Welcome to the Prime Timers ABF!

The class is held each Sunday from 10:10 am until 10:50. We are following a church wide program called The God of Continuing Creation this year, and we invite you to come on in.

The Black and Orange Party!

The Prime Timers social, hosted by Gayle and Arlen Ferguson was held this past Saturday, October 30. The theme was to wear something orange and/or black. You can see from the photos that people got right into the spirit of things. And for all those I missed, my apologies!

Maud Ella Hartley brought her character "Miss Slimmens" to the party. She is pictured to the right. Maud Ella tells us Miss Slimmens is "based on a character I found in one of the first magazines published for women in the United States. She's the town milliner, watches everything from her shop windows, and loves to gossip about the people in her small town."

Talk about your orange and black! The "spider sisters" Caroline Maryan and Jackie Rose.

You might recognize Caroline Maryan (r) from the last photo. Here we add two generations of Akers, Nancy (l) and Carol Akers Klug in the middle.

Hello Kitty Diane White came complete with a "Cat Burglar List" (on the left).

Max Kech (l) and Mary Kaeppel. Where did you get those stockings!

Robert and Jackie Rose. Yes, those are horses on Robert's shirt.

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From left to right, Marilyn Kirk, host Arlen Ferguson, Lee Ohrt and George Kirk

Turn of the century busy-body "Miss Slimmens" was brought to us by Maud Ella Hartley.

No Prime Timers party would be complete without the Rev. Bob Brown and his wife Dorothy (l). They are joined by Art and Nancy Shelton.

Jim and Sally Nelson. Sally's the one with the witches hat!

Maud Ella Hartley with husband Rick and the Rev. John Bentley.

Elizabeth Laigle and Dr. Bill Moore, with another Bill, Linden in orange in the back.

The Lesson for this Sunday, Nov. 7 is titled "Living by New Rules"

Key Verse:  Matthew 5:17

Focus of the Lesson:  Many people have a strong personal sense of integrity. What guides our integrity as Christians?? Jesus taught that both attitude and action are important.

The reading is Matthew 5:17-18, 21-22, 27-28, 31-35, 38-39, 43-44. This text is from the New Revised Standard Version.

17 ‘Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets; I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. 18 For truly I tell you, until heaven and earth pass away, not one letter, not one stroke of a letter, will pass from the law until all is accomplished.

21 ‘You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not murder”; and “whoever murders shall be liable to judgment.” 22 But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the council; and if you say, “You fool,” you will be liable to the hell of fire.

27 ‘You have heard that it was said, “You shall not commit adultery.” 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

31 ‘It was also said, “Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.” 32 But I say to you that anyone who divorces his wife, except on the ground of unchastity, causes her to commit adultery; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
33 ‘Again, you have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not swear falsely, but carry out the vows you have made to the Lord.” 34 But I say to you, Do not swear at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.

38 ‘You have heard that it was said, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” 39 But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also;

43 ‘You have heard that it was said, “You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,