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Earla Lockhart

From: Earla Lockhart <earla7@gmail.com>

Sent: Friday, February 12, 2016 8:05 AM

To: Earla Lockhart

Subject: FMBC UPDATE WEEKEND EDITION - FRIDAY - FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Importance: High

GOD IS FAITHFUL - SO WE CAN CONTINUE TO TRUST HIM MORE FULLY AND OBEY HIM MORE COMPLETELY!

BE INTENTIONAL IN PRAYER, LEADING PERSONS TO CHRIST, BEING FRIENDLY INVITERS & BEING FRIENDLY CHRISTIANS ... BLENDING AND BONDING IN THE BODY OF CHRIST!

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QUOTE TO PONDER

Let your words be the genuine picture of your heart.

(~ John Wesley)

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FMBC AT-A-GLANCE

WEEKLY FMBC WORSHIP & STUDY OPPORTUNITIES Wednesdays – Bible Study @ Noon & 6:30 p.m.

Each Wednesday Feb. 10 – Mar 24th – Special Lenten Series (“Living Closer to God”) in both the noon & evening Adult Bible Study sessions

Sundays @ 8:00 a.m. & 10:50 a.m. – Worship

First Sundays @ 8:00 a.m., 10:50 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. - Worship

2nd & 4th Sundays @ 8:00 a.m. – Children’s Church 5th Sundays @ 9:30 a.m. – Combined Worship

Sundays @ 9:30 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages (except 5th Sundays) ***********************************************************************

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SAVE THE DATE The 39th Pastoral Anniversary service for Pastor Julius R. Scruggs is Sunday, March 20th. The guest preacher for both worship experiences will be the Reverend Don Darius Butler – Pastor of Tabernacle Community Baptist Church (Milwaukee, WI ~ http://www.tcbchurch.com/). ***********************************************************************

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HUNTSVILLE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HAP) – Please place items in designated container in the breezeway. January – March, 2016 Organizations: Church Family/Scouting Ministry

Items to bring: Peanut Butter and Jelly

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In addition we would like to ask you to support the ministry of making sleeping mats for the Homeless. It takes 500-700 bags to make one mat. **************************************************************************

REMINDER: SUPPORT AMETHYST HOLMES (ATHLETES IN ACTION) Give page: give.cru.org/0683910 Prayer Letter: http://eepurl.com/bNfJAf ***********************************************************************

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KUDOS TO BROTHER MARK BARKLEY FOR 55 YEARS OF GOVERNMENT SERVICE! I “missed” this article in the January 20th Redstone Rocket! But here is the link for the online article: http://www.theredstonerocket.com/news/article_4338783e-bf90-11e5-b419-8707e728ea2c.html ***********************************************************************

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URGENT HELP NEEDED Young single-parent mother is in immediate need of furniture and household items. Due to an adverse situation, she is moving into an apartment and she

has "nothing." She does have a job and will be able to move forward with our help.

If anyone has any of the following items, please contact Carolyn Landry at

clandry@fmbc.org or 256.428.1244.

King size bed, mattresses, bedding (will accept queen size) Chest of drawers, dresser

Couch, chairs, love seat Dinette table for 4 and chairs

Washer and dryer Small kitchen appliances (microwave, blender, fryer)

Dishes, flatware

Towels

This young mother is grateful for any and all items offered. Let's seize the opportunity to show why we are among the most loving churches in all the

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IMPORTANT VOTING INFORMATION – PRIMARY ELECTION IS MARCH 1ST - DEADLINES ARE APPROACHING! District 6 Commissioner Bob Harrison reminds us that the voting day for the Primary Election has been changed from the first Tuesday in June to March 1.

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Become an informed voter, be sure and check your voting status. Verify that

your voter registration information is current. Make sure of your current precinct to vote, because some voting locations have changed. Voting is your

most important Constitutional right. Make sure you exercise that right. Too many of our forefathers bled and died for us to have that freedom. ~ Bob Harrison (The People’s Commissioner)

SAMPLE BALLOTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THIS

LINK: http://www.al.com/news/huntsville/index.ssf/2016/02/1_month_unti

l_alabama_primarie.html?hootPostID=fdf69316d2b315bdbd32d1df452116a2

You may register to vote, update name or address and get other information from: The Board of Registrars (819 Cook Avenue – Suite 150 – Huntsville, AL 35801 Public Libraries Armed Forces Recruiting Stations OR when applying for State Driver’s License, Food Stamps, WIC, Medicaid or Rehabilitation Services

MORE INFORMATION: http://www.madisoncountyvotes.com/

2016 ELECTIONS

Polls open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Primary Election Tuesday, March 1

Registration Cut-Off Friday. February 12

Primary Run-Off Tuesday, April 12

Registration Cut-Off Monday, March 28

Where do you vote?* At the polling place in the precinct where you live.

*J.O. Johnson High School is no longer a polling place. Those who voted previously at

Johnson High School will now vote:

Robert “Bob” Harrison Senior Wellness and Advocacy Center

6156 Pulaski Pike

If you don’t know where or in which Precinct, check your

Voter Registration Card

Call 256-532-3510

Or visit www.madisoncountyvotes.com

Absentee Voting

Any qualified voter who is unable to vote at his/her regular polling place on Election Day may

vote by making application to the ABSENTEE ELECTION MANAGER or the City Clark for

municipal elections.

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The application must reach the appropriate office at least five days prior to the election. You

must vote your absentee ballot and mail it to the clerk’s office to insure receipt by Election

Day:

Absentee Election Manager, Madison County Courthouse

100 Northside Square,

Huntsville, AL 35801-4820 ***********************************************************************

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BLACK HISTORY EVENT – FMBC YOUTH (GRADES 7-12)

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I KNOW MY WORTH – 2ND CAMPAIGN

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NEW ORDERING INFORMATION FOR SECOND CAMPAIGN – ONLY A FEW MORE DAYS TO ORDER TO ORDER, GO TO: www.booster.com/ikmw2 First campaign went well – now a new campaign has launched. Thanks to all of you that showed interest in wanting to purchase my t-shirt design. I have provided a ladies short and long sleeve cut, and a unisex short and long sleeve cut that goes up to

5x. Again, thanks for your support! A special thanks goes out to Barbara Upshaw-Mayers for taking my vision and bringing it to reality! ~ Rosalind Nicol Rainey

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CONGRATULATIONS ARTHURINE!

I am blessed to announce the release of my first CD titled "SING UNTO THE LORD," which is a musical potpourri of praise and adoration to God. CDs are available online at CDBaby.com (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/arthurineshackleford1). Digital downloads are available on

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CDBaby.com, iTunes, Amazon.com, and Google Play. If you would rather order a CD directly from me, please let me know. My contact information is shackpublishing@aol.com. I would appreciate your support! ~ Love and blessings, Arthurine Mastered and Produced by: Roberto Burton Producers: Kenneth Anderson, Wayne Bucknor, Durrand Carrington, and Chris Givens

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The Huntsville Area Chapter of the National Alumnae Association of Spelman College will present the Spelman College Jazz Ensemble in concert, Sunday, March 6, 2016, 5:00 p.m., at the Marriott Space Center. Proceeds will support the Dr. Bessie Washington Jones Scholarship Fund. Information at 256.721.1448 or hsvnaasc@gmail.com. Tickets may be obtained from: Jocelyn Boustani Gina Jones Wyndolyn Fuqua Chinella Henderson LaFreeda Jordan Rosa Kilpatrick ***********************************************************************

*** 100 BLACK MEN OF AMERICA – 2016 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The 100 Black Men of America, (BMOA) Inc. Greater Huntsville Chapter (GHC)

is accepting applications for its 2016 Scholarship Program The 100 BMOA GHC is committed to the growth and development of America’s youth. In addition to

engaging in mentoring, education, health & wellness and economic

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development programs, we feel it is important to aid in developing talented

young Americans in pursuit of higher education.

Complete scholarship applications must be postmarked or received in the 100 BMOA GHC’s Business Office no later than midnight on March 1, 2016.

For complete scholarship application and instructions, please go to our website

at 100bmoaghc2.com. For additional information, please email the scholarship chairman at rjdavis@knology.net. ************************************************************************** ATTENTION: FEDERAL EMPLOYEES Brother Isaiah Chris Robinson has been approved for the Leave Donor Program. He is asking for leave donations to enable him to continue supporting his wife (Sister Cathy Miller Robinson) during her illness. In addition, Chris, Cathy's mother (Sister Gracie Miller), and other family members request your fervent prayers! ************************************************************************** THE VALLEY WEEKLY ~ The current edition is online ~ The Valley Weekly current & past issues may be viewed online at www.valleyweeklyllc.com ~ (Dr. Dorothy W. Huston, Editor) **************************************************************************

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FBC – Governors Drive calls new Pastor http://fbchsv.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=51105&PID=1017227

NOTE: THE FBC-FMBC FELLOWSHIP WORSHIP SERVICE – CHANGED FROM Feb 10th to Apr 10th ************************************************************************** JOB OPENING FOR FARM WORKER Full-time farmer worker; experience with cattle handling, feeding, giving shots, and all other duties associated with a cattle ranch. Must drive tractor with front-end loader , four wheeler, install and repair fences. Valid driver’s license required and must be able to work in all type weather conditions. Only serious candidates need apply. Contact 931- 937-0180. ******************************************* MENDED HEARTS SUPPORT GROUP The local chapter of Mended Hearts meets monthly on the 3rd Thursday @ 6:30 p.m. @ the Dowdle Center, corner of Governor and Gallatin Streets. Mended Hearts is a support group for heart patients and their families. Our programs are open to everyone. Website: www.mendedheartshsv.org ~ Dr. Fredonia B. Williams, Mended Hearts – Huntsville Chapter 260 President, Regional Director for the Southern Region and National Visiting Chair *************************************************************************** AARP MEETING The Local Huntsville/Madison County AARP Chapter #1023 meets the First Thursday of each month at 10am at The Senior Center on Drake Avenue. Interesting Topics, Recreations, Trips etc. for the 50+ are presented monthly; please join us. Dr. Johnny W. McAlpine, Regional AARP Chapter Liaison, South Central Region ***************************************************************************

103RD BIRTHDAY Sister Annie Jewell Cheatham is requesting that you share in her aunt’s 103rd birthday (February 26 th) Please send birthday wishes to: Ms. Lizzie Mae Grace c/o Mrs. Arzell Nelson 2811 Indianapolis Avenue Clovis, CA 93611 ***************************************************************************

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PRAYER CONCERNS

Continue to pray for Pastor Julius Scruggs as he recovers!

NOTE OF APPRECIATION Sister Rebecca Pratcher & her family appreciate your prayers for her first-cousin Rev. Levester Hardiman, He is recuperating quite well from gunshot wound & is coping with his wife Brenda’s death. The family appreciates your prayers and comforting support!

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FMBC MEMBERS HOSPITALIZED/IN REHAB OR SURGERY FACILITIES Sister Shakilya Fletcher – HSV Hosp (Rm 473)

Brother Walter Rodgers – HSV Health & Rehab

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FMBC MEMBERS SCHEDULED FOR SURGERY/PROCEDURE

Sister Fatima Maze – Surgery Tues 2/23/16 @ 7:30am @ Crestwood Med Ctr.

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BACK IN WORSHIP Reverend G.W. Lindsey, Jr. ~ 2/7/16 @ 8:00am

Sister Harriett Littlepage ~ 2/7/16 @ 10:45am

Sister Patricia Cox ~ 2/7/16 @ 10:45am

Sister Elizabeth R. Hall ~ 2/7/16 @ 10:45am

Reverend Albert Charles ~ 2/7/16 @ 10:45am

Sister Angela Reedy Jackson – ~ 2/7/16 @ 10:45am – Not recognized in worship **********************************************************

RECUPERATING @ HOME (LOCAL) includes “shut-in” members

Brother Joe Allen – Recuperating @ home in Minneapolis after hospitalization

Sister Bessie Martin – Recuperating @ home after ER treatment

Sister Kandra Battle-Smith – Recuperating from surgery

Brother Billy Elmore – Recuperating @ home after discharge from hospital

Sister Laura Chalk – Recuperating @ home after treatment @ hospital

Brother Carl Johnson – discharged from hospital

Sister Dorothy Pollard – Recuperating @ home

Sister Charlotte Camble – Recuperating @ home after discharge from Millennium

Brother Louis Elliott – ill @ home after surgery earlier this year

Brother Terry Young – Recuperating from outpatient knee surgery

Sister Bettye Adams – Recuperating @ home after ER treatment

Sister Delores Thompson – Recuperating @ home after hospitalization

Sister Cathy Miller Robinson – CONTINUE TO PRAY FERVENTLY FOR HER

Sister Jessie Dorothy Thomas – Recuperating @ home after discharge from Millennium

Sister Dollye Hopkins – Recuperating well from outpatient surgery

Deacon Robert Walker – Recuperating @ home after hospitalization

Sister Vickie DeBose – Recuperating from outpatient procedure

Sister Lynell Moore – Recuperating @ home after surgery

Sister Veronica Belser

Sister Harriett Littlepage – PROGRESSING WELL FROM SURGERY – SHORT PHONE CALLS & VISITS ARE

NOW ACCEPTABLE

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Sister Gloria Ayers

Sister Kim Green

Sister Ruby J. Lynch - @ her daughter’s home

Sister Beatrice Thompson

Brother Claud Martin

Sister Ethel Henderson

Sister Agrippa Bass

Brother Curtis Noland

Sister Phyllis McCaulley

Sister Deborah Nance Jenkins

Sister Sachitta Hurtado Sister Odell Booker Sister Sadie Bailey Brother Henry Freeman & Sister Louise Freeman Deacon Leonard & Sister Gussie Jackson Brother Robert & Sister Beatrice Thompson Deacon Fred & Sister Willie Nell Carodine Sister Annie Pride AND ALL OTHER MEMBERS LISTED ON BULLETIN SICK & SHUT-IN LIST ************************************** NON-MEMBERS HOSPITALIZED OR IN HEALTHCARE/ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES- LOCAL

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NON-MEMBERS HOSPITALIZED OR IN REHAB/NURSING FACILITIES - OUT-OF-TOWN Sister Lonette Jenkins-Bell’s aunt (Mrs. Rosilyn James Martin) – Recuperating from second surgery Mon 2/8/16 – PRAY THAT GOD WILL GIVE HER COMPLETE HEALING! Sister Anna Dumas’ step-uncle (William Curtis Brown) – Forsythe Hospital (Winston Salem, NC) with heart disease Sister Michelle Owens mother (Mrs. Lucille Owens) – Moved from hospital to Tuscaloosa rehab facility Sister Angela Reedy-Jackson’s father (Mr. William Reed) – Moved from MICU to a room in a Tuscaloosa hospital Brother Judge Neal’s daughter – seriously ill in Cleveland, OH

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SPECIAL PRAYER REQUESTS Sister Rita Evans-McCoy requests prayer for health concerns Sister Rebecca Pratcher’s first-cousin (Rev. Levester Hardiman) – recuperating quite well from gunshot wound & is coping with his wife Brenda’s death. Sister Belinda Stewart’s friend’s mother (Mrs. Ann Winston of FMBC—Tuscumbia, AL) Sister Cathy Miller Robinson – ill @ home Sister Cheryl Horne’s mother (Mrs. Betty J. Price of Winona, TX) – ill & coping with recent death of her husband

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Sister Idella Cook’s mother (Mrs. Cleo Turner) Brother Scottie Davis’ mother – seriously ill Brother Roosevelt Conley requests prayer for a family friend (Mr. Delano Bailey) Sister Anna Dumas requests prayer for “Buddy, Karen & Brandon.” Karen begins chemo for 2nd cancer battle 2/3/16 & Brandon suffers with an “anti-immune disorder” Brother Doug Bonner’s cousin (Mr. Quentin Reed – a former FMBC member: 1988-1993) – Recuperating @ home in Lanett, AL after hospitalization/heart procedure

Brother Sam Morris’ mother (Mrs. Jessie Mae Morris) – Recuperating from pneumonia after hospitalization

Sister Beatrice Foster’s friend’s husband (Mr. Terry Long) – diagnosed wiith Multiple Myeloma & had stem cell

transplant

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Deacon Denver Betts, Sr.’s brother (Mr. Robert Betts) – Recueprating @ home in Louisville, KY after hospitalization &

rehab Minister Mary Posey’s granddaughter (Alyzabeth Ellison) – Released from hospital in Mobile - but still VERY ILL at home & unable to attend school Sister Odessa Dial & Brother Sherman Hines’ 98 year-old mother & Denise Hines - grandmother (Mrs. Lenora Hines) – struggling with health issues Deacon Judge Posey’s daughter (Sister Sabrina Quarells) – Undergoing treatment for Hodgkin’s Lymphoma

Sister Dolores Brandon’s brother (Mr. John Burks) – Recuperating @ home after rehab Brother Henry Pope (husband of Sister Marsha Pope) – recuperating from surgery Sister Pearl Watson’s son (Walter Watson, Jr.) – In worship frequently & continuing to recuperate

************************************** FMBC BEREAVEMENT CONCERNS Pray for these families and others who are still dealing with grief and depression following the death of loved ones...Remember—there is NO STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS on grief! For helpful resources on dealing with grief (including signing up for daily emails), go to: www.griefshare.org

Funeral service for Sister Kim Sudduth’s father & Sister DeAndra Cowan’s uncle (Mr. Wyman Sudduth) was Thurs 2/11/16 @ 1:00 p.m. @ Canaan Baptist Church - Fayette, AL. (Nelson Funeral Home – 3659 AL-171 – Fayette, AL 35555 – Phone: 205-932-8961 - http://www.nelsonfuneralhome.org/fh/home/home.cfm?fh_id=12654) The family will receive friends Wed 2/10/16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. NEWSPAPER OBIT – THE TIMES-RECORD: http://www.mytrpaper.com/Obituaries.htm Funeral service for Sister Andrea "Aneika" Boyd’s paternal grandmother (Mrs. Hattie E. Taylor of Chattanooga, TN) will be Sat 2/13/16 @ 11:00 a.m. @ John P. Franklin Funeral Home. (John P. Franklin Funeral Home – 1101 Dodds Avenue – Chattanooga, TN - http://johnpfranklinfh.com/main.html) NEWSPAPER OBIT & PHOTO – CHATTANOOGA. COM: http://www.chattanoogan.com/2016/2/10/317187/Taylor-Hattie-Ellerby-Rivers.aspx Funeral service for Sister Bernice Anderson’s sister (Ms. Pearl Anderson Webb) will be Wed 2/17/16 @ 11:00 a.m. @ 11:00 a.m. @ Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church – Diberville, MS. (Dickey Brothers Memorial Funeral Home – Biloxi, MS ~ http://www.dickeybrothersmemorial.net/) Funeral service for Brother Ernest Lockhart’s nephew & Brother Corey Lockhart’s first-cousin (Mr. Shelvy Hammonds, Jr. of Huntsville) will be announced later. (Royal Funeral Home – www.royalfh.com)

NON-MEMBER BEREAVEMENT CONCERN Memorial services for Mrs. Candace “Candy” Farrior will be Fri 2/12/16 @ 11:00 a.m. @ Asbury UMC – Madison, AL and Sat 2/13/16 @ 2:00 p.m. @ Glenwood Funeral Home – Vicksburg, MS. (Roselawn Funeral Home – Decatur, AL - http://www.dignitymemorial.com/roselawn-funeral-home-and-cemetery-decatur/en-us/index.page) NEWSPAPER OBIT – MISSISSIPPI PRESS: http://obits.gulflive.com/obituaries/gulflive/obituary.aspx?n=Candace-Farrior-Candy&pid=177666032 ~ FULL OBIT: http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Candace+%22Candy%22-Farrior&lc=7007&pid=177667009&mid=6795114 ~ ~ She has been on the FMBC Update prayer list intermittently for a few years. Please continue to cover Charles (husband) and Wyatt (son, senior in high

school) with your fervent prayers.

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Funeral service for Deacon Albert Farrar, Sr. (Scout Master Emeritus of Troop 400) will be announced later. Deacon Farrar is a former FMBC member and was an original scout leader of Troop 102 (along with the late Brother Benny Rogers). NEWSPAPER NOTICE – ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/atlanta/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=177693818 (Georgia Funeral Care & Cremation Services – Acworth, GA ~ http://georgiafuneralcare.com/)

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Sister Lucille Hines – Whitesburg Gardens (Rm 203); Sister Catherine Hatchett – Millennium Nursing & Rehab

Center (Rm 133); Sister Lora Bass – Regency Health Care & Rehab Ctr (Rm 154B); Brother Percy Burns, Jr. –

William F. Green Veterans Home – 300 Faulkner Drive – Bay Minette, AL 38507; Brother Samuel Martin - Gardens

of Madison – 372 Jimmy Fisk Rd – Hazel Green, AL 35750; Brother Earl Phillips– Floyd Tut Fann Veterans Home;

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MEMBERS OUT OF THE CITY Sister Dolores Brandon - 4013 Calumet Drive - Antioch, TN 37013 Brother Joe Allen – 806 Oliver Ave N. - Minneapolis, MN 55411-3731 Sister Bertha Youngblood – Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Brother Leonard Smith – Scottsboro, AL

Sister Carrie McKinney – @ her niece’s home - St. Louis, MO

Sister Georgia McCloud – 2941 Blue Grass Lane – Decatur, GA 30034-3312

Sister Carita Mitchell – Philadelphia, PA

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CHUCKLE FOR TODAY: VALENTINE’S DAY SHORTS Knock knock!

Who's there?

Sherwood Sherwood who?

Sherwood like to be your valentine!

Q: What do squirrels give for Valentine's Day?

A: Forget-me-nuts.

Q: Did Adam and Eve ever have a date? A: No, but they had an apple.

Q: Do skunks celebrate Valentine's Day?

A: Sure, they're very scent-imental!

Q: What did the caveman give his wife on Valentine's Day? A: Ughs and kisses!

Q: What did the French chef give his wife for Valentine's Day? A: Hugs and quiches!

Q: What do farmers give their wives on Valentine's Day?

A: Hogs and kisses!

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********************************************************** Berachah Earla Lockhart- Staff Minister for Congregational Care - FIRST MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH - www.fmbc.org Email: earla7@gmail.com "And on the fourth day they assembled in the Valley of Berachah, for there they blessed the LORD; therefore the name of that place was called The Valley of Berachah until this day." (2 Chronicles 20:26)

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