Friday November 15, 2013

Happy Friday!

Verse of the Day
For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. How we thank God, who gives us victory over sin and death through Jesus Christ our Lord! 1 Corinthians 15: 56&57 (NLT)

Amazing Fact
The longest river in the USA is the Missouri River. Its length is 20 miles longer than the Mississippi River. The two combine to form the longest river system in North America. 

Tuesday Trivia ( On Friday! )
Q: 27 % of us have at least one of these in a drawer or somewhere at home...what is it?
A: A concert t-shirt!
Congrats to Rachel in Ocean Pines, MD!!

Scriptural Pursuit
Q: Who returned the Ark of the Covenant to Israel along with golden rats and tumors?
A: The Philistines. ( 1 Samuel 6 )
Congrats to Kelly in Linkwood, MD!

    

  

Thursday November 14, 2013

Verse of the Day
What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for his soul? 
Matthew 16:26 (NIV)

Amazing Fact
A shark always has a row of smaller teeth developing behind its front teeth. Eventually the smaller teeth move forward, like a conveyor belt, and the front teeth fall out. 

Tuesday Trivia 
Q: 27% of us have at least one of these in a drawer or somewhere at home...what is it?
No correct answer again today!! 
Play Tuesday Trivia tomorrow morning at 7:15 and have a chance to win 4 great prizes!! 

Tuesday Trivia Helpful Hints
You would likely purchase one of these when you were younger and keep it as a souvenir or collectible. 
It is a piece of clothing. 

Scriptural Pursuit
Q: Who was Samuel's father?
A: Elkanah ( 1 Samuel 1 )
Congrats to Jean in Pocomoke, MD!!

           

Wednesday November 12, 2013

Verse of the Day 
Ask and you will receive, and your joy will be complete. John 16:24 (NIV)

Amazing Fact
Whales support many different types of life. Several creatures, such as barnacles and sea lice, attach themselves to the skin of whales and live there. 

Tuesday Trivia
27% of us have at least one of these in a drawer or somewhere at home...what is it?
Another day with no correct answer. Tune in tomorrow morning at 7:15 for your chance to win three great prizes as we play Tuesday Trivia on Thursday!!

Scriptural Pursuit
Q: What was the name of David's first wife?
A: Michal ( Saul's daughter ) (1 Samuel 18)
Congrats to Mary of Pocomoke City, MD!

  
     

Tuesday November 12, 2013

Happy 11/12/13 day!

Verse of the Day
You turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, that I might sing praises to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever. Psalm 30: 11&12 (NLT)

Amazing Fact
When traveling through water, sound moves around four times faster than when it travels through air. 

Tuesday Trivia
Q: 27% of us have at least one of these in a drawer or somewhere at home...what is it?
No correct answer this morning so we will have Tuesday Trivia on Wednesday and double the prize. Make sure to listen for your chance to win tomorrow morning at 7:15 am. 

Scriptural Pursuit
Q: What did Abigail give David to apologize for her husband's behavior?
A: Food and wine. (1 Samuel 25)
Congrats to Daniel in Milford, DE!!

       

Monday November 11, 2013

Today is Veterans Day. Remember to thank those who serve or who have served. 

Verse of the Day
But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. 2 Corinthians 2:14 (NIV)

Amazing Fact
Snails can sleep for up to three years.

Scriptural Pursuit
Q: How many prophets of Baal gathered to meet Elijah?
A: 450 ( 1 Kings 18 )
Congrats to Judy in Pocomoke, MD!

      

Friday November 8, 2013

It's Friday!!!

Verse of the Day
A new command I give you: love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another. John 13: 34 & 35 (NIV)

Amazing Fact
Penguins can jump as high as 6 feet in the air.

Scriptural Pursuit
Q: Who wrote more books of the Bible than anyone else?
A: Paul 
Congrats to Joyce of Linkwood, MD!

      

Thursday November 7, 2013

Verse of the Day
For the Lord is our judge, the Lord is our lawgiver, the Lord is our King; he will save us. Isaiah 33:22 (KJV)

Amazing Fact
90% of all volcanic activity occurs in the oceans.

Scriptural Pursuit
Q: Zephaniah prophesied during the days of what king?
A: Josiah (Zephaniah 1)
Congrats to Carol in Laurel, DE!!

Justina Lumor joined us this morning from Bethel Campus Fellowship on the campus of Salisbury University. They have a campus outreach event planned for November 16th. Click here for more information and how you can help. 

      

Wednesday November 6, 2013

I think you know what day it is....

Verse of the Day
I am with you and will save you, declares the Lord. 
Jeremiah 30:11 (NIV)

Amazing Fact
In space, astronauts cannot cry, because there is no gravity, so the tears can't flow.


Scriptural Pursuit
Q: By crying and praying to the Lord, how long did Hezekiah extend his own life?
A: 15 years  ( 2 Kings 20 )
Congrats to David from Delmar, DE!!

We had a visit from Dr. Jim Fox of Salisbury Christian School this morning telling us all about their parenting seminar coming up this Saturday. 

National Center for Biblical Parenting
Seminar for parents of children ages 2-18
Cooperation, Consequences, and Keeping your Sanity
Saturday November 9th 9:00 am till 2:30 pm
Salisbury Christian School
807 Parker Road
Salisbury, MD
$20 per individual, $10 per child
Visit www.salisburychristian.org or call 410-546-0661 to register.

Tuesday November 5, 2013

Verse of the Day
Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire. Hebrews 12:28 (NIV)

Amazing Fact
When oppossums are playing "possum," they are not playing. They actually pass out from sheer terror.

Tuesday Trivia
Q: In 1972 15% of U.S. households had this, today the number is 65%...What is it?
A: Central air conditioning.
Congrats to Tawana from Bridgeville, DE!!

Scriptural Pursuit
Q: How old was Azariah when he became king?
A: 16  (2 Kings 15)
Congrats to Stanley from Salisbury, MD!!

     
  

Monday November 4, 2013

Welcome to another Monday!

Verse of the Day
And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can't, and life can't. The angels can't, and the demons can't. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, and even the powers of hell can't keep God's love away. Romans 8:38 (NLT)

Amazing Fact
A giraffe can go without water longer than a camel can. 

Scriptural Pursuit
Q: How many arrows did Joash shoot into the ground at Elisha's command?
A: 3 (2 Kings 13)
Congrats to Victoria in Laurel, DE!

The November issue of the Manna is available online by clicking here. 

       

Friday November 1, 2013

It's Friday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Verse of the Day
Let us come before him with thanksgiving. Let us sing him psalms of praise. For the Lord is a great God, the great king above all gods. Psalm 95:2 (NLT)

Amazing Fact
The elephant is the only mammal that can't jump.

Scriptural Pursuit 
Q: What were the 12 Apostles asked to take with them as they go out to preach?
A: Nothing ( Luke 9:3 )
Congrats to Beverly from Salisbury, MD!

DQ Grill and Chill Birthday Club Winner
Congratulations to Christian Blair of Pocomoke, MD, our winner of the DQ Blizzard cake! Submit your birthday or anniversary now at wolc.org.