Marcia's Poem of the Week

  Poem of the Week by Marcia “ I AM THANKFUL FOR YOU ” 11/26/21 Scripture discussed: Luke 17:15-16 “ One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back to Jesus shouting “Praise God.” He fell to the ground at Jesus' feet, thanking Him for what He had done.”   "I AM THANKFUL FOR YOU"   I am thankful for believers like you, For the things I see and hear, You may not think it true, But you fill my heart with cheer.   When you're in the church pew, Perhaps you think no one sees you, But when the music begins to play, I'm thankful you're there too.   When you say a prayer, Perhaps you think no one hears you, But you talked to God there, And I'm thankful for your prayers too.   When you bring a bag of food, Perhaps you think no one sees you, But it is for those in need, And I'm thankful for your kindness too.   When you bring a covered dish, Perhaps you think no one sees you, But it is my favorite, And I

  Poem of the Week by Marcia 11-19-21 “TEACH ME HOW TO FISH FOR PEOPLE”   Thoughts regarding Luke 5:1-11 . Key Verse: Luke 5:1 0. His partners, James and John, the sons of Zebedee, were also amazed. Jesus replied to Simon, “Don’t be afraid! From now on you’ll be fishing for people!” 11. And as soon as they landed, they left everything and followed Jesus.   "FISH FOR PEOPLE"    Luke 5:10   Dear Lord, Teach me how to f ish for people. To rescue them from a troubled sea, I know I need not fear for safety, For You guard every place I'll be. And when I call You're always near, To aid me through each strife, I cling to you and you cast out fear, Giving me a new way of life. Let me lean upon your promises, And learn your word therein, Empower my prayer muscles, And teach me how to fish for them.   Marcia Riehle 2021  

  Poem of the Week by Marcia 11.12.21 “A CHILDLIKE FAITH” Matthew 18:1-5 NLT   Matthew 18 : 1 - 5 NLT 1. “About that time the disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Who is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?” 2. “Jesus called a little child to him and put the child among them. 3. Then he said, “I tell you the truth, unless you turn from your sins and become like little children, you will never get into the Kingdom of Heaven. 4. So anyone who becomes as humble as this little child is the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. 5. “And anyone who welcomes a little child like this on my behalf is welcoming me.”   A CHILDLIKE FAITH  - Matthew 18:1-5 NLT   A childlike faith makes you greater, As your trust is placed in God's word, While greeting and loving one another, You'll be welcoming the Lord.   Share the lesson of this truth, The Lord placed a child among us , Humble, innocent and full of youth, As a constant reminder of His trust.   Be dependent o

  Marcia's Poem of the Week 11.05.2021 “GOD'S REST” Scripture from New Living Translation   Hebrews 4:3 says, “For only we who believe can enter His rest.” And Hebrews 4:12 says, “For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.” And, in Matthew 11:28 we read, " Then Jesus said, 'Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.'"    Thoughts regarding God's Rest:   GOD'S REST   Alive and powerful,     Is God's Holy Word. And sharper it is,     Then a two-edged sword.   It's able to cut in-to,     The body-whole, That divides joints, marrow,     Spirit and soul.   It exposes wrong thinking,     Honoring the right, For nothing is hidden,     From our Lord's sight.   Our desires lay bare,     To His all-see