Rural Church Sign...

[JohnMiller3]

Upstate New York...

"You are what you eat, drink, think, say and do..."

 

[Youare]

I don't think that is optional. He has already been here once and He promised to come back.

 

[PBMAX]

I like it.....Often we need those lil reminders....
Saw one awhile back...Same type of sigh sitting next to a small country church.

Sign stated....."WAL-Mart, IS NOT THE ONLY SAVING PLACE"....

Laziness is the Father of invention.../w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif
Lil' Paul
Proud owner of TC21D

 

[gws]

Whatching the church signs can be fun. One recent one I liked was

"Sign Broken, Come inside for information"

Gary.

 

[RPM]

I think that particular message is one of a series that was done by the Smith Advertising Agency. There's a story behind it ... apparently some anonymous donor gave them $150k to think up a series of billboards to catch the attention of people that used to be churchgoers - but no longer. I think it was the Outdoor Association of America that picked up the idea as part of their Public Service initiative and took it nationwide ... here's some of the others:

You think it's hot here? ... God

We need to talk ... God

Need directions? ... God

I love you. I love you. I love you. ... God

Have you read my #1 best seller?? There will be a test ... God

Let's meet at my house Sunday before the game ... God

What part of "Thou Shalt Not..." didn't you understand??? ... God

Keep using my name in vain, I'll make rush hour longer ... God

Do you have any idea where you're going? ... God

Big bang theory, you've got to be kidding ... God

C'mon over and bring the kids! (And tell them I love them) ... God

Will the road you're on get you to my place??? ... God

Follow me ... God

My way is the highway ... God

Just like the TV commercial "I guarantee it" ... God

That "Love Thy Neighbor" thing ... I meant it ... God

Loved the wedding, invite me to the marriage ... God

There's a book written about it (which I don't have) called "God Speaks" by Charles Robb (editor). There's also a web-site at http://www.godspeaks.net/main.html

I do enjoy these and other creative ones that local churches do!

Patrick

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Patrick,

Thank you... that was really interesting...

I tend to use these for my kids.../w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Patrick, John et.al. I have printed the entire thread and will send it (edited of course) to my church going relates, and some of the non-going members also. thanks.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

Are you God\'s Wife?

Many years ago, on a bitterly cold day in February, a little boy was standing barefoot in front of a shoe store in New York City. A woman riding up the street in a beautiful carriage saw him and ordered her driver to stop. She alighted from her carriage and quickly went to the boy. "My little fellow, why are you looking so earnestly in that window?"

"I was asking God to give me a pair of shoes," he replied, shivering. The woman took him by the hand and went into the store. She asked the proprieter for half-a-dozen pairs of socks. She also asked for a basin of water and a towel. When he brought them to her, she took the boy to the back of the store, removed her gloves, knelt down, washed his grimy feet, and dried them with the towel.

She then had him put on a pair of socks. Returning to the front of the store, she bought him a pair of shoes. As they parted she said, "I hope, my little fellow, that you are more comfortable."

He caught her hand and with tears in his eyes replied to her, "Are you God's wife?"

If you love God, it will show.

~~~from the web~~~

 

[PitbullMidwest]

Re: Are you God\'s Wife?

<font color=blue>"Are you God's wife?"</font color=blue>

Not yet, but I am His bride. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[Chillimau]

Re: Are you God\'s Wife?

Exposure to the son prevents burning.

Saw that one in southern OK.

 

[PitbullMidwest]

Re: Are you God\'s Wife?

How about this one:

Forbidden fruit makes many jams

 

[Anonymous Poster]

<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.wuzupgod.com/sept11/sept11_memorial_godspeaks.html>One of many beautiful video memorials for September 11, 2001...</A>

 

[Thomas]

John,
After viewing the video handful of times what can one say or write..speechless.
Thank you for sharing!

 

[Devildog]

I will definitely 2nd that Thomas.
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Take care all, Jim

 

[AndyR]

Thanks John. Healing will take some time...

 

[RichZ]

Thanks, John that was very moving!

Rich
"What a long strange trip it's been."

 

[RPM]

Thanks for posting John - some good reminders there.

Patrick

 

[Anonymous Poster]

A Moment With The Preacher...

One Sunday morning, the preacher noticed little Billy was staring up at the plaque that hung in the foyer of the church.

It was covered with names and small American flags were mounted on either side of it. The seven-year-old had been staring at the plaque for some time, so the preacher walked up, stood beside the little boy, and said quietly: "Good morning, Billy."

"Good morning, Preacher," replied the young man, still focused on the plaque.

"Preacher, what is this?"

"Well, son, it's a memorial to all the young men and women who died while in the service." Soberly, they stood together, staring at the plaque.

Little Billy's voice was barely audible when he asked: "Which service, the 9:45 or the 11:00?"...

~~~recent email~~~

 

[LTEnterprises]

AWESOME !!!!!!!!!

 

[butzkeg]

Over the holidays, the family and I were driving back to Michigan from Florida and we drive by a few rural church signs as well.

My favorite was this: "If you don't go to church, the devil will get you."