The driver replied, 'No, no, I'm the one who is sorry,

it's entirely my fault. Today is my very first day driv-

ing a cab . . . . . . . .
I've been driving a hearse for the past 25 years.
Just a tap on the shoulder!
On my first day working at the gas station, I
A passenger in a taxi leaned over to watched a senior co-worker measure the level of
ask the driver a question and gasoline in the under-ground tanks by lowering a
gently tapped him on the shoulder to giant measuring stick down into them.
get his attention. The driver "What would happen if I threw a lit match into the
screamed, lost control of the cab, nearly hit a bus, hole?" I joked.
drove up over the curb and stopped just inches from a "It would go out," he replied very matter-of-factly.
large plate glass window. "Really?" I asked, surprised to hear that. "Is there a
lack of oxygen down there or some safety device that
For a few moments everything was silent in the cab. would extinguish it before the fumes ignited?"
Then, the still shaking driver said, 'Are you OK? I'm "No," my co-worker continued. "The force from the
so sorry, but you scared the daylights out of me.' The explosion would blow out the match."
badly shaken passenger apologized to the driver and
said, 'I didn't realize that a mere tap on the shoulder “A good time to keep your mouth shut is when
would startle you so badly.' you're in deep water.”
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PRIME TIME DISPATCH
Ministry of Mill Road Baptist Church
August 25, 2010 #7
CHRISTIANS ARE HAPPIER THAN NON-CHRISTIANS
REALLY!
“Whoso trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.” 3. The Christian has the joy of an ex-
Proverbs 16:20 tended family. In the Church we are
part of a loving, Holy family. They
There are a lot of statistics that show the support each other and encourage one
advantages of being a Christian. In a gen- another and give real meaning to com-
eral sense Christians are happier than non- munity. There is nothing like the fel-
Christians; they are healthier and live longer lowship of the local church.
lives; they are economically more stable 4. The Christian has a purposeful life. We
and are better citizens. The reasons for this have “a reason for living” which in-
are obvious. genders a feeling of wellbeing and hap-
1. Christians have obtained abundant life piness. Paul said: “For me to live is
by receiving Jesus Christ as their per- Christ”. As Christians we are given to
sonal Savior. Jesus said: “I am come a life of service being partners of and
that they might have life, and that they laborers together with God. Oh, how
might have it more abundantly.” (John glorious to be challenged and impas-
10:10 ) When a person is “born again”, sioned with service to Him in this
he or she becomes a new creation; and world.
made complete in Christ. Dr. Charles 5. The Christian has a positive view about
Haddon Spurgeon said: “before a per- life after death. In 1 Corinthians 15:19
son is saved, he is a body and soul; once we read; “If in this life only we have
he is born again, be become a body, hope in Christ, we are of all men most
soul and spirit”. Therefore believers miserable.” Our life goes beyond the
are really complete in Christ. pale of death, for God has given to us
2. Because of Christ, the Christian has a everlasting life (John 11:25). Believers

Permit No 2899 peaceful relationship with God . They rejoice in the “Blessed Hope..”
Evansville, In enjoy the approval of the Heavenly Are believers insulated against trials, diffi-
PAID Father; have access to Him through culties and disappointments? Certainly not!
US POSTAGE prayer; fellowship with the Holy Trinity But believers know that in the end, every
Non Profit and are protected and provided for ac- experience of life is always to their good
cording to His promises. and God’s glory; therefore we praise Him.
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AMBASSADORS
BIBLE CLASS
FIRST WEDNESDAY FELLOWSHIP
WEDNESDAY– SEPTEMBER 1 Pastor/Teacher
10 AM - 12 NOON Bill Kellough
Associate
Join Us In A Dan King

PATRIOTIC JUBILEE 50th Celebration

STUFFED
GREAT FOOD On September 19th, MRBC will be
ROGER CONRAD MANICOTTI celebrating our 50th year at our present
With location. The first service in our new
Fried Chicken Patriotic Songs
PASTA
building was September 25, 1960. Our
Members bring Covered Dish Movie Bible Class is meeting in the first
12 large Manicotti Shells
Salad/desert The Creation of the Constitution chapel we had. It was called the Wild-
4 cups shredded Mozzarella cheese (divided)
2 cups Ricotta cheese wood Chapel.
6 Tbsp chopped or dried Basil On the 19th we are planning to re-
“U” IN THE NAME OF JESUS
1 26 oz Spaghetti Sauce (divided) member and honor all the teachers that
Big Event
Before U were thought of or time had begun, ½ cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese we know about that led our class. It is
FIRST WEDNESDAY God stuck U in the name of His Son..
Directions going to be an interesting time, so I
And each time U pray , you'll see it's true, trust that you will help us make the
OCTOBER 6TH You can't spell out JesUs and not include U.  Preheat oven to 350°
You're a pretty big part of His wonderful name,  Grease or spray 13x9 baking dish celebration a great success. This Sun-
For U , He was born; that's why He came.  Cook pasta as directed. Drain, rinse & let day will kick-off a six weeks atten-
APPLE FESTIVAL And His great love for U is the reason He died. dance campaign that is entitled
dry
PRIME TIME It even takes U to spell crUcified.
 Stuffing: 3 cups Mozzarella cheese with GOING FOR THE GOLD
Mill Road Baptist Church Isn't it thrilling and splendidly grand September 26—October 31
He rose from the dead , with U in His plan? Ricotta and basil. Put into plastic bag, cut
hole in one end, gently squeeze bag to fill More information is coming soon.
Bar-B-Q And The stones split away , the gold trUmpet blew,
And this word resUrrection is spelled with a U. pasta
Apple Fixin’s Galore When JesUs left earth at His Upward ascension,  Put two cups spaghetti sauce into dish. Put New Bible Study
He felt there was one thing He just had to men- Beginning September 26th
stuffed pasta on sauce. Put rest of the sauce
Lot’s Of Apple Fun tion. THE BOOK OF
"Go into the world and tell them it's true over stuffed pasta and then the remaining
Bring Your Friends That I love them all - Just like I love U." Mozzarella cheese over sauce. MARK
Phone in
So many great people are spelled with a U,  Bake 15 minutes, then sprinkle with Parme- A Study of Christ Jesus Our Lord
Don't they have a right to know JesUs too? san or Romano cheese.
Reservations It all depends now on what U will do, The Man—The Miracles
424-1916  Bake 10 minutes longer and serve while hot.
He'd like them to know, But it all starts with U. The Message