith into the answer?  Just a thought for today. 

Yesterday’s question: How many times have we served the Head Start dinner?  4  Sarah Huff is our winner today.

Today’s question: Who from our congregation is taking a boat ride this week?

To respond to this question, go to this entry on our website (do by clicking on its title), then post  your answer using the “Leave a reply” form at the bottom of the page.  First to get it right gets the credit! Check us out online at www.salemmoumc.com Also catch up on missed daily messages.  (IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS PLEASE EMAIL   COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MESSAGE BOX ON THE HOME PAGE,

If there are folks that you think would like to receive this have them email me.  If you want off the list simply drop me a note.

Have a great day!

In Christ,

Doug

Good Morning! A little sun peeking through here and there.  They are talking about potential for a bit of snow, we will see.  We have a chance to spend some time with my parents this weekend, certainly looking forward to that.  It also comes with the added perk of Jess, Eric, and Pete.  Fritz Norfleet passed away last night.  Arrangements are pending, I will let know something when I know something. If you call the church today, it is Natalie’s Birthday.  May your weekend be blessed.

PSS…….Tonight it the Head Start Dinner.  We could really use some help 5:30 to 6:00 to set up and serve.  Call or simply come on over, the dinner is at church. 

PS: We made some changes to the website and the delivery of the Morning Message.  Many of you have had some difficulty, we are addressing those problems.  I realize some of you have answered.  I have not received those answers, that is one thing we are working on.  Please know we will get it fixed as quickly as possible.  Thanks.

If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.    Matthew 21:22

This has a ring of name it and claim it, but don’t rush to that conclusion.  I you believe you will receive.  That is true, however think about what you ask.  Do you ask in tune with God’s will?  There is sometimes more that we see going on.  Remember Paul asking for the thorn in his side to be removed?  God did answer Paul’s prayer and Paul understood.  God is going to be with you and will answer your prayer.  Do we listen when we pray or simply file a flight plan with God?  Just a thought for today. 

Yesterday’s question: How does this passage direct us to seek God?  Prayer    Pete Walter is our winner today.

Today’s question: How many times have we served the Head Start dinner?

To respond to this question, go to this entry on our website (do by clicking on its title), then post  your answer using the “Leave a reply” form at the bottom of the page.  First to get it right gets the credit! Check us out online at www.salemmoumc.com Also catch up on missed daily messages.  (IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS PLEASE EMAIL   COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MESSAGE BOX ON THE HOME PAGE,

If there are folks that you think would like to receive this have them email me.  If you want off the list simply drop me a note.

Have a great day!

In Christ,

Doug

Good Morning! It is still drizzly this morning.  I just now (9:35) have our internet connection restored.  We lost service last night and things kind of grind to a halt around here without internet.  I had thought maybe solar flares, but to tell you the truth, it is up again and I don’t really know how.  We hooked and unhooked things and it just came back up.  Hmmm. We had a house full last night at church.  I am so happy with the growth in our youth group and the guidance provided by our new youth pastor, Rich Beckett.  Hope you have a great day.  Stay dry and have be blessed. 

PS: We made some changes to the website and the delivery of the Morning Message.  Many of you have had some difficulty, we are addressing those problems.  I realize some of you have answered.  I have not received those answers, that is one thing we are working on.  Please know we will get it fixed as quickly as possible.  Thanks.

Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done.”        Matthew 21:21

If you have faith and do not doubt.  Interesting statement.  I want to take a moment to look at this statement.  I find it very important to look at the faith statement.  We are talking about what you can and can not do.  We have to be careful here or we will forget the source of our faith.  The question is not faith that we can do whatever, is the faith that God through us can accomplish anything.  It is not about our will, but God’s will.  It is more than saying I believe in God, now I can do anything I set my heart to doing.  What does God have in mind, that is the part of the faith statement we must include.  Do we have the faith to allow God to move through us?  Just a thought for today. 

Yesterday’s question: Who is our Sunday night Bible Study leader?  John Maledy  There is no winner today.

Today’s question: How does this passage direct us to seek God?

To respond to this question, go to this entry on our website (do by clicking on its title), then post  your answer using the “Leave a reply” form at the bottom of the page.  First to get it right gets the credit! Check us out online at www.salemmoumc.com Also catch up on missed daily messages.  (IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS PLEASE EMAIL   COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MESSAGE BOX ON THE HOME PAGE,

If there are folks that you think would like to receive this have them email me.  If you want off the list simply drop me a note.

Have a great day!

In Christ,

Doug

PRAYER LIST  1-24-12
JOYS

Virginia Shelton, Pearl McGrail,  Marge Regan are doing better.
Aiden and Addy Summer celebrate their 2nd birthday this week.
CONCERNS

Cancer Patients

Winnie Taylor, sister-in-law of Mary Blackketter
May Kay Campbell, cousin of Susan Jenkins
Fritz Norfleet
Phil Maberry, nephew of Peggy Gonsalves and Mary Blackketter
Jerry Randall
Jenna Dunn
Nancy Pratt, friend of Carol Walter
Joe Nelson, uncle of Roma Jones
Aiden Aikens, friend of Kristi Craig
Justine Wahlbrink, friend of Doug and Carol Walter
Francis Howard
Sally Humphrey, sister of Mary Hutchison
Tommy Lewis, friend of Jimmy Cotner
Barbara Helm, friend of Karen Kinder
Sandy Hunt, friend of  Joan Haskins
Flora Schweitzer
Buzz Mallady
Beverly Merritt, friend of Mary Hutchison
Brittini Cape, cousin of Bryon Craig
Annette Whitmire
Carleen Streed, friend of Mary Hutchison
Jake Heithold
Suzanne Keeney, friend of Wanda Jaudes
Afton Casbeer,  friend of Shirley Perkins
Barbara Gonsalves, daughter-in-law of Peggy Gonsalves
Rose Marie, friend of Joan Haskins
Other Health Concerns

Elsie Cain, aunt of Larry Sensintaffar
Angela Davis Conley, friend of Dawne Wood
__________, grandmother of  Amber Melton
Natasha Rice, daughter of Kelley Rice
Catherine Dent
Pearl McGrail
Marge Regan
Katie Greer Steelman and infant son, David
Virginia Shelton
Isabella Blackwell
Mark Lay and wife Tina, nephew of Diane Sensintaffar
Tom Stevens, father of Tom Stevens
Tamera Halbrook
Nathan Tighe
Judy  Thompson
Evelyn Randall
Sande Greenwood
Dawne Wood
All those ill with flu.
Bob Nelson, father of Roma Jones
Steve Plank
Pauline Pratt
Carol Redmond, sister of Diane Sensintaffar
Gertrude Taylor
Doyle Sanders
Peggy Grewe, mother of Gerry Harris
Val Davidson
James Wood
Joan Anderson
Eric Will
Lisa Barnitz

Other Prayer Concerns

SUMC Praise Team, as they search for new band members
Salem Running Club
Rice Family, and families of victims of  shooting tragedy
Salem Hospital, and those who have lost jobs there
Riverways Pregnancy Center Clients
Head Start Staff and Families
People affected by weather, earthquakes and other natural disaster
Caregivers of those who are ill
Backpack Program
All small groups
Show Me Hope Mission
SUMC Computer Lab
Asia Bibi, imprisoned and sentenced to death in Pakistan for “blasphemy”
Jesse Berry, Messina family, Ray family
Jason Midyett and sons, Oliver and Wilman (family abduction)
Travelers
Sympathy for:

Weslbacher family, friends of Jimmy Cotner
Family of Juanita Wren
Families who have lost loved ones
Nursing Home Residents and Shut-ins

Debbie Smith, George and Dixie Miller, Fred Howard, Bonnie Rueter,  Maggie Stanfill, Marilyn Tucker,  Myrtle Tyree, Clark and Pauline Wines, Mae Nelson. Marge Sullivan, Jeff Spaulding, Woodrow Lewis

Ongoing Prayers for:

Our country, president, other leaders; Dondo UMC, our sister church, in Mozambique; Ken and Marta Morton Missions; Amanda Gardner; Salem United Methodist Church, and its ministries;  those serving in the military; students and school personnel

Good Morning! It is rainy this morning, but thankfully it is warm.  Looks like most of what we have will pass us by.  Great meal tonight, hope to see many of you.  We kicked off a great new Bible Study last night.  It is not too late to join, we meet every Tuesday at 5:30.  We also have a great Sunday evening Bible Study going if that is a better fit.  Stay dry and have a blessed day. 

PS: We made some changes to the website and the delivery of the Morning Message.  Many of you have had some difficulty, we are addressing those problems.  I realize some of you have answered.  I have not received those answers, that is one thing we are working on.  Please know we will get it fixed as quickly as possible.  Thanks.

When the disciples saw this they were amazed.  “How did the fig tree wither so quickly?” they asked.       Matthew 21:20

One of the issues we see in the passage is timing.  There was the issue of the tree not being in season for figs.  However, this is a different issue of timing.  It is what God can do when God chooses to do it.  We understand human constraints, how could the tree wither so quickly?  Well certainly in the course of nature it could not.  The divine intervention is powerful.  The power of God is limitless.  We are being asked to fathom God’s power.  Do we trust in the power of God?  Just a thought for today. 

Yesterday’s question: What does Jesus tell us we can do in this passage?  What God empowers us to do.  There is no winner today.

Today’s question: Who is our Sunday night Bible Study leader?

To respond to this question, go to this entry on our website (do by clicking on its title), then post  your answer using the “Leave a reply” form at the bottom of the page.  First to get it right gets the credit! Check us out online at www.salemmoumc.com Also catch up on missed daily messages.  (IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS PLEASE EMAIL   COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MESSAGE BOX ON THE HOME PAGE,

If there are folks that you think would like to receive this have them email me.  If you want off the list simply drop me a note.

Have a great day!

In Christ,

Doug