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         But what is the reason for the season? Jesus!? No.  It is you and I.  If there were not us dirty sinners, Jesus never would have been born on earth.  As you are figuring out who gets which gift...remember to set aside something for the Lord.  What will you give CHRIST for CHRISTmas?

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Spring has arrived and summer is fast approaching.  Take advantage of this weather and do something for God.  Thank you for taking time out of your day to view the Morning Light News! Here are the latest highlights from the AM...

 

Willoughby Nugget

 

        Ephesians 6:6.  When working for an employer of any kind, everyone should have integrity.  Do the job right even when the supervisor is not watching.  The standard we measure against at our various jobs is of course Christ.  Picture Jesus as your supervisor...what would you do differently?

        I Corinthians 14:33.  Our God is a God of order.  Church services are to have purpose and order.  Your worship service ought not to be filled with confusion, whom is the child of Satan, but rather filled with peace and edification - even for visitors.

        Ephesians 6:5.  Paul speaks about submission to all classes.  First the child, then the father, now the employee/slave.  Paul says there are earthly rulers you must follow.  We are to serve them as if they were actually Christ! What a standard! 

        I Corinthians 14:26.  Our God is a God of order.  Every Corinthians cam eto church with something to do or say.  God has appointed Pastors and Deacons to serve in this capacity.  Remember church is to edify, not to show off.

 

 

History's Finest

 

         On the cover of every Saturday Evening Post from 1899 to its demise was the claim: "Founded A.D. 1728 by Benjamin Franklin." But, Ben died in 1790, 31 years before it's 1st issue in Aug. 4, 1821.  The only possible connection with the Saturday Evening Post and Franklin is that in 1729, not 1728, he took over a struggling newspaper, the Pennsylvania Gazette, which continued publication until 1800.  Also, the Post used the same print shop as the Gazette formerly used.

        What started the War of the Stray Dog? What you never heard?! On 10/22/1925, a Greek soldier ran after his dog across the border seperating Macedonia from Petrich in Bulgaria.  A Bulgarian sentry shot the Greek soldier (no news of the dog), prompting Greece to declare war and invade Bulgaria.  They quickly occupied Petrich but left the area a week later under the pressure of the League of Nations.  The League sanctioned Greece, demanding both immediate withdrawal and compensation to Bulgaria.  Greece agreed to the terms and paid Bulgaria 45,000 pounds.  The War of the Stray Dog a.k.a. the Incident at Petrich, claimed the lives of 50 people.

        After the French government surrendered to Germany on 6-22-1940, Hitler is seen doing a victory jig in most film studies.  This was actually a fake! Hitler forced the French to surrender in the same railroad car in Compiegne, France.  This is where Germany had signed the armistice in 1918 that ended WWI. When he emerged from the railroad car, he leaped slightly.  That is all the Allied film propagandists needed.  They took the single jump and looped over and overto give the illusion of dancing.

        William Howard Taft is the fattest President.  He varied from 300-350 pounds.  One day he took a soak in his tub and stayed longer than anticipated, he got stuck.  As soon as he was rescued from the embarrasing situation, he ordered a specialized tub.  When it was being delivered 4 White House staffers had their picture taken-all 4 men fit comfortably inside the new tube.

  

QUIZ WHIZ!!!

Last Time

Question: Who had a vision of 2 women with stork wings?

Answer: Zechariah (5:9)

Winner: Labelle from Norwalk

Prize: ($2) 2 12 oz. Frostys.

 

Last last Time

Question: Which prophet said that Ephraim was as silly as a dove?

Answer: Hosea (7:11)

Prize: ($4) 1 small single Wendy's combo

Winner: Joy from Clyde!
  

BOYS VS. GIRLS

Last Time

        While attending a Marriage Seminar dealing with communication, Tom and his wife Grace listened to the
instructor, "It is essential that husbands and wives know each other's likes and dislikes." He addressed the man, "Can you name your wife's favorite flower?" Tom leaned over, touched his wife's arm gently and whispered, "It's Pillsbury, isn't it?

        "Cash, check, or charge?" I asked, after folding items the woman wished to purchase.  As she fumbled for her wallet I noticed a remote control for a television set in her purse.  "So, do you always carry your TV remote?" I asked. "No," she replied, "but my husband refused to come shopping with me, and I figured this was the most evil thing I could do to him legally."

Last last Time

Women Talking About A Haircut

Woman 1: Oh! You got a haircut! That's so cute!

Woman 2: Do you think so? I wasn't sure when she gave me the mirror. I mean, you don't think it's too fluffy looking?

Woman 1: No, it's perfect. I'd love to get my hair cut like that, but I think my face is too wide. I'm pretty much stuck with this stuff I think.

Woman 2: Are you serious? I think your face is adorable. And you could easily get one of those layer cuts - that would look so cute I think. I was actually going to do that except that I was afraid it would accent my long neck.

Woman 1: Oh - that's funny! I would love to have your neck! Anything to take attention away from these football player shoulders of mine.

Woman 2: Are you kidding? I know girls that would love to have your shoulders. Everything drapes so well on you. I mean, look at my arms, see how short they are? If I had your shoulders I could get clothes to fit me so much easier.

Men Talking About A Haircut

Man 1: Haircut?

Man 2: Yeah.

 

 FACT OR FICTION

Statement: The phrase "saved by the bell" originated from children being released from their study at the end of a school day.

Answer: Fiction - it originated from the bell ringing at the end of a boxing match.

Prize: ($1) Wendy's 12 oz. Frosty

Winner: Sorry, no win.

 

OTHER NEWS

 

A new Quiz Whiz opportunity is given every Monday and Wednesday following the Pastor's Study.

Boys Vs. Girls randomly appears on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Nate Greiner faithfully brings our Fishing Report weekly on Friday.

Listen to play Fact or Fiction following the Pastor's Study on Thursdays.

 

CREDITS


History's Finest utilizes most material from Stupid History by Leland Gregory.


Boys Vs. Girls  is a congloberation of many websites and personal experience.


The Willoughby Nugget comes from careful study and the guiding of the Holy Spirit as the host systematically "digs up" truths from various books of the Bible.


Fact or Fiction is a careful twisting or relating of certain truths found in a plethora of people and sources.


Quiz Whiz questions are cautiously assembled from the host's imagination and many times helped by J. Stephen Lang's The Good Book Bible Trivia.