We can always rationalize anything if we leave out the standards of whether it is right or wrong. We must first ask ourselves these three questions before we put our plan into action: 1. Is this plan in harmony with what God would do? 2. Will it even work in real life conditions? 3. Will it be pleasing to God? Proverbs 16:2 tells us al the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits.

If we let ourselves, we can find an excuse for doing almost anything. God looks at the excuse but He also looks at the motives of the heart as well. When making a choice we need to make good choices. Again would God be pleased with my reason for doing this? Proverbs 21:21 says, “Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.” God knows what is in our hearts and He isn’t pleased when we look for quick and easy answers. Be diligent, seek God, search His word and ask for His help.

Christian love and sympathy is extended to the families of L.D. Beavers and the families of J.P. Patterson.

If you would like to participate in the summer feeding program, Wings of New Center Baptist Church will be collecting food for the summer feeding program for Sparkman School, will be now through Vacation Bible School July 10 through the 14. Below are the suggested food lists. Feel free to collect from either list or both. For more information see Lisa Bishop or contact the church at 256-773-8733.

List 1: small jars of peanut butter, jelly, boxes of cereal, ramen noodles, mac and cheese, canned chicken or tuna, canned veggies, canned fruit, granola bars and garden produce (fresh fruits and veggies).

List 2: Hamburger Helper, loaf of bread, instant rice/potatoes/noodles, canned pasta, muffin/ cornbread mix, juice, instant meals (Homestyle Bakes), crackers, Spam, potted meat and Vienna Sausages.

Celebrating anniversaries this week are Todd and Jenny Russell on June 10 and Steven and Stephanie Janson on June 10.

Celebrating birthdays this week are Mickey Allen, Buddy Joe Fowler, Christian Lewis and Telia McKelvy on June 7; Jaleigh Parker and Dean Sullivan on June 9; Sharon Culp, Billy Davis, Donna Tankersly, Julia Teague and Ryleigh Patterson on June 10; Larry Raper on June 11; Mike Gibson on June 12; Pastor Josh Grubbs (SBC) and Sue Lewis on June 13; Tina Lemmond and Collier Shaneyfelt on June 14.