Announcements
THANK YOU: to my precious Church family for all the prayers, cards, and messages during Joe’s illness and home-going. Also to all those who served and helped with the fellowship luncheon at his service. In Christ, Nancy Zentgraf
IN MEMORY: The flowers on the organ are given by Jeannine Peregoy in loving memory of her husband, Bill Peregoy’s passing and birthday this month.
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS: Forms are now available at the Welcome Desk to purchase a poinsettia in memory or in honor of loved ones. Orders may also be placed online through the church website. All orders must be received by Wednesday, November 29.
From My Heart
When the Hamas terrorists went into southern Israel and went on their killing spree, some of the atrocious acts they committed were so despicable they could not be described in a public setting. What would we have done if this had happened to our fellow Americans? What would our reaction have been to the killing and beheading of women, children, and even infant babies?
The only thing that can be done to get justice for the people who were brutally murdered is to once and for all remove the Hamas terrorists from off the face of the planet! Of course, the UN (the united nonsense) is demanding a cease-fire! They want Israel to stop the eradication of these murderers and have everyone hold hands, make s’mores, and sing Kum by Yah around a campfire. But Prime Minister Netanyahu told the United Nations to mind their own business while they take care of their own business.
We are watching one of the most telling displays of Satan’s grip on the minds and hearts of people since WW II. It is astounding to me that all over the planet people are gathering to march and protest - against Israel - and in favor of Hamas and the Palestinians! I know the media and others are saying, “Well, the Palestinian people are innocent!” Let me remind you that the people of Gaza, the Palestinians, voted Hamas into power to run Gaza! They knew exactly who Hamas was when they voted them into power.
I am sure there are some folks in Gaza who disagree with Hamas and their policy to drive Israel from the land and into the Sea! But make no mistake, the overwhelming majority of the people of Palestine share the exact same worldview as Hamas! In their charter, Hamas states their number one goal is the destruction of the nation of Israel. And knowing this about Hamas, the people of Gaza still voted to give them authority to run Gaza.
It is shameful that on college campuses, in every major city, and even in the halls of Congress, people are doing all they can to protest against Israel! Nine House Democrats voted against a resolution two Wednesdays ago, that expressed support for Israel and condemned the Hamas terror attack! It was at this House vote when Representative Jamaal Bowman of New York pulled the fire alarm just before the vote hoping to stop it!
How is this war going to escalate? I don’t know and I cannot imagine how it will escalate. Putin is itching to get involved, Iran is trying to supply weapons for Hamas, and Lebanon (Hezbollah) is becoming more emboldened with each passing day! I can see a scenario where this could continue to escalate and create a setting in accordance with a multitude of Old Testament prophecies which tell us about the lead-up to the events of the last days! I personally think we are here!
Don’t forget what the Lord Jesus said, “And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads: for your redemption draweth nigh.”
Pastor Norris