Friday, August 25, 2006

Welcome to Common Grounds - Good to the Last Drop

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"Do you have a high chair? I'm sure we can manage if we can use one of your high chairs."

"Before we go, could I trouble you for another glass of water? It's so hard to get water over there where we're staying."

"Do you all want to go to the picnic? Be here at 10:00 and you can have a ride. They told me they had room for our car seats."

"Here's a hamburger I had left on my plate. Give it to someone who hasn't had dinner yet. I'm sure it's OK."

"I'll be in your Sunday School Class next year."

"I'm Secretary of the Honor Society!"

"Can we help you with your children? We can take them to the nursery to play, so you can have a break."

"At this time I'd like Theodore to come up. He has asked to renew the vows of his baptism. He has made positive changes in his life and wants to reaffirm his faith and his desire to follow Jesus Christ."

"Is there a rest room here I could use?"

"There are Prayer Request Cards on the tables. If you have any joys or concerns, please write them on the cards, and someone will be around to pick them up so we can include them as we pray tonight."

"We're so glad you came and brought your children. Please come back again."

"I didn't get lunch today, but I knew it would be OK, cause I could come here tonight for dinner."

"Please pray that my family can get back together again."

"I really like that hat you're wearing."

"You are a unique and precious gem....and remember, God don't make no junk."

"Please pray for ______________. He's been clean and sober for two weeks."

"I think I might just come back next week. Can I bring somone else with me?"

"Thank you, Lord, for bringing us here together, to worship You."

Amen!