II Samuel 23:1-7

Thoughts:         David was a Renaissance man before the Renaissance.  He was a shepherd who was entrusted with his father Jesse’s flocks when he was only twelve years old.
 
He was a musician who played the harp, an instrument which demands a discerning ear.
 
He was a warrior who killed the mocking Philistine enemy Goliath when he was still a boy.  He led victorious Israelite armies against their foes.
 
He was the second king of Israel, reigning successfully from 1000 B.C. to 960 B. C.
 
He was a poet, whose genius is evidenced in verse four.
                             “And he shall be as the light of the morning, when the sun riseth, even a morning              without clouds; as the tender grass springing out of the earth by clear shining         after rain.”
Exquisite.
 

Discussion:      What do you do well?  How can this talent enrich our church?
 
Activity:            Write a note of appreciation to someone whose talent blesses our church.

Remember in prayer this week Joan Coval, Connie Gill, Vivian Hansard, Eunice Kraase and Wallace Peacock.
 
Tonight is our Annual Church Charge Conference at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.
 
This Saturday is Advent decorating with breakfast at 9:00am.  Bring your family.
 
Sunday is Commitment Sunday.  A letter has been sent with pledge cards and they are available in the pew pads also.
 
Next Tuesday at 7:00pm is the Thanksgiving Community service at Northminister Presbyterian Church, 3633 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy.  Pastor Weatherly will be preaching.