Final entry on this blog

Hello, Companion Mustard Seed Library book readers,

I'm now on my favorite chapter in the book "The Hour That Changes the World" by Dick Eastman (a book that was contributed by Joyce for possible inclusion in the Mustard Seed Library).

This chapter is entitled "Scripture Praying - the act of faith appropriation"

"There are only three classes of people in the world today," an unknown preacher confessed. "Those who are afraid, those who do not know enough to be afraid, and those who know their Bibles."

"Prayer," said E. M. Bounds, "projects faith on God, and God on the world. Only God can move mountains, but faith and prayer move God." Actually, Companion Mustard Seed Library book readers--what do you think of this quote?

Emmanuel's call to mission "We are called to proclaim Christ's Love and God's grace by inviting all into a spiritual relationship with God through worship, bible study, witness, service and fellowship."

The National Church Library Association suggests that churches ask themselves: why should we have a church library?, what is the mission or purpose statement of the congregation itself?, how does the library serve that mission or purpose?, does the library exist to serve the spiritual needs of the congregation?, how about educational needs?, recreational needs?, does the church library serve only the members of the congregation?

Finally, I found my favorite quote on their webb site: If you don't know where you are going, how will you know when you have arrived?" "Every church library needs a reason for existing and a plan for the future."

God bless,
Sharon