SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH
THE PEW REVIEW
OCTOBER 2011
COOKED LATELY?
Have you done much cooking lately?
tasted flour? How did it
taste? Not so good.
If not, perhaps you can
remember the days when
you did a lot of cooking. If
you had a job outside the
home, you many have
cooked up something for
the family when you got
home from work. If you
were a stay-at-home
spouse, then you many
have had things in the
oven throughout the day,
so that at dinner time the
food would be ready.
Ever taste baking powder?
It doesn’t taste very good
either. Ever had a tablespoon of shortening? Doesn’t taste good.
I was thumbing through a
cookbook recently that
featured some “oldfashioned” homemade
recipes. One of these was
a recipe for biscuits. I look
at the ingredients, and to
tell you the truth, it just
didn’t look all the appetizing.
The ingredients for biscuits
include a couple cups of
flour, some baking powder,
four tablespoons shortening, some salt and milk.
I like milk. But you know
what? Have you ever
Ever put a teaspoon of salt
in your mouth and let those
crystals melt in your mouth
before you swallow? Doesn’t taste good at all!!
So how can biscuits, fresh
out of the oven, taste so
good when made from
ingredients that taste so
bad?
I think life is like biscuits.
Sometimes the individual
crises we go through from
time to time don’t taste so
good, But later, after we’ve
come out of the “oven” or
the fire, we realize that just
maybe they were necessary to make us into a
pleasant and healthy
“biscuit Christian” - that is,
someone who “tastes
good”; someone who has
something to offer others.
PRAYER: Lord Jesus, you
have given me everything
in my life I need to be
molded and “baked” into
just the person you want
be to be. Sometimes I think
I am too old to be growing
spiritually anymore. Help
me to understand that
there is always much to
learn; that there’s always
room for growth. Amen
Love will find a way; indifference
will find an excuse.
“Shape up or ship out”
“This is your last warning”
“Enough is enough”
“Don’t ask me, ask your
mother”
The Church Mouse
Committee Reports
Josiah Says
And other stuff
I WODER….
• What disease did cured ham
HYMNS
Dentist’s Hymn
“Crown Him with Many Crowns”
Tailor’s Hymn
“Holy, Holy, Holy”
Contractor’s Hymn
“The Church’s One Foundation”
IRS Agent’s Hymn
“I Surrender All”
Electrician's Hymn
“Send the Light”
Speeding down the highway:
DADISMS
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
45mph “God Will Take Care of You”
65mph “Nearer My God to Thee”
85mph “This World is Not My Home”
95mph “Lord, I’m Coming Home”
100mph “Precious Memories”
actually have?
• Can you cry underwater?
• If electricity comas from elec-
trons, does morality come from
morons?
• Can a hearse carrying a corpse
drive in the carpool lane?
• Why does Goofy stand erect
while Pluto remains on all fours?
They’re both dogs!
• If Jimmy cracks corn and no one
cares, why is there a stupid song
about him?
THE PEW REVIEW
The Church Mouse
Did you see that thing that the “cat
dragged in?” Well, that is me, I am
sure. I am so tired that I can barely
sit, let alone stand.
Have you every seen a busier church
then this one? I’ve had to run in six
directions at once just to avoid my
tail being stepped on and crushed.
The men in this church have big feet
and never give it a thought that I
might be out gathering crumbs when
they lumber in through the kitchen
or other places. Come on, guys,
watch where you step, there’s a lady
mouse in the house.
Did you happen to see the beautiful
anniversary cake that was pre-
By Maudie
sented to Bruce &
Evelyn
Howland on Sept .
28th? It
was decorated in all
the fall
colors ...oh, so pretty. The Howland’s have
been married 60 years. Now there’s an
accomplishment.
My husband, God rest is soul, was a good
man, too. We had so many kids that he
spent most of his time out scrounging for
food to keep the little ones happy and
healthy. Oh, Lord, I miss him so. Now it’s
just me and my neighbor, Maxi. We two old
ladies do a lot together. And, Maxi, she’s
not afraid to try anything new.
summer for visitors to see the scenery. Well, we discovered they had a
“zip line” there. Do you know what a
zip line is? They buckle you on to a
long cable that goes across the tree
tops and you ZIP along. Maxi insisted
we try it. And, against my better judgment, away we went.
Now, ladies, I know you will understand if I tell you I had a weak bladder. I didn’t know I had one until I just
missed the top of a pine tree. Evidently, I do. Enough said.
I’ve gotta’ tell you about the last trip we did
together. We went to one of the ski resorts
where they keep the chairs running all
Shhh...this is now my
new underwear.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Josiah Says:
Wow, did you see all
the gifts I got at
Samuel’s party? Baby
Brother sure came
through for me.”
“Thank you,
The Trustees are trying to
get a quote for the roof
repair. The lower entrance
retaining wall and walkway
will be put on hold until
expenses are more defined.
Don’t be shy, if you think
you would like to serve on
a committee, see John
Demmons.
The Executive Board
agreed to purchased a
burnisher for the tile floors
at the cost of $833. This
will make the floors last
longer...and shinier!
Denis Lovely resigned as
chair of the Executive
Board, and wife, Janet resigned as assistant treasurer. Denis accepted a
transfer to Southern
Maine. Also, resigning from
the Trustees is John Demmons. John says he is buring the candle on both
ends and needs a break.
The church family voted in
favor of raising money for
BYC. More land has been
made available on the
beach and it’s a very worthy investment for the kids.
Christian Ed. is presently
planning for the annual
Harvest Party. Looks like
October 28th is the big
night.
The treasurer reported that
there is presently $12,153.
in our checking account.
Everybody.”
THIS ‘N THAT
Take time to live!!!!
Life is too short!
About 80 people were
Thank you to Linda
here
Pagels-Wentworth &
on
daughter, Melanie, for
Sept.
their donation of table-
9th to
cloths to the kitchen.
wish
They have come in
Muriel Doten a very
handy already.
happy 90th birthday.
Muriel maybe 90 but she
is a tireless worker here
at the church.
specialist on Monday.
Irene and Sally traveled
to Bangor and on to
Ellsworth because Sally
had medical appointments in both places. In
between time, they
Keep Irene Gallway in
shared a few laughs and
prayer as she has an
great pizza!
appointment at an eye
Last Sunday we said
good-bye to two families
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This ‘n That (cont’d)
leaving the church.
Bruce & Sharon Bailey
(above) are moving to
Florida for the winter.
F, and Pastor Ray are
flowers in front of the
now cancer free. Prayer
church. Karen provided
SAMUEL
that this dreaded dis-
the beautiful lilies and
JAMES
ease does not return to
Wanda and Susie did
them.
the mums. Wanda also
Lovely (sorry I don’t
77 Colley Hill Road
have pictures of them)
Gray, ME 04039
have moved to Gray,
Thank you to Karen
DOT job in the southern
Maine area. Janet left
her home after living
the lilies with a little
the Lovely’s:
Denis, Janet, & Alissa
Maine. Denis accepted a
took time to fertilize
New mailing address for
Denis, Janet, and Alissa
BURDEN
help from the sheep.
THE BABY SHOWER
AND FAMILY PICS
Thomas, Wanda Brown,
and Susie Provencher
for the work on the
there for 54 years. A
big change in everyone’s
The cake
life in their homes and
the life of the church.
“Catalyst Generation” a
We are the
local Christian rock band
Spurrier Sisters
played here for Rally
Always remember
Day. Thank you to
to forget the
Steve McFadden, Brad
and Gloria Phillips and
troubles that pass
others. Great group!!
your way; BUT
This church has been so
NEVER forget the
blessed by answered
blessings that
prayers. Our cancer
come each day.
patients: Linda B, Mike
Look at all these gifts
Do it this way,
Reuben
We are the cousins!!!!
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LIFE’S SUCCESSES/LESSONS
GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS
HAVE LEARNED:
Raising teenagers us like nailing jello to a tree.
At age 4
Not piddling in your pants
At age 12
Having friends
At age 17
Having a driver’s license
•
Wrinkles don’t hurt.
At age 35
Having Money
•
Families are like fudge...mostly sweet with a
At age 50
Having Money
At age 70
Having a driver’s license
•
few nuts.
•
Today’s mighty oak is just yesterday’s
At age 75
Having friends
•
nut that held it’s ground.
At age 80
Not piddling in your pants
GRANDMA
The children come, the children go, each year the count is
GREAT TRUTHS CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED
high,
In dizzy heads
•
No matter how hard you try, don’t baptize cats.
and aching joints, for Grandmas such as I.
•
When Mom is mad at you, let Dad brush your hair.
They slam the doors and strew their clothes, never think
•
Never ask a 3 year old to hold a tomato
•
Don’t sneeze when someone is cutting your hair.
•
Never hold a Dust-Buster and a cat at the same time.
•
You can’t hide your broccoli in a glass of milk.
•
Don’t trust your dog to watch your food.
of aching feet.
They make KoolAide devour food, until Grandma is dead
beat.
A cookout is to them a joy, or swimming at the lake.
They won’t believe that poor Grandma just ain’t got what
it takes.
They run, they leap, they shout and sing. They scare me
half to death.
Each time they scream, my hair stands up, and I get
NO FAIL FROSTINGS
short of breath.
We are born naked,
I plan to rest when they are gone, now peaceful I’ll be
White Frosting:
wet and hungry;
1/2 lb butter (not maragine)
Then things got
Until I think how sweet they are, and wish them back
1 jar Marshmellow Fluff
worse.
again.
then!
2 cups powdered sugar
Beat butter, add Fluff, beat again,
add sugar and beat again. You’re done!
I long to see them every day, when they’re away so far,
Red meat is not bad for
you.
Fuzzy green meat is bad
for you.
And pray that they will soon return, for that’s how
Grandmas are.
Submitted by Kay Urquhart
Chocolate Peanut Butter:
I have been to a lot of places, but I’ve never been in Cahoots. Apparently you can’t
1 can chocolate frosting
go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone. I’ve also never been in Cognito,
1 cup whipping cream
either. I hear no one recognizes you there. I have, however, been in Sane. They don’t
1/2 cup Peanut Butter
have an airport; you have to be driven there. I have made several trips, thanks to
Beat together—and you’re done!
my friends and family. I would like to go to Conclusions, but you have to
jump…….and I’m not much on physical activity.
….Think I’ll just stay home…..