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A few weeks ago I read something that stimulated me to cogitate about how
Americans view the future with a mix of optimism and pessimism. Consider the
following:
A new poll shows Americans believe that by the end of the next century, a
woman will have served as president, and cancer and AIDS will be distant
memories -- but poverty and pollution will still be with us.
The poll was commissioned by the Millennium Organizing Committee, a Chicago
marketing firm, and conducted by National Family Opinion Research,
Inc. Fifty-six percent of those surveyed said they expect a woman will be
sent to the White House, but only one in four expects the Catholic Church
will allow women to be ordained priests in the 21st Century. Fifty percent
foresee a cure for cancer and 42% a cure for AIDS. Only 5% figure humanity
will figure out a way to stop pollution, and more than 90% think the poor
will be with us for at least another 100 years.
As I read and considered the survey results from that poll, one thing kept
coming to my mind
the more things change, the more they stay the same.
Here's what I mean by that. Whether or not we elect a woman to the White
House or if we ever find a way to do away with pollution in the next 100
years, etc.,
we need to get back to what's really important in this life.
Jesus said that greatness is achieved by becoming a servant. He also taught
us that if we desired to gain real life, we will need to give up our life.
These are difficult statements to comprehend and put in practice in our
daily life. Beginning in January, 2000, all of our Sunday Morning Adult
Bible Classes will be studying what the Scripture has to say to us about
becoming a servant for Jesus.
This Sunday afternoon in the annex, David and I would like
to meet with all men who are current teachers, teacher assistants, and those
interested in teaching during this series of lessons for Sunday mornings in
2000.
See you in Bible Class!
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