tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33930157732168565232024-03-13T20:27:08.499-04:00"Looking Toward Sunday"A weekly note to inform and inspire as we prepare for SundayStreetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.comBlogger111125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-77023115633969420762009-12-23T11:57:00.004-05:002009-12-23T12:31:47.457-05:00Christmas Eve, 2009This early edition of "Looking Toward Sunday" reminds us all of our special Candlelight Christmas Eve service here at Faith. It begins at 7:00 PM and will end about an hour later, leaving much time for family get togethers. This service features all the special songs and readings of the season. I hope you will make a special effort to attend, whether it is ours here, or yours at your church. We Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-21713253446052985352009-12-17T14:01:00.008-05:002009-12-17T15:48:46.299-05:00Sunday, December 20, 2009How is your Christmas shopping going? Only 7 more shopping days left. I read about a lady who, when fumbling through her purse to get her wallet, the store clerk noticed a TV remote control she was carrying. "So, do you always carry your TV remote around with you?" the clerk asked."No" the lady replied, "but my husband refused to come Christmas shopping with me, and I figured this was the most Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-57822922663960952892009-12-04T14:11:00.012-05:002009-12-04T16:08:20.284-05:00Sunday, December 6, 2009I trust you had a great Thanksgiving weekend. I am sorry I did not update this with a new posting last week, but I was fairly busy as you can see from these pictures: We enjoyed family time together in Indiana, and it was great. Now we turn our thoughts and efforts to December activities, which are many. Our business meeting this past Wednesday evening went very well and I appreciate all whoStreetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-2037860552785175772009-11-20T12:52:00.008-05:002009-11-20T14:05:36.522-05:00Sunday, November 22, 2009Though Veteran's Day is just past, here is a story with which some veterans can relate: While working as a Navy nurse in a military hospital's emergency room, I was required to introduce myself by my rank and full name. I usually refer to myself as Ensign Mike Payne, but one busy day I rushed into a patient's room and blurted, "Hi, I'm Ensign Payne.""Hi," the patient responded. "I'm in some pain Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-32236497067216926002009-11-13T14:21:00.004-05:002009-11-13T15:13:02.298-05:00Sunday, November 15, 2009Where were you in the great days of summer, 1971? Well, as usual, I was heading to a week of basketball camp with our high school team. Man, did we ever look COOL! You will have to look over this picture carefully to figure out which one I am. And thanks to my friend, Rick, for discovering and sending me this and several other pictures. I particularly appreciate the ones of my father who drove Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-68057563641357352492009-11-05T13:46:00.010-05:002009-11-05T16:35:17.157-05:00Sunday, November 8, 2009With the cooler weather this week (and even some wet snowflakes here yesterday) the fall season is certainly upon us. Though I love the fall, I am always sad to see summer depart because of the outdoor activities I enjoy. But cutting grass is NOT one of those activities, so when our lawnmower broke earlier this summer I didn't mind, but Beth kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed. But Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-9006133104536508012009-10-29T14:11:00.012-04:002009-10-29T22:07:49.770-04:00Sunday, November 1, 2009 This weekend is the one where we "Fall BACK" by turning our clocks BACK an hour on Saturday night before going to bed. I know, I know - the change doesn't really take place until 2:00 AM, and if you want to do it then to be accurate, well that is up to you. But I hope to see you this Sunday on time. Otherwise you will be an hour early, and that is fine as well - you can stay for ABF's and Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-820630616564215282009-10-22T21:47:00.014-04:002009-10-23T00:02:14.518-04:00Sunday, October 25, 2009It is election / voting season, and here in Streetsboro we have no less than 10 candidates running for mayor! And this is only for two years to fill an unexpired term. Then in two more years, we get to do it all over again. I can't tell you for whom to vote for mayor, but I can encourage you to vote "NO" for Issue 3 concerning casino gambling in Ohio. I also encourage you to vote "YES" to Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-68739109829741314852009-10-16T11:05:00.009-04:002009-10-16T12:23:52.508-04:00Sunday, October 18, 2009My heart goes out to my family and friends in Central New York State and Northeastern Pennsylvania for the early snow they received recently: but I will say "better you than me!" Doesn't sound too sympathetic, does it? I appreciate all that our "church nurse" Leigh Bueoy shared last week with us concerning staying healthy during this flu season that is already upon us. Use common sense, which Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-3246212955639967522009-10-08T13:54:00.014-04:002009-10-08T17:26:18.444-04:00Sunday, October 11, 2009I had a good week last week. It included running into LeBron James and his family (star of the NBA and Cleveland Cavaliers) while Beth and I were in Akron. He loves his family and his hometown, so all you other NBA cities out there might as well give up trying to lure him away from here. We had a good Sunday of services last week, which included our communion service. And then I had a great day Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-45853779527464038302009-10-01T14:13:00.005-04:002009-10-01T15:17:25.395-04:00Sunday, October 4, 2009 Wow, October ALREADY! Many of us can't believe how quickly time goes by, but I think it goes quicker the older we get. I have a theory as to why that is, but I won't get into it here. Unless your first name is "Ein" and last name is "Stein," you may not understand! Oh, it is such a privilege to be in such elite academic company! Baloney! I almost sound like the Gnostics that I have been Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-85728105486381506932009-09-18T12:46:00.012-04:002009-09-18T15:19:48.857-04:00Sunday, September 20, 2009We should have some kind of celebration - I believe this the 100th post in these "Looking Toward Sunday" notes. Actually, it seemed to me that we surpassed that number a while ago. But we will celebrate this week anyway: here have some cake! And thank YOU for being a large part of it all. Last Sunday we had a great "Dinner on the Grounds" day in every way. Thanks to Jeff Sheldon and his team Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-22056006057781897162009-09-11T12:42:00.007-04:002009-09-11T14:27:21.994-04:00Sunday, September 13, 2009I think by now everyone who reads this little weekly note around the country (and the world!!) is back in full swing with the new school year. Here is a story about a middle school student at the beginning of a new year: At the beginning of the school year, one seventh grader was reflecting on her chance at being the 8th grade valedictorian.She said her dad was valedictorian, her mom was Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-70552826098545091922009-09-03T10:47:00.006-04:002009-09-03T11:57:41.713-04:00Sunday, September 6, 2009 As you know this weekend is Labor Day Weekend which is traditionally one of the last "hurrahs" for summer. I hope you will enjoy a safe weekend and have time to spend with family and friends. Beth and I decided this year to take some vacation days over this weekend and hope to do some fishing and sightseeing to recharge our batteries for the busy fall season ahead. Please keep us and othersStreetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-83882959325949726322009-08-28T14:34:00.002-04:002009-08-28T15:35:17.061-04:00Sunday, August 30, 2009It's hard to believe, but the new school year is back in session. I hope yours and that of your kids started well and will continue that way through the coming year. And I hope that all students will learn well this year , not just in "head knowledge" but godly WISDOM as well. Kind of like this: "Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is NEVER putting it in a fruit salad."Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-12447744860977386842009-08-13T15:33:00.008-04:002009-08-13T17:17:37.108-04:00Sunday, August 16, 2009I am sitting in the waiting room of our local GMC dealer waiting for Beth's van to have the oil changed, tires rotated, and generally checked over to prepare for our trip to take Leah back to BBC next Monday & Tuesday. This is a beautiful facility and the waiting area is wonderful - complimentary beverages, wi - fi, TV, comfortable seating, work station for guys like me, etc. These places Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-6971106317375272662009-08-06T22:42:00.009-04:002009-08-07T12:23:11.612-04:00Sunday, August 9, 2009I was on vacation last week and we kept fairly busy, so I was not able to get this note out to you. But you did a great job remembering that our Japan Missions Team was giving their presentation in our morning service last Sunday, and you packed out our auditorium! Praise the Lord, it was a great morning service as we heard their testimonies and impressions of the trip. They showed us many Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-22131222214328127702009-07-23T13:56:00.005-04:002009-07-24T11:54:11.781-04:00Sunday, July 26, 2009 Our Missions Team to Kagoshima, Japan has been gone for a week. We have had a few updates on their ministry and how they are doing via a Facebook page set up by Dennis. Some of you have had difficulty accessing this page, so I have copied for you (below) the most recent note about them. It is a few days old due the fact that they have been ministering at a camp and have not had internet Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-53752007070904175372009-07-17T16:14:00.005-04:002009-07-17T17:14:37.301-04:00Sunday, July 19, 2009The past week seemed to go by quickly - it only seems like last evening I was talking with our missions to Japan group, but it actually was last MONDAY evening! Speaking of the team, they arrived safely in Japan today (Friday) about 10:00 AM after a trip of about 29 hours. Here they are on their layover in Chicago: Praise the Lord for a safe arrival, now for some rest and to the work at hand. Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-14239485097415885132009-07-09T14:08:00.002-04:002009-07-09T14:51:08.209-04:00Sunday, July 12, 2009Beautiful summer weather has been ours this week! I am sorry for those in northeastern PA and New York State where it has rained a lot during this time; I hear it may be on it's way to our area from Indiana soon. But it has been a glorious week here in Streetsboro!How about a smile to begin with?:When the Jones family moved into their new house, a visiting relative asked five year old Sammy howStreetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-39820165420884519062009-07-03T10:22:00.010-04:002009-07-03T12:39:42.148-04:00Sunday, July 5, 2009Due to the long days and driving time involved, I was not able to get this note to you last week. But we had a good week at the GARBC Annual Conference in Elyria, Ohio. My workshop went well, Beth's singing and judging in the "Talents for Christ" went well, and it was a special time last Friday when Dennis and Barb McMichael were presented the "Outstanding Christian Service Award" from nationalStreetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-84688246640089888272009-06-19T08:55:00.012-04:002009-06-19T11:50:30.629-04:00Sunday, June 21, 2009This Sunday is Father's Day, so here is a joke to get the ball rolling early - some dads can identify with this: My dad and I were talking the other night about love and marriage.He told me that he knew as early as their wedding what marriage to my mom would be like. It seems the minister asked my mom, "Do you take this man to be your husband?" And she said, "I do."Then the minister asked my dad,Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-10511237834607627472009-06-11T10:55:00.008-04:002009-06-12T11:58:32.474-04:00Sunday, June 14, 2009We had a great time last Sunday evening celebrating the accomplishments of the kids in our AWANA program as well as our graduates for 2009 - thanks for attending. We also wanted to recognize the 20th wedding anniversary this past week of Mary and Jim Horley. Mary serves as our "ministry assistant" which is much more than a church secretary. They enjoyed a midweek get away to the Amish country Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-13295678810653605282009-06-05T11:54:00.005-04:002009-06-05T13:30:47.854-04:00Sunday, June 7, 2009With the nice weather we have enjoyed, picnic season is upon us which fits this little story well: A Jewish rabbi and a Catholic priest met at the town's annual 4th of July picnic. Old friends, they began their usual banter."This baked ham is really delicious," the priest teased the rabbi. "You really ought to try it. I know it's against your religion, but I can't understand why such a Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3393015773216856523.post-34977192354212325432009-05-28T12:16:00.006-04:002009-05-28T14:51:38.563-04:00Sunday, May 31, 2009With all the car company talks going on now, and with the offers they are making, I am thinking more and more about my options regarding my 2003 Chevy Impala with about 140,000 miles on it. Some of the new car deals are very tempting - which relates to this little story:A husband, the owner of a new car, was somewhat reluctant to allow his wife to drive his prize possession, even to the grocery Streetsboro, Ohio 44241http://www.blogger.com/profile/13685740536884002372noreply@blogger.com0