Con-Grads-u-lations!

I was walking down the hall and ran into Ron who was getting everything ready for Sunday. "Wazup? Ron" I said. "Hey, Deacon," he replied, "We have 20 students graduating from High School." "Whoa! Meowzers!!! That is great!"

So I wanted to say a big congrads to those who have worked so hard, studied so long and are now getting their reward! Way to Go! I know that Pastor and Tommy are always telling me how important it is to study the word. So just because you are graduating doesn't mean you can stop studying.

KEEP STUDYING THE WORD! It will keep you alive on the inside.

See ya. Gotta chase a mouse ....

What is a Deacon?

Well OK! That can certainly be answered in two ways. Noah Nabster, one of my great uncles, was named for his genius in catching just about anything. Kids -- while he was the best at catching rats, snakes and other rodents, his specialty was catching important knowledge. Some of you may think "Deacon" only means a handsome, black cat that serves around the church and writes this blog. OH, nay, nay. There is more to the name than just that.

One day my uncle sat me down and told me all about the real meaning of my name. It comes from an ancient language and means, "one who kicks up dust as he runs to help others." Pretty sweet, huh! A "Deacon" is someone who doesn't mind getting a little dusty, in a little hurry, to help someone in need.

In the Good Book, Mr. T was tellin' me that there is a book of Action called "ACTS" and it tells how followers of God in the first church needed some special "deacons" to help out so they chose out 7 and gave them this special job. Pretty Neat. I guess that's what all the talk this week. This First Church has chosen three, Doc Jeff, John and Chip to have this special job of serving and helping people.

I can't wait for Sunday Night! There's gonna be food too! See Ya There!

Goin' once, Goin' twice, Almost All Gone!!!

Thanks to all of you cool cats out there who decided to help us out! Remember a few weeks ago with our good friend Cali the cat who rules the Bearden's home gave a big call for help in getting rid of 13, yep 13 labradoodle pups that were born to the dog that resides in her house. Well, you have responded with great enthusiasm and adopted 8 of them. Just 5 more to go. So keep up the good work.

Here are some pics:

Tribute to Moms

Today in Worship the video was great! Moms warn us about so many things!
Check out this YouTube Video, William Tell Mom Sayings:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXT6Hs113ZA

Whew! Moms are Great!

Hey kids -- Tell me about your mom. What do you like best about her? What does your mom tell you? Does she have any funny sayings? Send me your story in a comment or email!

Storms and Poems

Resting on this stormy day in my plush home next to Papa T's Office, I decided to scratch out a few lines of cat-wisdom. Did you know? According to Brewer's Dictionary Of Phrase & Fable, a cat is said to have nine lives because it is "more tenacious of life than many animals." That's right -- learn from the cat -- LOVE GOD and LOVE LIFE!

So here's my poem to ponder on a partly cloudy and rainy Tuesday:

9 lives

If I could live nine lives for God
upon this planets’ earthen sod;
I’d spend the first in search of Love,
the finest treasure from above.

Then Joy would be my next celebration,
on this feline ambulation;
And Peace the third of life’s release,
that conflicts of family, church and nations cease.

Now Patience sure be a difficult task,
to drink from life’s over-active flask;
Kindness would be my daily gift,
to Faithfully serve others their lives to lift.

And then to learn to always be Good,
as even a furry, black cat should;
true Gentleness my constant companion,
Oh self-control! to never abandon.

Nine lives to live! Nine gifts to give!
Always for God, upon this sod.

*Look up Galatians 5:22 and LOVE LIFE!!!

Rainy Days and Mondays Always Get Me Down

MEOWZERS! Do I ever have a case of the Monday Blues, and to top it off it is raining outside. I guess my outdoor adventures will have to be put off until tomorrow.

Do you ever get a case of the blues? Some things that make me feel blue are rainy days, loud mowers outside on Fridays, diet cat food, and big, hairy, barkin' dogs.

What kind of things make you feel blue?

Next time you have a case of the Monday blues, remember Psalm 46:10, "Be still, and know that I am God."

... I think I will stay right here in my house until the rain stops.

P.S. Speaking of dogs, did you realize that DOG spelled backwards is GOD?!

Tuesday Shout Out to Kindness

...It's hard to get into a church if you look a little different. I'm short, four-legged, dark complexion and a little bit furry. Not exactly what every "church" is lookin' for -- soooo, you can imagine how difficult it is to get in ... feel comfortable ... and fit in when your not like everyone else ...

... BUT ON TUESDAY MORNING ... MEOWZERS!!! About 9am a dozen of the sweetest, nicest, carin'est ladies show up and THEY WELCOME ME IN. It makes me feel special. I am wanted. I am welcomed. I B-Long! Everyone should feel this way.

So here is my Shout Out to Kindness -- THANK YOU SPECIAL TUESDAY MORNING LADIES!!! You show up! You show kindness! You head out to the neighborhood to share that kindness with others who are shut in or shut out! And you show up again with a big smile! I LIKE IT!

... Come to think of it! If you happen to meet anyone strange, different or unusual this week, why not open the door and invite them in ... they will feel special too!