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Paul and Bob Palmer the Lipscomb University Chapel Co.ordinator, went to Providence Kentucky, Where Paul taught Sunday lesson and preached as well. Paul spend the night in Pat and Berry’s house. Paul met many people at providence Church of Christ
Bob did a great job leading singing at Church this morning. Paul and friends are going to be in Washington DC on April 29 May 4th 2006
Thanks
Paul and Friends

Acts 20
Through Macedonia and Greece
1When the uproar had ended, Paul sent for the disciples and, after encouraging them, said good-by and set out for Macedonia. 2He traveled through that area, speaking many words of encouragement to the people, and finally arrived in Greece, 3where he stayed three months. Because the Jews made a plot against him just as he was about to sail for Syria, he decided to go back through Macedonia. 4He was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy also, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia. 5These men went on ahead and waited for us at Troas. 6But we sailed from Philippi after the Feast of Unleavened Bread, and five days later joined the others at Troas, where we stayed seven days.
Eutychus Raised From the Dead at Troas
7On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Paul spoke to the people and, because he intended to leave the next day, kept on talking until midnight. 8There were many lamps in the upstairs room where we were meeting. 9Seated in a window was a young man named Eutychus, who was sinking into a deep sleep as Paul talked on and on. When he was sound asleep, he fell to the ground from the third story and was picked up dead. 10Paul went down, threw himself on the young man and put his arms around him. “Don’t be alarmed,” he said. “He’s alive!” 11Then he went upstairs again and broke bread and ate. After talking until daylight, he left. 12The people took the young man home alive and were greatly comforted.
Paul’s Farewell to the Ephesian Elders
13We went on ahead to the ship and sailed for Assos, where we were going to take Paul aboard. He had made this arrangement because he was going there on foot. 14When he met us at Assos, we took him aboard and went on to Mitylene. 15The next day we set sail from there and arrived off Kios. The day after that we crossed over to Samos, and on the following day arrived at Miletus. 16Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus to avoid spending time in the province of Asia, for he was in a hurry to reach Jerusalem, if possible, by the day of Pentecost.
17From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church. 18When they arrived, he said to them: “You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I came into the province of Asia. 19I served the Lord with great humility and with tears, although I was severely tested by the plots of the Jews. 20You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publicly and from house to house. 21I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.

22″And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. 23I only know that in every city the Holy Spirit warns me that prison and hardships are facing me. 24However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.

25″Now I know that none of you among whom I have gone about preaching the kingdom will ever see me again. 26Therefore, I declare to you today that I am innocent of the blood of all men. 27For I have not hesitated to proclaim to you the whole will of God. 28Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers.[a] Be shepherds of the church of God,[b] which he bought with his own blood. 29I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. 30Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them. 31So be on your guard! Remember that for three years I never stopped warning each of you night and day with tears.

32″Now I commit you to God and to the word of his grace, which can build you up and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified. 33I have not coveted anyone’s silver or gold or clothing. 34You yourselves know that these hands of mine have supplied my own needs and the needs of my companions. 35In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

36When he had said this, he knelt down with all of them and prayed. 37They all wept as they embraced him and kissed him. 38What grieved them most was his statement that they would never see his face again. Then they accompanied him to the ship.

Paul and will be speaking in Provident Church of Christ in Provident County in Kentucky. Paul and Bob will be back to Nashville TN after Sunday services. and on April 29th 2006-May 4th 2006 Paul and Friends will be in Washington DC and Mary Land. Paul will hopefully be meeting his St. Maarten Mission friends from Maryland and Washington DC and will do some tent making while meeting his friends. If you want to line up any speaking engagement for Paul please call 615-579-4794.
“ For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse. ” (Romans 1:20)
Thank you very much for your time and prayers.
Yours in the Vineyard
Paul and Friends

THIS IS A POWERFUL MESSAGE. PLEASE READ ALL OF IT. I AM PASSING IT ON
BECAUSE I AM CERTAINLY NOT ASHAMED TO DO SO.

In light of the many jokes we send to one another for a laugh, this is a little
different: This is not intended to be a joke, it’s not funny, it’s intended to get
you thinking…………..

Dart Test…

A young lady named Sally, relates an experience she had in a seminary class, given
by her teacher, Dr. Smith. She says that Dr. Smith was known for his elaborate
object lessons.

One particular day, Sally walked into the seminary and knew they were in for a fun
day.

On the wall was a big target and on a nearby table were many darts.

Dr. Smith told the students to draw a picture of someone that they disliked or
someone who had made them angry, and he would allow them to throw darts at the
person’s picture.

Sally’s friend drew a picture of a girl who had stolen her boyfriend. Another friend
drew a picture of his little brother.

Sally drew a picture of a former friend, putting a great deal of detail into her
drawing, even drawing pimples on the face. Sally was pleased with the overall effect
she had achieved.

The class lined up and began throwing darts. Some of the students threw their darts
with such force that their targets were ripping apart. Sally looked forward to her
turn,and was filled with disappointment when Dr. Smith, because of time limits,
asked the students to return to their seats.

As Sally sat thinking about how angry she was because she didn’t have a chance to
throw any darts at her target. Dr. Smith began removing the target from the wall.

Underneath the target was a picture of Jesus.

A hush fell over the room as each student viewed the mangled picture of Jesus; holes
and jagged marks covered His face and His eyes were pierced.

Dr. Smith said only these words.. “In as much as ye have done it unto the least of
these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me.” Matthew 25:40.

No other words were necessary; the tears filled eyes of the students focused only on
the picture of Christ.

This is an easy test; you score 100 or zero. It’s your choice.

If you aren’t ashamed to do this, please follow the directions.

Jesus said, “If you are ashamed of me, I will be ashamed of you, before My Father.”

Not ashamed … pass this on.

Ashamed … delet e it from your mind.
Paul and friends

Mr Achuoth won the election and he is going to be the next President after Mateng Dut the inaugurattion will be on May 7th 2006. Paul was the chaiman of the elexctoral committee
Thanks
Paul and friends
“ Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for he who loves his fellowman has fulfilled the law. ” (Romans 13:8)

“ Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures, ” (1 Corinthians 15:1, 3-4)

Thank you for entertaining Shaun and I. We enjoy your company. Let me know when you have a mission for me to join you on. I would love to travel.

Paul and friends will be traveling to Ugand a, Kenya and Sudan for the whole summer. Your help is everything and would be a tool to spread the Gospel. If you are able to help financially, please make your check payable to Lipscomb University and mail it to: Lipscomb University College of Bible and Ministry

C/o Janis Adcock
3901 Granny White pike
Nashville, TN 37204

Please earmark checks: Paul and friends Africa Mission trip.

Email: Paul@paulandfriends.org
Voice: 615 579 4794
Thank you for your time and help.
Paul and Friends

Then he said to them all: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me will save it. ” (Luke 9:23-24) l
Pray that God’s will be done