Battle of Words; Love in the Air
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA- In a nationally televised ceremony, Punxsutawney Phil, the national groundhog, reportedly saw his shadow this morning translating into a prediction of a longer winter. The groundhog's appearance was met by a round of boos from the crowd gathered to witness the annual event. Phil has been suffering in the polls of late due to extreme weather conditions nationwide and charges of corruption in his administration.
In contrast, New York City Rep. Charles G. Hogg ("Staten Island Chuck") witnessed no shadow and triumphantly declared a swift end to winter. "Once again we have seen how this administration is out of touch with the concerns of average Americans," Hogg told reporters. "Punxsutawney Phil has no clear exit strategy for winter, while we are offering a message of hope." Staten Island Chuck is enjoying unprecedented popularity on the heels of the New York City's third warmest January on record. Hogg also called for an independent counsel to be appointed to investigate intelligence prior to Feb. 2. "The American people deserve to know what Phil knew and when he knew it."
A spokesperson for the Punxsutawney Phil administration dismissed Chuck's charges as "outrageous," stating that the New York Rep. was engaging in, "political grandstanding."
In Church Planting News: February will be a busy month for Ascension Church. Beginning Feb. 12, we will implement the Lord's Supper which will be a weekly celebration for us. As we move along, we introduce things slowly so our intentions will be clearly communicated Scripturally and logistically. I am personally excited that our church will be administrating the Lord's Supper each week and am hopeful that the congregation will be able to fully appreciate it's meaning and draw closer to the Lord through it.
We are also planning another opportunity to invite our neighbors. In light of Valentine's Day, each of our small groups is making plans to invite neighbors and friends to a Biblically-based discussion on the meaning of True Love. We did something similar to this back in December in connection with Christmas and were pleased by how many neighbors responded to our invitations.
I will also be developing a singles' ministry that is not a dating service. People tend to think that the only way to minister to singles is to pair them off. I want to give them opportunities for fellowship and Biblical reflection without the atmosphere of a Christian meat market.
Please keep these ministries and Ascension Church in general in your prayers this week. Until next week's update, I pray that God will continue to bless you beyond your expectations.
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA- In a nationally televised ceremony, Punxsutawney Phil, the national groundhog, reportedly saw his shadow this morning translating into a prediction of a longer winter. The groundhog's appearance was met by a round of boos from the crowd gathered to witness the annual event. Phil has been suffering in the polls of late due to extreme weather conditions nationwide and charges of corruption in his administration.In contrast, New York City Rep. Charles G. Hogg ("Staten Island Chuck") witnessed no shadow and triumphantly declared a swift end to winter. "Once again we have seen how this administration is out of touch with the concerns of average Americans," Hogg told reporters. "Punxsutawney Phil has no clear exit strategy for winter, while we are offering a message of hope." Staten Island Chuck is enjoying unprecedented popularity on the heels of the New York City's third warmest January on record. Hogg also called for an independent counsel to be appointed to investigate intelligence prior to Feb. 2. "The American people deserve to know what Phil knew and when he knew it."
A spokesperson for the Punxsutawney Phil administration dismissed Chuck's charges as "outrageous," stating that the New York Rep. was engaging in, "political grandstanding."
In Church Planting News: February will be a busy month for Ascension Church. Beginning Feb. 12, we will implement the Lord's Supper which will be a weekly celebration for us. As we move along, we introduce things slowly so our intentions will be clearly communicated Scripturally and logistically. I am personally excited that our church will be administrating the Lord's Supper each week and am hopeful that the congregation will be able to fully appreciate it's meaning and draw closer to the Lord through it.
We are also planning another opportunity to invite our neighbors. In light of Valentine's Day, each of our small groups is making plans to invite neighbors and friends to a Biblically-based discussion on the meaning of True Love. We did something similar to this back in December in connection with Christmas and were pleased by how many neighbors responded to our invitations.
I will also be developing a singles' ministry that is not a dating service. People tend to think that the only way to minister to singles is to pair them off. I want to give them opportunities for fellowship and Biblical reflection without the atmosphere of a Christian meat market.
Please keep these ministries and Ascension Church in general in your prayers this week. Until next week's update, I pray that God will continue to bless you beyond your expectations.
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