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#christ ALIVE you make ALL the pizzas on WEDNESDAY????
radioprune · 1 year
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no for real we went to a pizza place and they were like oh are you picking up? and we were like no. and they were like oh well there’s a sign on the door that you probably didnt see saying we’re actually sold out of pizza. because we make all our pizzas on wednesday and they usually sell out by sunday. so if you want pizza you should probably call ahead. HELLO?????
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hlmowrer · 21 hours
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Week 55: "O Remember, remember"
You guys, this week was weird.  I'm still kinda trying to collect all my thoughts and make sure I'm remembering all of it, because this bad boy had MANY chapters.
It wasn't a bad week.  We reconnected with two friends we had lost contact with...one is very enthusiastic and wants to be baptized (yay for Dylan!) and the other is less gung ho but we had a really great impromptu Bible study and we were far closer to the same page than we were when we started, so we're making it a weekly thing now!  All of this was a tremendous blessing, because finding new people to teach has become extra difficult lately and we haven't had a lot of success.  Never underestimate the Lord's power to work miracles!
Wednesday I had another exchange with Elder Burrill, one I expect to be the last for a while.  We supported each other as always, and we were so spirit led!  Elder Burrill is amazing at listening to where God wants him to go...we were putzing around in Meijer and he suddenly felt prompted that we needed to go in the direction of the sporting goods...and immediately got distracted looking at the disc golf equipment.  We began to wander off, hoping we hadn't missed our moment when he decided we needed to go back, and 30 seconds later decided that "dang it, we don't need to be here anymore".  We were a bit disappointed, but I made a crack about how perhaps the Lord sent us over here just to delay us, knowing that our juvenile minds would get caught by the discs for just long enough to be in the right spot later.  We went to go find the car, and at exactly the right split second we ran into Austin, a super chill dude that was down to hear a scripture and ended up being pretty interested in the Book of Mormon!  It was such a rad testament to the need to sometimes follow the Spirit without knowing why, and I was pretty proud of myself for correctly guessing what was happening.  Later on our faith was tested again...we were prompted to go into a restaurant, and we found the person we think we were looking for but making our escape without buying any overpriced pizza was a challenge.
Also on Wednesday (now you can see how packed this week was) we had a district council, and I felt inspired to share a message about remembrance.  I've been pondering this a lot lately, and the need to remember is so critical to holding on to your relationship with Christ.  We are taught things in our lives by the Spirit, sometimes through a thought or feeling, or perhaps through an experience.  I know that there have been moments in my life where I felt like I could not be more joyful to be alive/more faithful in Jesus Christ/more loved/more confident.  We ALL are given the experiences we need to be faithful and happy...but how often do we handicap ourselves by forgetting them?  This is why we write things down and say them out loud.  This is why we must consciously choose to keep the joy and the confidence in spiritual things at the forefront of our minds always, because if we never forget we will never falter.  And I feel pretty confident in that being what the Lord wanted me to share, because once again (this happens a lot in the Big Rapids District) every person who shared at that council shared a very similar point despite there being no communication amongst us beforehand.  And then a member of our mission presidency did a missionwide devotional about remembrance two days later...again without knowing about anything we were talking about amongst ourselves.
Saturday we had a really epic opportunity to travel to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo for an oratorio performance called The Lamb of God.  The Lamb of God is about the ministry and sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and is designed to bring people of different faiths together.  It was written by a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but each Lamb of God performance is put on by over a hundred people from dozens of Christian denominations.  It was a powerful performance, and as part of a district goal from Elder Burrill I considered what the Lord may want to teach me as I listened.  Remembrance once again filled my mind, and temperance also.  I think the Lord is trying to tell me something.
About half the mission was invited to the performance, so it was also a very fun opportunity to see people I haven't seen for a while.  I really, really have such a great love for these missionaries.  I've been working hard to see people as Christ sees them, and I feel like I'm getting better at it.  I've also never been to Kalamazoo before (it is apparently a real place) so that was neat.
Since then, my life has mostly consisted of taking care of my dear companion...he seems to have gotten something stuck in his intestines, and has been in pretty brutal pain for the last few days.  We're trying to get approved to go see a doctor...pray for us pretty please.
Alright folks, I hope I got it all (I probably didn't, but when do I ever).
I love you all!  (Really!)
<3
-Elder Beren Mowrer
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oldsalempost-blog · 5 years
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THE OLD SALEM POST
Our Local Salem SC News each Monday to be enjoyed and shared!
Volume 3 Issue 1 Week of January 7th 2019 Contact: [email protected] Distributed to local businesses, town hall and library.
EDITOR: I hope the Christmas message is alive in your heart as we begin a new year. New Year, new begin- nings. Christmas lasts through Epiphany at our home, the Twelve Days of Christmas. I enjoy the Christmas tree and the Nativity and never feel rushed to take it down. Our tree this year has special meaning because it was cut on our own property. It is like a really big Charlie Brown tree, but I think it is one of our prettiest trees ever. Each special ornament can be seen more purely, hanging between un-crowded limbs. Simple, pure, un-crowded and focused: Sounds like a good new year resolution. **** On another note I urge Salem residents to contact your Council candidates Jimmy Barker and Tony Grogan to know more about them and their thoughts and plans for our town. It is important for voters to know their candidates and feel confident when casting a vote for your voice in our small town. ***** THANK-YOU to some private individuals I have seen picking up litter on the road sides! I saw one on Lake Cherokee Road and another at the corner of Alexander Road and Hwy 130. Clean roadsides equal the same joy as a clean house! I****Please send me any news you would like shared.*** Share your joy! Share your faith. Share love in your community,! LRM
KJV Genesis 1:1 “ In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” A New Year Thought: Put God “in the beginning” of everything you do this year.
EPIPHANY: The manifestation of Christ presented to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi. Also know as Three Kings Day that celebrated God incarnate as the Christ child. A moment of sudden revelation or insight. The Twelfth-day of Christmas.
TOWN OF SALEM: January 15th upcoming election for a vacant council seat. Tony Grogan and Jimmy Barker are vying for the position. Town Council meetings held the 2nd Tuesday each month at 6pm. We will be honoring Jeff and Julie Pierce for their community service as outstanding individuals in our community who have had a positive impact through hard works and selfless acts of kindness.
TAI CHI on Tuesdays and Thursdays for beginners and advanced offered by Howard Lewis.Deep Healing Qigong CLASSES CANCELLED FOR NOW. Stay tuned for further notice.SISTER’S Restaurant will be closed for vacation Jan 7th-16th.
SALEM LIBRARY: Jan 14th Book Signing for Hot Coffee and Cold Pizza by Elaine Cameron. Please come and bring a friend. Tuesdays Jan 15th, 22nd, 29th at 10:30am Story Time, Rhymes, Songs and more and at 3:30pm Steam Ahead Story Time. All Thursdays 2:30pm Painting for Fun, Free in the Community Building. Bring your materials and have fun! Jan 18th T(w)een Time: Paper Affirmation Bracelets. Create a bracelet as a reminder to stay positive. All month: Android Device Help and Word Processing Help Time.
JVBC– JOCASSEE VALLEY BREWING COMPANY this week see FB for more details to come: Special Open Mondayat 5pm for the National Championship Title Clemson vs Alabama. Bring an appetizer to share if you like. $1 off pints.Wed- 5-9pm $1 off all pints, BYOF (food). Thurs 5-9pm BYOF. Fri- 4-10pm. Tuba Gin music. Sat- 2-10pm Mark Queen and Owen Grooms music. Sun- 2-7pm. BYOF.
HEALTH TIP: Try a soft scarf around your neck the next time you are cold. They are easy on, easy off and attractive. For soft skin, use extra virgin olive oil on your skin after you shower, or anytime of the day. It is a natural oil and easilyfound in your kitchen cabinet. Remember to add many “steps” in your day, even if you are standing still. Step in place.
DO YOU HAVE A FAITH STORY? Faith stories are meant to be shared. I have heard so many won- derful and meaningful stories of how God works in our lives. If we let our stories die, then our faith is not shared to a greater audience or even to our own family generations to come. Thinking of the things that are important in my own life, makes me want to reach out to help others see the impor- tance of sharing with present and future generations, your stories. If you have a story to share, please contact me through theoldsalempost.com. LRM
EAGLE RIDGE SCHOOL NEWS
EAGLE RIDGE BOOSTER: Because of faculty, parents, friends, and community, we are able to “boost”our athletes in every way. We would not have an athletic program without volunteers and this wonderful community. Thank you for your support!
BASKETBALL THIS WEEK : Jan. 10TH Eagle Ridge away game at Oconee Christian Academy. Middle School and Varsity games start at 5pm. Next week Eagle Ridge will host Highlands on Jan. 17th starting at 5pm with Middle School followed by Varsity games. Eagle Ridge will host Whitmire on Jan. 18th start- ing at 6pm with Varsity games.
TAMASSEE DAR TALMAGE AUDITORIUM: We would love to invite families in the Salem community to bring their children and enjoy this performance of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer with us on Sunday afternoon, February 17th. The performance begins at 2 p.m. and will last an hour. Admission is FREE! This will be the 6th time this troupe has visited campus and performed for the staff and students. I believe the families in the community will have a great time and we would like to extend the invitation for them to join us this year. Please tell your friends to promote this performance!
CHURCH NEWS
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO HELPED MAKE THE LIVING NATIVITY A BLESSING TO OUR COMMUNITY!
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK: Local churches provided food for 122 families in our community last year! No one should be hungry! Please contact James and Teresa Barker 944-0258 if you need food or to donate.
BOONES CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH: 261 Boone Creek Road Salem (Toward Jocassee.) Regular Services Sunday School at 10am, Worship at 11am, Sun- day evening services. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH: 235 E Main Street Salem. Sunday morning and evening services. Wednesday evening services. CHARITY BAPTIST: located on Sunset Drive, Salem. Pastor Carl Dockins Sunday School at 10am. Preaching at 11am/ Sunday night at 6pm. Wed.night service.
KEOWEE FALLS CHURCH OF GOD: 131 Salem Church Rd. Salem. Sunday School 10am, Worship 11am, Sunday night 6pm, and Wed night at 7pm.
SALEM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH: 151 Crestwood Dr. Salem. Regular services, Sunday School 10 am, Worship 11am, Sunday. Wednesday nights.SALEM SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH: 240 W Main Street Salem. Services Every Saturday 9:30am Preaching, 11am Sabbath School. Prayer Meeting every Wednesday at 7pm. Located 240 W. Main St., Salem. Fellowship dinner every Saturday at 12:00. All welcome! SALEM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 520 Church St. Salem. Breakfast every Sunday 9am with Sunday School at 9:30. Worship at 10:30am. Casual Wednesday service each week at 6:30-7:15.
ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA, 301 West Main Street, Walhalla. A very friendly church welcomes all visitors to service . Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Dr. Rachel Connelly, Pastor. WWW.STJOHNSWALHALLA.ORG
SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 5:17 If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new ishere!” Happy New Year!
Are there any missionary groups who can use recycled Christian literature? Email [email protected] if you would like the paper via email each week. Printing by Town of Salem.
Pats’ Cash and Carry, great home town gathering to read The Old Salem Post and to get the best hot dog in SC. Listed as #7 in Places to visit in SC! 864-944-1445
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