Silver Stars Activites

• October 29, 2026: Ft. Chadbourne, Bronte, TX, the bus will leave GMBC at 11:00 AM, will stop at Jason’s Deli for lunch, arrive at Ft. Chadbourne about 1:30 PM, will return to GMBC about 4:30 PM. PLEASE CALL if you are going so we know what size bus to use, 207-745-2469 or 207-745-4729.
• December 3, 2026: Silver Stars Christmas Party, GMBC Youth Room (Second Floor), 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Meal: Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Mix Veggies, Roll, and Pies; Cost: $15.00 per person. Please bring an unwrapped gift for a newborn child to 5 year old.
• December 12, 2026: Wylie Baptist Church Christmas Play, Abilene TX (details to be determined)
• December 17, 2026, Covered dish dinner (supper) then bus tour of the Christmas Lights on the Concho River. (details to be determined)
  

GMBC ACTIVITIES AND OTHER DATES

• October 4, 2026: GMBC Starting Point, 11:00 AM, room 104.
• October 23-24, 2026: Women’s Conference 2026, Friday, Oct 23 – 6:00-8:00PM / Saturday, Oct 24- 9:00 AM-4:30PM, Auditorium, cost $25. A light breakfast will be provided on Saturday morning, with snacks and drinks available throughout. Register here.
  

Be Still

How many of us remember hearing these words, usually with the swift application of a parent’s hand, during our youth. Probably, like me, it was heard in a whispered admonishment during a church service or other event where the parent didn’t want our squirming drawing attention to them.

Psalms 46: 10 – Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. (KJV)

God tells us to be still and know that he is God. During the age’s past, the Children of Abraham moved constantly. They had to move because of the large flocks and herds that they kept. Moving was the only way to provide fresh, plentiful grass for grazing. Yet in reading their history, there are many times when God told them to “Be Still”. God sent them to Egypt to escape a famine, and they were eventually confined to a small area of that country. He put them in the desert for 40 years, where they had to depend on Him for everything. God made a nation out of Israel in the sight of both God and man, only to see them wander into idolatry and stray away from Him. They refused to “Be Still” and worship God for who He is.

When Christ was ministering on Earth, He would often withdraw to a quiet place to “Be Still” and spend time with the Father.

If even Christ had to “Be Still”, why would we think we should be any different.

Even though it is against our nature, give it a try. Find a quiet place with nothing to distract us. Leave the phone in another room (on Silent) and spend a few minutes each day “Being Still” with God. Give Him your needs, forget about your wants, and see how “Being Still” with God can change your life.

“It is well with my soul”

By James Lively

iNSPIRATIONAL fROG sTORY

A group of frogs were hopping contentedly through the woods, going about their froggy business, when two of them fell into a deep pit. All of the other frogs gathered around the pit to see what could be done to help their companions. When they saw how deep the pit was, the rest of the dismayed group agreed that it was hopeless and told the two frogs in the pit that they should prepare themselves for their fate, because they were as good as dead.

Unwilling to accept this terrible fate, the two frogs began to jump with all of their might. Some of the frogs shouted into the pit that it was hopeless, and that the two frogs wouldn’t be in that situation if they had been more careful, more obedient to the froggy rules, and more responsible. The other frogs continued sorrowfully shouting that they should save their energy and give up, since they were already as good as dead. The two frogs continued jumping as hard as they could, and after several hours of desperate effort were quite weary.

Finally, one of the frogs took heed to the calls of his fellows. Spent and disheartened, he quietly resolved himself to his fate, lay down at the bottom of the pit, and died as the others looked on in helpless grief. The other frog continued to jump with every ounce of energy he had, although his body was wracked with pain and he was completely exhausted. His companions began anew, yelling for him to accept his fate, stop the pain and just die. The weary frog jumped harder and harder and – wonder of wonders! Finally leapt so high that he sprang from the pit.

Amazed, the other frogs celebrated his miraculous freedom and then gathering around him asked, “Why did you continue jumping when we told you it was impossible?” Reading their lips, the astonished from explained to them that he was deaf, and that when he saw their gestures and shouting, he thought they were cheering him on. What he had perceived as encouragement inspired him to try harder and to succeed against all odds.

This simple story contains a powerful lesson. The book of Proverbs says, “There is death and life in the power of the tongue.” Your encouraging words can lift someone up and help them make it through the day. Your destructive words can cause deep wounds; they may be the weapons that destroy someone’s desire to continue trying – or even their life. Your destructive, careless word can diminish someone in the eyes of others, destroy their influence and have a lasting impact on the way others respond to them.

Be careful what you say. Speak life to (and about) those who cross your path. There is enormous power in words. If you have words of kindness, praise or encouragement – speak them now to, and about, others. Listen to your heart and respond. Someone, somewhere, is waiting for your words.

rELIGIOUS TALK

A potential buyer came to the church for a test ride.

“Before you start” the preacher said, “you should know that this horse only responds to church talk. Go is praise the Lord and stop is amen.”

So the man on the horse says “Praise the Lord,” and the horse starts to trot. The man again says “Praise the Lord,” and the horse starts to gallop.

Suddenly there is a cliff right in front of the horse and the man Yells “Amen!!” The horse stops at the edge of the cliff.

The man wipes the sweat from his brow and says “Praise the Lord.”

For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, 

God has a positive answer for it:

You say: “It’s impossible”

God says: All things are possible (Luke 18: 27)

You say: “I’m too tired”

God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11: 28-30)

You say: “Nobody really loves me”

God says: I love you (John 3: 16 & John 13: 34)

You say: “I can’t go on”

God says: My grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12: 9 & Psalm 91:15)

You say: “I can’t figure things out”

God Says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3: 5-6)

You say: “I can’t do it”

God says You can do all things (Philippians 4: 13)

You say: “I’m not able”

God says: I am able (2 Corinthians 9: 8)

(This will be continued in November 2026 newsletter)