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                 EVERYONE IS INVITED TO OUR  

      OPEN  HOUSE  AND NAMING CEREMONY 

                                    FOR THE 

                   ASTORIA RESCUE MISSION'S 

                              WOMENS SHELTER

 

 When:   Saturday,  September 25th

Time:  2:00pm - 4:00pm

Location:  62 West Bond Street,  Astoria Oregon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You can view additional videos in our "Portraits of Change" series in the Discipleship Section of our website. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trust in the Lord !!

 DEUT.w15:7                                                                                                                                                                                                              If there is a poor man among you, one of your brothers, in any of the towns of the
land which the LORD your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart, nor
close your hand to your poor brother; but you shall freely open your hand to him,
and generously lend him sufficient for his need in whatever he lacks. 
 
ACTSW4:32                                                                                                                                                                          All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his
possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had.  With great
power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus,
and much grace was upon them all.  There were no needy persons among them.
For from time to time those who owned lands or houses sold them, brought
the money from the sales  and put it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed
to anyone as he had
need.                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
 
She stood close to the end of the line.  She was  frail and aged.  Years of dry heat and hard work were
etched into her face.  Her garment was modest, falling to her ankles.  Those around her stood tall and
erect, looking proud and regal in their fine clothes.q
 
As she drew nearer to the offering plate she spotted HIM out of the corner of her eye.  When she saw
HIM her heart was filled with a love so great that she was momentarily startled by it’s intensity.  She had
seen Him before teaching in the streets and she knew that even though her offering was for the poor
and needy it was also for HIM though HE had no need of it.
 
This widow woman didn’t fully understand the rationale behind it but she knew she was right.   This
was anoffering unto God. But it was also for this young man as well. She remembered overhearing a
story HE was telling about a king who claimed to be well clothed, well fed and loved by many.  Not
because anyone gave anything to him but because they gave to those in his kingdom who were in
need.          
 
She looked down at the meager offering she had in her hand.  She wished it were more, but she felt
no shame or remorse for she knew that what she gave was a result of sacrifice and toil.  There was no
pride in her.  No sense of martyrdom.  Just an overwhelming sense to give unto others.  To help them
in their time of need.q
 
Finally she was at the front of the line.  She dropped her 2 cents into the offering plate and turned to
walkaway.  When she turned she found herself face to face with HIM.  Once again that feeling of love
filled her heart.  The young man turned to face those around HIM.  HIS hand rested gently on her
shoulder.  Shewas tired after a long days journey to the temple and still had a long walk home, but from
the moment HE put HIS hand on her she felt rejuvenated. Younger than she had felt in years.  Tears filled
her eyes. ThenHE began to speak,  “Truly I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all; for
all these out of their abundance have put in offerings to God, but she out of her poverty put in all the
livelihood that she had” 
 
She began to sob all the more.  “How did He know?  How could he know that my husband has passed
away?; that this was all the money I had?; that I would be here today?” Unless…..
 
He must be the one.  The Messiah.  The one John the Baptist spoke of long ago.  She wanted  to say
something, but no words came out. She was so overwhelmed, so overcome with emotion that all she
could do was fall into HIS arms and cling to Him all the more…
 
These economic times are difficult for us all.  Everyone is feeling it.  The Astoria Rescue Mission is no
exception. But it is the love of God that compels us to serve the people of Clatsop and Pacific counties. 
We thankeveryone who contributes to the A.R.M.  We all need to consider the poor widow.  The
sacrifices she madeto be God’s vessel to convey the love He has for HIS children as they cry out in need.   
   

Ha-ha!!??

Do Yo Have Unresolved Issues With A Brother Or Sister?   Don't Let This Day End Without Resolving Those Issues.  Don't Let Them Grow And Fester.  We are All Family.  There Will Be Differences.  There Will Be Problems.  There will Be Arguments.  There Is In Every Family.  But There Is Also Love.  And Friendship And Devotion.  These These Are So Much Mightier.  Let Love Of Christ Conquer The Fear And The Anger. 

 Let Love Win Out.

 

 

 

 

 


 


 

   

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