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We give you thanks, most gracious God, for the beauty of
earth and sky and sea; for the richness of mountains, plains,
and rivers; for the songs of birds and the loveliness of flowers.
We praise you for these good gifts, and pray that we may
safeguard them for our posterity. Grant that we may continue
to grow in our gratefu...l enjoyment of your abundant creation,
to the honor and glory of your Name, now and for ever. Amen. --Book of Common Prayer

As many of you know, the Church of the Nazarene celebrated their General Assembly last summer in Orlando, Florida. General church events are big occasions for denominations, large and small...

WordAction Adult Curriculum Group Okay, everyone, we've been quiet this month because we've all been finishing up deadlines, but you've been quiet too! What's everyone doing this month? How are the holidays (Thanksgiving here in the US, and Advent/Christmas everywhere) affecting your preparation time for your groups? Is there anything we can do to help?

WordAction Adult Curriculum Group This week we are exploring Hebrews 11. If you had to nominate someone to the "Heroes and Heroines of Faith Hall of Fame" who would it be? Blessings, Duane

WordAction Adult Curriculum Group Don't mean to overload you today with posts, but here's a moving news story on a Christian Pakistinian who saved a number of Muslim girls from a suicide bomber.
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CNN's Ivan Watson profiles a Christian man who died saving hundreds of Muslim girls from a suicide bomber.

WordAction Adult Curriculum Group A Salvation Army New Testament saved a soldiers life, and his soul. Great story for Veteran's Day. Thank you to all our servicepeople everywhere.
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By Mike BushKSDK --The month of the November has a familiar ring to it."This time of year we raise about 65% of the contributions we receive throughout the year," says Major Randy Polsley of the Salvation ...

WordAction Adult Curriculum Group Miriam Brower of Nort Platte, Nebraska, turned 103 recently. The last line of the story makes it worth sharing with WordAction Adult leaders.
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North Platte Telegraph Newspaper provides Lincoln County and surrounding areas with up-to-date information on local events, sports, agriculture and weather. Your SOURCE for news in North Platte.

Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life-in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not...

WordAction Adult Curriculum Group Standard has been publishing great fiction and non-fiction for over 75 years. We are looking for good authors who love to write articles and stories demonstrating "faith in action." If you would like to submit your work, ask questions, or get a copy of the writer's guidelines contact Duane at Standard@WordAction.com

WordAction Adult Curriculum Group If any of you were looking for the Emergent Church discussion yesterday and noticed it had disappeared (as it did for me!), it has "reemerged," as Duane has so sagely put it! Has anyone else noticed that FB does some weird things now and then? --Judi

Jack B. Smithwick Sr. I am having little difficulty with the methology. It may have something to do with my Pastoral history. My difficulty is trying to get as much of the lesson as I can in what is to me such a short amount of time. I believe that my class leaves with a strong sense of Jesus our LOrd as one who cares deeply and is involve...d in every part of their lives, not only as our great High Priest but also a personal friend who walks with them every day.

Jack B. Smithwick Sr. These lessons in Hebrews are simply wonderful, several times in our Senior Adult class the Holy Spirit has took over, much praising and rejoicing. Rev. Jack kSmithwick Retired

WordAction Adult Curriculum Group Have you checked out www.SundayTeacher.com recently? We've just added six more sessions to the site, so you have more time to access them before they are taken down. Let us know if the extra six weeks is helpful!
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