Southside Oracle Archive

Vol. 48, No. 16                         SOUTHSIDE ORACLE                          June 24, 2005

Wit’s End Corner

                                                Are you Standing at “Wit’s End Corner”,

                                             Christian, with troubled brow?

                                    Are you thinking of what is before you,

                                             And all you are bearing now?

                                    Does all the world seem against you,

                                             And you in the battle alone?

                                    Remember – at “Wit’s End Corner”

                                             Is just where God’s power is shown.

                                    Are you standing at Wit’s End Corner”,

                                             Blinded with wearying pain,

                                    Feeling you cannot endure it,

                                             You cannot bear the strain,

                                    Bruised through constant suffering,

                                             Dizzy and dazed and numb?

                                    Remember – to “Wit’s End Corner

                                             Is where Jesus loves to come!

                                    Are you standing at “Wit’s End Corner”,

                                             Your work before you spread,

                                    All lying, begun, unfinished,

                                             And pressing on heart and head;

                                    Longing for strength to do it,

                                             Stretching out trembling hands?

                                    Remember – at “Wit’s End Corner”

                                             The Burden Bearer stands.

                                    Are you standing at “Wit’s End Corner”,

                                             Yearning for those you love,

                                    Longing and praying and watching,

                                             Pleading their cause above,

                                    Trying to lead them to Jesus,

                                             Wond’ring if you’ve been true?

                                    He whispers, at “Wit’s End Corner

                                             I’ll win them as I won you.”                                                   

                                    Are you standing at “Wit’s End Corner”?

                                             Then you’re just in the very spot

                                    To learn the wondrous resources                                                          

                                             Of Him who faileth not!

                                    No doubt to a brighter pathway

                                             Your footsteps will soon be moved,

                                    But only at “Wit’s End Corner”

                                             Is “the God who is able” proved.

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The Bulletin Board

      Baptized – Haley Shilts was baptized Sunday morning by her father, Tim.  We rejoice with Haley and her family in her decision and pray that God will bless her.

      5^th Wednesday joint meeting of study groups – Every fifth Wednesday all of our midweek study groups meet together at the church building.  The next meeting is June 30^th at 7:00 p.m.  The program will center on the Psalms of the Old Testament.

      Sunday speaker – One of our members, Kent Britton, will preach for us Sunday morning.  Bobby Valentine is serving on the staff at the WCYC junior session and is gone this Sunday.

      Moving – Roland Guerra has moved to San Antonio, TX.  Contact us for details.

      New Address – Todd and Alex Helpingstine who recently moved, have a new address.  Contact us for details.  

      The Labor Day Retreat at Fallhall Glen September 2 – 5 will feature Dale and Vicki Hawley who will be presenting a program called “The Balancing Act.”  Information and registration forms are available on the camp bulletin board.  Further information can be secured from Wayne Alexander who is directing the session.

ATTENDANCE RECORD

                                                       Two years ago   Last year      Last week         Goal

Bible classes                                          173                   120                  100             170

 Morning worship                                     220                  237                *216            250

Evening worship                                        70                    35                    40              80

Contribution                                   $4084.10         $3959.05         $5548.84   $4900.00

                                                        (*) first service, 127; second service, 89

      The Sick – Cheryl Morgan had surgery on June 15th and is now home….Kipi Guentner, our deaf interpreter, is recuperating from knee surgery on Monday.

Calendar of Events

June 19 – July 2 – Junior session, Wisconsin Christian Youth Camp

June 29 – Joint meeting of midweek study groups, 7:00 p.m., church building

July 3 –16 – Middle session, Wisconsin Christian Youth Camp

July 17 – 30 – Intermediate session, Wisconsin Christian Youth Camp

July 31 – August 13 – Senior session, Wisconsin Christian Youth Camp

August 14 – 18 – Quest, all ages session, Wisconsin Christian Youth Camp

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