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Eyes & Ears of Moreno Valley

Wednesday, 12 September 2007

Juanita Barnes

Amy Carmichael says: Just so, our feelings do not affect God's facts. They may blow up, like clouds, and cover the eternal things that we do most truly believe. We may not see the shining of the promises but still they shine! And the strength of the hills that is his also, is not for one moment less because of our human weakness. Heaven is no dream. Feelings go and come, like clouds. but the "hills" and "stars" abide. My Father, I will anchor my self, my thoughts and my will, in these facts: You are. You rule in heaven and on the earth. You call me "righteous" because I am in Jesus, your Son. No matter what it may seem, I will stand firm forever.

HELLO MORENO VALLEY!

"DO NOT" forget this weekend's "YOUTH FEST" September 15, 2007, being held at Celebration Park 14965 Morgan Ave. (at John F. Kennedy Drive). It is all "FREE." there will be lots and lots of fun for all. The time is 10: a.m. to 2: p.m. For information call Moreno Valley Parks and Community Services, (951) 413-3280. Enjoy all the give -aways, demonstrations, arts & crafts for your children while you gather information regarding child/youth programs. Check with Parks & Community Services at 14075 Frederick Street in the wonderful City of Moreno Valley.

"HEALING PRAYER SERVICE" will be held at Grace Church September 13, 2007, 7:30 p.m. 11349 Perris Blvd. Moreno Valley for information (951) 924-6760.

A "Military Mixer" is set from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, September 13, 2007, at the March Field Air Museum. 22550 Van Buren Blvd. in Riverside sponsored by the Moreno Valley Black Chamber, Moreno Valley Chamber and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.

May I leave this with you, as written by Shirley Pope Waite: "Disarming Love" Virginia Randolph was a pioneer in Black education. She began teaching in a southern rural school in 1892. As she tried to instill high ethical standards along with the "Three Rs," many parents resented it, In fact, one mother bragged about whipping every teacher at that school. She vowed Miss Randolph would be next. One day, Virginia saw the woman standing on the porch with a long stick. She'd just finished reading 1 Corinthians 13 to her class. "Children", she began, keeping her voice steady, "this morning I'm going to pray, 'Lord have mercy on the dear mother that came to school.' So glad to see you, dear mother. Virginia then led the boys and girls in singing "I Need Thee Every Hour." She continued "Now, students, this has been the first mother to visit school. She has two lovely children, and you know the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world. Don't you feel proud? I'll ask her to speak to us" That mother was so touched, her eyes filled with tears. "I came for one thing and found another", she said. "I will never disturb the classroom again". She kept her promise and became a willing school worker. Isn't it amazing how "LOVE" disarms hostility? It was true in 1892 and is just as true [more than] one hundred years later. "GLORY"

BE BLESSED

J.B.