Reds Game, April 24th

April 24, 2008 we took a bus down to Cincinnati to enjoy a Red's game against Houston. We had good seats that did not require a lot of walking up and down stairs to reach. We even had a covering above our heads in case it rained and to keep the sun off of our heads. The weather cooperated and neither of these issues was a problem.

I always enjoy our day trips; more because of getting to know a good bunch of people than for what we see or do. This trip to Cincinnati was a good example of good fellowship, even though the game results weren't that great.

We had a good group of our Young at Heart people plus several missionaries go along with us for this day trip.

This is Todd and Dawn and their two children. They are missionaries and participated in our special mission emphasis seniors luncheon last week. We invited them along to give the kids a taste of American Baseball. Unfortunately, the Reds lost to Houston but it was a fun day and great seats, too.

Of course, the kids all enjoy the team mascots!

We hope you will join us for our next YAH Day Trip to Kentucky to see the horses!

Young at Heart Program - April 8, 2008

We had a great program today for our Young at Heart. I am always happy to see so many old faces but this time we also had about 6 first time visitors. I know some of these will be with us again.

Jim Weiss provided some very nice and soothing piano music during the prelude time of our program. This was a very nice variety of Classical, Pop and Spiritual music. Thank you Jim.

Joshua Hales provided a solo prior to our speaker of the day. This was recorded and can be heard again right HERE! Josh is our Pastor for Childrens Ministries here at WHBC.

Our special guest speaker of the day was David Darkow. David was with the Social Security Administration for a number of years before taking an early retirement. Then he started his own consulting company to help future retirees from corporations and government facilities all over the USA. He spoke to us about Security and Scams aimed at people like us. For example, he asked the question about why so many of these frauds and scams are aimed at us and gave the following:

1. We have more Wealth than any age group
2. We have little experience with fraud, especially “on-line” fraud
3. We spend 19% more time “on-line than any age group
4. Seniors make a lousy Witness in court
5. Seniors too proud to report being a Victim

You can see the Powerpoint presentation HERE (in PDF format) and hear his talk HERE (MP3 Audio file). I recommend that you open the presentation file then play the audio file.

Perhaps some of what David has discussed has created some concern or worry - -
Don't let your worries get the best of you; remember, Moses started out as a basket case.

Satan’s Fraud

The greatest fraud we must be aware of is when someone tells us we gain salvation and our place in heaven merely by doing good works.

The Bible tells us in Ephesians 2:8-9 (King James Version)
For by grace are ye saved through faith;
and that not of yourselves:
it is the gift of God:
Not of works, lest any man should boast.

If you have been taken by this “fraud” and want real assurance of your salvation and place in heaven, please talk with me or any of our pastoral staff here at Washington Heights.

April Day Trip to See the Cincinnati Reds Play Houston (April 24)

Remember our trip this month is a nice opportunity to see the Reds in action! We will see those of you who have paid reservations that morning at 10:45!