Tuesday: Bible Study will meet on May 18th at 10:00 a.m. in the Library. Wednesday: Bible Study will meet on May 19th in the Chapel at 6:30 p.m. Thursday: The worship team will practice at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary on the 20th. May Birthdays 10 Cris Rodriguez 14 Leona Brawner 20 Sharon Ross 21 Joe Rodriguez 22 Amanda Nicolle Ross 23 Tausili Ia 25 Carolyn Hall If you would like your birthday posted, please give Judy your month and date (the year not necessary!) The Bible and Famous Americans Often called the "Book of Books" the Bible holds a unique place in American history, politics, religion, and popular culture. Unfortunately, though, biblical illiteracy is so prevalent today that when President Ronald Reagan spoke so eloquently of a "shining city on a hill," few people realized he was referring to a sermon gven by John Winthrop, the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, in 1630, which was based on the words of Jesus Christ in Matthew 5. When people hear Martin Luther King Jr.'s magnificent "I Have a Dream" speech, most do not recognize its numerous biblical allusions and quotes. Nevertheless, the transforming power of the Word of God remains to impact lives everywhere. The secret of my success? It is simple. It is found in the Bible, "In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths." George Washington Carver - Inventor and Horticulturalist From the Amerian Patriot's Bible Pray this week for the following people: The Lord is fair in everything He does, and full of kindness. He is close to all who call on Him sincerely. He fulfills the desires of those who reverence and trust Him; He hears their cries for help and rescues them. Psalm 145:17-19 Living Bible Sharon Ross (Amanda and Bradley) Manny & Marylou Sanano Tina Scopazzi Darin & Suzanne Sikk (Chelsea and D.J.) Marion Spencer Robert & Jan Thylin