Hello Everybody!
We
are looking forward to another year of our ministry, seeing all our
friends, and making new ones along the way. We have had the privilege
of meeting so many nice folks in the past 11 years and although we may
not be able to remember all of their names, God knows who they are and
that is all that matters.
We have been writing new songs as well as searching for some of the
old ones that folks haven't heard in a long time, in hopes of getting
a new album out in the near future.
Not much to tell as far as news this time around, no new members, no
births or deaths in our families, so we will just count our Blessings
and keep on keeping on.
Please check our schedule and come out to see us, for we are always
happy to see you. It's pleasing to God to know that his people are gathering
together in His Name.
We would like to thank everyone that came to see us and purchase our
music last year. Thank God for giving us safe travel to deliver the
good news of Jesus Christ, and allowing us to witness the salvation
of his people.
Blessings
to you!
~ Virginia Cross Ties ~
Pastor's
Perspective
"A Search for Character"
Nothing
is more important to individual success and to the success of any organization
than excellence of character. Our character is the real indication of
who we are. The qualities which are used to measure success today such
as, title, fame, or wealth are only temporary if they are gained without
good character.
My favorite quote concerning character is by Aristotle. He said "to
enjoy the thing we ought and to hate the things we ought has the greatest
bearing on excellence of character." If there was ever a time when
excellence of character is needed, it is the time in which we live. Now
is a critical time.
Our governmental authorities especially the judicial branch seem to have
a very clear agenda. Their agenda is to cleanse the society of every reference
to the Bible and the God of the Bible. However a study of history, if
conducted with an open mind will certainly show that removing the principles
of God's word leaves man with no clear basis for excellence of character.
What is needed is an exhaustive search for character. The search must
be made using the Bible as the source of all wisdom, knowledge, and understanding.
This search does not begin in the church pew, but it must begin in the
pulpit.
In James chapter one, we can see a very clear lesson in our search for
personal character. We are admonished to be quick to hear the word of
God. It is the word of God that is able to save your souls. In fact, scripture
teaches that faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. The
greatest temptation and problem for man is to go through life doing what
he or she pleases. This self pleasing attitude is
evident in all areas of society; it can even be found in the Church. However,
James tells us that a true hearer of the Word will be slow to speak, will
put aside filthiness, will put away naughtiness, and will receive the
word of God with meekness. A true Hearer of the Word will also, learn
to bridle his tongue.
The Word of God, is the key to excellence of character, however we also
learn about character from people who exhibit it. This is the thought
from James when we are instructed to be a doer of the Word and not a hearer
only. It is not enough to just hear, or even be able to quote the Word,
we must live the word. The Word must be the rule and guide for every area
of our lives. Character must not be a Sunday only trait; it must be our
every day rule.
My prayer is that God may help us as individuals, and as a nation to "search
out the old paths" of excellence of character.
Pastor
Wayne Perry
Community Free Will Baptist
Coeburn, Virginia
We are pleased to announce that we are now sponsored by Pointer Brand clothing, made by the L.C. King Manufacturing Company, located in Bristol, TN. Our stage dress now consists of striped overalls, white shirts, and black ties. Pointer Brand offers an extensive line of clothing for men, women, and children, ranging from overalls and work clothes to ladies' handbags. Check out their website at www.pointerbrand.com and if you order some merchandise online, enter the code VCTS to receive a 10 % discount.
We would like to thank Pointer Brand for sponsoring us and we are glad to be able to wear their high quality clothing.
Virginia Cross Ties may be contacted at:
Millard
Edwards
P.O. Box 296
Coeburn, VA 24230
(276)-395-8196
E-mail: crossties@naxs.net
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Cross Ties are proud to use GHS
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