Thursday, January 10, 2013

Verse of the Day: My dear brothers and sisters, be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Your anger can never make things right in God's sight. (James 1: 19-20)

Amazing Fact: Americans consume 42 tons of Aspirin a day.

Scriptural Pursuit: Jesus stayed at the home of what leper in Bethany?
Answer: Simon (Matthew 26: 6-13)

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Verse of the Day: We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. (Romans 12: 6)

Tuesday Trivia: A survey shows 100% of kids eat this while only 10% of adults do. What is it?
Answer: SNOW


Amazing Fact: The genetic mutation that causes red hair also causes redheads to be more resistant to anesthesia. They can require up to 25% more than patients of other hair color.

Scriptural Pursuit: How much money did the poor widow mentioned in Mark 12 cast into the treasury?
Answer: 2 mites (Mark 12: 42)

Eastern Shore Ministry of Mercy: Thanks to Dick Van Gelder, president of Hebron Savings Bank, for joining us this morning. Dick spoke to us about an awesome ministry taking place at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center on March 15 and 16th from 6am to 6pm. 
About 100 dentists and dental professionals will be offering FREE dental services from cleanings to fillings for all adults. No insurance needed and if you have dental insurance, you are still welcome. No children will be permitted. 
The ministry is still seeking volunteers, dentists, dental hygenists and monetary donations. You can go to www.easeasternshoremissionofmercy.org for more information or call 443-365-5776.

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Verse of the Day: So I concluded that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to enjoy themselves as long as they live. (Ecclesiastes 3: 12)

Tuesday Trivia: Almost 100% of children eat this while only 10% of adults do. What is it? 
Answer: No correct answer today. We'll try again on Wednesday.

Amazing Fact: Robert Lincoln, son of President Lincoln, was saved from a railroad accident by Edwin Booth. Edwin was the brother of President Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes Booth.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who was Solomon's mother:
Answer: Bathsheba (1 Kings 1: 11)

Monday, January 7, 2013

Verse of the Day: For we must all stand before Christ to be judged. We will each receive whatever we deserve for the good or evil we have done in our bodies. (2 Corinthians 5:10)

Amazing Fact: Pretzels were invented by an Italian monk who used the treats as an incentive to get kids to memorize scripture. In fact, the criss-crossed bits are supposed to represent folded arms in prayer.

Scriptural Pursuit: What prophet's word caused the Syrian soldiers to be struck blind? Elisha (2 Kings 6:18-23)

Friday, January 4, 2013

Verse of the Day: Christ is the one through whom God created everything in Heaven and Earth. He made the things we can see and the things we can't see - kings, kingdoms, rulers and authorities. Everything has been created through Him and for Him. (Colossians 1: 16)

Amazing Fact: According to a Progressive Insurance poll, 63% of people say they talk to their cars.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who was the first woman to tell Jesus she believed He was the Messiah?
Answer: Martha (John 11: 24-27)

DQ Blizzard Cake Drawing: Congratulations to Nicholas Johnson from Salisbury, MD, winner of this week's DQ Blizzard Cake!

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Verse of the Day: God blesses the people who patiently endure testing. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. (James 1: 12)

Amazing Fact: According to a recent survey, American have an average of six remote controls.

Scriptural Pursuit: Who preached the salvation message in Acts chapter two?
Answer: Peter

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Verse of the Day: Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done. If you do this, you will experience God's peace which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. (Phillipians 4:6-7)

Amazing Fact: There are more than 15 thousand varieties of rice.

Scriptural Pursuit: To whom did the Lord say, "No man will be able to stand before you all the days of your life. As I have been with Moses I will also be with you"?
Answer: Joshua (Joshua 1:5)