Compton News February / March 2021

COMPTON NEWS FEBRUARY & March 2021

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Compton Methodist Church 2 Revel Road, Higher Compton, Plymouth. PL3 5LF www.comptonmethodist.org.uk Minister: Rev’d Brenton Prigge Tel: 01752 656740

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Minister’s letter

January 2021

Dear Friends Normally a new year brings with it much expectation and hope for things to come. This year I am sure many people are full of uncertainty and even anxiety for what the future may hold. I offer you the reassurance that our loving and merciful God is with us, every step of the way. God will never leave us nor forsake us.

There is a lovely, guided meditation I found in a book by Margaret Silf. The book is called Landmarks, and I include the meditation below. Perhaps you would like to use this meditation as a way of reflecting where God is leading you, one step at a time.

Know that God is with you!

Shalom, Brenton

Meditation: You are standing on a riverbank. The river is wide and deep, flowing gently by. Look down at your feet on the edge of the water. See the swirl of the river, feel the mud under your feet. You see a stone in the water. It looks smooth and solid. You step out and stand on the steppingstone. Spend a few quiet moments here. Know that the unseen presence of the God who created all things is here with you, on the stepping-stone.

The river is wide, so wide that you can't see the other shore, however hard you strain your eyes. The water is clear and wild, full of unseen currents, unexpected rapids, but calm shallows as well. You feel at home in the river, standing on your stepping-stone, as on an island of truth.

Behind you on the riverbank is your little home, a stone-built cottage that keeps you warm and safe and keeps the world at bay. Your cottage is your kingdom. You built it yourself. It is safe. It is comfortable. It is the place to return to when the river runs too wild and too cold, or when predators stalk the shoreline.

There is something disconcerting in the view out over the water.

What had seemed like a journey of adventure, when you set out on it, to cross the river to reach God’s Truth and God’s Kingdom on the other, invisible shore, is not at all that it seemed. Because you can see only one stepping-stone and you’re standing on it. There is no way forward.

You can't do anything about your position. You’re standing here in the water on the one and only stone. All you can do is stand here, be here, be present in the present moment, and realise that there is no journey, because there is no way. Only a line of stones left behind you, but you don't want to go back.

Truly, you don't want to go back.

For a moment you feel a wave of panic, but it recedes, and leaves you free to stand on your stone, breathing your air, feeling the spray of the water, listening to your heartbeat pulsing through creation.

And waiting, just waiting for God. And then, when your heart is still, God is there beside you, silently placing the next stone in front of you and inviting you to take another step into the trackless waters. Another breath, another prayer, another stone. Just one more stone.

Your breathing becomes steady, each breath a stepping-stone to you.

As time passes, you learn to recognise God’s ways, and to trust, when you stand in the middle of the fast-moving water, that God will always bring you one more stone - just one - and call you forward to one next step. You welcome God’s arrival each time and smile a silent greeting.

You come to expect God. You know you can rely on God. You stand here on your stone, your little rocky island, and feel a ripple of anticipation as you turn towards the riverbank to greet God as he comes. But God takes a little longer this time. God is still there on the riverbank, searching out the right stone for you today. And only now you see how God is doing it. God is taking the stones away, one by one, from your cottage on the riverbank. Already it is half demolished. The walls you have built... The defences you have surrounded yourself with... Your comfort zone... God is dismantling your kingdom, one stone at a time, to provide you with the way to discover the God’s Kingdom.

Shared by Brenton

The trouble with retirement is that you never get a day off. - Abe Lemons Suffering Stairlifts. I’m 70 -Wit and Wisdom for the young at heart.

When God caused a 441% increase at Compton At a time when God poured out His Spirit across the world in new ways, the congregation of our church were prepared to receive . . .

And the blessings we received were extraordinary.

In March of 1979, the weekly collection was £34. At Spring meetings of the congregation, they made the decision to so give that they could have their ‘own’ leader, as well as their minister at the time.

At the same time, Gill and I were pretty content. As Gill brought up our two young children, and a school to teach at which was only a walk away, was fine for us. Then, everything was turned upside down, when John (the minister) and Eileen invited us around for a meal - as a result of a meeting at Compton they were asking whether we would be willing to work in the church instead. While we wanted time to pray about it (3 months’ notice had to be given re leaving teaching), in the end we said ‘Yes’ and so began 6 of the happiest years of our ministry.

We knew collections were increasing, but in order to be pay me a full Minister’s allowance, it didn’t reach the required sum - until the first week in September when the treasurer Ken Frost, rang up with delight in his voice, to say that for the first time, the collection was £150! What a faith step that was for the people of that time - some of whom are still with us and serving God now.

John (Trevenna) and I had the privilege of preaching at Compton nearly every week, alternating between morning and evening: thus, giving a continuity. My main work was to concentrate on that wanting Baptism for their young ones and outreach generally. We were able to put on the Salvation Army musical ‘Spirit’ with a big cast and great backstage folk as well. This was put on in Plymouth churches, at Conference (!) and then in Oxfordshire and London churches.

Besides all this, John and Geoff Floyd had initiated a great work with secondary schools (Geoff was teaching at Sutton, me at Public); and again, members of the Compton congregation were fully involved in the weeks’ away at Tavistock, Truro; plus, local (e.g. at the Central Hall] Many of the young people became Christians and were baptised in the Holy Spirit as a result. One youngster who attended our church, has been involved (and is still so) in missionary work overseas over all those years.

Home groups multiplied - we had nearly twenty; and the membership increased by over 100% in six years. The ministry I have been privileged to have since (especially in prison work) was all enabled by the faithfulness of the congregation of 1979; and of course, Geoff Floyd took this same root. Gill and I are very grateful.

As we face the need to have more money now (and perhaps be able to afford a SWYM young person in the future), the 441% increase God enabled in 1979, could happen again - or at least, something near it!

A big moment in our Christian lives occurred at a Power, Praise and Ministry Service (these took place at Peverell monthly and folk came from all over the city). I can remember the exact spot where John came up to me and asked what we would think about tithing. Our first reaction I suppose was to think ‘we have less income now (than when in teaching) - but we responded and have never looked back.

God has always been far more generous to us, than we could ever have imagined.

Remember the promise ‘Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. for with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.’

Terry and Gill

Our God is no man’s debtor!

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Scout News.

The Scout Group's Christingle Service went well on Zoom but not the same as getting together in the Church, again we were raising funds for the Children's Society which we support every year, but takings were down this year.

We can't meet in together in person, so it is back to Zoom for each section on a Friday night. Leaders have met to discuss and plan out the programmes for the sections, it is not easy to keep the young peoples’ interest. Last year we got some outside people coming into do certain things for badge work and entertainment, we have also set different challenges for young people to do towards their badge work. We have now got to wait and see who comes in on to Zoom, bearing in mind that School work is online, the question is will they want more Zoom. Our numbers have been steady over last year because near the end of the year we were able to meet outside for activities and that is what Scouting is about.

I must thank our dedicated leaders for all the extra time they have to put in to keep the Group going. We do our Best.

Nigel Norris Group Scout Leader.

Every day I join a group of Christians in Prayer. This is one of the prayers we shared recently.

Because Of You

Because you picked me up, when I struggled to get through.

Because you healed my heart, when it was thrown and shattered.

Because you gave me hope, when it seemed so out of reach.

Because you filled me with peace, when chaos flowed through my veins.

Because you showed me the light, when there was only darkness.

Because you gave me comfort, when my voice cried out in pain.

Because you reassured me, when the doubts screamed in my head.

Because you kept me going, when there seemed nowhere to go.

Because you sustained me with strength, when weakness became all I knew.

Because you came and stayed, when everyone else turned around and left.

Because you gave me a purpose, when life seemed so pointless.

Because you restored my happiness, when life seemed to snatch it away.

Because you filled this emptiness, when the void echoed with loneliness.

Because you helped me let it all go, when I gripped the tightest to hold on.

Because you showed me the beauty of life, when the world showed me nothing but hate and corruption.

Because you gave me a better life, when the old one fought to come back.

Because I am nothing without you, nothing but a hopeless being.

Because only You could tear down my wall of pride, and instead build it back up with love and humbleness.

Because of all this, I give you my life Lord.

I will put all my fears and failures in Your hands, my worries that consume me, my pain that destroys me.

You were always there, even when I rejected You. Because of all You are, my life, oh God, is yours.

Amen. ~ Jacqueline Burciaga Fred

CHURCH GIVING Since the first lockdown last year many of us have changed the way we give to the church, and continue to do so, by paying our offertory by standing order. If you have not considered using this method, we would ask you to prayerfully think about doing so, as it ensures our church receives income whilst we are still not able to meet in communal worship.

We are sure you will understand that bills still need to be paid, and that our rental income from the Hall/Church is curtailed whilst we are in this current lockdown.

Should you wish to set up a direct debit the details are as follows:

Sort code: 40 36 23

Account Number: 91215353 In the name Compton Methodist Church You can also use these details if you would like to give a donation at any time.

Pam has said, “any cheques can be sent to me rather than the Church, but I don't particularly want to keep having to go into the bank so again a standing order or oneoff bank transfer would be appreciated.”

In God’s Love Compton Church – Managing Trustees

How is Shrove Tuesday celebrated around the world? ©Travel knowledge /by Grace This year, February 16th, is Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day, where all over the UK we will be whipping up some pancake batter and topping them with our favourite sweet treats.

But how is it celebrated outside the UK? Here are how several countries across the globe honour this occasion.

Brazil Rio’s world-famous carnival takes place over the week leading up to Ash Wednesday, dating back from 1723. The celebration mixed with African traditions gradually evolved into a party with street music, sounds of samba, Brazilian dancing and lots of eating.

USA Only one party can beat Brazil for sheer spectacle and wildness – Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Revelers come in purple, gold and green costume and dress themselves with long beads. From there, it’s a nonstop procession of parties, parades, music and food.

Spain Carnival starts on Thursday – the week before Ash Wednesday and it is known as the “Day of the Omelette” or Dia de la tortilla. The celebrations vary across the country, but it’s generally a day of clearing out the pantry of meat and bread and eating a meal as a community. The typical meal is an omelette, of course.

France Pancake day is France is called “la Chandeleur” and is celebrated on the 2nd of February. On Shrove Tuesday it is known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, where people eat fatty foods before they begin fasting on Ash Wednesday. The French are famous for their delicious crepes, which are served both sweet or savoury.

Denmark The Danish swap pancakes for buns and celebrate “Fastelavn” on the last Sunday before lent. They have Danish style buns filled with whipped cream and jam – yum!

Canada Objects with symbolic value are baked into the pancakes in Canada – coins, wedding rings and buttons. The coin finders are believed to become rich, the finder of the ring will be the first married and the button finders will go on to be a tailor or seamstress.

Facts about Shrove (Pancake) Tuesday/ La Chandeleur/Mardi Gras

· Shrove Tuesday, the day before the start of Lent is called ‘Mardi Gras’ or ‘Fat Tuesday’ in France which comes from the tradition of parading a fat ox through Paris streets to remind people not to eat meat for the next 6.5 weeks til Easter. . It has more commonly been associated with the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday. · During Mardi Gras, people disguise themselves putting on crazy masks. The Carnival in Nice goes for 10 days. · In France, pancakes/crepes/galettes are not served on this day like other parts of the world but on La Chandeleur/candlemas, the Catholic holy day 40 days after Christmas (on 2 February) when Jesus was first presented at the temple by Mary. . Chandeleur is also called Fete de la Lumiere or crepe day. One tradition that goes with the day is to hold a coin in your writing hand and a crêpe pan in the other and flip the crêpe into the air. If you manage to catch the crêpe in the pan, your family will be prosperous for the rest of the year.

God’s Wish for Us Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. For I rejoiced greatly when the brothers came and testified to your truth, as indeed you are walking in the truth. ~ 3 John 1:2-3 What is the greatest joy for any parents? If you have children, you definitely know the answer, and if you do not, you can probably guess: To see your children happy, prosperous, and good, following Christ and having good health, enough of the material world so that they do not suffer, and a feeling of accomplishment.

Well, we are God’s children, and guess what? That is exactly what he wants for us.

We may often feel that God has let us down, somehow, especially if we do not live by faith. Why won't God cure my disease, fill my empty bank account, let my departed loved ones stay with me a few more years? Sometimes it is impossible to know; God is impossible to understand, period.

We are told to have faith; we are promised that one day all will come clear and we will know perfect happiness. (Cor. 13) If you are trying to make a living and struggling financially, or struggling for better health, or are grieving for the loss of a loved one, it is well to realize that God is on your side and wants to you succeed. You have a tailwind in whatever you try to do, if it is something that will benefit you in the long run.

Nobody really understands how an all-powerful God can allow evil to exist on earth and in our lives, or why Satan is allowed (for a while) to have so much power over us. Our ancestors chose Satan over God: that might be, perhaps, the most understandable explanation. God gave us free will, and Adam and Eve — and most everyone since — has chosen to follow Satan, at least in part. Once we see that evil is not the work of God and is not what He wants for us, the power of faith and love becomes clear.

If we need evidence that God does not want us to suffer, but to prosper, we need only to look at Christ. He came in person to earth, for the express purpose of suffering with us, even though it was we, not He, who had made the choices that underlie the suffering. And the result of God’s sacrifice in Christ was that there would be an end to our suffering. God atoned for our sins, so that we would not have to suffer for all eternity.

So let us remember, in everything we do and everything we want, that God wants it for us. He smiles when we are happy and successful, and He suffers when we suffer.

Dear God, I pray that all will go well with me and with all your faithful saints. Amen. ~ Mason Barge

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In Praise of God Dear Lord, for all Your loving ways My heart delights to sing Your praise.

Your artistry is unsurpassed When, suddenly, it’s spring, at last.

The trees awake from winter’s grey And blossom, pink, to greet the day.

Bright flowers appear, red, gold and blue, To nod and give the sun its due.

Though life is hard and souls despair Of war and death. You’re always there To comfort and to show the way Through faith and prayer, from day to day.

Brenda Robinson ©Faith In Society – 1996/Triumph House

Mothering Sunday – 14th March Proverbs chapter 31 : 10 – 30 Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her; 29”Many women do noble things but you surpass them all.” Proverbs 31:28-29 Mother’s gone…

At first it didn’t seem possible. She had been so very much alive when just last week she had bought over the ironing – the shirts beautifully done; the children’s clothes neatly mended.

Always there had been Mother to do for others – to baby-sit, when I needed a permanent; to patiently show my girls how to make her “special rolls” (despite inefficient and grimy little fingers); to take cake over to the old gentleman down the block “because he had no one to care”; to sew the church draperies because it could “save the Lord’s money”.

I remember Mother, too, for the beauty she taught me to see – how she pointed out the raspberry patch when it was loaded with red, round raspberries, the cardinal that perched on our windowsill, the

first yellow crocus that popped through the snow, the tall trees in the back yard that she called “soldiers on parade.”

And then there were the times we “talked things over” – I, not willing to accept the real answer from her store of wisdom and yet so despairingly wanting her advice and approval.

For all of this giving of yourself to me, I thank you Mother. May I be able to give to my children that which you have given me.

And I know I can if I go for help and wisdom to the One who was ever your Guide… ©Meditations for Mothers – Marie Frost 1963 THERE IS NOTHING LIKE BEING SURE On behalf of my family, I send New Year greetings to our dear friends in the fellowship at Compton.

However young or old we may be, this year is new to us. The very word “new” is significantly suggestive. That which is new is necessarily untried. You will have seen beginnings of probably many years, but this year is untried to you as to the infant of days.

We need a Friend who is trustworthy upon which to lean.

We need a Guide, and there is only One who has walked life’s path without stumbling and that is Jesus. Let us clasp His hand to walk with Him in this new and unknown way.

The Apostle Paul didn’t mince his words, when he said, “For I KNOW whom I have believed…” (2 Tim.1:12). He could have hesitated and said, “I think I know” or “it is just possible”, or “perhaps I know. “ No! It was with definite, undoubted confidence he could declare

“I KNOW” and many an old-time preacher would have banged the pulpit desk with a mighty thump to reassure the congregation of Paul’s complete and unshakable confidence.

I have found it has been the pattern of some church ministers and local preachers to select a particular text for the new year. I am in regular correspondence with a Primitive Methodist Local Preacher in the Isle of Man. He is a prolific writer and publisher of sermons, Bible studies etc. (as dear Fred will verify). This man’s text for this year is John 9 : 4 “…I must work the works of Him who sent me, while it is day, the night cometh when no man can work.” This preacher’s great output is such that this text could be his testimony for many years past.

An imposing inscription around the archway entrance to Calvary Baptist Church, New York City, declaring Biblical stance are these words: “We preach Christ Crucified, Risen and Coming Again.”

I wonder what inscription, either at the entrance, or at the front of the church, do you think will typify the ministry of Compton? Some years ago I put this same question to Crownhill silence reigned. I expect better of you!

Harold.

World Day of Prayer Service - 2pm Friday 5th March 2021 This year the service has been written by the Christian women of Vanuatu. Just over 1,100 miles to the east of Australia, in the south-western Pacific Ocean, Vanuatu is a cluster of islands stretching 400 miles.

In normal times we would be planning an ecumenical service and inviting many neighbouring Churches to join us in this international celebration. But, because of the uncertainty of predicting what the situation will be like in a month, Brenton has agreed to host a zoom service for our 3 churches, on our usual link.

This service is the only opportunity the UK branch of WDP has to raise funds, and in the current climate we are uncertain how we will be collecting any donations. Mary McNaughton and I will be

working with Crownhill, and Mount Gould to prepare the service, so information will follow by email, or with the weekly prayer sheet if you are not online. Don’t forget you can join any service on the telephone and hear what’s being said, even if you can’t see any screen. If you would like to find out more information about joining by telephone, please contact me.

If you know you would like to attend this service, please let me know and I will get a booklet out to as many people as possible.

Lesley

PRAYERS FOR FEBRUARY Jesus said “I am the LIGHT of the world, whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the LIGHT OF LIFE.” John Chapter 8 verse 12 Sundays. Pray that more people will be able to join in the Sunday Services at 10.30 am on Zoom and the telephone links, also to be able to access other meetings during the week.

Mondays. Praise God for Jesus, who invites each one of us to walk with him in his Light every day, dispelling the darkness around us.

Let us reflect his light as we go about our ordinary everyday tasks.

Song: ‘Jesus bids us shine with a clear pure light’.

Tuesdays. Praise the Lord for the vaccine centres that are beginning to open; pray for enough vaccines to be available. Pray for the people who work in the centres to be kept safe and have the energy they will need.

Wednesdays. Thank God for the Churches Together in Plymouth, that there will be a greater sense of unity as we find ways to celebrate Jesus’ salvation together both now through technology and in the future when we can physically meet together. 1 John Chapter 1: verse 7.

Thursdays. Holy Spirit please guide us to find new ways in the future to reach out into our communities, to use our premises as a means to helping people to feel they belong and are cared about. (Psalm 119: v105) Fridays. Pray for grace to accept and adapt to different ways of ‘doing church’ combining the best from the past and the challenges of new incentives. Proverbs 3 vv5-6 Saturdays. Pray for those you know who face difficult health issues; who are lonely; who are grieving, to know Jesus’ arms of love around the; for those who are finding it so difficult to cope with losing their jobs & income. Pray that help will come more quickly; that the government will be able to get to grips with the economic pressures & provide suitable assistance where it is most needed.

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My reflections on this quiet day turned my thoughts to barriers and gulfs. Jacob needed to find his way to move forward both through and across barriers and obstacles. Some were of his own making.

During one of times to find a quiet space for reflection, I walked along a narrow road near the river at Noss Mayo. I sat for a while on a fence bordering the river, this was there to give some protection against falling down a steep bank into the river. Earlier I

had passed a fallen tree which was obstructing the road which was in the process of being removed.

We erect barriers to protect ourselves. Unfortunately, these sometimes turn into obstructions between ourselves and God and others. These can hold us back effectively robbing us of moving forward in our relationships.

I realized that I was using barriers of fear to give myself a sense of security. In my imagination I saw words on the fence planks, like fear of being hurt; rejected; lonely; unloved; being unacceptable; what might happen if; of being swept along out of control, away from the known into the unknown, into darkness.

The distant shrill noise of a chain-saw cutting through the fallen tree caused me to think that the removal of barriers could be difficult and painful.

Jesus’ life and death removed a barrier between mankind and God. It cost Him his life – it was horribly painful spiritually, mentally and physically. But the cross made a bridge across the gulf between mankind and God. I began to see that I could allow Jesus to cut through my security fence/ barriers and use them to bridge the river of fears. The picture now changed, the planks were removed and turned over, they had words on the other sides which were opposite to words of my fears – as if Jesus was saying to me “trust me for all these things.” Then the planks became a bridge, safe to cross over the river to the other side and make the way forward clear.

Some words from the chorus of the hymn ‘When we walk with the Lord’ came into my mind. ‘Trust and obey, for there’s no other way, to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey’.

For me, when I couldn’t see clearly what lay ahead or which way to go and felt fearful and inclined to stay where I was behind my protective barriers of fears – Jesus beckoned me on to walk with Him, as he would lead me in the way he knew was best for me to go, trusting him to help me overcome barriers as I followed Him. This Quiet Day was led by the Minister for Compton in 1997at Noss Mayo Methodist Church and titled A TOUCHING PLACE. The three sessions were headed ‘Losing Your Grip: Genesis 4:1-11.’

‘Hanging in there: Genesis 32: 22-31.’ and ‘Finding a place 1 Kings 17: 1 – 17.

I also used Genesis Chapter 33. I wrote these reflections shortly afterwards in a Notebook I kept for such occasions, they were very special times and have encouraged me greatly over the years.

Psalm 138 v8. The Lord will fulfil His purpose for me; Your love, O Lord, endures forever.

Jean Quant January 2021

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A woman walked up to a little old man rocking in a chair on his porch. “I couldn’t help noticing how happy you look,” she said.

“What’s your secret for a long happy life?”

“I smoke 60 cigarettes a day,” he said.

“I also drink a case of whisky a week, eat fatty foods and never exercise.”

“That’s amazing,” the woman said. How old are you?

“Twenty-six.”

Suffering Stairlifts. I’m 70 – Wit and Wisdom for the young at heart.

Peter – Alone in the courtyard Why Lord? Why, why did I do it? What made me act as I did?

Me, Your servant, Your loyal and trusted friend, I have let You down. I am so ashamed. I ran away from my responsibility as a disciple. I was afraid of the consequences, of being known as one of Your followers. I was afraid of losing face with the townsfolk, our friends and neighbours; I ran and tried to hide myself in the company of others. I was afraid of being recognized, scared of what would happen next, what would happen to me?

I allowed fear to take control, yet I know fear is not of you.

After all that you had taught us on our travels around Judea, I still gave Satan a foothold, and of course he used it to his advantage.

Now I am separated from my Lord, the One I love. I deserted Him in His time of need. So much for my promise, I had claimed I would never leave His side; I would be with Him always, to the end of time. I did not understand the full meaning of all He spoke about, but I loved Him. I would willingly do anything He asked of me. He showed me unconditional love, and this is my response! I feel so ashamed and angry with myself. How can He ever forgive my behaviour?

I have been disloyal; I do not deserve His love, love without measure, love that knows no bounds. My tears of sadness and regret, so selfish, yet freely flow.

He told me it would happen; how did He know? He said I would deny Him three times before the cock crowed. How

wretched I feel now the dawn has broken; the cock has crowed just as He said it would. Sitting in the soldiers’ courtyard I pretended not to be a disciple, to the soldiers, the girl waiting tables and now I deny Him to myself.

I am a poor apology of a friend and brother to the living Christ.

Jesus, the same Jesus I have been following for the last three years. He never let me down, He has always been here for me. Even when I sliced off the soldier’s ear in the garden yesterday, He miraculously healed him; I was not even arrested, I should have been, yet He made a way to let me go free. Why did He do that. I know He loves me although I do not deserve His mercy or grace.

Karen

SECOND INFANCY (More Senior Jokes – Shelley Klein)

Two elderly gentlemen from a retirement home were sitting on a park bench under a large sycamore tree when one turned to the other and said: “John, I’m eighty-three years old now and I’m just full of aches and pains. I know you’re about my age. How do you feel?”

John replied, “I feel like a new-born baby.”

“Really?” Like a new-born baby?

“Yep – no hair, no teeth and I think I just wet my pants.”

CLUE: Yeshua is the Hebrew name of this person

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