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OVERSIGHT TEAM:Pastor Shane & Glenda Whitbourn

Dwayne & Cynthia Alexander

November 28th 2008

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The Red Umbrella (Author unknown)

As the drought continued for what seemed an eternity, a small communityof mid-west farmers were in a quandary as to what to do next. The rain

was important not only to keep their crops healthy, but to sustain thetownspeople's very way of living. As the problem became moreurgent, the local church felt it was rime to get involved and called a prayer meeting toask for rain.

In what seemed a vague remembrance of a Native American ritual, the people beganto arrive. The pastor on his arrival watched as the congregation continued to file in. Heslowly made his way to the front to officially begin the meeting.Everyone was taking the opportunity to visit across the aisles to socialize with close

friends. The pastor's thoughts when he reached the front were on quieting those

present and starting the meeting.

As he began to ask for quiet, his eyes scanned the crowd and he took note of an eleven

year-old girl sitting in the front row. Her face was beaming with excitement and shequietly sat in her place. Next to her, poised and ready for use, was a bright redumbrella. The beauty and innocence of the girl made the pastor smile as he realized

the faith she possessed. No one else in the congregation had brought an umbrella.They had all come to pray for rain, but she had come expecting God to answer with theneeded rain.

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.(Hebrews 11:1)

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him mustbelieve that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him. (Hebrews 11:6)

Hamilton Railway StationServices Friday nights @ 7pmPr. Shane Whitbourn Ph: 0417509516

www.swccportland.com

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Kindling Kids Pre schoolPrep Grade 6

7pm Service: PPPraise & Worship, Communion, and araise & Worship, Communion, and araise & Worship, Communion, and a

message from Pr. Shane. Followed by suppermessage from Pr. Shane. Followed by suppermessage from Pr. Shane. Followed by supper --- please stayplease stayplease stayDuring the Service:

Hamilton Evening

Study Starting 2009

If you are interested or

would like to know more,

Speak to Pastor Shanetoday or contact him on

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this week

Hamilton Ladies Bible StudyFight like a Girl by Lisa BevereTuesdays 1pm@ Anne Baxendales, 2 Martin St.

Helping to restore women's con-fidence and esteem, improve

their relationships, and grow their

faith are all part of Lisa's main

mission: to help women learn to

fight like girls again and cele-

brate their victories!

Info: Phone Cynthia on 0400231019

Grab a FREE loanA great selection of DVDs and

books are available before and

after the service for F R E E loan.

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