Solid Rock Christian Center
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Poems & Readings
Company’s Comin’
by Lori Towner 11/22/2017
I just heart company’s comin’
I guess I’d better get busy.
My home is so messy
It’s put me in a tizzy!
There are floors to mop
Dusting to do
Carpets to vacuum
And cobwebs too.
Laundry to fold
And then put away
I waited so long
It’ll take me all day.
Windows to wash.
Floorboards to scrub
Sinks that are grimy
And oh that tub!!!
Now I must hurry
Why did I wait?
It is my own fault
I always procrastinate!
I think to myself
I have plenty of time
But often in life
Things change on a dime.
Now this got me pondering
Is my spiritual house clean?
Have I been reading the Word?
There’s so much to glean!
Do I spend time in prayer,
Or listen to His voice?
Some days yes, some days not,
But it’s definitely always my choice.
When I make mistakes
Do I repent and ask for forgiveness?
He wipes away my sins
He loves me no less.
I don’t know the day when Jesus will come,
But I do know this
It will be the one day
His company, I won’t want to miss!
Matthew 25:13
Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.
Vision
By Walter Rau Nov. 2017
Simeon had a vision to see the Messiah come.
Abraham’s vision was to completely obey the Holy One
Noah’s vision was to build an Ark when there was no rain
And Joshua’s vision was to march around the walls and not refrain
David’s vision was to see the victory knowing the battle was won.
While Enoch was taken by the Lord , and His vision was on the Son.
But, Moses’ vision was to see the captives be set free
And Jesus’ vision was to obey the Father, and on the third day have victory.
I Love The Lord
By Doug Towner
Written 06/14/2003
I love the Lord my God, the one who reigns from above.
In Him do I trust, the one who is full of love.
He has been so good to me.
Faithful in all His ways to me.
He’s patient and kind.
And always easy on my mind.
I love Him more than words can tell.
Saved my soul and spared me hell.
He keeps me safe by day and night,
Protecting me with His might.
His name is Jehovah, God.
I love the Lord, my God.
Just As You And I
By Doug Towner
Date unknown
Jesus Came from above
And was born as a babe
Just as you and I
He lived on the earth
And faced the problems of life
Just as you and I
Jesus died at Calvary
And rose victorious
Just for you and I
Now in heaven He is
Awaiting that day to return
To meet you and I
MY DADDY’S SHOES
By Lori Towner
I love to ware my Daddy’s shoes, they look so big on me.
When I start to walk around in them, how silly I must be!
I might not get them on just right; they usually look all wrong.
But once I start to walk in them, I start to sing a song.
I sing about my daddy’s love. Oh, how I love him so!
He gives me lots of hugs and kisses; he says it’s love that makes me grow.
I asked, “Daddy, where does love come from? “
He knelt down, held me close, than looked up to the sky;
He said, “son, to have this kind of love, someone had to die.”
“Death on the cross is what Jesus did choose;
And since He died for us, now we must fill His shoes.
Now every time I wear my Daddy’s shoes, it makes me think of love;
Not only of my Daddy, but my heavenly Father up above.
My Church Cares
By Doug Towner
(as a teenager)
My church cares about me.
It wants the best for me.
The church teaches me the things I should know
and helps to direct my life.
My church cares about each other.
It works together to help each other.
It trusts each other
and encourages one another
And in this way, helps to make the church better.
My church cares about the community and the people in it.
It tells others about God in word and actions.
Helping people in their time of need
is another way my church shows it’s love and says it cares.
This is my idea of a church that cares.
My church cares, does yours?
Trials - Temptations - Joy - Peace
Nolan Towner 2005
When enjoying life, there are many trials and temptations, which come our way. Everything you do on this earth is an example to others of how a Christian acts. I believe that it is important that you remember this everywhere you go. If you do something wrong, tell others that you are sorry and that it was just a silly mistake and most importantly remember to ask God for forgiveness. Everyone in the world is tempted to do wrong things. That fact is just a part of human nature. But, if you spend time thinking abut doing something wrong, that is a sin. Jesus was the only perfect human ever, and none of us can be perfect, so live your life, and if you goof, ask for forgiveness and then move on.
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On His Way To The Cross
By Douglas Stephen Towner 1975
God’s love for us was so great
That He sent His only son
Into the world He did come
Jesus was born in Bethlehem
From afar they came to see
The babe in the manger
Who was to go to the cross
The king wanted to kill this babe
So to Egypt Jesus was taken
For He was to go to the cross
Jesus was a carpenter that is true
He also spoke of God
And His love for you
Satan tempted Jesus
To give Him the world if He knelt
Jesus yielded not
For the world to Him belonged
Twelve disciples Jesus did choose
Perfect these disciples were not
But with God’s help
Follow they did
The one who was to go to the cross
Feeding the five thousand
With one boy’s lunch
Was one of the many miracles He had done
While on His way to the cross
The disciples were with Jesus
At the last supper
There the first communion was
While Jesus was on His way to the cross.
Jesus knew Peter was to deny
Three times knowing of Him
While Jesus was on His way to the cross
Jesus prayed to His Father
That He shall, if it must be done
While on His way to the cross
Crucify! Crucify! the people did yell
But Jesus had done no wrong
Pilot washed His hands
Trying to clear himself
While Jesus was on His way to the cross
Through the city and up the hill
To put to rest the cross He bore
Jesus knew what was to happen
nails were to be driven
Through His hands and feet
Into the cross
A crown of thorns were to be placed
To dig and scratch into His head
While knowing, on His way to the cross
People would mock and spit in His face
A thief on His right not believing would say
Get us down if you can
The one on His left knew of Jesus innocence
He asking forgiveness
Died believing to go to heaven.
What pain, what sorrow
This must have been
Seeing people denying and torturing
The one who came to save the world
Until finally one person, the first,
The thief on His left
Excepted this gift of salvation
Jesus then, must have felt much joy
Jesus was to be buried
But also to rise
Many wouldn’t believe
But on the third day He arose
To His disciples He would go
They looked at His hands, feet, and side
Saying that He’s for me
Disciples watching the Savior
Saw Jesus rise into heaven
Remembering He said He was to return
While on His way to the cross
Jesus knew the future
He must of had some sorrow
But joy when He thought of the theif on the left
And knowing He was doing God’s will
That it was for you and I
When knowing Jesus suffered for me
With His hands of scare open for me
Inviting me
I then realize that I too must go to the cross to accept