Subject: Rose Hill Herald

 From: Steve Comeans (spcomeans@rosehillnazarene.org

 A publication of Rose Hill Church of the Nazarene
April 1, 2010
Volume 3, Issue 4

 1. Pastor’s thoughts

2. Laugh a little

3. Thought for the month

4. Helpful websites

5. Nazarene websites

6. Rose Hill news

 

1. Pastor’s thoughts
 It has certainly been interesting watching the news this past month.  I receive the Arutz Sheva email newsletter daily and there is beginning to be grave concern about the strength of the friendship between the USA and Israel.  The March 29^th news shared that: The US is considering abstaining if the United Nations Security Council votes on a resolution against Israeli construction in eastern Jerusalem, the BBC reported Sunday. 

For decades, Israel has depended on the US to veto UNSC resolutions aimed against it. A change in this US policy could be very perilous for Israel.  

Anti-Israeli resolutions pass regularly in the UN General Assembly, but their meaning is largely declarative. The UNSC, however, has the power to back its resolutions with action. 

The possibility of the US abstaining on a vote on eastern Jerusalem came up at talks in Paris last week between a senior US official and Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Sheikh Hamad Bin Jasim Al Thani. A diplomatic source told the BBC that the official said the US would "seriously consider abstaining" if the issue of Israeli construction for Jews was put to the vote. 

Sheikh Hamad Al Thani was in Paris last week for an economic forum. He asked the US official if Washington would promise not to veto a UN Security Council resolution that criticized Israel's construction for Jews in eastern Jerusalem.
The US official replied that the current feeling in Washington was that the US would "seriously consider abstention". An Egyptian official reportedly confirmed the US position during a closed-doors meeting at the Arab League summit. 

 Arab League Summit Focused on Jerusalem, "Resistance"

The Arab League concluded its 22nd summit in Libya on Sunday without any changes from its longstanding policies: no to recognizing Israel under any conditions, yes to armed resistance (aka terror) against Israel, no condemnation of genocide in Darfur, yes to Arab Jerusalem, and more. A follow-up meeting will be held in October.

This summit focused on Jerusalem, which the League termed an Arab city. "East Jerusalem is an integral part of the occupied Palestinian lands of 1967. All procedures that are carried out by the Israeli Occupation Authorities is illegal, and does not change

the legal status of the city that remains occupied, nor does it impact the political status as the capital of Palestine,” the League stated.

The League called on United States President Barack Obama to continue criticizing the building of homes for Jews in Judea, Samaria, and eastern and northern Jerusalem. Israel must not be allowed to “Judaize” the city, Arab ministers said.
As the summit opened, Arab leaders agreed to give the Palestinian Authority $500 million to “fight Judaization” in Jerusalem and promote its own interests in the city.

Jerusalem has historically been a majority-Jewish city. In 1948, the Jordanian army drove Jews out of historic Jerusalem, including the City of David and the Old City. 

Jews returned to the eastern and northern neighborhoods of Jerusalem 19 years later, in 1967, and have remained there since. The land has been annexed to Israel, and is officially part of the nation's capital city. However, the PA claims that the areas temporarily controlled by Jordan rightfully belong to the PA as capital of a future Arab state.

The League determined that if Israel were to give the PA control over all areas controlled by Egypt and Jordan from 1948 to 1967 – Judea, Samaria, Gaza, and much of Jerusalem – the Arab League would support peace. However, the League would not recognize Israel as a Jewish state.

No to Terrorism – just call it "Resistance"
The Arab League also condemned terrorism, but then redefined the word “terrorism” to exclude attacks intended to “resist occupation.” The change in terminology effectively gives the green light to groups such as Hamas, Fatah, and Hizbullah, which justify their attacks on Israeli civilians by saying that Israel was established on Arab land.

While giving lip service to the war on terrorism, the League also condemned the assassination of arch-terrorist Mahmoud al-Mabhouh of Hamas. Mabhouh was killed in Dubai, in an operation that the world has blamed on Israel.

Support for Libya, Syria, and Sudan
League members also agreed to express support for Arab countries under Western pressure. League members backed Sudan, expressing solidarity with the country and rejecting “attempts to violate its sovereignty.”

Sudan has faced widespread criticism for failing to stop an ongoing genocide in the Darfur region of the country, and for allegedly giving support to the perpetrators. Arab militias have slaughtered tens of thousands of non-Arab Muslims in Darfur, and many more have died of starvation.
The League also called for compensation for Libya over l

osses it sustained due to Western sanctions following the Lockerbie bombing. It supported Syria in its demand that Israel hand over control of the strategic Golan region, which was annexed to Israel following the 1967 Six Day War.

 
Jesus said, “When you see Jerusalem being surrounded by armies, you will know that its desolation is near” (Luke 21:24).  Could we be getting close to that day?  I think so, how about you?

  
2. Laugh a little:

 When the new patient was settled comfortably on the couch, the psychiatrist began his therapy session.  “I’m not aware of your problem,” the doctor said, “so perhaps you should start at the very beginning.”

“Of course,” replied the patient.  “In the beginning, I created the heavens and the earth…”

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A farmer was entertaining one of his sophisticated relatives from the city.  Before the meal the farmer gave thanks for the food.  When he finished, the visitor jeered, “This is old-fashioned; nobody with an education prays at the table anymore.”  The farmer admitted that the practice was old and even allowed that there were some on his farm who did not pray before their meals.  Justified, the relative remarked, “So enlightenment is finally reaching the farm.  Who are these wise ones?”  The farmer replied, “My pigs.”

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 A little girl was getting quizzed by her Sunday School teacher to determine how well she knew her Bible.  The teacher had asked several questions, and the poor girl had not answered any of the questions correctly.  The sympathetic teacher, trying to come up with an easier question, asked the girl who had been thrown into the den of lions and had survived.  The girl paused and carefully thought for a moment.  Her eyes brightened, and she then exclaimed, “Oh, I know that one; it was Tarzan!”

 3. Thought for the month:

 If you were convinced that Jesus was coming tomorrow; who would you warn to get ready?  You know, He could come tomorrow! Start telling your loved ones and friends about Jesus right now, while there is still time!

 4. Helpful websites:

 This is a wonderful site on Tangle.com titled, “That’s My King.”  You will need at least DSL to hear this.  Get ready to be blessed!  http://www.tangle.com/view_video?viewkey=bf3c5b47bc9b50f214af

 5. Nazarene websites:

 Rose Hill Church of the Nazarene: www.rosehillnazarene.org

South Arkansas District: www.southarkansasdistrict.org

Southern Nazarene University: www.snu.edu/home.asp

Nazarene Headquarters; www.nazarene.org

 

6. Rose Hill news:

 This coming Friday at 7PM we will be worshiping and thanking Jesus Christ for the awesome price he paid for your and my salvation: His death on the Cross.  Invite someone to come and be a part of this special evening.

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 Sunday we will be celebrating “The Rest of the Story.”  I am so happy that Good Friday wasn’t the end of the story…only the beginning.  He arose.  In the early 20^th century a Communist atheist came to a small town and belittled Christ and all that He had done for mankind.  At the end of his speech he asked if there was anyone who had anything to say.  The local priest walked up and stood beside the atheist and said, “He Is Risen!” And the people all said, “He Has Risen Indeed!”  That sums it all up, doesn’t it?

Hallelujah, What a Savior!

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Prime Timers will be meeting for a potluck lunch on the first and third Thursdays of the month at noon.  Come and be a part of this fun group!

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Our Ladies’ meet for Bible Study each Tuesday at 10:00 A.M.

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Men’s Prayer Breakfast is the third Saturday of the month at 8:00 A.M.

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The Tribe of faith, small group, meets on Mondays at 6: 30 P.M.  This coming Monday (April 5^th) there will be a potluck at the parsonage.  If you haven’t tried a small group, you are invited to come and check it out the Tribe of faith!

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There is also a small group study at the Bratton’s home on Thursdays at 7:00 P.M. You are also invited to come and be a part of this small group. 

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April 11^th at 8:30 A.M. the Sunday School will be providing a free breakfast.  Invite someone to come with you!

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If you received a nomination letter from the nominating committee, please get your response in no later than Easter Sunday! 

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Church elections will be held on April 18^th before Sunday School and between Sunday School and Church.  Wally will be serving once again as our electioneer.  All voting will be done in the foyer in front of the church.

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Rose Hill birthdays include:  Clara Herndon & Nola Moreland (4^th), Gracen McDonald (20^th), and Bob Means (26^th).

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Rose Hill anniversaries include: Ken & Lynda Davis (3^rd) and Ron &Belinda Carter (27^th).

 
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Thank you

 

Pastor Steve Comeans